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    "Key": "CMH-FLL",
    "orig": {
      "code": "CMH",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Columbus",
      "fullCity": "Columbus, Ohio",
      "airport": "John Glenn Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "FLL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Fort Lauderdale",
      "fullCity": "Fort Lauderdale, Florida",
      "airport": "Hollywood Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "A nonstop flight from Columbus (CMH) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) typically takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes. Most connecting options add at least 2 to 4 hours, depending on the layover city, with common one-stop itineraries via Atlanta or Charlotte ranging from 5 to 7 hours total travel time."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "Yes, Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale daily, with about 28 flights a week. Departures are spread throughout the day from roughly 8:25 AM to 4:35 PM. Southwest is the only carrier operating this route nonstop.",
        "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.",
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        ]
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "Getting from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to downtown is straightforward and affordable. The fastest and most-used option is a taxi or ride share (Uber, Lyft), which takes about 10-15 minutes and costs roughly $15-$25. A cheaper alternative is the Broward County Transit Route 1 bus, which stops at the Rental Car Center and runs to the city center for a $2 fare, though it takes longer. The Tri-Rail commuter train also serves the airport via a free shuttle to the nearby station, connecting to Fort Lauderdale and beyond. Car rentals are available on-site for those wanting more flexibility.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.broward.org/Airport/passengers/Transportation/Pages/PublicTransportation.aspx",
            "title": "Transportation Public Transportation",
            "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.broward.org/Airport/passengers/Flights/Pages/DomesticInternationalLocations.aspx",
            "title": "Flights/Airlines Domestic / International Destinations",
            "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lauderdale%E2%80%93Hollywood_International",
            "title": "Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-14T22:47:44Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lauderdale-Hollywood_International_Airport",
            "title": "Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport - Wikipedia",
            "time_published": "2003-07-15T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/business/about/Pages/CustomerService.aspx",
            "title": "About FLL Contact Us",
            "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale are October, August, and April, with average fares around $264–$276. The most expensive months are December and January, when average prices climb to about $393–$405.",
        "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": [
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      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "For the Columbus to Fort Lauderdale route, the best fares are usually found when booking 3 to 6 weeks ahead, with an average around $115. The absolute lowest price appears about 25 days out, but waiting too long or booking too far in advance can push prices above $200, especially during peak summer or holiday periods when that optimal window may shift a bit earlier.",
        "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": [
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      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "No nonstop red-eye flights operate from Columbus (CMH) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL). Connecting itineraries whose long leg is an overnight flight are available: Frontier offers a red-eye leg from Atlanta (ATL) to FLL departing at 10:42 PM and arriving at 12:42 AM (early hours), and American has a red-eye leg from Charlotte (CLT) to FLL departing at 9:30 PM and arriving at 11:27 PM the same night.",
        "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 Columbus to Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "Southwest Airlines operates nonstop flights from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale, with about 28 weekly flights departing daily at various times throughout the day. No per-carrier fare data is available for this route, so typical prices aren't listed here.",
        "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": [
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        ]
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Columbus and Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities for this domestic route include Atlanta, Charlotte, and Baltimore. These hubs offer broad connections and efficient transfers, often keeping total travel time competitive with minimal added journey length."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "Reliability is generally acceptable, though afternoon and evening flights can encounter delays due to weather or air traffic. Booking an early departure, especially on Southwest or Spirit, improves your chances of leaving on time."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "November to April offers warm, dry weather and fewer crowds compared to summer and spring break."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "For this domestic U.S. flight, bring a Real ID or passport, ensure the name matches your ticket and carry a payment method for baggage and any required health documents."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "Fort Lauderdale has one main airport, Hollywood International, which is just 5 km from downtown and close to the beach."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to John Glenn Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Columbus, you can reach John Glenn International Airport (CMH) by COTA bus, ride‑share, taxi, or personal car. The COTA AirConnect bus runs every 30 minutes from the Convention Center and downtown to the airport in about 25 minutes, making it the most affordable option. Ride‑share services like Uber and Lyft, along with taxis, offer faster door‑to‑door trips in roughly 15 minutes and are the most popular choices. Driving and parking are also convenient, with the airport located just 6 miles east of downtown via I‑670.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.airportsdata.net/airport-CMH/",
            "title": "Columbus airport (CMH)",
            "time_published": "2025-11-14T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Glenn_Columbus_International_Airport?oldid=751470363",
            "title": "John Glenn Columbus International Airport - Wikipedia",
            "time_published": "2016-11-25T22:19:25Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.airportsdata.net/airport-CMH-transportation/",
            "title": "Transfer to/from - Columbus airport (CMH)",
            "time_published": "2020-03-26T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CMH",
            "title": "CMH",
            "time_published": "2025-02-22T13:51:45Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbus_Airport",
            "title": "Columbus Airport",
            "time_published": "2024-10-23T19:10:27Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Fort Lauderdale airport?",
        "answer": "Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) does not have any on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods inside the terminals. There are no sleeping facilities airside, but several nearby hotels are connected by a short shuttle ride. The rental car center is sometimes cited as a quieter spot with padded seats for resting.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/fort-lauderdale-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Fort Lauderdale Airport Guide (FLL) - Sleeping in Airports",
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            "time_published": "2018-08-03T10:39:23Z"
          },
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            "url": "http://www.sleepinginairports.net/usa/fortlauderdale.htm",
            "title": "Fort Lauderdale Airport Guide (FLL) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "time_published": "2026-04-13T20:44:46Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lauderdale%E2%80%93Hollywood_International",
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            "title": "Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-30T22:30:01Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/business/about/Pages/CustomerService.aspx",
            "title": "About FLL Contact Us",
            "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/Passengers/Parking/EmployeeParking",
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      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "The most common aircraft on the nonstop Columbus–Fort Lauderdale route is the Boeing 737 MAX 8, operated by Southwest. On connecting itineraries, the Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A321-100 are typical for the longer leg (often via Philadelphia, Charlotte, or Dallas), with regional jets like the Embraer 175 or Canadair Regional Jet frequently appearing on the shorter feeder segment. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, and many connecting flights also use Boeing 737 MAX 8, 737-900, or 737 MAX 9 equipment.",
        "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": [
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      },
      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "Southwest Airlines is the only carrier with nonstop service on the Columbus–Fort Lauderdale route. Southwest does not belong to any of the three global alliances, so no alliance offers nonstop flights here — though alliance carriers may serve it via connections.",
        "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": [
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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Columbus?",
        "answer": "John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) has an Escape Lounge in Concourse B, open from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM. It is part of the Priority Pass network and also accessible to Amex Platinum cardholders, with day passes available for purchase. The lounge offers a quiet space to relax with complimentary snacks, drinks, and Wi-Fi. There is also a USO Lounge near Concourse C for active military and their families, with computers, TV, and refreshments, open weekdays 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM and weekends 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. No other airline-branded lounges like Delta Sky Club or United Club are present at this airport.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/john-glenn-columbus-international",
            "title": "John Glenn Columbus International Airport CMH Lounges - CMH Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass",
            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CMH",
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      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "Baggage policies vary by airline and fare type. On this domestic route, basic economy fares often restrict carry-on to a small personal item and charge for checked bags, while standard economy typically includes a carry-on and allows checked bags for a fee. Some airlines may include a free checked bag on higher fares or with co-branded credit cards."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "Flights from Columbus to Fort Lauderdale usually offer Economy and, on select mainline aircraft, a domestic First Class with larger recliners, but flat-bed seats and Premium Economy are not typical on this domestic route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and higher‑cabin tickets generally permit same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy typically does not."
      }
    }
  }
}