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    "Key": "LAX-SJC",
    "orig": {
      "code": "LAX",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Los Angeles",
      "fullCity": "Los Angeles, California",
      "airport": "Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to San Jose?",
        "answer": "A nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose (SJC) typically takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes. There are no practical layover flights on this short route, as nonstop service is frequent and efficient."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Los Angeles to San Jose?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are direct non‑stop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose (SJC). Southwest and Delta/Alaska (operated by SkyWest) both fly the route daily, with roughly 157 weekly Southwest departures and 142 combined Delta/Alaska departures. Flights run throughout the day from early morning until late evening.",
        "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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      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to San Jose?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Los Angeles to San Jose are October, September, and April, with average fares around $185, $207, and $226 respectively. The most expensive months are November, June, and March, averaging $326, $263, and $237.",
        "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 Los Angeles to San Jose?",
        "answer": "For the best fare from Los Angeles to San Jose, book roughly 4 to 6 weeks ahead, with the lowest price around $110 when booked 60 days out. During summer and holiday periods, prices can climb well above the typical $121, so booking toward the earlier end of that window is wise.",
        "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 Los Angeles to San Jose?",
        "answer": "Yes, overnight red‑eye flights are available from Los Angeles to San Jose. SkyWest (operating for major brands) runs a daily red‑eye departing at 9:35 PM, while Southwest offers red‑eyes on Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday with departures between 9:10 PM and 9:20 PM. These flights are short hops that land before midnight the same evening.",
        "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 Los Angeles to San Jose?",
        "answer": "Southwest and Delta (along with Alaska, operated by SkyWest) fly nonstop from Los Angeles to San Jose. Southwest runs up to 157 weekly flights, with a median fare around $337, while Delta and Alaska together offer 142 weekly flights. Fares for Delta and Alaska are not listed, but Southwest provides a reliable baseline.",
        "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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      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Los Angeles to San Jose?",
        "answer": "On‑time departures are generally good, but LAX congestion can cause delays, especially later in the day. Early morning flights on Southwest or United tend to be most reliable."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to San Jose?",
        "answer": "April to June and September to October offer pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists than summer."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Los Angeles to San Jose?",
        "answer": "For domestic U.S. flights, bring a Real ID or passport, ensure the name matches your ticket and carry payment for baggage and any required health documents."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in San Jose?",
        "answer": "San Jose has one commercial airport, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, located 3 miles from downtown. It is convenient for Silicon Valley business travel and serves major US carriers."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Los Angeles Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Los Angeles, you can reach LAX via the FlyAway nonstop bus from Union Station, which is a popular and affordable choice. Ride-share services like Uber and Lyft, as well as taxis, provide direct door-to-terminal convenience, with ride-share generally being the most popular option. Driving yourself is possible with various on-airport parking garages and economy lots, though traffic can significantly extend travel time. Public transit via Metro Rail and bus connections is also available but requires transfers and takes longer.",
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          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation_in_Los_Angeles",
            "title": "Transportation in Los Angeles",
            "time_published": "2026-04-19T06:12:49Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://www.flylax.com/en/lax-traffic-and-ground-transportation",
            "title": "Getting To, From, and Around LAX | LAX",
            "time_published": "2025-02-09T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation%20in%20Greater%20Los%20Angeles",
            "title": "Transportation in Greater Los Angeles",
            "time_published": "2026-04-28T21:35:36Z"
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            "url": "https://www.lawa.org/lawa-environment/environmental-programs/lawa-rideshare/additional-info/rideshare-related-links",
            "title": "Rideshare Related Links | Los Angeles World Airports",
            "time_published": "2025-05-07T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "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 inside the terminals. Ticketed passengers with a boarding pass for a connecting flight are allowed to stay overnight in the terminals, though seating is limited and not very comfortable. Nearby hotels like the Courtyard by Marriott are just a 5-minute shuttle ride away.",
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            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/san-jose-airport-guide-us.htm",
            "title": "San Jose Airport Guide",
            "time_published": "2025-06-05T00:00:00Z"
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            "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"
          },
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            "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",
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      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Mineta Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "San Jose Mineta International Airport offers free Wi‑Fi throughout both terminals. Currency exchange services are not available at SJC, though ATMs are located in Terminals A and B. The airport does not have a dedicated prayer room or chapel, but a quiet room for reflection is available in Terminal B near Gate 18.",
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      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Los Angeles to San Jose?",
        "answer": "Southwest Airlines operates the nonstop flights between Los Angeles (LAX) and San Jose (SJC), using a mix of Boeing 737-800s, 737 MAX 8s, and some unspecified 737 variants. The most common types on the route are the 737-800 and 737 MAX 8, though the exact aircraft can vary by day and flight. On connecting itineraries via Las Vegas, Phoenix, or Denver, the long legs are also typically 737-800s or MAX 8s on Southwest or American. Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these aircraft, though specific amenities depend on the individual plane and airline.",
        "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 Los Angeles to San Jose?",
        "answer": "Nonstop service from Los Angeles to San Jose is flown by Southwest and by SkyWest operating as Delta Connection and Alaska Airlines. Delta is a SkyTeam member and Alaska belongs to Oneworld, while Southwest is not part of any global alliance. No Star Alliance carrier operates the route nonstop, though one-stop Star Alliance itineraries may be available.",
        "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. 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. 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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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Los Angeles?",
        "answer": "At LAX, the Delta Sky Club in Terminal 3 features an indoor-outdoor bar, a Sky Deck with Hollywood Hills views, and premium showers, accessible with Delta One, SkyTeam Elite Plus, or a qualifying credit card. The Centurion Lounge in Tom Bradley International Terminal offers complimentary food, cocktails, and a spa, available to American Express Platinum and Centurion cardholders. The Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, also in TBIT, provides a la carte dining and a cocktail bar, open to Upper Class passengers and Flying Club Gold members, with paid entry sometimes available.",
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            "time_published": "2026-05-03T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://www.delta.com/us/en/airports/united-states/los-angeles-sky-club-airport-map",
            "title": "Los Angeles (LAX) Airport Map & Lounges | Delta Air Lines",
            "time_published": "2023-01-01T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/airport-guides/los-angeles-ca-lax-international/terminal-6",
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            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/los-angeles-international",
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      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Los Angeles to San Jose?",
        "answer": "On this short domestic route, flights typically offer only Economy seating. Premium Economy and flat-bed Business are not available."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Most airlines serving LAX to SJC allow same‑day confirmed changes or standby on flexible and premium fares, but Basic Economy tickets typically restrict it."
      }
    }
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