{
  "response": {
    "Key": "ROC-PR",
    "orig": {
      "code": "ROC",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Rochester",
      "fullCity": "Rochester, New York",
      "airport": "Greater Rochester Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "PR",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Puerto Rico"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Puerto Rico can I fly to from Rochester?",
        "answer": "From Rochester you will connect through a larger U.S. hub to reach San Juan, the main entry point. Some itineraries also serve Aguadilla or Ponce via San Juan or Miami. San Juan is best for history and nightlife, while Aguadilla suits surf and beach trips."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Rochester to Puerto Rico?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from Rochester to Puerto Rico, so you will need at least one stop. Flying to San Juan typically takes between 6 and 8 hours total travel time, depending on the layover, with similar durations in both directions. Connections in hubs like New York, Philadelphia, or Atlanta are common."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Rochester to Puerto Rico?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from Rochester to Puerto Rico. The most efficient one-stop options typically connect through major hubs like Atlanta, Charlotte, or New York JFK on airlines such as Delta, American, or JetBlue. Total travel time usually ranges from 6 to 9 hours depending on the layover."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Rochester to Puerto Rico?",
        "answer": "From Rochester to Puerto Rico non-stop options are limited. Typically fly American via Charlotte or Miami, Delta via Atlanta, or United via Newark."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Rochester to Puerto Rico?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Rochester to Puerto Rico are September, August, and April, with September averaging the lowest fares, while December and the peak summer months tend to be priciest — you'll usually save by avoiding major holidays and the June–July rush. Booking about 23 to 26 weeks ahead typically yields the best rates, and although day-of-week data isn't available for this route, midweek departures (Tuesday/Wednesday) are generally cheaper than weekend flights on most US–Caribbean routes.",
        "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 Rochester to Puerto Rico?",
        "answer": "For flights from Rochester to San Juan, the optimal booking window is about 23 to 26 weeks (roughly 5½ to 6 months) ahead, when average fares settle around $525 — booking much later can push prices above $600.",
        "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 Puerto Rico?",
        "answer": "San Juan is the primary entry point, known for Old San Juan's history and nightlife. Popular areas include the beach resorts of Isla Verde and Condado, the rain forest of El Yunque near Luquillo, the bioluminescent bays of Vieques and Fajardo, and the surf and laid-back vibe of Rincón on the west coast. Most are reachable by direct flights from the U.S. or a short drive from San Juan."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Rochester to Puerto Rico?",
        "answer": "As a U.S. citizen traveling from Rochester to Puerto Rico, you do not need a visa or any electronic travel authorization because Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory. This is a domestic trip, so just bring a valid government-issued photo ID, though rules can change, so check before you go."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Puerto Rico are best to fly into from Rochester?",
        "answer": "From Rochester to Puerto Rico, Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan is the primary gateway with the most flight options and connections to smaller islands. For a quieter beach stay, Rafael Hernández Airport in Aguadilla on the west coast is a good alternative, though with fewer flights."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Puerto Rico?",
        "answer": "For Puerto Rico, mid-December to April offers the driest, most comfortable weather but is the busiest and most expensive period. May to June and November provide a good balance of lower prices, lighter crowds and generally decent weather, though there is a higher chance of showers."
      }
    }
  }
}