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    "Key": "FLL-SDQ",
    "orig": {
      "code": "FLL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Fort Lauderdale",
      "fullCity": "Fort Lauderdale, Florida",
      "airport": "Hollywood Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "SDQ",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Santo Domingo",
      "fullCity": "Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic",
      "airport": "Las Américas Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Fort Lauderdale to Santo Domingo?",
        "answer": "A nonstop flight from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Santo Domingo (SDQ) typically takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. With a layover, most itineraries connect through Miami or Panama City, making the total travel time around 5 to 7 hours. The return flight is usually slightly longer, averaging around 2 hours 30 minutes nonstop."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Santo Domingo?",
        "answer": "JetBlue flies nonstop from Fort Lauderdale to Santo Domingo, with 76 weekly flights operating daily. Departures are spread throughout the day from early morning (around 7:00 AM) through late evening, including a red-eye at 11:30 PM on most nights. JetBlue is the only carrier offering nonstop service on 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. 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 Fort Lauderdale to Santo Domingo?",
        "answer": "For travel from Fort Lauderdale to Santo Domingo, U.S. citizens do not need a visa for tourist stays up to 30 days, but must have a valid passport and purchase a $10 tourist card on arrival. Dominican citizens need a valid U.S. visa or ESTA to enter the United States. Non-citizens of either country should check visa requirements based on their nationality."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Santo Domingo?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Santo Domingo are May, September, and August, with average fares around $451–$464. The most expensive months are December, March, and January, where average prices climb to $576–$666.",
        "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 Fort Lauderdale to Santo Domingo?",
        "answer": "For flights from Fort Lauderdale to Santo Domingo, the optimal booking window is about 7 to 10 weeks before departure, with average fares around $547. Booking around 105 days out can yield the lowest price of $543, while last-minute tickets can climb to $659. During peak summer and holiday periods, it's wise to book a bit earlier, as prices tend to rise closer to departure.",
        "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 Fort Lauderdale to Santo Domingo?",
        "answer": "Yes, JetBlue operates nonstop red‑eye flights from Fort Lauderdale to Santo Domingo five nights a week — Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday — departing at 11:30 PM. The flight lands after midnight, arriving in the early hours of the next morning.",
        "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 Fort Lauderdale to Santo Domingo?",
        "answer": "JetBlue operates non‑stop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Santo Domingo, with up to 76 weekly departures at various times throughout the day. The median fare on this route is around $741.",
        "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 Fort Lauderdale and Santo Domingo?",
        "answer": "Common layover hubs include Miami, Panama City, San Juan, and New York. Miami offers the fastest connections due to proximity, while Panama City and San Juan provide efficient transit with extensive regional networks. New York allows for broad international connections. All are visa‑free transit points for this route."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Fort Lauderdale to Santo Domingo?",
        "answer": "On-time performance is generally reliable, but afternoon flights can be affected by weather or airport congestion. Opting for early morning departures, especially on JetBlue or Spirit, improves your chances of leaving on schedule."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Santo Domingo?",
        "answer": "December to April offers dry, sunny weather with lower humidity and fewer tourists than summer."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Fort Lauderdale to Santo Domingo?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, a completed Dominican e-ticket, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage, and any required vaccination or insurance documents."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Santo Domingo?",
        "answer": "Santo Domingo has one main airport, Las Américas International Airport, which serves all commercial flights to the city."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Hollywood Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "To reach Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) from downtown, you can take Broward County Transit bus Route 1, which stops at the Rental Car Center, or use the Tri-Rail commuter train with a free shuttle connection from the airport station. Ride‑share services and taxis are readily available and provide the fastest door‑to‑terminal option, while driving yourself means using on‑site parking garages and lots. The bus and train are the most budget‑friendly choices, while taxis and ride‑shares cost more but are the most popular for convenience.",
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            "url": "https://www.broward.org/Airport/passengers/Transportation/Pages/PublicTransportation.aspx",
            "title": "Transportation Public Transportation",
            "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "title": "Flights/Airlines Domestic / International Destinations",
            "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"
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            "title": "Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport - Wikipedia",
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            "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/business/about/Pages/CustomerService.aspx",
            "title": "About FLL Contact Us",
            "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Santo Domingo airport?",
        "answer": "Santo Domingo's Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods. There are no dedicated sleeping or quiet areas inside the terminal, though some travelers do rest on the available seating airside. Several nearby hotels are located a short drive away, and private transfer services can be arranged for the roughly 25- to 45-minute trip into Santo Domingo.",
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            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/usa/sandiego.htm",
            "title": "San Diego Airport Guide (SAN) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "time_published": "2026-05-29T21:56:08Z"
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            "title": "Santo Domingo Airport Guide (SDQ) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "time_published": "2018-10-02T00:00:31Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-04-30T21:40:42Z"
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      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Las Américas Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) has currency exchange services and ATMs in both Terminal A and Terminal B for currency exchange. The airport also provides a chapel for prayer and meditation. Free Wi‑Fi is available throughout both terminals.",
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      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Santo Domingo?",
        "answer": "The most common aircraft on the nonstop Fort Lauderdale–Santo Domingo route is the Airbus A320-100, operated by JetBlue. On connecting itineraries, you'll also see the Airbus A321-100, Airbus A321-200 Neo, Airbus A220-200, Boeing 737 MAX 9, and Boeing 737 MAX 8, depending on the airline and connection point. The exact aircraft can vary by day and carrier, but the A320 family and 737 MAX series dominate this route, and Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these modern 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 Fort Lauderdale to Santo Domingo?",
        "answer": "From Fort Lauderdale to Santo Domingo, the only nonstop carrier is JetBlue, which does not belong to any global airline alliance. Other alliances may serve the route via connections, but no SkyTeam, Star Alliance, or oneworld member operates nonstop service 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.",
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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "At Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), the Delta Sky Club in Terminal 2 offers access to Delta One, first-class, and SkyTeam Elite Plus passengers, as well as eligible credit card holders, featuring a full bar and seasonal food. In Terminal 3, the Escape Lounge – The Centurion® Studio Partner provides access to American Express Platinum and Centurion cardholders, as well as Priority Pass members, with a buffet, bar, and quiet work areas.",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Fort Lauderdale to Santo Domingo?",
        "answer": "From Fort Lauderdale to Santo Domingo, baggage rules depend on the airline and fare type. Basic economy fares may not include a checked bag, while standard economy usually includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins offer higher allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Fort Lauderdale to Santo Domingo?",
        "answer": "Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Santo Domingo typically offer Economy and, on select airlines, flat-bed Business class; Premium Economy is uncommon on this route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium cabin tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy typically does not."
      }
    }
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}