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    "Key": "FLL-SJU",
    "orig": {
      "code": "FLL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Fort Lauderdale",
      "fullCity": "Fort Lauderdale, Florida",
      "airport": "Hollywood Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "SJU",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "San Juan",
      "fullCity": "San Juan, Puerto Rico",
      "airport": "Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan?",
        "answer": "A nonstop flight from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to San Juan (SJU) typically takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes to 2 hours and 45 minutes. With a layover, total travel time often ranges from 4 to 6 hours depending on the connection city. The return flight is similar in duration."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan?",
        "answer": "Yes, JetBlue and Southwest fly nonstop from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan. Together they offer about 83 weekly flights, with both carriers operating daily service. JetBlue typically runs around $471 round-trip while Southwest averages about $293.",
        "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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      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan?",
        "answer": "No visa requirements apply for this domestic U.S. route. U.S. citizens do not need any additional documentation beyond standard ID. Non‑U.S. citizens who are legally present in the U.S. can travel between Fort Lauderdale and San Juan without a separate visa, provided they carry valid immigration documents."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan are August, October, and September, with average fares around $264–$274. The most expensive months are March and December, averaging $513–$514, while January also sees higher prices at $426.",
        "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 San Juan?",
        "answer": "For the best fare on this route, book 6 to 9 weeks ahead, when round-trip prices average $383 — you can sometimes snag a ticket for as low as $378 about 80 days out. During peak summer or holiday periods, demand pushes prices higher, so aim for the early side of that window or even a bit earlier to avoid last-minute spikes, which can reach $491.",
        "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 San Juan?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop red‑eye flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan, but connecting itineraries whose long leg is an overnight flight are available. Options include JetBlue via Orlando (departing 11:05 PM, arriving 2:06 AM), Frontier via Philadelphia (departing 10:59 PM, arriving 2:59 AM), JetBlue via Tampa (departing 9:06 PM, arriving 12:10 AM), Frontier via Dallas/Fort Worth (departing 11:01 PM, arriving 5:02 AM), and United via Houston (departing 11:56 PM, arriving 5:29 AM). All arrivals are in the early hours or morning of the next day except the Tampa connection, which lands just after midnight.",
        "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 San Juan?",
        "answer": "JetBlue and Southwest fly nonstop from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan. JetBlue operates up to 54 weekly flights with a median fare around $471, while Southwest offers about 29 weekly flights with a median fare near $293. Both carriers serve the route daily with multiple departure times throughout the day.",
        "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 San Juan?",
        "answer": "Common layovers include Miami, Orlando and Atlanta. Miami offers frequent short hops and a quick connection, Orlando provides many low-cost carrier options, and Atlanta serves as a major hub with extensive flight frequencies, keeping total travel time competitive."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan?",
        "answer": "On‑time performance is generally good, though afternoon thunderstorms can cause delays. Early morning flights on JetBlue and Spirit are your best bet for punctuality."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to San Juan?",
        "answer": "Mid-December to April offers sunny, warm weather with low humidity and fewer tourists outside the holiday peak."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan?",
        "answer": "Since Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, domestic travel rules apply. Bring a Real ID or passport, a payment method for bags, and any required health documents."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in San Juan?",
        "answer": "San Juan has one main airport, Luis Muñoz Marín 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": "From downtown Fort Lauderdale, Broward County Transit Route 1 bus provides direct service to the airport’s Rental Car Center, while Tri-Rail commuter trains connect via a free shuttle from the FLL station at Dania Beach. Ride‑share services like Uber and Lyft, as well as taxis, are readily available and offer door‑to‑terminal convenience, typically the fastest option. Driving and parking are also straightforward with multiple on‑airport lots and garages, but costs are higher than transit. The bus is the most affordable choice, though ride‑share is the most popular for its speed and simplicity.",
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            "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"
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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"
          }
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      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at San Juan airport?",
        "answer": "San Juan Airport (SJU) does not have on-site capsule hotels or sleeping pods, but it does have a hotel at the airport — the Residence Inn San Juan Isla Verde is located just 5 minutes away, across from Isla Verde Beach, and offers complimentary shuttle service. If you need to stay in the terminal overnight, you'll be limited to landside areas where sleeping on the floor is common, so bringing a travel mat and earplugs is recommended.",
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan?",
        "answer": "The most common aircraft on nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan is the Airbus A320, operated by JetBlue; Frontier also flies the route, though its specific aircraft type isn't publicly listed. On one-stop itineraries, the Airbus A320 again appears frequently on the long leg (via Orlando, Tampa, and other hubs), alongside Boeing 737-800 and 737 MAX 8 variants on Southwest, and Boeing 737 MAX 9 on United connections through Houston, Newark, and Washington Dulles. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, and while Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these routes, specifics depend on the carrier and individual aircraft.",
        "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 San Juan?",
        "answer": "JetBlue (B6) and Southwest (WN) are the only airlines flying nonstop from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan. JetBlue is not a member of any global alliance, and Southwest also operates independently outside the three major alliances, so this route has no alliance-affiliated nonstop service — though alliance carriers may offer connecting itineraries.",
        "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": "Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport has a Delta Sky Club in Terminal 2 and an Escape Lounge – The Centurion Studio Partner in Terminal 3. The Delta Sky Club is accessible with a same-day Delta One or SkyTeam premium cabin boarding pass, Delta Sky Club membership, or select American Express cards, and typically offers a full bar, complimentary food, and runway views. The Escape Lounge welcomes Priority Pass, LoungeKey, and American Express Platinum cardholders, and features a buffet, bar, and quiet seating.",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan?",
        "answer": "Carry‑on is generally included on all fares. Basic economy often has no free checked bag; standard economy usually includes one checked bag. Premium cabins provide more generous allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan?",
        "answer": "Flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan typically offer Economy and sometimes a larger front cabin seat, but flat‑bed Business class and Premium Economy are not common 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 tickets often permit same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy typically does not."
      }
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