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    "orig": {
      "code": "LAS",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Las Vegas",
      "fullCity": "Las Vegas, Nevada",
      "airport": "Harry Reid 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 Las Vegas to Montréal?",
        "answer": "A nonstop flight from Las Vegas (LAS) to Montréal (YUL) typically takes about 4 hours 40 minutes to 5 hours. With one stop, depending on the connecting city, total travel time often ranges from 7 to 9 hours. The return flight from Montréal to Las Vegas is usually slightly shorter, around 4 hours 30 minutes nonstop, due to prevailing winds."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Las Vegas to Montréal?",
        "answer": "Air Canada flies nonstop from Las Vegas (LAS) to Montréal–Trudeau (YUL) daily, with up to 22 flights a week departing at various times between 9:00 AM and 12:30 PM. It's the only carrier offering direct service on this route, and a typical fare runs around $687.",
        "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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      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Las Vegas to Montréal?",
        "answer": "Yes, visa or travel authorization requirements apply for a Las Vegas to Montréal flight depending on your citizenship. If you are a U.S. citizen, you do not need a visa for tourist visits up to six months, but you must carry a valid U.S. passport; from March 15, 2016, you also need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to fly to Canada, unless entering by land or sea. If you are a Canadian citizen, you can travel to the U.S. by air with a valid Canadian passport; generally no visa is required for short visits, but you may need to show proof of citizenship and identity. For other nationalities, check both Canadian and U.S. entry rules: Canada requires a visa or eTA, and the U.S. requires a visa or ESTA, depending on your citizenship."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Montréal?",
        "answer": "From Montréal-Trudeau (YUL), the STM 747 express bus offers 24/7 service to downtown for $11, making it the most-used and cost-effective option. Taxis have a fixed fare of $49.45 to downtown (5 a.m.–11 p.m., $56.70 overnight) and are the fastest door-to-door choice. Ride-share services like Uber and Lyft are available with designated pickup zones. Car rentals are accessible on-site, and a future REM light-rail link will further improve transit connectivity.",
        "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"
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            "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"
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            "title": "Transportation in Montreal",
            "time_published": "2026-03-15T16:43:15Z"
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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",
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      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Las Vegas to Montréal?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Las Vegas to Montréal are March, April, and September, with average fares around $530–$559, while June, May, and December are the most expensive, averaging $680–$748.",
        "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 Las Vegas to Montréal?",
        "answer": "For flights from Las Vegas to Montréal, the optimal booking window is roughly 15 to 18 weeks before departure, with average fares around $538. Booking around 145 days ahead can yield the lowest price of about $466, while last-minute tickets often exceed $680. These patterns hold year-round, though summer and holiday peaks may push the ideal window slightly earlier to 18–20 weeks.",
        "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 Las Vegas to Montréal?",
        "answer": "No nonstop red‑eye flights operate from Las Vegas to Montréal, but connecting itineraries with an overnight long leg are available. The red‑eye leg typically departs between 10:30 PM and midnight (Pacific time) and arrives at the connection hub in the early morning hours (between roughly 5:11 AM and 8:16 AM local time), with the most frequent options routing through Chicago O'Hare (ORD) on American or United, San Francisco (SFO) on United, or Philadelphia (PHL) on American. All arrivals land in the early morning hours — none land 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 Las Vegas to Montréal?",
        "answer": "Air Canada operates non‑stop from Las Vegas to Montréal, with 22 weekly flights departing daily at various times. The approximate median fare on this route is $687.",
        "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 Las Vegas and Montréal?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities include Toronto, Chicago, and Denver. Toronto offers efficient connections as a major Canadian hub, while Chicago and Denver provide broad domestic networks and competitive total travel times."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Las Vegas to Montréal?",
        "answer": "On‑time performance is generally good, though afternoon thunderstorms in Las Vegas can cause delays. Early morning departures are your best bet for punctuality, and Air Canada often maintains a reliable schedule."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Montréal?",
        "answer": "Late May to early June and September to early October offer pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Las Vegas to Montréal?",
        "answer": "Bring a valid passport, as it's required for international travel to Canada, and check if you need a visa or an eTA. Ensure your passport is valid for the duration of your stay, and have a payment method for baggage and any required vaccination or health documents."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Montréal?",
        "answer": "Montréal–Trudeau is the primary international airport, located about 20 km from downtown. Montréal–Mirabel is a cargo facility with no scheduled passenger service, so all commercial flights use Trudeau."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Harry Reid Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Las Vegas, you can take the public bus (RTC Route 109) or the Deuce to the South Strip Transfer Terminal, then connect to the airport; shared shuttle vans and the Vegas Loop also offer direct rides. Taxis and ride‑share services like Uber and Lyft are the quickest and most popular choices, picking up at designated areas in the parking garages. Driving yourself is straightforward with short‑term and long‑term parking at both terminals, and a free shuttle connects the remote Rental Car Center. Public transit and shuttles are the cheapest options, while taxis and ride‑shares cost more but get you there in about 15–20 minutes.",
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            "url": "http://www.harryreidairport.com/all-options-to-and-from",
            "title": "All options to & from Harry Reid | Harry Reid International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-04-30T22:39:45Z"
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      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Montréal airport?",
        "answer": "Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods inside the terminal, but the Sheraton Montreal Airport Hotel is directly connected to the terminal via a complimentary shuttle. The airport itself offers some rest areas with benches and recliners both landside and airside for overnight sleepers.",
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            "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"
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            "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"
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            "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",
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            "title": "Private Departure Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL",
            "time_published": "2026-02-27T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://yulsatisfaction.admtl.com/hc/en-ca/articles/360000864457-Are-there-lockers-at-the-airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-04-05T04:00:00Z"
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      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Trudeau Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) provides currency exchange offices and ATMs in the terminal, with a currency exchange counter available for converting money. A prayer or meditation room is also available at the airport for passengers seeking a quiet space. Free Wi‑Fi is offered throughout the terminal, accessible without charge. For specific terminal locations, you can check the airport’s website or ask an information desk upon arrival.",
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Las Vegas to Montréal?",
        "answer": "On the nonstop flight from Las Vegas to Montréal, Air Canada typically uses an Airbus A319. For one-stop connections, the most common long-leg aircraft include the Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A220-200, and Airbus A321-200 Neo, while short-leg segments often use regional jets like the Embraer E175 or Canadair Regional Jet. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, but these are the types that appear most frequently in scheduled service.",
        "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 Las Vegas to Montréal?",
        "answer": "Air Canada, a Star Alliance member, operates nonstop flights from Las Vegas (LAS) to Montréal (YUL). No other alliances are represented by carriers with nonstop service on this route, though oneworld and SkyTeam 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 Las Vegas?",
        "answer": "At Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), you'll find several lounges. The Centurion Lounge in Concourse D offers complimentary food, cocktails, and a spa, accessible to American Express Platinum and Centurion cardholders. Nearby, the Sidecar by the Centurion Lounge provides a grab-and-go option with barista-made coffee. Two locations of The Club LAS, in Concourse D and Terminal 3 Concourse E, are available through Priority Pass, day passes, or certain credit cards, featuring snacks, drinks, and showers. A United Club is also located in the D Gates, welcoming United Club members, premium-cabin passengers, and Star Alliance Gold elites.",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Las Vegas to Montréal?",
        "answer": "On Las Vegas–Montréal flights, Basic Economy fares often exclude checked baggage. Standard economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on, while premium cabins allow more generous allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Las Vegas to Montréal?",
        "answer": "Flights from Las Vegas to Montréal generally offer Economy and sometimes Premium Economy, with lie-flat Business class available on select routes or airlines."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets usually allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy generally does not."
      }
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