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    "Key": "IAH-MIA",
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      "code": "IAH",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Houston",
      "fullCity": "Houston, Texas",
      "airport": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport"
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      "code": "MIA",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Miami",
      "fullCity": "Miami, Florida",
      "airport": "Miami Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Houston to Miami?",
        "answer": "The flight from Houston to Miami covers about 960 miles and typically takes 2 hours 40 minutes nonstop. The return leg from Miami to Houston averages 2 hours 54 minutes, with the westbound trip being slightly longer due to prevailing winds.",
        "methodology": "Flight times and distances 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). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.",
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      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Houston to Miami?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are frequent nonstop flights from Houston (IAH) to Miami (MIA). United and American fly the route daily — United runs about 14 departures a day and American (including its regional partner Envoy, marketed as American Eagle) operates roughly 11, giving well over 160 weekly flights between them. Frontier also offers nonstop service on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays with a handful of daily departures.",
        "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, flight times and distances for this route come 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). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes 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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      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Miami?",
        "answer": "Miami International Airport offers a full range of ground transportation, including taxis, ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft, the Metrorail Orange Line, Metrobus, Tri-Rail commuter rail, and a consolidated rental car center accessible via the free MIA Mover. The Metrorail and Metrobus are the most affordable options at just $2.25 each way, while the MIA Mover links directly to the rental car center and the Miami Intermodal Center, which also serves Greyhound and Brightline shuttles. Taxis and ride apps are the most used for door-to-door convenience, with pickup zones on the arrival level outside baggage claim. For speed, the Metrorail Orange Line offers frequent service to downtown Miami, but the fastest door-to-door option is typically a taxi or ride-hail, especially during off-peak hours.",
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            "url": "https://miami-airport.com/public-transportation.asp",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miami_Intermodal_Center",
            "title": "Miami Intermodal Center",
            "time_published": "2026-07-17T17:36:28Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://miami-airport.com/ground-transportation.asp",
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      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Miami?",
        "answer": "Average fares from Houston to Miami bottom out around $203 in late September. The cheapest months overall are September ($209), October ($212), and February ($216), while the most expensive period is late December, averaging $294.",
        "methodology": "Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.",
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      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Houston to Miami?",
        "answer": "For flights from Houston (IAH) to Miami (MIA), the optimal booking window is roughly 4 to 6 weeks before departure, with an average fare around $151. The absolute lowest price appears at 30 days out, at $148, while booking 180 days in advance can cost over $300. During summer and holiday periods, demand typically pushes prices higher, so booking closer to the 6-week mark is usually wise to avoid steep last-minute increases.",
        "methodology": "Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.",
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      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Houston to Miami?",
        "answer": "No overnight red-eye flights operate from Houston (IAH) to Miami (MIA) — there are no nonstop red-eyes on this route, and no connecting itineraries where the long leg is an overnight red-eye were found.",
        "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 Houston to Miami?",
        "answer": "United, American, and Frontier fly nonstop from Houston to Miami. United operates the most flights at 94 per week, with a median fare around $558; American offers 68 mainline plus 15 regional flights weekly, with a median fare near $452. Frontier provides limited service at 10 flights per week and is the low-fare leader with a median around $220.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and 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 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 typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of 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 Houston and Miami?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities include Atlanta, Dallas, and Charlotte. These hubs offer broad domestic connections and efficient transfer processes, keeping total travel time competitive."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Houston to Miami?",
        "answer": "From Houston to Miami, American Airlines (including Envoy) has a departure on-time rate of 75-79% with a cancellation rate around 1.4-2%, while United shows 76% on-time and under 1% cancellations. Frontier lags at 69% on-time departures with a higher 3.1% cancellation rate.",
        "methodology": "On-time arrival and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; a flight counts as on time when it arrives within 15 minutes of schedule. Carriers are ranked by arrival on-time rate on this route, and the carrier list itself comes 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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      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Miami?",
        "answer": "November through April offers pleasant temperatures, low humidity, and fewer tourists."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Houston to Miami?",
        "answer": "This is a domestic U.S. flight, so bring a Real ID, passport, or other TSA‑accepted ID that matches your ticket exactly. Have a credit or debit card for baggage fees and carry any vaccination records if your airline or destination requires them."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Miami?",
        "answer": "Miami has only one commercial airport, Miami International, which serves all airlines and is located about 8 miles west of downtown."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to George Bush Intercontinental Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Houston to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, the fastest and most popular option is ride-share or taxi, which take roughly 20–30 minutes depending on traffic and offer curbside drop-off at your terminal. A cheaper public transit choice is the METRO 500 IAH Downtown Direct bus, which runs every 30 minutes from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily between the George R. Brown Convention Center and Terminal E for $4.50 one way. The 102 Bush IAH Express also serves the airport from Terminal C, and hotel/off-airport parking shuttles plus rental car shuttles are available. Driving yourself is possible with on-site parking, though it costs more than transit and can be slower at peak times.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/ground-transportation",
            "title": "Ground Transportation | Airport Taxi, Uber, Lyft, Shuttle & Rent Car Houston"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/ground-transportation/shuttles-and-buses",
            "title": "IAH Airport Shuttle & Bus Service | Houston Ground Transportation",
            "time_published": "2026-05-02T07:23:56Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/ground-transportation/metro-downtown-direct",
            "title": "Downtown Direct"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/",
            "title": "Houston Airport System",
            "time_published": "2026-04-02T20:31:01Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Bush_Intercontinental_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-08-28T04:59:46Z"
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      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Miami airport?",
        "answer": "Miami International Airport has the Miami International Airport Hotel located inside the Central Terminal at Concourse E, Level 2, with day-use rooms available from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The hotel is mid-range and offers convenient access for travelers needing rest between flights. Several nearby hotels with free airport shuttles, such as Homewood Suites and Tru by Hilton, are also available just over a mile away.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/miami-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Miami Airport Guide (MIA) - Sleeping in Airports",
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            "time_published": "2018-08-06T07:08:50Z"
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            "url": "https://all.accor.com/hotel/0889/index.en.shtml",
            "title": "Miami Airport Hotels - Pullman Miami Hotel - Hotels near MIA - ALL"
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            "url": "https://www.miami-airport.com/Hotel_Shuttle_Buses.asp",
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      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Miami Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Miami International Airport offers a non-denominational chapel on the 1st level of Concourse D, between International Arrivals and Carousel 22. Foreign Currency Exchange Booths are located throughout the airport, and free Wi-Fi is available across the terminal. These amenities make it easy to handle money, find a quiet space, or stay connected during your visit.",
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            "url": "https://miami-airport.com/services-and-amenities.asp",
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            "url": "https://miami-airport.com/things-to-do.asp",
            "title": "Things To Do During Layovers - Miami International Airport",
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            "url": "https://miami-airport.com/business_opportunities.asp",
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      },
      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Houston and Miami airports?",
        "answer": "At Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport, travelers with disabilities can access free wheelchair assistance through their airline, participate in the Sunflower Lanyard Program for hidden disabilities, and use Aira vision assistance for blind and low-vision passengers; mothers' rooms and accessible restrooms are also provided. At Miami International Airport, wheelchair assistance is arranged through the airline, the myMIAaccess program offers dedicated services for passengers with disabilities, and Aira vision assistance is free while at the airport. To arrange mobility assistance at either airport, contact your airline at least 48 hours before the flight.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/accessibility",
            "title": "IAH Accessibility Services | ADA Accessible Travel at Houston Airport"
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            "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/related-content/accessibility-services-at-george-bush-intercontinental-airport",
            "title": "Accessibility Services at George Bush Intercontinental Airport Your Complete Guide to Accessible Travel at IAH"
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            "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/accessibility/accessible-security-screening",
            "title": "IAH Accessible Security Screening | Assisted TSA Screening at George Bush Intercontinental Airport"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bush_Intercontinental_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-03-12T23:18:47Z"
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      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Houston to Miami?",
        "answer": "United operates the most flights on the Houston to Miami route, using Boeing 737 family aircraft including the 737-800, 737 MAX 8, and 737-900. American Airlines flies Boeing 737-800s and Airbus A319s, with some American Eagle flights operated by Envoy Air on Embraer E175s. Frontier rounds out the service with Airbus A320 family aircraft.",
        "methodology": "Aircraft types 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). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.",
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      },
      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Houston to Miami?",
        "answer": "United (Star Alliance) and American (Oneworld) fly nonstop from Houston to Miami, along with Frontier, which is not part of any alliance. No SkyTeam carrier operates this route nonstop, though SkyTeam members may offer connecting service.",
        "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 Houston?",
        "answer": "When departing from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, the KLM Crown Lounge in Terminal D is open from 06:00 to 21:00 and offers a comfortable space to relax. The Air France Lounge, also in Terminal D, operates from 11:00 to 19:00 and features air conditioning, complimentary soft drinks, and standard alcoholic drinks, with access after security and passport control near Gate D18B. Children under 2 are admitted free, and the maximum stay is 3 hours.",
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            "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/george-bush-intercontinental",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Houston to Miami?",
        "answer": "Baggage policies differ by airline. Basic Economy typically permits only a personal item, with no carry‑on and no free checked bag. Standard economy usually includes a carry‑on and personal item but charges for checked luggage."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Houston to Miami?",
        "answer": "Typical cabin options on flights from Houston to Miami include Economy and standard Business class with recliner seats; flat‑bed Business and Premium Economy are uncommon on this domestic route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium cabin tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy generally does not."
      }
    }
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