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    "Key": "MCO-BOS",
    "orig": {
      "code": "MCO",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Orlando",
      "fullCity": "Orlando, Florida",
      "airport": "Orlando Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "BOS",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Boston",
      "fullCity": "Boston, Massachusetts",
      "airport": "Logan Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Orlando to Boston?",
        "answer": "A nonstop flight from Orlando (MCO) to Boston (BOS) typically takes about 2 hours 55 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes. The return flight from Boston to Orlando is often slightly shorter, around 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours, due to prevailing tailwinds. Flights with one stop, commonly in Charlotte or Atlanta, usually take 4 to 6 hours total."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Orlando to Boston?",
        "answer": "Yes, JetBlue, Delta, and Frontier all fly nonstop from Orlando (MCO) to Boston (BOS) daily. JetBlue runs the most flights — about 121 per week spread across the day from early morning through late evening — while Delta has around 54 weekly departures and Frontier offers about 12. Fares on the route typically run around $328–$342, though Frontier can dip lower.",
        "methodology": "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. 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 Orlando to Boston?",
        "answer": "No visa requirements apply for this domestic U.S. flight. As long as you are legally present in the United States, you can travel between Orlando and Boston without any additional visa or travel authorization, regardless of your nationality."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Boston?",
        "answer": "At Boston Logan, the Silver Line bus is free to South Station and the most-used transit link to downtown. Taxis, Uber, and Lyft are plentiful, with ride apps directed to Central Garage for pickups. The Logan Express bus serves Back Bay and suburbs, while water taxis offer a scenic harbor crossing. Car rentals are available on-site, but public transit and ride shares are the fastest and most popular choices.",
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            "time_published": "2026-05-18T12:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logan%20Express",
            "title": "Logan Express",
            "time_published": "2026-04-03T22:49:32Z"
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      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Orlando to Boston?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Orlando to Boston are March, May, and August, with average fares around $272–$284. The most expensive months are June, November, and April, where average prices climb to $297–$336.",
        "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 Orlando to Boston?",
        "answer": "For Orlando to Boston, the best fares usually appear when you book 2 to 5 weeks ahead, with the absolute cheapest day around 25 days out at about $124. During peak summer and holiday periods, demand pushes prices higher, so it's wise to lean toward the earlier end of that window—roughly 4 to 5 weeks in advance—to avoid the steepest spikes.",
        "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 Orlando to Boston?",
        "answer": "Yes, Frontier flies a nightly nonstop red‑eye from Orlando to Boston, departing at 9:30 PM. That flight lands just after midnight, so it arrives in the early hours rather than 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 Orlando to Boston?",
        "answer": "JetBlue, Delta, and Frontier operate nonstop from Orlando to Boston. JetBlue offers the most frequent service with about 121 weekly flights and a median fare around $342, while Delta runs about 54 weekly flights at a median of $328. Frontier provides a smaller schedule of roughly 12 weekly flights with a median fare near $330.",
        "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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      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Orlando and Boston?",
        "answer": "Common layover hubs for this route include Charlotte, New York (JFK or LGA), and Philadelphia. These cities offer frequent flights and efficient connections, minimizing overall travel time."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Orlando to Boston?",
        "answer": "On‑time performance is generally reliable, though afternoon thunderstorms in Orlando can cause delays. Early morning flights, particularly on Delta and JetBlue, tend to depart on schedule."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Boston?",
        "answer": "May to June and September to October offer pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists than peak summer."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Orlando to Boston?",
        "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 Boston?",
        "answer": "Boston Logan International is the primary airport, located just across the harbor from downtown. It serves all major domestic and international airlines with extensive connections. No other commercial airport serves the Boston area, so Logan is your only choice."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Orlando Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Orlando, you can reach Orlando International Airport (MCO) via public bus (Lynx routes 11, 42, or 51, with a transfer at Lynx Central Station), shared shuttle vans, ride‑share (Uber/Lyft), taxi, or rental car. The Lynx bus is the most affordable option but takes 50–70 minutes; ride‑share and taxis are the fastest (about 20–30 minutes) and most popular. Parking is available in on‑airport garages and economy lots, with rates varying by duration.",
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            "url": "https://orlandoairports.net",
            "title": "Orlando International Airport (MCO)",
            "time_published": "2026-07-20T08:27:21Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_International_Airport_People_Movers",
            "title": "Orlando International Airport People Movers",
            "time_published": "2026-07-01T04:29:54Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_Executive_Airport",
            "title": "Orlando Executive Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-06T09:34:09Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.faa.gov/sfb",
            "title": "Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) | Federal Aviation Administration",
            "time_published": "2026-06-02T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://www.orlandoairports.net/flights/international-service/",
            "title": "International Service - Orlando International Airport (MCO)",
            "time_published": "2015-08-06T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Boston airport?",
        "answer": "Boston Logan International Airport has an on-site hotel, the Hilton Boston Logan Airport Hotel, accessible via sky bridge from Terminals A and E or by free shuttle. There are no capsule hotels or sleeping pods inside the airport, but several nearby hotels offer shuttle service, and rocking chairs are available in rest zones throughout the terminals.",
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            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/sleep-guide/sleeping-in-boston-airport.htm",
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            "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/usa/massachusetts/boston/activities/departure_private_transfer_boston_to_boston_airport_bos-XLO2R8?property=BOSWI",
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      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Logan Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Boston Logan International Airport offers free Wi‑Fi in all terminals under the network name “BOSWifi.” There is a non‑denominational chapel, Our Lady of the Airways, located pre‑security on the Arrivals level in Terminal C. Information on currency exchange offices is not available in the current data.",
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            "url": "https://www.faa.gov/airports/environmental/environmental_documents/bos",
            "title": "Airport Environmental Documents – General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS), Boston, MA | Federal Aviation Administration",
            "time_published": "2002-08-02T00:00:00Z"
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      },
      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Orlando to Boston?",
        "answer": "JetBlue (B6) and Delta (DL) serve Orlando to Boston nonstop; JetBlue belongs to no alliance, while Delta is a SkyTeam member. Frontier (F9) also flies the route and is unaffiliated with any alliance. Other alliances 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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Orlando?",
        "answer": "Orlando International Airport (MCO) has several lounge options across its terminals. In Terminal A, Airside 1, you'll find The Club MCO, accessible with Priority Pass or a day pass. Terminal B, Airside 4, hosts both a Delta Sky Club (for Delta premium cabin passengers, elite members, or those with qualifying Amex cards) and another The Club MCO location. Terminal C offers a Plaza Premium Lounge, which accepts Priority Pass and day pass holders. These lounges generally provide complimentary snacks, drinks, Wi-Fi, and comfortable seating.",
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/MCO",
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            "time_published": "2026-05-05T00:00:00Z"
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Orlando to Boston?",
        "answer": "For domestic flights from Orlando to Boston, basic economy often restricts carry‑ons and charges for checked bags. Standard economy typically allows a carry‑on and personal item, with checked bag fees varying by airline. Premium fares may include checked bags."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Orlando to Boston?",
        "answer": "Flights from Orlando to Boston usually offer Economy and sometimes extra‑legroom seats, but Premium Economy and flat‑bed Business are uncommon on this domestic route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary; flexible and premium tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy typically does not."
      }
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