{"response": {"Key": "FLL-SAN", "orig": {"code": "FLL", "type": "airport", "city": "Fort Lauderdale", "fullCity": "Fort Lauderdale, Florida", "airport": "Hollywood Intl Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "SAN", "type": "airport", "city": "San Diego", "fullCity": "San Diego, California", "airport": "San Diego Intl Airport"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "What is the typical flight duration from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego?", "answer": "The flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego covers about 2,270 miles and typically takes 6 hours 10 minutes nonstop. The return leg is notably shorter at about 5 hours 3 minutes, a difference of over an hour due to prevailing winds. Alaska Airlines operates the route daily.", "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"]}, "q1": {"question": "Are there any direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego?", "answer": "Alaska Airlines flies nonstop from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego, operating daily with two departures around 9:16 AM and 9:50 AM. The flight takes about 6 hours 10 minutes westbound and roughly 5 hours 3 minutes on the return, with a typical fare around $214.", "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.", "toolsUsed": ["route_airlines", "flight_schedule"]}, "q3": {"question": "What are the ground transportation options in San Diego?", "answer": "From San Diego International Airport, the fastest way to the city center is typically a taxi or ride‑share (Uber/Lyft), which takes about 10–15 minutes. Public transit is available via the Metropolitan Transit System bus Route 992, which connects directly to downtown and the Santa Fe Depot transit hub; it's the most used public option but slower than driving. Rental cars are conveniently located at the on‑airport Rental Car Center, and shuttles serve nearby hotels. Biking or walking from the airport is possible but less practical for most travelers due to distance and road layout.", "toolsUsed": ["article_lookup"], "references": [{"url": "https://www.san.org/", "title": "San Diego International Airport | SAN.org", "favicon": "https://www.san.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/faviconArtboard-1.png", "time_published": "2026-07-15T20:42:55Z"}, {"url": "http://san.org/Flights", "title": "Arrivals - Check Flight Status | San Diego International Airport", "favicon": "https://cdn-iledcni.nitrocdn.com/MENtWJRLkriAtmpQmYbUxvjofqTlAYUZ/assets/images/optimized/rev-3854d1f/www.san.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/faviconArtboard-1.png", "time_published": "2026-05-12T02:59:40Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streets_and_highways_of_San_Diego", "title": "Transportation in San Diego - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2026-02-27T03:32:46Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation_in_San_Diego", "title": "Transportation in San Diego", "time_published": "2026-02-27T03:32:46Z"}, {"url": "https://flysanantonio.com/nonstop_destinations/san-diego-ca/", "title": "San Diego, CA - San Antonio International Airport", "time_published": "2015-12-15T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego?", "answer": "The cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego is in the fall, especially October (average $249), September ($262), and August ($267), which are the low season. The most expensive months are spring and early summer, with April ($366), June ($364), and May ($349) being the priciest.", "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 Fort Lauderdale to San Diego?", "answer": "For flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego, the best fares usually appear when booking 4 to 7 weeks ahead, with the lowest price around $235 about 50 days out. During peak summer and holiday periods, you'll likely need to book a bit earlier — closer to 8 to 10 weeks in advance — to avoid steeper last-minute 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 Fort Lauderdale to San Diego?", "answer": "No nonstop red-eyes operate on this route, but a connecting overnight itinerary is available via Chicago O'Hare (ORD) on American Airlines, where the long leg ORD→SAN departs at 21:30 and arrives at 23:47 the same night.", "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 Fort Lauderdale to San Diego?", "answer": "Alaska Airlines operates the only nonstop service from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego, with 13 weekly flights departing daily in the morning. No median fare is listed for this route, but other carriers can connect you through their hubs if you prefer a different airline.", "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"]}, "q8": {"question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Fort Lauderdale and San Diego?", "answer": "Common layovers include Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Houston and Atlanta, which offer broad domestic connections and efficient transfers while keeping total travel time competitive."}, "q9": {"question": "How reliable are on‑time arrivals on this route from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego?", "answer": "Alaska Airlines operates the only nonstop on this route, with an on-time arrival rate of 85% and a cancellation rate of 0%.", "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 San Diego?", "answer": "March through May and September through November offer pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists."}, "q11": {"question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego?", "answer": "Since this is a domestic U.S. flight, bring a Real ID–compliant driver’s license or a passport, ensure the name matches your ticket, and carry a payment method for baggage and any required health documents."}, "q12": {"question": "Which airport should I use in San Diego?", "answer": "San Diego International Airport is the only commercial airport serving the city. It is located just three miles northwest of downtown, making it very convenient for reaching the city centre, the Gaslamp Quarter, and the San Diego Zoo."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to Hollywood Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Fort Lauderdale, the airport is only about three miles southwest and is easily reached by several options. The most popular and cost‑effective public transit is Broward County Transit’s Route 1 bus, which stops at the Rental Car Center; you can also take a Tri‑Rail commuter train to the FLL station and catch a free shuttle to the terminals. Ride‑share services like Uber and Lyft, as well as taxis, offer door‑to‑terminal convenience and are typically the fastest choice, while driving yourself and parking in the airport’s garages or economy lots is straightforward but can be pricier and slower during peak times.", "toolsUsed": ["article_lookup"], "references": [{"url": "https://www.broward.org/Airport/passengers/Transportation/Pages/PublicTransportation.aspx", "title": "Transportation Public Transportation", "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.broward.org/Airport/passengers/Flights/Pages/DomesticInternationalLocations.aspx", "title": "Flights/Airlines Domestic / International Destinations", "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lauderdale%E2%80%93Hollywood_International", "title": "Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-14T22:47:44Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lauderdale-Hollywood_International_Airport", "title": "Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2003-07-15T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/business/about/Pages/CustomerService.aspx", "title": "About FLL Contact Us", "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q14": {"question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at San Diego airport?", "answer": "San Diego International Airport (SAN) does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods inside the terminals. A few nearby hotels offer free shuttle service for guests, though no specific terminal locations are needed since they are all off-airport. If you need uninterrupted rest, your best bet is to book one of those nearby hotels and take their shuttle.", "toolsUsed": ["article_lookup"], "references": [{"url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/san-diego-airport-guide.htm", "title": "San Diego Airport Guide (SAN) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2018-08-06T08:49:44Z"}, {"url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/usa/sandiego.htm", "title": "San Diego Airport Guide (SAN) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-05-29T21:56:08Z"}, {"url": "http://www.san.org/parking-transportation/taxis", "title": "Travel Tips: Before You Go | San Diego International Airport", "time_published": "2025-10-10T18:09:11Z"}, {"url": "http://san.org/Flights", "title": "Arrivals - Check Flight Status | San Diego International Airport", "favicon": "https://cdn-iledcni.nitrocdn.com/MENtWJRLkriAtmpQmYbUxvjofqTlAYUZ/assets/images/optimized/rev-3854d1f/www.san.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/faviconArtboard-1.png", "time_published": "2026-05-12T02:59:40Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San%20Diego%20International%20Airport", "title": "San Diego International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T18:34:10Z"}, {"url": "https://www.san.org/to-from/Rental-Cars", "title": "Rental Car Center - SAN Airport Ground Transportation", "favicon": "https://cdn-iledcni.nitrocdn.com/MENtWJRLkriAtmpQmYbUxvjofqTlAYUZ/assets/images/optimized/rev-309fb20/www.san.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/faviconArtboard-1.png", "time_published": "2025-07-11T21:19:17Z"}]}, "q15": {"question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at San Diego Intl Airport?", "answer": "San Diego International Airport provides free, fast Wi-Fi throughout the terminals under the network name #SANfreewifi, with two-hour sessions that can be renewed. Currency exchange offices and prayer rooms or chapels are not mentioned in the available information, so their availability remains uncertain.", "toolsUsed": ["article_lookup"], "references": [{"url": "https://www.san.org/media-resources/new-terminal-1-opens-at-san-diego-international-airport/", "title": "New Terminal 1 Opens at San Diego International Airport - SAN Airport", "time_published": "2025-10-02T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.san.org/services-and-facilities/", "title": "Services and Facilities - SAN Airport", "favicon": "https://cdn-iledcni.nitrocdn.com/MENtWJRLkriAtmpQmYbUxvjofqTlAYUZ/assets/images/optimized/rev-e74dbd5/www.san.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/faviconArtboard-1.png", "time_published": "2025-07-11T21:33:11Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Diego_International_Airport", "title": "San Diego International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-18T11:44:51Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation%20in%20San%20Diego", "title": "Transportation in San Diego", "time_published": "2026-02-27T03:32:46Z"}, {"url": "https://flysanantonio.com/business/about-saas/terminal-development/", "title": "Terminal Development - San Antonio International Airport", "time_published": "2025-10-02T15:50:57Z"}]}, "q17": {"question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale and San Diego, so all flights connect. The most common aircraft on the longer connecting leg are Boeing 737-800s, 737 MAX 8s, and 737 MAX 9s, with Airbus A321s and A318s also appearing. On shorter legs, the same 737 family types and Airbus A320-family aircraft are typical. Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these mainline narrowbody jets, though the exact aircraft can vary by day and airline.", "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 Fort Lauderdale to San Diego?", "answer": "Alaska Airlines flies nonstop from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego; it belongs to the Oneworld alliance. Other alliances may serve the route via connections, and Alaska is the only carrier with 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.", "toolsUsed": ["route_airlines"]}, "q20": {"question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "At Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), a Delta Sky Club is located in Terminal 2, accessible to Delta One, first class, and SkyTeam Elite Plus passengers, as well as eligible American Express cardholders. Terminal 3 houses the Escape Lounge – The Centurion Studio Partner, which welcomes Priority Pass, LoungeKey, and American Express Platinum and Centurion cardholders. Both lounges offer complimentary snacks, beverages, and Wi-Fi, with the Delta Sky Club typically featuring a full bar and hot food options.", "toolsUsed": ["article_lookup"], "references": [{"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/FLL", "title": "American Express Lounges at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-05-02T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-xb/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/FLL", "title": "American Express Lounges at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | Amex XB", "time_published": "2026-05-04T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://prioritypass.com/lounges/usa/ft-lauderdale-fl-intl", "title": "Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport FLL Lounges - FLL Airport Guide and lounges.  | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lauderdale%E2%80%93Hollywood_International", "title": "Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-14T22:47:44Z"}, {"url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/business/about/Pages/CustomerService.aspx", "title": "About FLL Contact Us", "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q21": {"question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego?", "answer": "This is a domestic route, so baggage rules differ from international flights. Basic economy often restricts carry‑ons to a personal item only, and checked bags cost extra. Standard economy usually includes a carry‑on and personal item, with checked bags available for a fee."}, "q22": {"question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego?", "answer": "Flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego generally offer Economy and domestic First Class with recliner seats; flat-bed Business and Premium Economy are not typical on this route."}, "q23": {"question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy typically does not."}}}}