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  "response": {
    "Key": "STI-PR",
    "orig": {
      "code": "STI",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Santiago de los Caballeros",
      "fullCity": "Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic",
      "airport": "Cibao Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "PR",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Puerto Rico"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Puerto Rico can I fly to from Santiago de los Caballeros?",
        "answer": "From Santiago de los Caballeros you can fly non-stop to San Juan on JetBlue. Other Puerto Rican airports like Aguadilla and Ponce are reachable with a connection, usually in San Juan or via Miami. San Juan is the main entry point for culture and nightlife, while Aguadilla and Ponce are closer to west-coast and south-coast beaches."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Santiago de los Caballeros to Puerto Rico?",
        "answer": "From Santiago de los Caballeros to San Juan, non-stop flights are rare, but one-stop itineraries typically take 2 to 3 hours total, depending on the connection. Flight times are similar in both directions due to the short distance."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Santiago de los Caballeros to Puerto Rico?",
        "answer": "Direct flights from Santiago de los Caballeros to Puerto Rico are not currently offered. Most itineraries require a connection, typically through Santo Domingo or a U.S. gateway like Miami or New York. Total travel time usually ranges from 4 to 7 hours depending on layovers."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Santiago de los Caballeros to Puerto Rico?",
        "answer": "From Santiago (STI) to Puerto Rico you can fly JetBlue, American, Copa, or Spirit, often via hubs like MIA, PTY, or FLL. Non‑stop options are limited."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Santiago de los Caballeros to Puerto Rico?",
        "answer": "For the short nonstop flight from Santiago de los Caballeros to San Juan, booking 4–8 weeks ahead is a practical window, though with only JetBlue operating the route and fares ranging from around $500 to $1,300, checking 3–6 weeks out can also work for shoulder-season travel.",
        "methodology": "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. 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. 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. The typical price, the lowest fare, a 'great deal' threshold, and how fares are spread across price bands are summarized from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours, with a small fraction of extreme outlier fares excluded from the range."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Puerto Rico?",
        "answer": "In Puerto Rico, top destinations include San Juan for history and nightlife, Rincón for surfing, Vieques for bioluminescent bays and Culebra for pristine beaches. Ponce offers colonial architecture, and El Yunque National Forest is a short drive from San Juan."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Puerto Rico are best to fly into from Santiago de los Caballeros?",
        "answer": "From Santiago de los Caballeros to Puerto Rico, Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan is the primary gateway with the most flight options. It offers connections across the island and is near major resorts. Rafael Hernández Airport in Aguadilla serves the west coast and is a smaller alternative for regional travel."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Puerto Rico?",
        "answer": "For Puerto Rico, mid-December to April offers the most reliable dry weather, but prices and crowds peak around spring break. May to June and November bring lower fares and fewer visitors, though you risk afternoon showers."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Cibao Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "Cibao International Airport sits about 15 kilometers (9.3 miles) southeast of downtown Santiago de los Caballeros, and taxis or private transfers are the most direct and popular way to reach it, taking roughly 20–30 minutes depending on traffic. Public transportation in the city relies on inexpensive buses and shared 'carros públicos' (conchos) that run fixed routes, but they are not dedicated airport shuttles and can be crowded or less reliable, so they are less practical with luggage. Ride-share availability is limited or inconsistent in Santiago, so arranging a taxi through your hotel or a trusted local service is the fastest and most dependable option. Driving yourself is possible via the main highways, with parking available at the airport, though costs for taxis are higher than public buses but still modest compared to many international airports.",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-14T08:24:01Z"
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            "title": "Cibao International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-26T02:21:32Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation_in_the_Dominican_Republic",
            "title": "Transport in the Dominican Republic - Wikipedia",
            "time_published": "2025-09-06T05:24:31Z"
          }
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      }
    }
  }
}