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    "Key": "AUS-ABQ",
    "orig": {
      "code": "AUS",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Austin",
      "fullCity": "Austin, Texas",
      "airport": "Bergstrom Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "ABQ",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Albuquerque",
      "fullCity": "Albuquerque, New Mexico",
      "airport": "Albuquerque Intl Sunport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Austin to Albuquerque?",
        "answer": "A nonstop flight from Austin (AUS) to Albuquerque (ABQ) typically takes about 1 hour 50 minutes to 2 hours. With a layover, most commonly in Dallas (DFW) or Denver (DEN), the total travel time usually ranges from 4 to 6 hours. The return flight from Albuquerque to Austin is roughly the same duration."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Austin to Albuquerque?",
        "answer": "Yes, Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Austin to Albuquerque daily, with up to 78 weekly flights spread across the day from early morning through late evening. It's the only carrier offering direct service on this route, with typical fares around $183.",
        "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. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. 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": [
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          "flight_schedule"
        ]
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Austin to Albuquerque?",
        "answer": "No, there are no visa requirements for travel between Austin and Albuquerque because the route is entirely within the United States. U.S. citizens can fly freely, and foreign nationals already legally admitted to the U.S. can travel domestically without additional visas, though they should carry valid identification."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Albuquerque?",
        "answer": "From Albuquerque International Sunport, ride share (pickup at Door 7) and taxi (Door 2) are the quickest and most-used ways to reach downtown, with the trip taking about 10–15 minutes. ABQ Ride bus Route 50 serves the airport on weekdays and Saturday, offering a budget-friendly option, though it's slower. Car rentals are available 24/7 at the off-site Rental Car Center via free shuttle, and private car services or shuttles provide pre-arranged rides to Santa Fe and beyond.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.airportmaps.com/ABQ",
            "title": "Map of Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) – Terminal Map | Airportmaps.com",
            "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.abqsunport.com/rental-cars/",
            "title": "Rental Cars",
            "favicon": "https://www.abqsunport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/cropped-Sunport-Logo-Abbreviated-OneColor-Teal-512x512-1-180x180.png",
            "time_published": "2025-12-11T20:14:33Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albuquerque%20International%20Sunport",
            "title": "Albuquerque International Sunport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-25T09:10:16Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://www.abqsunport.com/ground-transportation/",
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            "time_published": "2025-12-10T18:19:38Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?diff=1342908742&oldid=765241480&title=ABQ",
            "title": "ABQ: Difference between revisions - Wikipedia",
            "time_published": "2026-03-11T06:58:51Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Austin to Albuquerque?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Austin to Albuquerque are August ($236 average) and July ($310), while the most expensive are September ($390) and October ($371). August and July are the low season, with spring months like April and May offering shoulder-season fares.",
        "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 Austin to Albuquerque?",
        "answer": "For flights from Austin to Albuquerque, the best time to book is roughly 3 to 6 weeks before departure, with an average fare around $258 in that window. Booking about 25 days out often yields the lowest price, while buying more than 4 months ahead can push fares above $400. Summer and holiday periods typically require booking closer to the early end of that range for the best deals.",
        "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 Austin to Albuquerque?",
        "answer": "Yes, Southwest operates nonstop red-eye flights from Austin to Albuquerque, with 14 weekly departures daily. Typical departure times range from about 9:15 PM to 9:55 PM, and the flight lands before midnight the same evening.",
        "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 Austin to Albuquerque?",
        "answer": "Southwest Airlines operates nonstop from Austin to Albuquerque, with 78 weekly flights every day of the week. Fares typically run around $142 median.",
        "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. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "route_airlines"
        ]
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Austin and Albuquerque?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities include Dallas, Phoenix and Denver. Dallas offers the most frequent connections with short flight times, Phoenix provides efficient Southwest transfers, and Denver is a major United hub with competitive total travel times."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Austin to Albuquerque?",
        "answer": "On-time performance is generally good, but afternoon thunderstorms in Austin can cause delays. Early morning flights on Southwest typically offer the most reliable departures."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Albuquerque?",
        "answer": "April to May and September to October offer pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists, ideal for outdoor activities."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Austin to Albuquerque?",
        "answer": "For domestic U.S. flights, bring a Real ID or passport, ensure the name matches your ticket and carry payment for baggage and any required health documents."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Albuquerque?",
        "answer": "Albuquerque has one main airport, Albuquerque International Sunport, located about 5 miles southeast of downtown, serving all commercial flights with major carriers like Southwest, American, and United."
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Albuquerque airport?",
        "answer": "Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods. The closest accommodation is the Sheraton Albuquerque Airport Hotel, located directly in front of the terminal with a complimentary shuttle. Other nearby hotels also offer shuttle service.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/albuquerque-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Albuquerque Airport Guide",
            "time_published": "2025-10-21T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.airportmaps.com/ABQ",
            "title": "Map of Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) – Terminal Map | Airportmaps.com",
            "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albuquerque_Sunport",
            "title": "Albuquerque International Sunport - Wikipedia",
            "time_published": "2003-07-16T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albuquerque_International_Sunport_Airport",
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            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2003-07-16T19:21:43Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/abqah-sheraton-albuquerque-airport-hotel/overview/?EM=DNM_SHERATONALBUQUERQUEAIRPORT.COM",
            "title": "Sheraton Albuquerque Airport Hotel - Shuttle Service to ABQ",
            "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://airnav.com/airport/kabq",
            "title": "AirNav: KABQ - Albuquerque International Sunport Airport"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Albuquerque Intl Sunport?",
        "answer": "Albuquerque International Sunport has a meditation room, but there is no dedicated prayer room or chapel. Free Wi‑Fi is available throughout the terminal. Currency exchange offices are not mentioned, so it is likely unavailable.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.airportmaps.com/ABQ",
            "title": "Map of Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) – Terminal Map | Airportmaps.com",
            "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.abqsunport.com/facts-figures/",
            "title": "Facts & Figures",
            "favicon": "https://www.abqsunport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/cropped-Sunport-Logo-Abbreviated-OneColor-Teal-512x512-1-180x180.png",
            "time_published": "2023-08-01T16:10:37Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albuquerque_International_Sunport_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2003-07-16T19:21:43Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.abqsunport.com/home/",
            "title": "Home",
            "time_published": "2025-07-10T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albuquerque_Sunport",
            "title": "Albuquerque International Sunport - Wikipedia",
            "time_published": "2003-07-16T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Austin to Albuquerque?",
        "answer": "The nonstop flights from Austin to Albuquerque are operated by Southwest, with the Boeing 737 MAX 8 being the most common aircraft type; some Southwest flights also show an unspecified aircraft, which is typically another 737 variant. On connecting itineraries, the long leg is most often a Boeing 737-800 or 737 MAX 8 (via hubs like Denver, Phoenix, or Dallas), though American Airlines also uses the Embraer 175 and Airbus A320 family on its Dallas/Fort Worth connections.",
        "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 Austin to Albuquerque?",
        "answer": "Southwest Airlines is the only carrier with nonstop service from Austin to Albuquerque, and it does not belong to any global airline alliance. Other alliances may serve the route via connections, but no specific connecting carriers are identified in the schedule data.",
        "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. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "route_airlines"
        ]
      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Austin to Albuquerque?",
        "answer": "Baggage policies depend on the airline and fare type. Basic economy tickets typically charge for both checked and carry-on bags, while standard economy usually includes a carry-on and personal item, with checked bags available for a fee. Since this is a domestic route, standard international economy allowances do not apply."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Austin to Albuquerque?",
        "answer": "Flights from Austin to Albuquerque generally offer Economy and some flights have Premium Economy or flat‑bed Business class, though flat‑bed Business is uncommon on this short domestic route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy typically does not."
      }
    }
  }
}