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    "Key": "BOI-PVR",
    "orig": {
      "code": "BOI",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Boise",
      "fullCity": "Boise, Idaho",
      "airport": "Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field"
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    "dest": {
      "code": "PVR",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Puerto Vallarta",
      "fullCity": "Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco",
      "airport": "Gustavo Díaz Ordaz Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Boise to Puerto Vallarta?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Boise to Puerto Vallarta. With one stop, the total travel time typically ranges from 6 to 9 hours, depending on the layover city. Common layover points include Denver, Dallas, Phoenix, and Los Angeles, with airlines like United, American, and Southwest offering similar durations."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Boise to Puerto Vallarta?",
        "answer": "No direct (non-stop) flights operate from Boise (BOI) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR). The shortest one-stop routings typically connect through Denver (DEN) on United, taking about 6 hours 20 minutes total, or through Phoenix (PHX) on American or Southwest, taking roughly 5 hours 30 to 6 hours. Other one-stop options via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), San Francisco (SFO), or Los Angeles (LAX) are also available but may involve longer layovers.",
        "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. 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.",
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      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Boise to Puerto Vallarta?",
        "answer": "Yes, visa or travel-authorization requirements apply when flying from Boise to Puerto Vallarta. U.S. citizens do not need a visa for tourist or business visits up to 180 days, but must hold a valid passport. Travelers of other nationalities should check Mexico's visa policy; many can enter visa-free for short stays, while others need a visa. For the return, Mexican citizens generally require a U.S. visa or an ESTA if eligible under the Visa Waiver Program."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Boise to Puerto Vallarta?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Boise to Puerto Vallarta are April, October, and September, with average fares around $617–$639. The most expensive months are June, December, and July, where average prices climb to $755–$796.",
        "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.",
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      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Boise to Puerto Vallarta?",
        "answer": "For flights from Boise to Puerto Vallarta, the best fares are typically found when booking 8 to 11 weeks ahead, with an average fare around $634. The lowest observed price was $614 at about 15 weeks out, while booking 24 weeks or more in advance can cost over $700. During summer and holiday periods, demand often pushes optimal windows slightly earlier, so aiming for 10–12 weeks ahead is wise.",
        "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.",
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      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Boise to Puerto Vallarta?",
        "answer": "No red-eye flights are available from Boise to Puerto Vallarta — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with an overnight long leg appear in the schedule.",
        "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.",
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      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Boise to Puerto Vallarta?",
        "answer": "No airline flies nonstop from Boise to Puerto Vallarta, but several offer one‑stop connections. United routes through Denver (three daily patterns), San Francisco, and Los Angeles, while American connects via Dallas/Fort Worth (three daily) and Phoenix. Southwest also serves the route with a Phoenix connection, and Alaska offers a single daily one‑stop via Los Angeles. Specific per‑carrier fares aren't available for this route.",
        "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.",
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      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Boise and Puerto Vallarta?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities for this route include Denver, Phoenix, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Los Angeles. Denver offers a central location with efficient connections, while Phoenix and Dallas provide broad networks and warm-weather reliability. Los Angeles is a major gateway with frequent flights to Puerto Vallarta, keeping total travel time competitive."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Boise to Puerto Vallarta?",
        "answer": "On-time performance can vary, with winter weather in Boise occasionally causing delays. Choosing early morning flights, especially on Alaska Airlines, improves your chances of a timely departure."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Puerto Vallarta?",
        "answer": "November to April offers sunny, warm days with low humidity and fewer tourists outside the holiday weeks."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Boise to Puerto Vallarta?",
        "answer": "You'll need a U.S. passport valid for the duration of your stay; no visa is required for tourism under 180 days. Bring proof of onward travel and a payment method for baggage. No vaccination certificates are currently required."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Puerto Vallarta?",
        "answer": "Puerto Vallarta is served by Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR), the only airport in the city. It is located just north of downtown and close to the Hotel Zone, making it convenient for all travellers."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Boise, the fastest and most popular option is a taxi or ride‑share, taking about 10–15 minutes and costing roughly $15–$25. ValleyRide bus route 3 also serves the airport with a travel time of around 25–35 minutes for a low fare, though service is less frequent on weekends. Driving yourself is straightforward via I‑84 and Vista Avenue, with on‑site parking starting at about $10 per day in the economy lot.",
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      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Puerto Vallarta airport?",
        "answer": "Puerto Vallarta's Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) does not have on-site hotels, sleeping pods, or capsule hotels within the terminal. The closest accommodations are nearby hotels such as the One Puerto Vallarta Aeropuerto and the Holiday Inn Express Puerto Vallarta, both located just outside the airport grounds and connected by complimentary shuttle services.",
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Boise to Puerto Vallarta?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Boise to Puerto Vallarta. On the common one-stop connections, the long leg is typically a Boeing 737-800 (via Denver, Dallas/Fort Worth, San Francisco, or Los Angeles on United, American, or Alaska) or an Airbus A320 (via Phoenix on American); Southwest itineraries via Phoenix show an unspecified aircraft on the long leg and a 737 MAX 8 or 737-800 on the short leg. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, and Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these mainline jets.",
        "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.",
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      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Boise to Puerto Vallarta?",
        "answer": "Flights from Boise to Puerto Vallarta connect through U.S. hubs on United (Star Alliance), American and Alaska (both Oneworld), plus Southwest, which belongs to no alliance. No other alliances currently serve this route with a single connection.",
        "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. Stop counts, connecting hubs, and per-airline prices are drawn from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. We group those fares by number of stops, by the hub airport a connection routes through, and by operating airline, and report each group's share of the sample alongside its lowest and median price.",
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      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Boise?",
        "answer": "Boise Airport (BOI) does not have any airline-branded lounges like a Delta Sky Club, American Admirals Club, or United Club, and there are no independent lounges such as Priority Pass or Plaza Premium. The airport is a smaller regional facility without dedicated lounge spaces for premium passengers or members. Travelers seeking lounge access would need to rely on amenities in the main terminal or consider lounge options at connecting airports.",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Boise to Puerto Vallarta?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance on Boise–Puerto Vallarta flights depends on the airline and fare type. Basic economy tickets are often restrictive, sometimes excluding a free checked bag, while standard international economy fares typically include one checked bag. Carry‑on luggage is generally permitted across most fare classes."
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      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Boise to Puerto Vallarta?",
        "answer": "Flights from Boise to Puerto Vallarta usually offer Economy, and some connecting itineraries include Premium Economy or flat-bed Business class on the long-haul segments, but direct options are limited."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare class; flexible and premium cabin tickets typically allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy tickets do not."
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