{
  "response": {
    "Key": "MIA-CR",
    "orig": {
      "code": "MIA",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Miami",
      "fullCity": "Miami, Florida",
      "airport": "Miami Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "CR",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Costa Rica"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Costa Rica can I fly to from Miami?",
        "answer": "From Miami you can fly non-stop to San José and Liberia. San José is the capital and hub for onward travel to the rest of the country, while Liberia puts you closer to Pacific beach destinations like Tamarindo. One-stop connections via Panama City or other Central American hubs can also get you to smaller airports like Quepos or Limón, though these are less common."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Miami to Costa Rica?",
        "answer": "Nonstop flights from Miami to San José take about 2 hours 45 minutes westbound and roughly 2 hours 55 minutes eastbound. Flying into Liberia is similarly quick nonstop, while one-stop itineraries to either city typically range from 5 to 8 hours total depending on the connection."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Miami to Costa Rica?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are non-stop flights from Miami to Costa Rica. You can fly directly to San José or Liberia on airlines such as American Airlines, Avianca, and sometimes seasonal services from other carriers. Flight time is about 2 hours and 45 minutes. If you need a different gateway, one-stop connections through Panama City or San Salvador add roughly 2 to 4 hours to total travel time."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Miami to Costa Rica?",
        "answer": "From Miami to Costa Rica, American flies nonstop. One-stop options include Copa via Panama City, Avianca via Bogotá, and United via Houston."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Miami to Costa Rica?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Miami to Costa Rica are April, March, and May, while December and January are the most expensive; booking about 4 to 6 weeks ahead typically yields the best fares. Midweek departures and early morning or late evening flights often offer lower prices, whereas peak summer and major holidays like Christmas and New Year's tend to be pricier.",
        "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."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Miami to Costa Rica?",
        "answer": "For flights from Miami to Costa Rica, the optimal booking window is about 4 to 6 weeks before departure, when fares average around $478 round-trip.",
        "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 Costa Rica?",
        "answer": "Fly into San Jose for city culture and volcano day trips, then head to Arenal for hot springs and hiking, Monteverde for cloud forests, Manuel Antonio for beaches and wildlife, and Tamarindo for surfing and sunsets. Domestic flights or shuttles connect these spots easily."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Miami to Costa Rica?",
        "answer": "U.S. citizens do not need a visa for tourist visits to Costa Rica of up to 90 days, but you must have a valid passport and proof of onward travel. No electronic travel authorization is currently required, though entry rules can change, so verify before departure."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Costa Rica are best to fly into from Miami?",
        "answer": "From Miami to Costa Rica, Juan Santamaría International Airport near San José is the main gateway with the most flight options and best connections for onward travel by bus or rental car. Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport in Liberia is ideal for reaching Pacific coast beach resorts and national parks in Guanacaste. Flights to San José are typically more frequent and sometimes cheaper, while Liberia offers shorter transfers to popular coastal destinations. There are no passenger trains in Costa Rica, so all onward travel relies on road transport."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Costa Rica?",
        "answer": "For Costa Rica, December to April is the dry season with sunny weather but peak prices and crowds. May to November is the green season with afternoon showers, lush landscapes and lower rates, especially in May, June and November when rains are lighter."
      }
    }
  }
}