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      "city": "Newark",
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      "airport": "Liberty Intl Airport"
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      "code": "SJO",
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      "city": "San José",
      "fullCity": "San José, Costa Rica",
      "airport": "Juan Santamaría Intl Airport"
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      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Newark to San José?",
        "answer": "The flight from Newark to San José is about 2,210 miles and typically takes 5 hours and 19 minutes nonstop on United, with daily service. The return leg is essentially the same length at 5 hours and 18 minutes.",
        "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 Newark to San José?",
        "answer": "United Airlines flies nonstop from Newark to San José daily, with up to 48 weekly departures and a typical flight time of about 5 hours 20 minutes. It's the only carrier offering nonstop service on this route.",
        "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.",
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      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in San José?",
        "answer": "From Juan Santamaría International Airport, licensed taxis are readily available, including a special airport taxi service with orange taxis that accepts both colones and U.S. dollars. There is also a 24-hour bus stop with frequent service to downtown San José, roughly every 10 minutes during working hours. No rail service connects the airport to the city, and ride-share or car rental options are not specified in available information. Taxis are the most-used and fastest ground transportation option for most travelers arriving from Newark.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Jos%C3%A9,_Costa_Rica",
            "title": "San José, Costa Rica",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-16T18:13:28Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Santamar%C3%ADa_International_Airport",
            "title": "Juan Santamaría International Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-03-10T11:49:05Z"
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            "time_published": "2005-03-20T00:00:00Z"
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      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Newark to San José?",
        "answer": "Average fares from Newark to San José bottom out around $270 in late September. The cheapest months overall are September, October, and January, with average fares of $279, $282, and $299 respectively. The most expensive period is late December, when average fares reach $380.",
        "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 Newark to San José?",
        "answer": "For Newark to San José, the optimal booking window is roughly 4-6 weeks before departure, when fares average about $314. Booking around 30 days out hits the lowest single-day price, also $314, while booking more than 5 months ahead can cost notably more, peaking around $439 at 155 days out.",
        "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 Newark to San José?",
        "answer": "No red-eye flights are available from Newark to San José — neither nonstop overnight service nor connecting itineraries whose long leg is an overnight red-eye 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.",
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      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Newark and San José?",
        "answer": "Common layovers include Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Panama City and Houston, which offer broad connections and efficient transfers on the way to San José."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to San José?",
        "answer": "December to April is the dry season with sunshine and lower humidity, and you avoid the rainy months."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Newark to San José?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least three months, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage and any required health documents."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in San José?",
        "answer": "San José has only one airport, Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), which serves all commercial flights to the city."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Liberty Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Newark, the quickest and most popular option is NJ Transit rail: take a train to Newark Airport Rail Station and transfer to the AirTrain monorail, which runs directly to all terminals; the combined trip from Newark Penn Station takes about 15–20 minutes and is inexpensive. Alternatively, NJ Transit buses (routes 28, 37, 62, 67, and 107) serve the airport from various points, and an express bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan takes about 50 minutes. Ride-share apps like Uber and Lyft offer door-to-door convenience with curbside drop-off, while licensed taxis are available at each terminal; both are pricier than transit. Driving is also possible with on-airport parking and a free cell phone lot, but parking fees and traffic make it the least economical for most travelers.",
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            "time_published": "2026-02-04T20:44:03Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-01-12T23:01:24Z"
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      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at San José airport?",
        "answer": "San José’s Juan Santamaría International Airport has no directly connected hotel inside the terminal, so sleeping options at the airport are limited to a few couches and benches in the Alajuela Zone, with cold air conditioning and noise. Several nearby hotels offer free airport shuttles, including the Courtyard San Jose Airport Alajuela, Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela, Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall, Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport, and Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Jose Airport.",
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          {
            "url": "https://www.hilton.com/en/locations/costa-rica/san-jose/sjo-juan-santamaria-international-airport/",
            "title": "Hotels near Juan Santamaria International Airport, San José, Costa Rica - Find Hotels - Hilton",
            "time_published": "2025-08-21T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/san-jose-airport-guide-cr.htm",
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            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/sjoxc-city-express-san-jose-costa-rica/overview/",
            "title": "City Express San José Costa Rica: Hotel 7.4 km from Airport",
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      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Juan Santamaría Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) offers currency exchange and banking services, including ATMs and a bank branch in the terminal. Prayer rooms or chapels are not specifically listed among the airport's amenities in the available information. Free Wi‑Fi is available throughout the terminal. Specific terminal locations for these services are not detailed in the current data.",
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            "time_published": "2026-04-30T22:20:36Z"
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      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Newark and San José airports?",
        "answer": "Newark Liberty (EWR) offers wheelchair services, guided assistance, and oxygen support that must be arranged in advance through your airline, travel agent, or TSA Cares (request TSA help at least 72 hours before your flight), plus accessible restrooms with adult-sized changing tables and children's play areas. San José (SJO) does not have detailed accessibility or children's facility information available in the current data, though it is a major international hub with standard airport services; contact your airline or the airport operator Aeris Holdings for specific assistance arrangements.",
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Newark to San José?",
        "answer": "United Airlines flies the Newark to San José route using Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. No other carriers are listed for this nonstop service.",
        "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 Newark to San José?",
        "answer": "United Airlines (Star Alliance) is the sole carrier flying nonstop from Newark to San José, with up to 48 weekly flights. Other alliances may serve the route via connections, but no other airline operates it nonstop.",
        "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 Newark?",
        "answer": "When departing from Newark, the American Admirals Club offers complimentary food and drinks, a full-service bar, and complimentary Wi-Fi. The British Airways Lounge provides a premium environment to grab a bite and drink and to relax, recharge, and refresh. The Lufthansa Senator / Business Lounge welcomes Star Alliance Gold and Lufthansa Group members into the Senator Lounge, with purchasable access subject to availability for other travelers. A Delta Sky Club is available in Terminal A, though hours may vary. Minute Suites in Terminal C offers private sleep pod access for rest and recharging.",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Newark to San José?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance depends on the airline and fare class. Basic economy fares may not include a checked bag, while standard economy often includes one checked bag and a carry-on. Premium cabins typically offer more generous allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Newark to San José?",
        "answer": "Flights from Newark to San José typically offer Economy and standard recliner Business class; flat-bed seats are uncommon, while Premium Economy is not offered."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Same‑day changes or standby depend on the airline and fare class, with flexible and premium tickets offering more options while basic economy typically does not."
      }
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