{"response": {"Key": "AUS-TPA", "orig": {"code": "AUS", "type": "airport", "city": "Austin", "fullCity": "Austin, Texas", "airport": "Bergstrom Intl Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "TPA", "type": "airport", "city": "Tampa", "fullCity": "Tampa, Florida", "airport": "Tampa Intl Airport"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "What is the typical flight duration from Austin to Tampa?", "answer": "The flight from Austin to Tampa covers about 930 miles and typically takes 2 hours 20 minutes nonstop. The return leg is slightly longer at 2 hours 35 minutes, a difference driven by prevailing winds. Southwest and Delta both offer daily service on this route.", "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.", "toolsUsed": ["flight_schedule"]}, "q3": {"question": "What are the ground transportation options in Tampa?", "answer": "Tampa International Airport (TPA) offers a variety of ground transportation options to the city center. Taxis are readily available with a flat-rate fare to downtown around $30, while ride-share services like Uber and Lyft operate from designated pickup areas. The airport is also served by public buses (HART Route 30) which provide an economical connection to downtown, though with longer travel times. Car rentals are popular and conveniently located at the on-site Rental Car Center, accessible via the SkyConnect train. The most-used option is typically ride-share or rental car, with ride-share offering the fastest door-to-door service.", "toolsUsed": ["article_lookup"], "references": [{"url": "https://www.airport.guide/ktpa", "title": "Tampa Airport (TPA) | Terminal maps | Airport guide", "time_published": "2026-04-16T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://airport.guide/ktpa/parking", "title": "Tampa Airport (TPA) Parking Rates and Map", "time_published": "2026-02-05T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tampa_Executive_Airport", "title": "Tampa Executive Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-07T22:51:55Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tampa_Padang_Airport", "title": "Tampa Padang Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-05T21:06:08Z"}, {"url": "https://airport.guide/ktpa/rental-cars", "title": "Tampa Airport (TPA) | Car Rental"}]}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Austin to Tampa?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Austin to Tampa are October, September, and August, with average fares around $272 to $292. The most expensive months are June, March, and May, where average fares range from $350 to $378.", "methodology": "This 'good deal' estimate shows a representative best price for each departure date across roughly a 12-month window (about 3 months back and 9 months forward). It is built from real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, accumulated into a price history for each departure date. Rather than weighting all of that history equally, we apply exponential time decay so recent prices dominate — a price seen yesterday counts almost in full, one from about a month ago roughly a third, and prices from a few months back very little — giving a figure that tracks today's market instead of a stale long-run average. Clear price outliers are removed before any calculation, departure dates with no observations are filled in from nearby dates, and the resulting curve is lightly smoothed so it reads as a clean seasonal trend rather than day-to-day noise.", "toolsUsed": ["seasonal_prices"]}, "q5": {"question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Austin to Tampa?", "answer": "For flights from Austin to Tampa, the best time to book is generally 4 to 6 weeks ahead, when fares average around $250. Booking about 125 days out can yield the lowest price at $214, while waiting until the last minute may push fares above $370. During peak summer and holiday periods, it's wise to book a couple of weeks earlier than the typical window to avoid higher prices.", "methodology": "This booking-window guidance is built from the same real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, re-grouped by how many days before departure each price was seen (from the departure day out to about 180 days ahead) across the route's price history. At each booking lead time we report the 25th-percentile price — the cheaper end of what travelers were quoted, rather than the rock-bottom minimum (which can be a fluke) or the average (which is pulled up by expensive last-minute fares). The buy-or-wait advice then applies a risk premium that grows as departure approaches, since seat availability shrinks and prices become less predictable; using that adjusted curve we flag windows where waiting is likely to save a meaningful amount (at least $20 or 5%) versus windows where booking now is the better call. Isolated single-day recommendations are filtered out, so the advice only reflects a window that holds for several days in a row.", "toolsUsed": ["booking_timing"]}, "q6": {"question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Austin to Tampa?", "answer": "No nonstop red‑eye flights operate from Austin to Tampa. There is a connecting overnight itinerary on Frontier via Denver, where the red‑eye leg departs Denver at 11:59 PM and arrives in Tampa at 5:32 AM the next morning, with a roughly 2‑hour layover in Denver after the Austin–Denver segment.", "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 Austin to Tampa?", "answer": "Southwest and Delta fly nonstop from Austin to Tampa. Southwest operates up to 84 weekly flights, with departures spread throughout the day, while Delta runs a single daily flight departing at 7:40 AM. Median fares are not available for this route, but both carriers provide direct nonstop 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.", "toolsUsed": ["route_airlines"]}, "q9": {"question": "How reliable are on‑time arrivals on this route from Austin to Tampa?", "answer": "On the Austin–Tampa route, Delta posts the strongest arrival reliability at 82.1% on time, with zero cancellations, while Southwest arrives on schedule 75.9% of the time with a 0.1% cancellation rate.", "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.", "toolsUsed": ["flight_schedule"]}, "q10": {"question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Tampa?", "answer": "March to May and October to November offer pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists."}, "q11": {"question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Austin to Tampa?", "answer": "For this domestic flight, bring a Real ID‑compliant driver’s license or passport. Have a payment method for checked bags and any required health documents."}, "q12": {"question": "Which airport should I use in Tampa?", "answer": "Tampa International Airport is the only major commercial airport serving Tampa. It is located about six miles west of downtown, offering easy access to the city centre and attractions like Busch Gardens and the Florida Aquarium."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to Bergstrom Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Austin, you can reach Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) via Capital Metro's high-frequency Route 20 bus, which is the most affordable option and takes about 30–40 minutes. Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft, along with taxis, offer door-to-door convenience and are the most popular choice, typically taking 15–25 minutes depending on traffic. Driving and parking on-site is also an option, with economy lots and garages available, but spaces can fill up during busy travel periods. The fastest option is usually a rideshare or taxi, while the bus is the most budget-friendly.", "toolsUsed": ["article_lookup"], "references": [{"url": "https://austintexas.gov/page/aus-travel-tips-frequently-asked-questions", "title": "AUS Travel Tips & Frequently Asked Questions | Airport", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png"}, {"url": "https://austintexas.gov/department/ground-transportation-barbara-jordan-terminal", "title": "Ground Transportation at the Barbara Jordan Terminal | Airport", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin%E2%80%93Bergstrom_International_Airport", "title": "Austin–Bergstrom International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-29T21:19:45Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statue_of_Barbara_Jordan_(Austin–Bergstrom_International_Airport)", "title": "Statue of Barbara Jordan (Austin–Bergstrom International Airport)", "time_published": "2026-06-27T16:13:14Z"}, {"url": "https://austintexas.gov/department/aus-all-accessibility-services", "title": "AUS For All: Accessibility Services | Airport", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png"}]}, "q14": {"question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Tampa airport?", "answer": "Tampa Airport (TPA) has a hotel located inside the Main Terminal, so you can stay without leaving the airport. No capsule hotels or sleeping pods are mentioned, but there are flat benches near car rentals and couches in the airside area by Gates 1–45. Other nearby hotels offer free shuttle service.", "toolsUsed": ["article_lookup"], "references": [{"url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/tampa-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Tampa Airport Guide (TPA) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2018-08-08T21:10:49Z"}, {"url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/reviews/tampa-airport-reviews.htm", "title": "Tampa   Airport Reviews (TPA) – Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2025-11-10T14:28:29Z"}, {"url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/usa/florida/tampa/activities/tampa_airport_tpa_to_tampa_hotel_or_address_round_trip_private_transfer-X4IBJC", "title": "Tampa Airport (TPA) to Tampa hotel or address - Round-Trip Private Transfer", "time_published": "2026-05-03T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.airport.guide/ktpa", "title": "Tampa Airport (TPA) | Terminal maps | Airport guide", "time_published": "2026-04-16T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/usa/florida/tampa/activities/tampa_airport_tpa_to_tampa_hotel_or_address_round_trip_private_transfer-X4IBJC?property=TPAMC", "title": "Tampa Airport (TPA) to Tampa hotel or address - Round-Trip Private Transfer", "time_published": "2026-02-27T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://airport.guide/ktpa/parking", "title": "Tampa Airport (TPA) Parking Rates and Map", "time_published": "2026-02-05T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q15": {"question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Tampa Intl Airport?", "answer": "Tampa International Airport (TPA) offers free Wi‑Fi and charging stations throughout the terminal. The airport guide mentions self‑service kiosks, free Wi‑Fi, and charging stations as available amenities, but does not list currency exchange offices or prayer rooms. No information on currency exchange or prayer facilities was found in the available data.", "toolsUsed": ["article_lookup"], "references": [{"url": "https://www.airport.guide/ktpa", "title": "Tampa Airport (TPA) | Terminal maps | Airport guide", "time_published": "2026-04-16T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://airport.guide/ktpa/parking", "title": "Tampa Airport (TPA) Parking Rates and Map", "time_published": "2026-02-05T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tampa_International_Airport_People_Movers", "title": "Tampa International Airport People Movers", "time_published": "2026-03-16T19:26:10Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tampa%20International%20Airport%20People%20Movers", "title": "Tampa International Airport People Movers", "time_published": "2026-03-16T19:26:10Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tampa_Executive_Airport", "title": "Tampa Executive Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-07T22:51:55Z"}]}, "q17": {"question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Austin to Tampa?", "answer": "The nonstop flights from Austin to Tampa are typically operated with the Boeing 737-800 by Southwest Airlines. Connecting itineraries most often use the Boeing 737 MAX 8 and Boeing 737-800, with hubs like Dallas (DFW), Dallas Love Field (DAL), Denver, and Nashville, though the exact aircraft can vary by day and airline. Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these aircraft types, but specific amenities depend on the carrier.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": ["route_aircraft"]}, "q18": {"question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Austin to Tampa?", "answer": "Southwest Airlines, which is not a member of any global alliance, and Delta Air Lines, a SkyTeam member, operate nonstop flights from Austin to Tampa. Other alliances may serve this route via connections, but no additional carriers operate 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.", "toolsUsed": ["route_airlines"]}, "q20": {"question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Austin?", "answer": "Austin-Bergstrom International Airport has a Delta Sky Club in the main terminal, accessible with a same-day Delta One or SkyTeam premium cabin boarding pass, Delta Sky Club membership, or select American Express cards. It offers a full bar, complimentary snacks, and runway views. Additional independent lounges like a Priority Pass or Plaza Premium location are not confirmed at AUS, so the Delta Sky Club is the primary branded option for eligible travelers.", "toolsUsed": ["article_lookup"], "references": [{"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/AUS", "title": "American Express Lounges at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png"}, {"url": "https://austintexas.gov/department/aus-all-accessibility-services", "title": "AUS For All: Accessibility Services | Airport", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png"}, {"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/delta-reserve/AUS", "title": "American Express Lounges at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png"}, {"url": "https://austintexas.gov/department/travel-security-austin-bergstrom-international-airport", "title": "Travel & Security at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | Airport", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png"}, {"url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/austin-bergstrom-international", "title": "Austin-Bergstrom International Airport AUS Lounges - AUS Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c"}]}, "q21": {"question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Austin to Tampa?", "answer": "On Austin–Tampa flights, Basic Economy tickets often exclude a full‑size carry‑on and charge for checked bags. Standard economy usually includes a carry‑on and personal item, with checked bags available for a fee. Allowances vary by airline and fare class."}, "q22": {"question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Austin to Tampa?", "answer": "On this domestic route, you'll typically find Economy and standard recliner Business class; Premium Economy and flat-bed seats are not common."}, "q23": {"question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare class: flexible and premium cabin tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while restrictive basic economy fares typically do not."}}}}