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  "response": {
    "Key": "FOC-US",
    "orig": {
      "code": "FOC",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Fuzhou",
      "fullCity": "Fuzhou, China",
      "airport": "Changle Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "US",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "United States"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in United States can I fly to from Fuzhou?",
        "answer": "From Fuzhou you can fly non-stop to New York JFK with Xiamen Airlines. One-stop options via major Chinese hubs like Shanghai or Beijing connect to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, and Seattle. Travelers choose New York for East Coast access, Los Angeles for the West Coast and entertainment, or San Francisco for tech and scenic Bay Area trips."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Fuzhou to United States?",
        "answer": "From Fuzhou to the United States, there are a few non‑stop flights to New York (JFK) taking about 14½ hours, but most routes require a connection. A typical one‑stop itinerary to Los Angeles or San Francisco runs 15 to 18 hours eastbound, while westbound returns are usually 1 to 2 hours longer due to prevailing winds."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Fuzhou to United States?",
        "answer": "Currently there are very few or no non-stop flights from Fuzhou to the United States. Most travelers connect through major Chinese hubs like Shanghai, Beijing or Guangzhou, or through Asian transit points such as Seoul or Tokyo. Total travel time, including one connection, typically ranges from 15 to 20 hours depending on layover length and final U.S. destination."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Fuzhou to United States?",
        "answer": "No non-stop flights from Fuzhou to the US. One-stop options via major Chinese hubs include Air China, China Eastern, China Southern, and XiamenAir."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Fuzhou to United States?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Fuzhou to the United States are January, September, and April, while peak summer (especially June) and December holidays are the most expensive. For the best fare, book about 23 to 26 weeks ahead — roughly five to six months before departure. Midweek flights and off-peak departure times tend to be cheaper, though summer and major holiday periods almost always cost more.",
        "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. 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. For this route, fares for the requested travel direction were unavailable, so the pattern shown is derived from the reverse direction, which shares the same seasonal demand cycle."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in United States?",
        "answer": "In the U.S., top cities for international visitors include New York for landmarks and culture, Los Angeles for Hollywood and beaches, San Francisco for scenery, Las Vegas for entertainment and Orlando for theme parks."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in United States are best to fly into from Fuzhou?",
        "answer": "From Fuzhou, the best U.S. gateways are on the West Coast. Los Angeles International Airport offers the most long-haul options and connections across the country. San Francisco International Airport is another strong choice with good onward public transit, including BART rail to the Bay Area. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport works well for the Pacific Northwest. Currently, there are no direct flights from Fuzhou to the U.S., so you will connect through a major Chinese hub like Shanghai or Beijing. Flight times to Los Angeles typically range from 13 to 15 hours westbound, and slightly longer eastbound due to prevailing winds. Prices are generally lower midweek and during off-peak seasons like late winter. As a Chinese citizen, you need a valid U.S. visa or ESTA authorization under the Visa Waiver Program, which China is not part of, so a visa is required."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit United States?",
        "answer": "Spring (April to June) and autumn (September to October) generally offer mild weather and lighter crowds in most of the United States, while summer (July to August) is peak season with higher prices and bigger crowds, especially in popular cities and national parks."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Changle Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "Fuzhou Changle International Airport is about 50 km east of the city center. The most popular and fastest option is the airport shuttle bus, which runs from downtown locations like the Apollo Hotel; taxis and ride‑share are quicker but cost significantly more. Driving yourself is possible with parking available at the terminal, but the journey takes around 40–60 minutes depending on traffic. There is currently no direct metro or rail link to the airport.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuzhou_Changle_International_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-06T10:29:59Z"
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            "time_published": "2025-12-22T19:29:52Z"
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            "time_published": "2025-12-18T07:12:53Z"
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