{ "response": { "Key": "CMH-SJU", "orig": { "code": "CMH", "type": "airport", "city": "Columbus", "fullCity": "Columbus, Ohio", "airport": "John Glenn Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "SJU", "type": "airport", "city": "San Juan", "fullCity": "San Juan, Puerto Rico", "airport": "Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Columbus to San Juan?", "answer": "The flight from Columbus, Ohio to San Juan, Puerto Rico covers about 1,800 miles. There is no scheduled nonstop service on this route, so the trip requires a connection, which typically brings the total journey time to approximately 5 to 7 hours. Reliability data for this route is not available.", "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.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Columbus to San Juan?", "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Columbus (CMH) to San Juan (SJU). The shortest one-stop itineraries take about 7 hours 13 minutes on average, with American Airlines typically offering the lowest fares — a median of $482 and fares starting around $377. Connections route most often through Charlotte, Miami, or Chicago O'Hare on American, United, JetBlue, or Delta.", "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. 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. 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.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule", "route_options", "redeye_flights" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in San Juan?", "answer": "From Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU), the main ground transportation options are taxis, ride-share services like Uber and Lyft, rental cars, and public buses operated by the Metropolitan Bus Authority. The airport is connected to San Juan via the Teodoro Moscoso Bridge, and to Old San Juan via the Baldorioty de Castro Expressway (PR-26). Taxis and ride-shares are the most used and generally fastest for direct service to the city center, while rental cars offer flexibility for exploring beyond San Juan. A rail option, Tren Urbano, serves the metro area but does not directly connect to the airport. For most visitors, taxis or ride-shares are the most convenient and commonly used choice.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis_Mu%C3%B1oz_Mar%C3%ADn_International_Airport", "title": "Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-14T07:54:59Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rail_transport_in_Puerto_Rico", "title": "Rail transport in Puerto Rico", "time_published": "2026-07-26T15:19:48Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation_in_Puerto_Rico", "title": "Transportation in Puerto Rico", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-04-24T20:08:05Z" } ] }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Columbus to San Juan?", "answer": "Average fares from Columbus to San Juan bottom out around $349 in late January, making that the cheapest stretch to fly. The cheapest months overall are September ($356 average), October ($360), and February ($364), while the most expensive period is late December at $461 on average. December as a whole is the priciest month at $433, followed by July at $419 and March at $410.", "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.", "toolsUsed": [ "seasonal_prices" ] }, "q5": { "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Columbus to San Juan?", "answer": "For flights from Columbus to San Juan, the best time to book is about 4-6 weeks before departure, when fares average around $312. Booking roughly 25 days out tends to yield the very lowest price at about $310, while fares climb sharply if you book more than three months ahead, reaching $476 about 180 days out. Summer and holiday periods likely push the optimal window earlier, so aim for the earlier side of that 4-6 week range during peak travel times.", "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.", "toolsUsed": [ "booking_timing" ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Columbus to San Juan?", "answer": "No overnight (red‑eye) flights are available from Columbus to San Juan — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with a red‑eye 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.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Columbus to San Juan?", "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Columbus to San Juan. The most frequent one-stop options are on Southwest via Orlando (about 5 daily), American via Charlotte, Philadelphia, or Miami (each 4–5 daily), and Southwest via Baltimore (around 3 daily). Other connecting routings include American via Chicago O'Hare or Dallas/Fort Worth, Frontier via Orlando, and United via Chicago O'Hare, Washington Dulles, or Newark, though these appear less often. No per-carrier fare data is available for this route.", "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.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Columbus and San Juan?", "answer": "Common layovers include Atlanta, Charlotte, Miami and Orlando. Atlanta and Charlotte offer broad domestic and Caribbean connections. Miami and Orlando provide efficient transfers and frequent flights to San Juan. Since this is a US domestic route, no visa or transit requirements apply." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to San Juan?", "answer": "Mid-December to April offers sunny, low-humidity days and avoids the peak hurricane season." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Columbus to San Juan?", "answer": "Since Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, no passport is required for U.S. citizens; bring a Real ID‑compliant driver’s license or another acceptable ID. Keep a payment method handy for checked bags, and no visa or proof of onward travel is needed." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in San Juan?", "answer": "San Juan has one commercial airport, Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, which serves all flights to the city." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to John Glenn Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "Getting from downtown Columbus to John Glenn International Airport is straightforward. The most popular and fastest option is a ride-share or taxi, which is also the most expensive; a taxi typically runs about $25–35. Public transportation via COTA's Route 7 from downtown is the cheapest, but it takes longer and only every other bus serves the airport. Driving yourself is convenient with on-site garage parking (short-term and long-term) or cheaper satellite lots with free shuttles, and there's also a free cell phone lot for pickups.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Glenn_Columbus_International_Airport", "title": "John Glenn Columbus International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-25T03:58:24Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%20Glenn%20Columbus%20International%20Airport", "title": "John Glenn Columbus International Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T08:17:28Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbus_Southwest_Airport", "title": "Columbus Southwest Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-20T02:31:47Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at San Juan airport?", "answer": "There is a hotel at San Juan Airport: the San Juan Airport Hotel, a mid-range property located in Terminal D on the landside with direct terminal access. There is no transit hotel or accommodation on the airside, so layover passengers must pass through immigration/security to reach it. The airport has no sleep cabins or pods, and no day rooms.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/san-juan-airport-guide.htm", "title": "San Juan Airport Guide (SJU) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-10-02T00:00:36Z" }, { "url": "https://hilton.com/en/locations/puerto-rico/san-juan/sju-luis-munoz-marin-international-airport", "title": "Hotels near Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, San Juan, Puerto Rico - Find Hotels - Hilton", "favicon": "https://www.hilton.com/modules/assets/img/brand/WW/favicon_WW.svg" }, { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/reviews/san-juan-airport-reviews.htm", "title": "San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín Airport Reviews (SJU) – Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png" }, { "url": "https://hilton.com/th/locations/puerto-rico/san-juan/sju-luis-munoz-marin-international-airport/casino/embassy-suites", "title": "โรงแรม Embassy Suites Casino ใกล้สนามบินนานาชาติ Luis Munoz Marin ซานฮวน เปอร์โตริโก - ค้นหาโรงแรม - Hilton", "favicon": "https://www.hilton.com/modules/assets/img/brand/ES/favicon_ES.svg" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport?", "answer": "Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport offers free Wi-Fi throughout its terminals, including Terminal A which houses The Lounge San Juan. Currency exchange offices are available at the airport, though specific terminal locations are not detailed in the available information. Prayer rooms or chapels are not mentioned in the available data, so no information can be provided on that amenity.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Juan_Luis_Mu%C3%B1oz_Mar%C3%ADn_International_Airport", "title": "Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2002-09-10T02:45:15Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis_Mu%C3%B1oz_Mar%C3%ADn_International_Airport", "title": "Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-14T07:54:59Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis%20Mu%C3%B1oz%20Mar%C3%ADn%20International%20Airport", "title": "Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-23T21:46:13Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation_in_Puerto_Rico", "title": "Transportation in Puerto Rico", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-04-24T20:08:05Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port%20of%20San%20Juan", "title": "Port of San Juan", "time_published": "2025-11-09T08:46:28Z" } ] }, "q16": { "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Columbus and San Juan airports?", "answer": "Both John Glenn Columbus International (CMH) and Luis Muñoz Marín International (SJU) provide wheelchair assistance and accessible facilities, though specific children's play areas are not detailed in the available airport information. Passengers with disabilities can arrange mobility assistance by contacting their airline at least 48 hours before departure to coordinate services at either airport.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Glenn_Columbus_International_Airport", "title": "John Glenn Columbus International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-25T03:58:24Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Glenn_Airport", "title": "John Glenn Columbus International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2003-07-17T00:08:52Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbus_Airport_(Georgia)", "title": "Columbus Airport (Georgia)", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-06T11:15:12Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis_Mu%C3%B1oz_Mar%C3%ADn_International_Airport", "title": "Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-21T20:24:02Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%20of%20the%20busiest%20airports%20in%20Puerto%20Rico", "title": "List of the busiest airports in Puerto Rico", "time_published": "2025-09-20T07:52:17Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis%20Mu%C3%B1oz%20Mar%C3%ADn%20International%20Airport", "title": "Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-23T21:46:13Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_busiest_airports_in_Puerto_Rico", "title": "List of the busiest airports in Puerto Rico", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2025-09-20T07:52:17Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1358063127&title=Luis_Mu%C3%B1oz_Mar%C3%ADn_International_Airport", "title": "Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2002-09-10T02:45:15Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Columbus to San Juan?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Columbus to San Juan; connecting flights are operated by Southwest, American, United, and Frontier. Southwest uses Boeing 737-800 and 737 MAX 8 aircraft, American uses Embraer 175, Airbus A321-100, and Boeing 737-800 on its connecting legs, and United uses Boeing 737 MAX 9, 737 MAX 8, Airbus A319 Ceo, Airbus A321-200 Neo, and Embraer 175. Frontier's aircraft type is not listed.", "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.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Columbus?", "answer": "When departing from Columbus, the Escape Lounge in Concourse B is the airport's listed lounge option. It offers complimentary standard alcoholic drinks, with premium-brand drinks available for an extra charge, along with air conditioning, disabled access, and digital card acceptance. Access is permitted up to 3 hours before your scheduled flight departure, and children under 2 are admitted free.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/john-glenn-columbus-international/cmh2-escape-lounges", "title": "Escape Lounges CMH AIRPORT Concourse B Columbus OH John Glenn Intl | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://www.prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/john-glenn-columbus-international", "title": "John Glenn Columbus International Airport CMH Lounges - CMH Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?icon.1k7202wk2zqql.png?dpl=1f82db4e-b1f8-481b-b911-c24ef915cc46" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CMH", "title": "American Express Lounges at John Glenn Columbus International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://aa.com/i18n/travelInformation/destinationInformation/cmh-airport.jsp", "title": "Columbus, OH (CMH)", "favicon": "https://aa.com/content/images/chrome/rebrand/favicon.png" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/ja-JP/lounges/united-states-of-america/john-glenn-columbus-international", "title": "John Glenn Columbus International Airport CMH Lounges - CMH Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Columbus to San Juan?", "answer": "Baggage policies on flights from Columbus to San Juan vary by airline and fare class. Basic economy tickets are typically restrictive, often excluding a complimentary checked bag, while standard economy fares usually include one checked bag and a carry-on item. Always confirm with your specific airline before travel." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Columbus to San Juan?", "answer": "Typical options from Columbus to San Juan include Economy and First class with standard domestic recliners, as 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 vary by airline and fare; flexible and higher-cabin tickets often permit same-day changes or standby, while Basic Economy typically does not." } } } }