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    "Key": "FLL-YMQ",
    "orig": {
      "code": "FLL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Fort Lauderdale",
      "fullCity": "Fort Lauderdale, Florida",
      "airport": "Hollywood Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "YMQ",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Montréal",
      "fullCity": "Montréal, Quebec",
      "airport": "Trudeau Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Fort Lauderdale to Montréal?",
        "answer": "A nonstop flight from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Montréal (YUL) typically takes about 3 hours 25 minutes. With one stop, usually in Atlanta, Charlotte, or New York, total travel time often ranges from 5 to 7 hours. The return flight is usually similar, around 3 hours 30 minutes nonstop."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Montréal?",
        "answer": "Yes, three airlines fly nonstop from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Montréal (YUL). Air Canada runs up to 82 weekly flights (daily, with multiple daily departures), Air Transat offers 15 weekly flights daily, and Porter Airlines operates 10 weekly flights on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.",
        "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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        ]
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Fort Lauderdale to Montréal?",
        "answer": "Yes — for a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Montréal, entry requirements depend on your nationality. If you are a U.S. citizen, you do not need a visa for tourist visits to Canada, but you must carry a valid U.S. passport. If you are a Canadian citizen, you have the right to enter Canada with a valid Canadian passport. If you are a national of another country, you may need a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter Canada, depending on your citizenship. For the return trip from Montréal to Fort Lauderdale, Canadian citizens generally do not need a visa for short visits but must present a valid passport; other nationals may require a U.S. visa or ESTA under the Visa Waiver Program."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Montréal?",
        "answer": "From Montréal-Trudeau (YUL) to downtown, taxis charge a fixed fare of $49.45 (daytime) or $56.70 (late night), offering a direct and comfortable ride. The STM 747 express bus is the most popular option, running 24/7 to central Montréal for a lower fare and connecting to the metro. Ride-share services like Uber and Lyft are available with designated pickup zones, while rental car counters are located in the terminal for those preferring to drive. A future REM light-rail link will eventually provide a fast train connection, but for now the 747 bus is the most used.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://yulsatisfaction.admtl.com/hc/en-ca/articles/29089144643357-How-much-does-a-taxi-ride-cost",
            "title": "How much does a taxi ride cost? – Montreal-Trudeau International Airport",
            "time_published": "2025-09-12T15:26:23Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "http://yulsatisfaction.admtl.com/hc/en-ca/categories/360000103337-Ground-Transportation",
            "title": "Ground Transportation – Montreal-Trudeau International Airport",
            "time_published": "2019-01-01T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montréal–Trudeau_International_Airport",
            "title": "Montréal–Trudeau International Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-17T16:57:08Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation%20in%20Montreal",
            "title": "Transportation in Montreal",
            "time_published": "2026-03-15T16:43:15Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://yulsatisfaction.admtl.com/hc/en-ca/articles/30293241484829-Do-you-offer-an-assistance-between-the-drop-off-zone-and-the-terminal-at-YUL",
            "title": "Do you offer an assistance between the drop-off zone and the terminal at YUL? – Montreal-Trudeau International Airport",
            "time_published": "2025-09-12T17:53:20Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Montréal?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Montréal are September (around $386), April ($390), and November ($393), while the most expensive are December (around $462), May ($447), and March ($444). Low season fares are typically in the $380s–$390s, and high season climbs into the $440s–$460s.",
        "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 Fort Lauderdale to Montréal?",
        "answer": "For the best fare from Fort Lauderdale to Montréal, aim to book 14 to 16 weeks in advance — that window averages about $358. Booking about 100 days out can get you close to the absolute lowest price, around $353, while last‑minute tickets often climb above $460. During summer and holiday peaks, prices tend to rise earlier, so locking in at least 15 weeks ahead is even more important.",
        "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 Fort Lauderdale to Montréal?",
        "answer": "Yes, overnight red-eye flights are available from Fort Lauderdale to Montréal. Air Canada operates a daily red-eye from FLL to YUL departing at 9:05 PM, and Air Transat flies the same route on Thursdays and Saturdays at 9:20 PM. Both flights are late-evening departures; the tool does not provide arrival times for these red-eyes, so the exact landing time cannot be stated here.",
        "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": [
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        ]
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Fort Lauderdale to Montréal?",
        "answer": "Air Canada, Air Transat, and Porter Airlines operate nonstop from Fort Lauderdale to Montréal–Trudeau (YUL). Air Canada is the dominant carrier with 82 weekly flights and a median fare around $444, followed by Air Transat with 15 weekly flights at about $781, and Porter with 10 weekly flights at roughly $501.",
        "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 Fort Lauderdale and Montréal?",
        "answer": "Common layovers include Toronto, Atlanta, Charlotte, and New York (JFK or LGA). Toronto offers an efficient connection for Air Canada, while Atlanta and Charlotte are major hubs with many daily flights, keeping total travel time competitive."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Fort Lauderdale to Montréal?",
        "answer": "On‑time performance is generally good, but afternoon thunderstorms in Fort Lauderdale can cause delays. Morning flights on carriers like Air Canada and WestJet tend to be more punctual."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Montréal?",
        "answer": "June and September offer pleasant temperatures and fewer visitors than the peak summer months."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Fort Lauderdale to Montréal?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for your stay, any required Canadian visa or eTA, proof of onward or return travel, payment for baggage, and any necessary vaccination documents."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Montréal?",
        "answer": "Montréal-Trudeau is the primary airport for international and domestic flights, located about 20 km from downtown. It serves all major airlines. Montréal-Mirabel is no longer used for scheduled passenger flights."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Hollywood Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Fort Lauderdale, you can take Broward County Transit bus Route 1 directly to the airport's Rental Car Center. Ride‑share services like Uber and Lyft, as well as taxis, offer door‑to‑terminal convenience and are the quickest and most popular choices. Driving yourself is also an option, with short‑term and long‑term parking available at the airport. The bus is the most budget‑friendly, while ride‑share and taxis cost more but save time.",
        "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"
          },
          {
            "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"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Montréal airport?",
        "answer": "Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL) does not have an on-site hotel, capsule hotel, or sleeping pods inside the terminal, but the Sheraton Montreal Airport Hotel is directly connected to the terminal via a covered walkway. No shuttle is required to reach the Sheraton, which is located on the departures level above the US transborder check-in area.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/montreal-trudeau-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Montreal Trudeau Airport Guide (YUL) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "time_published": "2018-10-02T00:00:16Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/yulsa-sheraton-montreal-airport-hotel/overview/",
            "title": "Hotel Near Montreal-Trudeau Airport | Sheraton Montreal Airport Hotel",
            "time_published": "2023-08-11T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://yulsatisfaction.admtl.com/hc/en-ca/articles/360002576638-Is-there-a-baggage-porter-service-at-YUL",
            "title": "Is there a baggage porter service at YUL? – Montreal-Trudeau International Airport",
            "time_published": "2025-11-10T16:31:15Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montréal–Trudeau_International_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-17T16:57:08Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/canada/quebec/montreal/activities/private_departure_transfer_to_montreal_airport_yul-XSR8BL?property=YULLE",
            "title": "Private Departure Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL",
            "time_published": "2026-02-27T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://yulsatisfaction.admtl.com/hc/en-ca/articles/360000864457-Are-there-lockers-at-the-airport",
            "title": "Are there lockers at the airport? – Montreal-Trudeau International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-05T04:00:00Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Trudeau Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) offers currency exchange offices, a prayer or meditation area, and free Wi‑Fi. The currency exchange office is located in the public area of the terminal, near the arrivals level. A multi‑faith prayer and meditation room is available on the departures level near gate 51. Complimentary Wi‑Fi is accessible throughout the terminal by connecting to the 'YUL Wi-Fi' network.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
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            "time_published": "2026-07-17T16:57:08Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://yulsatisfaction.admtl.com/hc/en-ca/articles/30293241484829-Do-you-offer-an-assistance-between-the-drop-off-zone-and-the-terminal-at-YUL",
            "title": "Do you offer an assistance between the drop-off zone and the terminal at YUL? – Montreal-Trudeau International Airport",
            "time_published": "2025-09-12T17:53:20Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://yulsatisfaction.admtl.com/hc/en-ca/articles/360002576638-Is-there-a-baggage-porter-service-at-YUL",
            "title": "Is there a baggage porter service at YUL? – Montreal-Trudeau International Airport",
            "time_published": "2025-11-10T16:31:15Z"
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            "time_published": "2003-07-08T23:40:59Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://yulsatisfaction.admtl.com/hc/en-ca/categories/360000107258-Airport-Services",
            "title": "Airport Services – Montreal-Trudeau International Airport",
            "time_published": "2019-01-01T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Montréal?",
        "answer": "Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Montréal are operated by Air Canada using the Airbus A319, while one-stop connecting itineraries most often feature the Boeing 737-900 and Boeing 737 MAX 9 through Newark, or the Airbus A321-100 via Toronto. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, but these narrow-body Airbus and Boeing jets are the most common types on the route. Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available across these aircraft, though the specifics depend on the carrier and the particular plane assigned that day.",
        "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 Fort Lauderdale to Montréal?",
        "answer": "Air Canada (Star Alliance), Air Transat (no alliance), and Porter Airlines (no alliance) fly nonstop from Fort Lauderdale to Montréal. Air Canada is the only alliance carrier on the route; Air Transat and Porter are independent and belong to no global alliance. Other alliances 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 Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport offers a Delta Sky Club in Terminal 2 and an Escape Lounges – The Centurion Studio Partner in Terminal 3. The Delta Sky Club is accessible to Delta Sky Club members, premium cabin passengers, and eligible American Express cardholders, and typically features a full bar, complimentary snacks, and runway views. The Escape Lounge welcomes Priority Pass, LoungeKey, and Diners Club members, as well as Amex Platinum cardholders, and provides a hot and cold buffet, a tended bar, and quiet workspaces.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/FLL",
            "title": "American Express Lounges at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | Amex US",
            "time_published": "2026-05-02T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-xb/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/FLL",
            "title": "American Express Lounges at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | Amex XB",
            "time_published": "2026-05-04T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/lounges/usa/ft-lauderdale-fl-intl",
            "title": "Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport FLL Lounges - FLL Airport Guide and lounges.  | Priority Pass",
            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lauderdale%E2%80%93Hollywood_International",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-14T22:47:44Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/business/about/Pages/CustomerService.aspx",
            "title": "About FLL Contact Us",
            "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Fort Lauderdale to Montréal?",
        "answer": "Baggage rules depend on the airline and fare type. Basic economy tickets on this route often allow only a personal item and charge for carry‑on and checked bags. Standard economy fares typically include a carry‑on and one free checked bag."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Fort Lauderdale to Montréal?",
        "answer": "Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Montréal typically offer Economy class, with Premium Economy and flat-bed Business class rarely available on this route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary; flexible and premium fares may allow same‑day changes or standby, but Basic Economy typically does not."
      }
    }
  }
}