{
  "response": {
    "Key": "TPA-JM",
    "orig": {
      "code": "TPA",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Tampa",
      "fullCity": "Tampa, Florida",
      "airport": "Tampa Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "JM",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Jamaica"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Jamaica can I fly to from Tampa?",
        "answer": "From Tampa you can fly non-stop to Montego Bay on several carriers. Kingston is reachable with one stop, often via Miami or Fort Lauderdale. Montego Bay suits beach resorts and all-inclusive stays, while Kingston is better for culture, business and connections to the east."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Tampa to Jamaica?",
        "answer": "From Tampa to Jamaica, non-stop flights to Montego Bay typically take about 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours. One-stop routes to Kingston or Montego Bay usually range from 4 to 7 hours total travel time, depending on the connection point and layover duration. Eastbound and westbound times are similar due to the short north-south routing."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Tampa to Jamaica?",
        "answer": "There are currently no non-stop flights from Tampa to Jamaica. Most itineraries connect through Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Atlanta, or Charlotte, with airlines like American, Southwest, and Spirit offering one-stop service to Montego Bay or Kingston. Total travel time typically ranges from about 4½ to 7 hours depending on the layover."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Tampa to Jamaica?",
        "answer": "From Tampa to Jamaica, JetBlue offers nonstops. One-stop options include American via Miami, Delta via Atlanta, and Southwest via Fort Lauderdale."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Tampa to Jamaica?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Tampa to Jamaica are typically February, September, and October, while peak summer (June–July) and the December holiday period are the most expensive. Booking about 4 to 6 weeks ahead tends to yield the lowest fares, and midweek departures generally offer better value than weekends, though early morning and late-night flights can also be cheaper than midday options.",
        "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 Tampa to Jamaica?",
        "answer": "For flights from Tampa to Jamaica, the optimal booking window is about 21 to 24 weeks (roughly 5 to 6 months) ahead of departure, when average fares drop to around $589, though you might snag the lowest price of $516 if you book roughly 6 months out.",
        "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 Jamaica?",
        "answer": "In Jamaica, Montego Bay is the main gateway with resorts and beaches. Negril offers famous Seven Mile Beach and sunsets. Ocho Rios features Dunn's River Falls and adventure parks. Kingston, the capital, provides culture and history. Port Antonio attracts nature lovers with lush scenery and quieter beaches."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Tampa to Jamaica?",
        "answer": "U.S. citizens visiting Jamaica for tourism do not need a visa for short stays, but they must hold a valid U.S. passport. No electronic travel authorization is required at this time, though entry rules can change, so verify requirements before departure."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Jamaica are best to fly into from Tampa?",
        "answer": "From Tampa to Jamaica, Montego Bay Sangster International is the most direct choice with the most U.S. flights and is ideal for northwest coast resorts. Kingston Norman Manley works better for business, culture or reaching the east and south coasts, though connections from Tampa are typically less frequent."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Jamaica?",
        "answer": "For Jamaica, mid-November to mid-December and April to May offer a good balance of sunny weather and lower prices, avoiding the peak winter and summer rushes."
      }
    }
  }
}