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      "code": "MCO",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Orlando",
      "fullCity": "Orlando, Florida",
      "airport": "Orlando Intl Airport"
    },
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      "code": "SJD",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "San José del Cabo",
      "fullCity": "San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur",
      "airport": "Los Cabos Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Orlando to San José del Cabo?",
        "answer": "A direct flight from Orlando (MCO) to San José del Cabo (SJD) typically takes about 4 hours and 30 minutes. Flights with one stop, often in cities like Dallas or Houston, generally range from 7 to 9 hours total travel time. The return flight from SJD to MCO is usually slightly longer, around 4 hours and 45 minutes nonstop due to prevailing winds."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Orlando to San José del Cabo?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Orlando (MCO) to San José del Cabo (SJD). The most frequent one-stop routing is via Houston (IAH) on United, taking about 5 hours 30 minutes total, with a short layover. Other common connections include Houston Hobby (HOU) on Southwest, Los Angeles (LAX) on United, and Dallas‑Fort Worth (DFW) on American, with total travel times typically between 5½ and 7½ hours.",
        "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. 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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      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Orlando to San José del Cabo?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are visa requirements for travel from Orlando to San José del Cabo, depending on citizenship. U.S. citizens do not need a visa for tourist visits to Mexico but must hold a valid passport. Mexican citizens traveling to the U.S. generally require a visa unless they hold a valid U.S. visa or are eligible for the Visa Waiver Program, which Mexico is not part of. Travelers of other nationalities should check both U.S. and Mexican entry requirements. For the return from San José del Cabo to Orlando, the same rules apply in reverse: U.S. citizens need a passport to re-enter the U.S., and Mexican citizens need a U.S. visa or other authorization."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in San José del Cabo?",
        "answer": "At San José del Cabo Airport (SJD), the most common way to reach the city center is by pre-arranged shuttle or private transfer, with shared vans and private SUVs readily available. Taxis are also available outside the terminal, though fares are typically higher than shuttles. Ride-sharing services like Uber are not permitted to pick up at the airport, but they can drop off departing passengers. Car rentals are on-site from major agencies, but the drive to downtown San José del Cabo is only about 15–20 minutes. No public mass transit serves the airport directly, so shuttles and taxis remain the most-used options.",
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            "time_published": "2026-02-06T19:42:42Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://www.loscabosairport.com/transportation-parking-parking/",
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            "time_published": "2026-02-06T19:42:21Z"
          },
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            "title": "Shuttle bus",
            "time_published": "2026-05-16T17:00:50Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_Airport_Train",
            "title": "City Airport Train",
            "time_published": "2026-05-28T15:36:05Z"
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      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Orlando to San José del Cabo?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Orlando to San José del Cabo are October, November, and February, with average fares around $555–$587. The most expensive months are June, May, and December, where average prices climb to $717–$744.",
        "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 San José del Cabo?",
        "answer": "For flights from Orlando to San José del Cabo, the best fares are typically found when booking 5–8 weeks ahead, with an average price around $608 in that window. The cheapest single day to book is about 45 days before departure, at roughly $601, while last-minute bookings can cost over $780. For summer or holiday travel, booking a bit earlier—around 8–12 weeks out—can help avoid higher demand pricing.",
        "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 San José del Cabo?",
        "answer": "No overnight red-eye flights are available from Orlando (MCO) to San José del Cabo (SJD) — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with an overnight long leg operate on this route.",
        "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 San José del Cabo?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Orlando to San José del Cabo. United via Houston (IAH) is the most frequent one-stop option, with about 9 daily connections, followed by Southwest via Houston Hobby (HOU) with 7 daily connections. American offers a handful of daily connections via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) or Phoenix (PHX), while Alaska connects via San Diego (SAN) or Seattle (SEA). Typical per-carrier fares are not provided for this route.",
        "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 Orlando and San José del Cabo?",
        "answer": "Common layovers include Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Mexico City, and Atlanta. Dallas and Houston offer efficient southern routing with quick connections. Mexico City provides broad onward flights to San José del Cabo and visa-free transit for U.S. citizens. Atlanta serves as a major hub with numerous daily departures, keeping total travel time competitive."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Orlando to San José del Cabo?",
        "answer": "On‑time performance is typically good, but summer thunderstorms can cause delays. Morning departures on Southwest and Alaska Airlines often have the best reliability."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to San José del Cabo?",
        "answer": "November to May offers sunny, dry days with comfortable temperatures and fewer tourists outside holiday weeks."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Orlando to San José del Cabo?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for your stay, a completed FMM form, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage, and any required vaccination documents."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in San José del Cabo?",
        "answer": "San José del Cabo is served solely by Los Cabos International Airport (SJD). It is the only airport in the area, located about 11 kilometers north of downtown San José del Cabo and convenient for both the town and the resort corridor."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Orlando Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "Orlando International Airport (MCO) is about 10 miles southeast of downtown Orlando. The most popular and fastest way to reach it is by ride‑share (Uber/Lyft) or taxi, typically taking 20–30 minutes and costing around $35–$50. Public transportation is available via Lynx bus routes 11, 42, and 51, which are the cheapest option but take 45–60 minutes. Several shared‑ride shuttle services also operate from hotels and designated stops, and driving yourself is straightforward with on‑airport parking garages and economy lots.",
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            "url": "https://orlandoairports.net",
            "title": "Orlando International Airport (MCO)",
            "time_published": "2026-07-20T08:27:21Z"
          },
          {
            "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/",
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            "time_published": "2015-08-06T00:00:00Z"
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      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at San José del Cabo airport?",
        "answer": "San José del Cabo airport (SJD) does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods inside the terminals. The airport has three terminals and four concourses, but no dedicated sleeping areas or rest zones are available. Nearby hotels are located outside the airport and are connected by shuttle services.",
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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://activities.marriott.com/north-america/mexico/baja-california-sur/san-jose-del-cabo/activities/san_jose_del_cabo_to_los_cabos_airport_sjd_departure_transfer-X013MA?property=SJDWV",
            "title": "San Jose del Cabo to Los Cabos Airport (SJD) Departure Transfer",
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            "title": "Los Cabos Airport Guide",
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      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Los Cabos Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Los Cabos International Airport offers free Wi‑Fi throughout its terminals, so you can stay connected upon arrival. The airport does not have dedicated prayer rooms or chapels, but it provides currency exchange services in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 for your convenience. These exchange counters are located in the public areas of each terminal, making it easy to obtain pesos before or after your flight.",
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            "url": "https://www.loscabosairport.com/contact-los-cabos-airport/",
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            "time_published": "2024-03-06T12:17:13Z"
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Orlando to San José del Cabo?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Orlando to San José del Cabo, so all flights connect. The most common aircraft on the longer connecting leg are Boeing 737-800s and Boeing 737 MAX 9s, with Airbus A321s and 737-900s also appearing regularly. On the shorter leg, Boeing 737-800s, 737 MAX 8s, and A321s are typical, though exact aircraft vary by day 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 Orlando to San José del Cabo?",
        "answer": "No airline flies nonstop from Orlando to San José del Cabo, but connecting itineraries are offered by carriers in all three global alliances: Star Alliance (United and Air Canada), oneworld (American and Alaska), and SkyTeam (Delta and Aeromexico). JetBlue and WestJet also serve the route but belong to no alliance.",
        "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. Stop counts, connecting hubs, and per-airline prices are drawn from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. We group those fares by number of stops, by the hub airport a connection routes through, and by operating airline, and report each group's share of the sample alongside its lowest and median price.",
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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Orlando?",
        "answer": "Orlando International Airport (MCO) has a Delta Sky Club in Terminal B, Airside 4, open daily from 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM, accessible with a Delta One or SkyTeam premium cabin ticket, Delta Sky Club membership, or eligible American Express card. The Club MCO operates two locations, one in Terminal A, Airside 1 and another in Terminal B, Airside 4, both accepting Priority Pass, LoungeKey, and day passes; the Terminal B location features showers and a children's play area. In Terminal C, the Plaza Premium Lounge is open from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM and offers access via Priority Pass, LoungeKey, or walk-in payment, with a quieter atmosphere and premium bar service.",
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/MCO",
            "title": "American Express Lounges at Orlando International Airport | Amex US",
            "time_published": "2026-05-05T00:00:00Z"
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Orlando to San José del Cabo?",
        "answer": "Baggage policies differ by airline and fare type. Basic economy tickets often exclude a checked bag, while standard international economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry-on. Premium cabins provide more generous allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Orlando to San José del Cabo?",
        "answer": "Flights from Orlando to San José del Cabo typically offer Economy and, on some airlines, Premium Economy, with flat‑bed Business class being rare on this route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and higher cabins often allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy typically does not."
      }
    }
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