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    "Key": "MCO-SJU",
    "orig": {
      "code": "MCO",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Orlando",
      "fullCity": "Orlando, Florida",
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      "code": "SJU",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "San Juan",
      "fullCity": "San Juan, Puerto Rico",
      "airport": "Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport"
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      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Orlando to San Juan?",
        "answer": "A nonstop flight from Orlando (MCO) to San Juan (SJU) typically takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes. Return flights against the wind can be slightly longer, around 2 hours and 50 minutes. Connecting flights, most often via Miami, can extend total travel time to 4–6 hours depending on the layover."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Orlando to San Juan?",
        "answer": "No visa is required for this route because it is entirely domestic: both Orlando and San Juan are within the United States. U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents can travel freely with government-issued ID. For non-U.S. nationals already legally present in the U.S., no additional visa is needed for this domestic flight. Always carry valid identification and any relevant immigration documents."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in San Juan?",
        "answer": "From Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU), taxis, ride‑share services, rental cars, and public buses are all available for the roughly 4‑to‑7‑mile trip into San Juan. Taxis and ride‑share are the fastest and most convenient, typically reaching the city center in about 15‑20 minutes. The public bus (AMA) is the cheapest option at $0.75 per ride, but it is slower and less frequent, with limited Sunday service. Rental cars are widely available at the airport and offer flexibility, though parking in Old San Juan can be challenging. Taxis and ride‑shares are the most commonly used options for visitors heading directly to hotels or the cruise port.",
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      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Orlando to San Juan?",
        "answer": "The cheapest time to fly from Orlando to San Juan is late summer into early fall, with the lowest average fares in August ($304), September ($318), and July ($341). The most expensive months are December ($540) and March ($495), with January ($476) also on the high side.",
        "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 Juan?",
        "answer": "For flights from Orlando to San Juan, the best fares are typically found when booking 9 to 11 weeks in advance, with an average price around $381 during that window. The absolute lowest fare of $380 appears about 65 days before departure, while last-minute bookings can cost over $500. During peak summer and holiday periods, demand pushes prices higher, so aiming for the earlier end of that 9-11 week range or slightly sooner 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 Orlando to San Juan?",
        "answer": "Yes, overnight red‑eye flights are available nonstop from Orlando to San Juan. Southwest, Frontier, and JetBlue all operate late‑evening departures — Southwest has flights around 9:05 PM, 9:55 PM, and 10:45 PM daily, Frontier departs around 9:10 PM and 11:40 PM daily, and JetBlue flies around 10:15 PM on Wednesdays through Sundays. These flights are short enough that they land the same night, typically arriving well before midnight.",
        "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 Juan?",
        "answer": "Southwest, JetBlue, and Frontier all fly nonstop from Orlando to San Juan. Southwest leads with 190 weekly flights and a typical fare around $311, while JetBlue adds 99 weekly flights with a median fare near $533. Frontier also serves the route with 67 weekly flights, often as the low-fare leader with a median around $285.",
        "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 Juan?",
        "answer": "Common layovers on this route include Miami and Fort Lauderdale, which offer frequent flights and quick connections, keeping total travel time competitive. Charlotte and Atlanta are also viable hubs with broad domestic networks and efficient transfers."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Orlando to San Juan?",
        "answer": "On‑time reliability is generally good, but afternoon thunderstorms in Orlando can cause delays. Early‑morning flights on Southwest and Spirit tend to depart on schedule."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to San Juan?",
        "answer": "Mid-December to April offers dry, sunny weather and comfortable temperatures, avoiding the hurricane season and peak summer humidity."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Orlando to San Juan?",
        "answer": "For this domestic U.S. flight, bring a Real ID or passport, a payment method for baggage, and any required health documents; no visa or passport validity concerns apply."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in San Juan?",
        "answer": "San Juan has one main airport, Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, which serves all commercial flights to the city and is located just a few miles from downtown and popular attractions."
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at San Juan airport?",
        "answer": "San Juan Airport (SJU) does not have on‑site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods inside the terminal. However, there is a hotel at the airport and others nearby; the Residence Inn San Juan Isla Verde is a five‑minute drive from the airport and offers a complimentary shuttle. For an overnight stay, you can also rest in the landside areas, but be prepared for bright lights, noise, and cold temperatures.",
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      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) offers currency exchange services, prayer rooms, and free Wi‑Fi throughout the terminals. Currency exchange counters are located in both Terminals A and B, while multi‑faith prayer rooms or chapels can be found airside in Terminal A and near the food court in Terminal B. Free Wi‑Fi is available airport‑wide, with no time limits.",
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Orlando to San Juan?",
        "answer": "The most common nonstop aircraft between Orlando and San Juan are the Airbus A320-100 operated by JetBlue and the Boeing 737 MAX 8 flown by Southwest, with the Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A220-200 also appearing on this route. Frontier and Southwest also use unspecified aircraft types on some flights, so the exact metal can vary by day and airline. On one-stop itineraries, connecting via Miami or Baltimore typically involves Boeing 737-800s or 737 MAX 8s, while JetBlue connections through Fort Lauderdale or Richmond use the A320-100.",
        "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 Juan?",
        "answer": "No global alliance (Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or oneworld) has a member flying Orlando–San Juan nonstop: Southwest, JetBlue, and Frontier — the three nonstop operators — are all unaligned carriers. Other alliances may serve the route via connections, but no specific alliance member operates it directly.",
        "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 Orlando?",
        "answer": "Orlando International Airport (MCO) has a Delta Sky Club in Terminal B, Airside 4, accessible to Delta One, SkyTeam premium cabin, and elite status holders, or with an annual membership; it offers a full bar and shower suites. The Club MCO operates two locations (Terminal A, Airside 1 and Terminal B, Airside 4) with day-pass access via Priority Pass or LoungeKey, featuring complimentary drinks and a children’s play area. A Plaza Premium Lounge is in Terminal C, also available through Priority Pass or pay-per-use, with showers and a quiet rest area. Note that American and United do not have branded lounges at MCO.",
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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 San Juan?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance on Orlando to San Juan flights depends on the airline and fare type. Basic economy fares are restrictive and may not include a checked bag, while standard economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins often offer more generous allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Orlando to San Juan?",
        "answer": "Flights from Orlando to San Juan typically offer Economy and sometimes a domestic First class with larger recliner seats; flat‑bed Business and Premium Economy are not common on this route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare; flexible and higher‑cabin tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy rarely does."
      }
    }
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