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    "Key": "CUN-SJC",
    "orig": {
      "code": "CUN",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Cancún",
      "fullCity": "Cancún, Quintana Roo",
      "airport": "Cancún Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "SJC",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "San Jose",
      "fullCity": "San Jose, California",
      "airport": "Mineta Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Cancún to San Jose?",
        "answer": "Nonstop flights from Cancún to San Jose typically take around 5 hours and 30 minutes to 6 hours. With one stop, common layover cities like Mexico City or Dallas can extend total travel time to 8 to 11 hours. The return flight from San Jose to Cancún is often slightly shorter, usually under 5 hours nonstop."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Cancún to San Jose?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Cancún to San Jose. Nearly all travelers connect once, most often through Denver, Houston, or Dallas/Fort Worth, with a typical total journey time around 12½ hours. Aeromexico (via Mexico City) and United (via Denver or Houston) tend to offer the lowest fares, starting around $498–$499 round‑trip.",
        "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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        ]
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Cancún to San Jose?",
        "answer": "Yes, visa requirements apply for travel from Cancún to San Jose. If you are a U.S. citizen, you do not need a visa to enter the United States. If you are a Mexican citizen, you generally need a visa to enter the United States, unless you hold a valid U.S. visa or are eligible for the Visa Waiver Program, which Mexico is not part of. For the return from San Jose to Cancún, U.S. citizens do not need a visa for tourist visits to Mexico up to 180 days. Mexican citizens can enter Mexico freely. Other nationalities should check both U.S. and Mexican entry requirements based on their citizenship."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Cancún to San Jose?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Cancún to San Jose are September (average $566) and August ($592), while December ($814) and March ($781) are the most expensive. The low season runs September through November, with shoulder months in the summer and early winter, and high season from February through April and December.",
        "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. For this route, fares for the requested travel direction were unavailable, so the pattern shown is derived from the reverse direction, which shares the same seasonal demand cycle.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "seasonal_prices"
        ]
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Cancún to San Jose?",
        "answer": "For flights from Cancún to San Jose, the best fares are typically found when booking 11 to 14 weeks ahead, averaging around $599. Booking around 75 days out can dip slightly lower to about $593, while last-minute tickets (within two weeks) climb above $700. For summer and holiday periods, it's wise to book toward the earlier end of that window or even a few weeks sooner, as demand can push prices higher.",
        "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. For this route, fares for the requested travel direction were unavailable, so the pattern shown is derived from the reverse direction, which shares the same seasonal demand cycle.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "booking_timing"
        ]
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Cancún to San Jose?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop red-eye flights from Cancún to San Jose, but connecting red-eye itineraries are available with the overnight leg on American Airlines from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to San Jose, departing at 21:00 and arriving at 22:32 the same night. This connects through DFW after a roughly 1-hour-55-minute layover following the Cancún-to-DFW segment.",
        "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 Cancún to San Jose?",
        "answer": "There are no non‑stop flights from Cancún to San Jose. United connects through Houston (IAH) up to five times daily, while American connects via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) with about four daily one‑stop options. Southwest offers connections through Houston Hobby (HOU), Austin (AUS), Chicago Midway (MDW), and Baltimore (BWI), with Houston Hobby being the most frequent at three daily. Typical per‑carrier fares are not available for this route. Other carriers may also serve it seasonally or with different connection points.",
        "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 Cancún and San Jose?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities include Mexico City, Dallas, Phoenix, and Los Angeles. Mexico City offers the most direct routing and efficient transfers without needing to clear US immigration until arrival. Dallas and Phoenix provide broad domestic connections with competitive total travel times, while Los Angeles allows for a short final leg to San Jose."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Cancún to San Jose?",
        "answer": "On‑time reliability is generally good, but afternoon thunderstorms in Cancún can cause delays. Morning departures, particularly on Alaska Airlines, tend to depart more punctually."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to San Jose?",
        "answer": "August to October offers warm, sunny days and fewer tourists."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Cancún to San Jose?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for the duration of your stay, any required U.S. visa or ESTA authorization, and a payment method for baggage. Proof of onward or return travel and any required vaccination certificates are also advisable."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in San Jose?",
        "answer": "San Jose has one primary airport, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, located about 3 miles northwest of downtown. It serves the South Bay area and is convenient for Silicon Valley business travellers."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Cancún Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Cancún, the most popular and fastest option to reach Cancún International Airport (CUN) is a pre-booked private shuttle or ride‑share like Uber, which takes roughly 25 minutes. Taxis are widely available but generally cost more. ADO public buses offer a budget‑friendly alternative with frequent service, though travel time is longer. Driving and parking are possible, with short‑term and long‑term lots at the airport.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
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          {
            "url": "https://airportcun.com",
            "title": "Cancun Airport Official Information | CUN | Arrivals, Departures and Transfers",
            "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.airport-cun.com/lounges.php",
            "title": "Lounge Cancun Airport (CUN)",
            "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.airport-cun.com/terminal-3.php",
            "title": "Cancun Airport Terminal 3",
            "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://airportcun.com/private-transportation",
            "title": "Cancun Airport Private Transfers | Cancun International Airport (CUN)",
            "time_published": "2024-04-30T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canc%C3%BAn_International_Airport",
            "title": "Cancún International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-07-15T22:11:41Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at San Jose airport?",
        "answer": "San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods within the terminals. However, several nearby hotels, such as the Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport, are located just a short shuttle ride away and offer complimentary shuttle service.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/san-jose-airport-guide-us.htm",
            "title": "San Jose Airport Guide",
            "time_published": "2025-06-05T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_Y._Mineta_San_Jos%C3%A9_International_Airport",
            "title": "San Jose International Airport - Wikipedia",
            "time_published": "2026-03-15T19:59:16Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Jose_International_Airport",
            "title": "San Jose International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-06T10:50:58Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-gb/hotels/sjcya-courtyard-san-jose-airport/experiences/",
            "title": "Experiences Near Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport | Marriott Bonvoy",
            "time_published": "2025-09-13T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/costa-rica/san-jose/activities/departure_by_minivan_from_san_jose_city_to_san_jose_airport_sjo-X6ALJP",
            "title": "Departure by Minivan from San Jose City to San Jose Airport SJO",
            "time_published": "2026-02-12T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://www.faa.gov/sjc",
            "title": "Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) | Federal Aviation Administration",
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            "time_published": "2026-05-22T00:00:00Z"
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      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Cancún to San Jose?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Cancún to San Jose. On typical one-stop itineraries, the long leg is most often a Boeing 737 MAX 8 or 737-800, with the 737 MAX 9 and Airbus A321neo also appearing on some connections. The shorter domestic leg into SJC is frequently an unspecified 737 variant or an Airbus A321, and the exact aircraft can vary by day and airline. Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these aircraft, though specific offerings depend on the carrier.",
        "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 Cancún to San Jose?",
        "answer": "No airline flies nonstop from Cancún to San Jose. One-stop connecting itineraries are operated by United (Star Alliance, via Houston or Denver), American (oneworld, via Dallas/Fort Worth), and Southwest, which belongs to no global alliance. Other alliances may serve the route through different connections, but those three carriers are the ones actually found on this city pair.",
        "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. 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. 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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          "route_aircraft"
        ]
      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Cancún?",
        "answer": "Cancún International Airport offers several lounges across its terminals. In Terminal 2, you'll find the Mera Business Lounge and The Lounge Cancun by Global Lounge Network. Terminal 3 houses the VIP Lounge by MERA Roof, another Mera Business Lounge, and The Lounge. Terminal 4 has three options: Mera Business Lounge (National), Mera Business Lounge (International), and The Lounge in Partnership with Air Transat. Access typically requires a business class ticket, elite status, or a Priority Pass membership; day passes may be available for purchase. These lounges generally provide comfortable seating, complimentary snacks and beverages, and Wi-Fi.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CUN",
            "title": "American Express Lounges at Cancun International Airport | Amex US",
            "time_published": "2026-05-05T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/airport-guides/cancun-international",
            "title": "Cancun International CUN lounges - CUN Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass",
            "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/airport-guides/cancun-international",
            "title": "Cancún Airport Guide | Priority Pass",
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            "time_published": "2024-11-05T16:20:09Z"
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            "url": "https://airportcun.com",
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            "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/es-mx/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CUN",
            "title": "Salas de American Express en Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún | Amex MX",
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      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Cancún to San Jose?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance depends on the airline and fare class. Basic economy often excludes a checked bag; standard economy on international flights like Cancún to San Jose typically includes one free checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins offer more generous allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Cancún to San Jose?",
        "answer": "Flights from Cancún to San Jose typically offer Economy and sometimes domestic‑style First class with large recliners, but flat‑bed Business is uncommon and Premium Economy is rare on this route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare; flexible and higher‑cabin tickets typically allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy generally does not."
      }
    }
  }
}