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      "code": "SJC",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "San Jose",
      "fullCity": "San Jose, California",
      "airport": "Mineta Intl Airport"
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    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "From which U.S. cities can I fly to San Jose?",
        "answer": "You can fly nonstop to San Jose from 33 US cities, with the most frequent departures from San Diego, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Seattle, and Phoenix. Southwest is the dominant carrier, though Alaska, Delta, American, United, and Frontier also operate nonstops from various hubs. For travelers not near a nonstop gateway, one-stop connections via major hubs like Denver, Dallas, or Chicago are common. Choosing a departure city usually comes down to proximity and flight frequency—coastal cities tend to have the most options, while interior hubs offer fewer but still convenient nonstop flights.",
        "methodology": "The U.S. departure cities with nonstop service to this destination and their weekly frequencies come 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 identify every U.S. airport with scheduled nonstop service, group airports into their metropolitan areas, and rank cities by scheduled weekly departures.",
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      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights to San Jose?",
        "answer": "There are non-stop flights to San Jose (SJC) from 33 airports across the United States, with the most frequent service from San Diego, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas. Major airlines on these routes include Southwest, Delta, American, Alaska, United, Frontier, and Hawaiian. The top non-stop city pairs include San Diego–San Jose (313 weekly flights, about 90 minutes), Los Angeles–San Jose (299 weekly flights, about 75 minutes), and Las Vegas–San Jose (286 weekly flights, about 90 minutes). Other notable non-stop routes include Seattle, Phoenix, Denver, and Dallas, with longer flights from Honolulu (about 5.25 hours) and Atlanta (about 5 hours).",
        "methodology": "Nonstop service is identified from the scheduled operating flights in 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); a destination with no scheduled nonstop from the United States is reported as having none.",
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      "q3": {
        "question": "Which U.S. cities are usually cheapest or easiest for flying to San Jose?",
        "answer": "San Diego is the cheapest U.S. departure city for flights to San Jose, with round-trip fares from $113, followed by Seattle at $148 and Houston at $149. Denver, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles also offer low fares, ranging from $158 to $224 round-trip. Overall, 12 U.S. cities provide service to San Jose, with typical round-trip fares around $372.",
        "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.",
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      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly to San Jose?",
        "answer": "Southwest, Alaska, Delta, United, American, and Frontier offer nonstop flights to San Jose from multiple US cities. Southwest is the most prevalent, while Alaska and Delta are SkyTeam members, United is Star Alliance, and American is oneworld.",
        "methodology": "Airlines are the operating carriers scheduled on nonstop services from each U.S. departure city, taken 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).",
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      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly to San Jose?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from the United States to San Jose are typically January and February, with midweek flights on Tuesdays and Wednesdays offering lower fares. Early morning and late evening departures are often less expensive, and booking 1 to 3 months in advance can help secure better prices."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights to San Jose?",
        "answer": "For flights from the United States to San Jose, fares are typically lowest when booked about 4 weeks ahead of departure. Keep in mind that holidays and peak travel periods tend to sell out earlier, so booking further in advance is wise for those dates.",
        "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.",
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      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on flights to San Jose?",
        "answer": "Since this is a domestic US flight, baggage policies vary by airline. Basic economy often charges for checked bags, while standard economy may include one. Premium cabins allow more. Check your airline and fare type for exact rules."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "Are overnight or red eye flights available to San Jose?",
        "answer": "Yes, overnight or red-eye flights to San Jose are available from several US cities, including San Diego, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Denver, Salt Lake City, and Austin. These flights typically depart in the late evening and arrive late the same night or very early the following morning, with flight times ranging from about 75 minutes from Southern California to over three and a half hours from Austin. Travelers often prefer red-eyes to maximize their day at the origin, avoid daytime travel fatigue, and sometimes secure lower fares. However, not all gateways offer red-eye options—cities like Seattle, Santa Ana, Burbank, Portland, Ontario, Long Beach, Dallas, and Chicago only have daytime nonstop service to SJC.",
        "methodology": "Red-eye availability is flagged from the scheduled local departure and arrival times in 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), marking services that leave late at night and arrive the following morning.",
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      "q10": {
        "question": "What time of day is usually cheapest for flights to San Jose?",
        "answer": "Morning departures tend to be the cheapest time of day for flights to San Jose, with fares around $362 round-trip compared to an average of $380. Departure time makes only a modest difference on this route, so the savings are relatively small.",
        "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.",
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      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "Which airport will I arrive at and how do I get from Mineta Intl Airport to downtown San Jose?",
        "answer": "You will arrive at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), which is located about 3 miles (4.8 km) northwest of downtown San Jose. The airport has no direct rail link to downtown, but VTA light rail and bus services connect via nearby stations and stops, with a short shuttle or walk required to reach them. Taxis and ride-share services operate from designated areas at the terminals, and the drive into downtown typically takes around 10–15 minutes depending on traffic. Buses and light rail generally take 20–30 minutes to reach the city center.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Jose_International_Airport",
            "title": "San Jose International Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-15T00:39:09Z"
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          {
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            "title": "Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) | Federal Aviation Administration",
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          },
          {
            "url": "https://faa.gov/flight_deck/pilot_info/sjc.pdf",
            "title": "Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) Pilot Handbook",
            "time_published": "2026-04-17T13:41:51Z"
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      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which cabin and seat options are typical on flights to San Jose?",
        "answer": "Domestic flights to San Jose typically offer economy and a domestic first class recliner product, with some mainline jets also featuring extra-legroom economy. Lie-flat business or international premium economy cabins are not standard on these routes."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at San Jose airport?",
        "answer": "San Jose International Airport (SJC) has no on-site hotel, capsule hotel, or sleeping pods inside the terminals. Several nearby hotels—including DoubleTree by Hilton, Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Fairfield Inn & Suites, Sonesta Select, Hampton Inn & Suites, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Spark by Hilton, and Courtyard—are within a short drive and most offer free airport shuttles. You must pass through security/immigration to access them, as there is no airside accommodation.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/san-jose-airport-guide-us.htm",
            "title": "San Jose Airport Guide (SJC) - Sleeping in Airports",
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            "time_published": "2018-08-06T09:01:48Z"
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      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options at San Jose airport?",
        "answer": "San Jose International Airport (SJC) has two Priority Pass-affiliated lounges, both in Terminal A: The Club SJC at Gate A15 and The Club SJC at Gate A8. Both are open daily from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM and offer complimentary alcoholic drinks, air conditioning, disabled access, and are located after security. Access is available to Priority Pass members, certain premium credit card holders, and day-pass purchasers; children under 2 are admitted free, and entry is permitted up to 3 hours before departure. No airline-branded lounges (such as Delta Sky Club or Admirals Club) are listed at SJC.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/SJC",
            "title": "American Express Lounges at Mineta San Jose International Airport | Amex US",
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          {
            "url": "https://www.delta.com/us/en/airports/united-states/san-jose-sky-club-airport-map",
            "title": "San Jose Mineta (SJC) Airport Map & Lounges | Delta Air Lines",
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          {
            "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/san-jose-international/sjc-the-club-sjc-a15",
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      "q15": {
        "question": "What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to San Jose?",
        "answer": "Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly to San Jose, with typical round-trip fares around $275, compared to a weekly average of $328. Midweek departures can sometimes beat peak weekend travel, but Saturday actually offers the lowest typical fare on this route.",
        "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.",
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