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    "Key": "MIA-IL",
    "orig": {
      "code": "MIA",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Miami",
      "fullCity": "Miami, Florida",
      "airport": "Miami Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "IL",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Israel"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Israel can I fly to from Miami?",
        "answer": "From Miami you can fly non-stop to Tel Aviv, which serves as the main gateway for Jerusalem and the rest of Israel. One-stop options via European hubs can also reach Eilat on the Red Sea, though limited. Most visitors choose Tel Aviv for its central location and train connections to Jerusalem and Haifa."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Miami to Israel?",
        "answer": "From Miami to Israel, there are no non-stop flights. One-stop itineraries to Tel Aviv typically take 13 to 15 hours eastbound and around 15 to 17 hours westbound, depending on the connection."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Miami to Israel?",
        "answer": "No, there are no non-stop flights from Miami to Israel. The most common one-stop routings connect through major European hubs like Istanbul, London, Paris, or New York, with total travel times typically ranging from 14 to 18 hours depending on the layover."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Miami to Israel?",
        "answer": "El Al flies non-stop from Miami to Tel Aviv. One-stop options include American, Delta, United, and European carriers via their hubs."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Miami to Israel?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Miami to Israel are November, October, and August, while peak summer (May–June) and the December holidays are typically the most expensive. Booking just 0–20 days ahead tends to yield the lowest fares, and departing on a Monday or Sunday is usually cheaper than later in the week — Friday and Saturday are priciest. Late-night, afternoon, and evening departures offer the best value, whereas early-morning and morning flights cost more.",
        "methodology": "This 'good deal' estimate shows a representative best price for each departure date across roughly a 12-month window (about 3 months back and 9 months forward). It is built from real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, accumulated into a price history for each departure date. Rather than weighting all of that history equally, we apply exponential time decay so recent prices dominate — a price seen yesterday counts almost in full, one from about a month ago roughly a third, and prices from a few months back very little — giving a figure that tracks today's market instead of a stale long-run average. Clear price outliers are removed before any calculation, departure dates with no observations are filled in from nearby dates, and the resulting curve is lightly smoothed so it reads as a clean seasonal trend rather than day-to-day noise. This booking-window guidance is built from the same real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, re-grouped by how many days before departure each price was seen (from the departure day out to about 180 days ahead) across the route's price history. At each booking lead time we report the 25th-percentile price — the cheaper end of what travelers were quoted, rather than the rock-bottom minimum (which can be a fluke) or the average (which is pulled up by expensive last-minute fares). The buy-or-wait advice then applies a risk premium that grows as departure approaches, since seat availability shrinks and prices become less predictable; using that adjusted curve we flag windows where waiting is likely to save a meaningful amount (at least $20 or 5%) versus windows where booking now is the better call. Isolated single-day recommendations are filtered out, so the advice only reflects a window that holds for several days in a row. The cheapest day of the week and time of day to depart are drawn from the same large sample of real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours, grouped by the day of the week and by the time-of-day window of the outbound departure, with the lowest and average price reported for each."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Miami to Israel?",
        "answer": "For flights from Miami to Israel, the sweet spot is typically 0–20 days before departure, with the very best fares around 5 days out — though for peak summer and holiday travel, booking 2–3 months ahead can help lock in better availability and avoid last-minute spikes.",
        "methodology": "This booking-window guidance is built from the same real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, re-grouped by how many days before departure each price was seen (from the departure day out to about 180 days ahead) across the route's price history. At each booking lead time we report the 25th-percentile price — the cheaper end of what travelers were quoted, rather than the rock-bottom minimum (which can be a fluke) or the average (which is pulled up by expensive last-minute fares). The buy-or-wait advice then applies a risk premium that grows as departure approaches, since seat availability shrinks and prices become less predictable; using that adjusted curve we flag windows where waiting is likely to save a meaningful amount (at least $20 or 5%) versus windows where booking now is the better call. Isolated single-day recommendations are filtered out, so the advice only reflects a window that holds for several days in a row."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Israel?",
        "answer": "In Israel, most visitors start in Tel Aviv for beaches and nightlife, then explore Jerusalem's holy sites, the Dead Sea for floating and Masada, and northern spots like Haifa or the Galilee."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Israel are best to fly into from Miami?",
        "answer": "When flying from Miami to Israel, Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport is the primary international gateway and handles nearly all long-haul flights from the United States. It offers extensive connections to the rest of the country by train, bus, and shared taxi, making it the best choice for onward travel to Jerusalem, Haifa, and other cities. Eilat Ramon Airport serves the southern resort region but receives no direct flights from the U.S., so you would need to connect through Tel Aviv or a European hub. For most travelers, Ben Gurion is the only practical entry point."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Israel?",
        "answer": "For Israel, March to May and late September to November offer comfortable temperatures and fewer tourists than the hot, crowded summer months, especially in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Miami Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Miami, you can take the Metrorail Orange Line to Miami International Airport station, then transfer to the free MIA Mover people mover to reach the terminals — this is affordable and avoids traffic. Ride‑share services and taxis offer direct door‑to‑terminal convenience and are the most popular and fastest option outside of peak congestion, though they cost more. Several Metrobus routes and the Miami Beach Airport Express also serve the airport, while driving yourself means using on‑site parking garages or the economy lot with a free shuttle.",
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