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    "Key": "MIA-JM",
    "orig": {
      "code": "MIA",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Miami",
      "fullCity": "Miami, Florida",
      "airport": "Miami Intl Airport"
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      "country": "Jamaica"
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    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Jamaica can I fly to from Miami?",
        "answer": "From Miami you can fly non-stop to Kingston, Montego Bay and Ocho Rios. Montego Bay serves the main resort areas on the north coast and is the busiest gateway. Kingston is better for business or connecting to the east, while Ocho Rios is a smaller option for nearby all-inclusive stays."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Miami to Jamaica?",
        "answer": "Non-stop flights from Miami to Montego Bay take about 1 hour 45 minutes, and to Kingston roughly 2 hours. One-stop itineraries are uncommon on this route but can stretch travel time to 4–6 hours depending on the connection."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Miami to Jamaica?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are multiple non-stop flights from Miami to Jamaica. American Airlines flies non-stop to Kingston and Montego Bay, while Caribbean Airlines and Frontier also offer non-stop service to Montego Bay. Flight time is about 1 hour 40 minutes to Kingston and 1 hour 50 minutes to Montego Bay."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Miami to Jamaica?",
        "answer": "From Miami to Jamaica you can fly nonstop on American and Caribbean Airlines, or connect via hubs with Delta, JetBlue, Spirit and Copa."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Miami to Jamaica?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Miami to Jamaica are typically May, April, and January, with fares climbing sharply in December and over the summer peak. Departing on a Thursday tends to be the most affordable day of the week, and afternoon flights often offer the lowest prices, while late-night departures are notably more expensive. Booking about 23 to 26 weeks ahead usually yields the best value, and you can expect higher fares around major holidays and during the summer months.",
        "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. The cheapest day of the week and time of day to depart are drawn from the same large sample of real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours, grouped by the day of the week and by the time-of-day window of the outbound departure, with the lowest and average price reported for each. 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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      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Miami to Jamaica?",
        "answer": "For flights from Miami to Jamaica, the best time to book is roughly 23 to 26 weeks ahead, when fares average around $626.",
        "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": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Jamaica?",
        "answer": "In Jamaica, Montego Bay draws visitors with beaches and resorts, Negril is known for Seven Mile Beach, Ocho Rios offers waterfalls and adventure, Kingston provides culture and history, and Port Antonio appeals with lush scenery."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Miami to Jamaica?",
        "answer": "For United States citizens, no visa is required for a short tourist visit to Jamaica. Entry is visa-free and the permitted length of stay is 180 days.\n\nThis is general guidance to help you plan, not official immigration advice — entry rules can change and can depend on your nationality and circumstances, so please confirm the current requirements with the relevant embassy or official government source before you travel.",
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      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Jamaica are best to fly into from Miami?",
        "answer": "From Miami to Jamaica, Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay is the top choice for all-inclusive resorts along the north coast. Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston is better for reaching the capital, the Blue Mountains, and the southeast. Both receive frequent nonstop flights from Miami, with Montego Bay offering more resort-focused options."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Jamaica?",
        "answer": "Mid-November to mid-December and late January to April offer the best balance of dry weather and moderate prices in Jamaica. Summer and Christmas week are peak periods with higher costs. The official hurricane season runs June through November, though direct hits are rare."
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        "question": "How do I get to Miami Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Miami, the most popular and fastest option is a ride-share or taxi, which takes about 20–30 minutes depending on traffic and costs more than public transit. For a budget-friendly choice, take the Metrorail Orange Line from Government Center station directly to the Miami Intermodal Center, then transfer to the free MIA Mover to reach the terminals; Metrobus routes also serve the airport. Tri-Rail connects from northern parts of the city and Broward County, and driving yourself is possible with several on-airport parking garages and an economy Park & Ride lot, though parking fees apply.",
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