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  "response": {
    "Key": "MCO-SAL",
    "orig": {
      "code": "MCO",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Orlando",
      "fullCity": "Orlando, Florida",
      "airport": "Orlando Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "SAL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "San Salvador",
      "fullCity": "San Salvador, El Salvador",
      "airport": "Arnulfo Romero Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Orlando to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "A nonstop flight from Orlando (MCO) to San Salvador (SAL) takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes. Flights with one stop, commonly in Miami or Houston, typically take 5 to 7 hours total including layover. The return flight is similar in duration, though westbound flights can be slightly longer due to prevailing winds. Nonstop service is often operated by Avianca or Spirit, with Avianca sometimes offering slightly faster scheduled times."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Orlando to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are non‑stop flights from Orlando (MCO) to San Salvador (SAL) on two airlines: Avianca (AV) flies four days a week — Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday — with departures around 2:20 PM and 3:25 PM, while Frontier (F9) operates three days a week on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday with a morning departure around 9:45 AM.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Carrier service and weekly frequencies are summarized from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). Where available, on-time and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, and typical fares from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "route_airlines",
          "flight_schedule"
        ]
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Orlando to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "Yes, visa requirements apply for travel from Orlando to San Salvador. U.S. citizens do not need a visa for tourist or business stays up to 180 days, but must purchase a tourist card on arrival for $12. Citizens of El Salvador and many other countries are visa-exempt for short visits. All travelers should have a passport valid for at least six months beyond the date of entry and proof of onward or return travel. For the return trip, Salvadoran citizens generally need a U.S. visa or ESTA if eligible under the Visa Waiver Program. Requirements can vary based on nationality, so verify with the nearest embassy or consulate before travel."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in San Salvador?",
        "answer": "From El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to San Salvador, the most reliable and widely used option is a prepaid taxi. These are available just outside the terminal, with fixed rates to the city center, and the trip takes about forty-five minutes depending on traffic. Ride-share services like Uber operate in the area and can be slightly cheaper, but availability at the airport may vary and pickups can be less straightforward. Public buses run along the highway to San Salvador and are very inexpensive, but they are not recommended for tourists due to safety concerns and limited space for luggage. Car rentals are available at the airport, but driving in the city can be challenging for visitors. Most travelers use prepaid taxis for their safety, convenience, and fixed pricing."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Orlando to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Orlando to San Salvador are April (around $419), March ($431), and May ($448), while the most expensive are December ($871), November ($622), and January ($543).",
        "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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "seasonal_prices"
        ]
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Orlando to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "For flights from Orlando to San Salvador, the optimal booking window is about 11 to 14 weeks (roughly 3 months) before departure, when fares average around $466. Booking very close to departure can push prices above $600, while summer and holiday periods typically require booking even earlier—often 4 to 5 months out—to avoid steeper premiums.",
        "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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "booking_timing"
        ]
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Orlando to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop red‑eye flights from Orlando (MCO) to San Salvador (SAL). Connecting itineraries with an overnight leg do exist — for example, Avianca offers a red‑eye leg from Orlando to Bogotá departing around 11:40 PM and arriving at 2:45 AM, with a connection onward to San Salvador.",
        "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "redeye_flights"
        ]
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Orlando to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "According to the schedule data, nonstop flights from Orlando (MCO) to San Salvador (SAL) are operated by Avianca (AV) and Frontier (F9). Avianca offers about 8 weekly flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, while Frontier flies roughly 3 times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. Other carriers may also serve this route with connecting itineraries, but those two are the nonstop operators shown.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "route_airlines"
        ]
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Orlando and San Salvador?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities include Miami, Houston, and Atlanta. Miami offers the most flights and shortest total travel time, often under 5 hours. Houston provides good connectivity with United, while Atlanta serves as a major Delta hub with efficient transfers. All are within the U.S., so no transit visas are needed."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Orlando to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "On‑time reliability is generally fair but can be affected by afternoon thunderstorms in Orlando and congestion at San Salvador. Early morning departures, particularly on Avianca, tend to have the best on‑time performance."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "November to April offers the dry season with warm, sunny weather and fewer tourists outside the December holidays."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Orlando to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "For international travel from Orlando to San Salvador, bring a passport valid for at least six months beyond your stay, proof of onward or return travel, payment method for bags, and any required visa or vaccination certificates such as yellow fever if applicable."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Orlando Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Orlando to MCO, public bus link 11 or 42 takes about 50 min and is cheapest. Rideshare and taxi take 20–30 min and are most popular for convenience. Shuttles are available from many hotels. Driving and parking on-site are straightforward but cost more than transit."
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at San Salvador airport?",
        "answer": "No on-site hotels or sleeping pods exist at San Salvador Airport. The nearest hotels, such as the Quality Hotel Real Aeropuerto, are located outside the airport grounds and offer shuttle service."
      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Arnulfo Romero Airport?",
        "answer": "Arnulfo Romero Airport has a currency exchange office in the main terminal and free Wi‑Fi throughout the airport. There is no dedicated prayer room or chapel."
      },
      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Orlando and San Salvador airports?",
        "answer": "Orlando International provides wheelchair assistance, accessible restrooms, and a children’s play area in the main terminal. San Salvador’s El Salvador International Airport offers mobility assistance and family restrooms but no dedicated children’s play areas. Arrange assistance through your airline at least 48 hours before departure."
      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Orlando to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service between Orlando and San Salvador, so travelers connect through hubs like Houston (IAH), Miami (MIA), Bogotá (BOG), or Panama City (PTY). The most common aircraft on the longer connecting legs are the Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-800, and Airbus A320-200 Neo, though the exact type varies by airline and day. On the shorter connecting segments, you'll often see Boeing 737 variants, Airbus A320 family jets, or the Airbus A319. As on most modern mainline jets, Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available, but availability depends on the specific airline and aircraft configuration.",
        "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "route_aircraft"
        ]
      },
      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Orlando to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "Nonstop flights from Orlando (MCO) to San Salvador (SAL) are operated by Avianca (Star Alliance) and Frontier, which is not part of any global alliance. Other alliances may serve the route via connections, but Avianca is the only alliance carrier flying it nonstop.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "route_airlines"
        ]
      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Orlando?",
        "answer": "At Orlando International (MCO), the Delta Sky Club is located in Terminal B near Gate 71 and admits Delta One, SkyTeam Premium Cabin, SkyTeam Elite Plus, and American Express Platinum Card members, offering snacks, drinks, and runway views. The Club at MCO in Terminal A accepts Priority Pass and sells day passes, featuring a bar, quiet zone, and showers. The American Admirals Club in Terminal B near Gate 55 is available to qualifying American Airlines and Oneworld passengers, with complimentary Wi‑Fi, snacks, and a full bar."
      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Orlando to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance on Orlando–San Salvador flights depends on the airline and fare type. Basic economy tickets typically do not include a checked bag, but standard international economy fares usually permit one free checked bag and include a carry‑on. Premium cabins offer more generous allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Orlando to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "Flights from Orlando to San Salvador typically offer Economy and occasionally Premium Economy; flat-bed Business class is rare on this route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies depend on the airline and fare type, with flexible and premium cabin tickets often allowing same‑day changes or standby, while restrictive economy fares typically do not."
      },
      "q24": {
        "question": "What are the cheapest days and times to fly from Orlando to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "The cheapest day to fly from Orlando to San Salvador is Wednesday, with average fares around $854 and a minimum of $407, while the most expensive day is Sunday, averaging $968. The cheapest time to depart is late night, with fares starting at $407, compared to early morning and morning departures which start at $430 and $440 respectively.",
        "methodology": "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.",
        "relevant": true,
        "toolsUsed": [
          "departure_timing"
        ]
      },
      "q25": {
        "question": "What is a good price for a flight from Orlando to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "A good fare for a flight from Orlando to San Salvador is anything under $499, which is considered a great deal based on recent pricing data. The typical price for this route is around $736, so finding a fare below that threshold represents solid value.",
        "methodology": "The typical price, the lowest fare, a 'great deal' threshold, and how fares are spread across price bands are summarized from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours, with a small fraction of extreme outlier fares excluded from the range.",
        "relevant": true,
        "toolsUsed": [
          "price_context"
        ]
      }
    }
  }
}