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    "Key": "IAH-MCO",
    "orig": {
      "code": "IAH",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Houston",
      "fullCity": "Houston, Texas",
      "airport": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport"
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      "code": "MCO",
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      "city": "Orlando",
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    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Houston to Orlando?",
        "answer": "The flight from Houston to Orlando is about 850 miles and typically takes 2 hours and 31 minutes. The return leg averages 2 hours and 39 minutes, making the northbound trip slightly longer.",
        "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 Orlando?",
        "answer": "Yes, United and Frontier both fly nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Orlando (MCO). United runs up to 81 flights a week with departures spread throughout the day, while Frontier offers about 17 weekly flights, also daily. Frontier tends to be the low-fare leader on this route, with median fares around $269 compared to United's typical $532.",
        "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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      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Orlando?",
        "answer": "Orlando International Airport offers several ground transportation options to the city center. The Brightline intercity rail provides service from the airport's Intermodal Terminal to downtown Miami, with a future SunRail commuter rail extension proposed to connect the airport to the Orlando area. Taxis, ride shares, and rental cars are available on-site or nearby, with rental car companies located both on-airport and off-airport. The automated people mover (APM) connects the main terminal to the Intermodal Terminal and parking garages. Ride shares and rental cars are the most used options for travelers heading to the city center, while Brightline is the fastest for longer distances to Miami.",
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            "url": "https://orlandoairports.net/parking-transportation/parking/",
            "title": "Orlando International Airport (MCO)"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_International_Airport_Intermodal_Terminal",
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            "time_published": "2026-08-23T05:05:16Z"
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            "url": "https://orlandoairports.net",
            "title": "Orlando International Airport (MCO)",
            "time_published": "2026-08-17T11:55:22Z"
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      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Orlando?",
        "answer": "Average fares from Houston to Orlando bottom out around $175 in late September. The cheapest months overall are September ($183), January ($188), and October ($189), while the most expensive period is late June, with average fares reaching $253.",
        "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 Orlando?",
        "answer": "For Houston to Orlando, book 4-6 weeks before departure for the best fare, which averages about $133. The price curve is fairly flat from 20 to 55 days out, with the absolute cheapest appearing around 30 days before departure at $130. For summer and holiday travel, you'll want to book earlier — 6-8 weeks ahead — since demand pushes prices up and the cheapest fares sell out sooner.",
        "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 Orlando?",
        "answer": "Yes, Frontier operates nonstop red-eye flights from Houston (IAH) to Orlando (MCO) on Mondays and Fridays, departing at 9:14 PM. This is a late-evening departure, and on a route of this length it arrives the same night — the flight lands before midnight.",
        "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 Orlando?",
        "answer": "United Airlines and Frontier serve Houston (IAH) to Orlando (MCO) nonstop. United operates 81 weekly flights with a median fare around $532, while Frontier runs 17 weekly flights at a median fare of about $269, though as a low-fare leader its prices can dip lower. Both airlines fly daily, with United offering a broad spread of departure times and Frontier providing a handful of morning, afternoon, and evening options.",
        "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 Orlando?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities on this route include Atlanta (ATL), Dallas (DFW), and Charlotte (CLT). Atlanta offers the most frequent connections and efficient transfer times. Dallas is a major hub with broad domestic connections, and Charlotte provides a compact, easy-to-navigate airport for quick transits."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Houston to Orlando?",
        "answer": "On the Houston to Orlando route, United has an on-time departure rate of 77.5% and a cancellation rate of 0.8%, while Frontier's on-time departure rate is 53.4% with a 0.0% 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 Orlando?",
        "answer": "March to May and October to November offer pleasant temperatures and lower crowd levels than summer and winter holidays."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Houston to Orlando?",
        "answer": "For this domestic flight, bring a Real ID-compliant driver's license or passport, a credit card for checked bag fees, and any required vaccination certificates. No visa or proof of onward travel is needed."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Orlando?",
        "answer": "Orlando International Airport is the primary airport, located about 10 miles southeast of downtown Orlando and close to major theme parks. It serves as a hub for many airlines, including Delta, Southwest, and JetBlue, and handles both domestic and international flights. Orlando Sanford International Airport is about 18 miles northeast of downtown, primarily serving low-cost carriers like Allegiant Air and Sun Country, and is less convenient for Disney or Universal visitors but may offer cheaper fares."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to George Bush Intercontinental Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Houston, the METRO 500 IAH Downtown Direct bus runs every 30 minutes from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, departing from the George R. Brown Convention Center and arriving at Terminal E in about 45 minutes for a flat $4.50 one-way fare, making it the cheapest and often fastest public option. Taxis and ride-share services like Uber and Lyft are available 24/7 from designated pickup areas at Terminals A, C, and E, offering door-to-door convenience at a higher but variable cost. Hotel shuttles and private bus services also operate, and drivers can park at off-airport lots with shuttle connections; the fastest choice is typically a ride-share or taxi outside peak traffic, while the METRO bus is the most popular budget-friendly route.",
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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"
          },
          {
            "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"
          },
          {
            "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 Orlando airport?",
        "answer": "Yes, the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport is located inside the Main Terminal on Level 4, so you can stay right at the airport. It's an upscale hotel with day rooms available. If you prefer other options, several nearby hotels like the Ramada by Wyndham Suites and Marriott Orlando Airport Lakeside offer free airport shuttles.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/orlando-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Orlando Airport Guide (MCO) - Sleeping in Airports",
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      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Orlando Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Orlando International Airport (MCO) offers free Wi-Fi throughout the terminals, and there are prayer rooms or chapels available for travelers seeking a quiet space for reflection. Currency exchange offices are located in the main terminal, typically near the baggage claim or arrivals areas, though exact locations may vary by terminal. Terminal A and B share a central building with a food court and atriums, while Terminal C serves gates 230–259 and also provides amenities for arriving passengers.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://orlandoairports.net/parking-transportation/parking/",
            "title": "Orlando International Airport (MCO)"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.orlandoairports.net/getting-around-mco/accessibility/",
            "title": "Accessibility - Orlando International Airport (MCO)",
            "time_published": "2015-08-10T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_International_Airport_Intermodal_Terminal",
            "title": "Orlando International Airport Intermodal Terminal",
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            "time_published": "2026-08-23T05:05:16Z"
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      },
      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Houston and Orlando airports?",
        "answer": "At Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), free wheelchair assistance is available through your airline (request it in advance), and the airport offers a Sunflower Lanyard program for hidden disabilities, sensory rooms, accessible restrooms, and TSA Cares support for security screening — contact TSA Cares at least 72 hours before travel. Orlando International Airport (MCO) provides barrier-free paths, companion care restrooms with adult changing tables, service animal relief areas, visual paging, and a sensory room, with no change of floor level from check-in to boarding. For children, IAH has a Mothers Room and MCO offers family-friendly facilities, though dedicated play areas are not explicitly detailed in the available information.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/accessibility",
            "title": "IAH Accessibility Services | ADA Accessible Travel at Houston Airport"
          },
          {
            "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",
            "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport - Wikipedia",
            "time_published": "2026-03-12T23:18:47Z"
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Houston to Orlando?",
        "answer": "United Airlines operates the Houston-to-Orlando route most, flying Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 737-900 aircraft. Frontier Airlines also serves the route using 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 Orlando?",
        "answer": "On the Houston (IAH) to Orlando (MCO) route, United Airlines serves as a Star Alliance member, while Frontier Airlines operates as a low-cost carrier with no alliance affiliation. Other alliances may offer connecting itineraries, but no oneworld or SkyTeam carriers fly this route 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 Houston?",
        "answer": "The KLM Crown Lounge in Terminal D offers air conditioning, complimentary alcoholic and soft drinks, disabled access, and a maximum three-hour stay, with children under two admitted free. The Air France Lounge in Terminal D provides air conditioning, complimentary alcoholic and soft drinks, disabled access, digital card acceptance, and a maximum three-hour stay, with children under two admitted free.",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Houston to Orlando?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance depends on the airline and fare class. Basic economy tickets are restrictive and often exclude a checked bag, while standard economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry-on. Premium fares generally offer more checked bags."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Houston to Orlando?",
        "answer": "Most flights offer Economy and standard recliner First class; flat‑bed Business and Premium Economy are not typical on this domestic route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Same‑day change and standby availability depends on the airline and fare class, with flexible and premium tickets offering the most options."
      }
    }
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