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  "response": {
    "Key": "DFW-GT",
    "orig": {
      "code": "DFW",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Dallas",
      "fullCity": "Dallas, Texas",
      "airport": "Dallas Fort Worth Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "GT",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Guatemala"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Guatemala can I fly to from Dallas?",
        "answer": "From Dallas you can fly non-stop to Guatemala City on American Airlines. One-stop itineraries also connect through Houston, Miami or Panama City. Guatemala City is the main entry point, with domestic flights or shuttles to Antigua, Lake Atitlan and Flores for Tikal."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Dallas to Guatemala?",
        "answer": "From Dallas to Guatemala City, non-stop flights take roughly 3 hours 30 minutes southbound and can be about 30 minutes longer on the return when flying against the wind. One-stop itineraries to Guatemala City or Flores often range from 5 to 8 hours depending on the connection."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Dallas to Guatemala?",
        "answer": "Yes, you can fly non-stop from Dallas/Fort Worth to Guatemala City on American Airlines, with a flight time of about 3½ hours southbound. If you prefer another airline or need a different schedule, common one-stop routings connect through Houston, Miami, or Mexico City and typically take 5 to 7 hours total."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Dallas to Guatemala?",
        "answer": "From Dallas to Guatemala non-stop flights are available on American Airlines. One-stop options include United via Houston and Copa via Panama City."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Dallas to Guatemala?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Dallas to Guatemala are April, September, and October, with April offering the lowest average fares; midweek departures — especially Wednesday and Tuesday — and midday flights tend to be the best deals. Booking about 9 to 12 weeks ahead typically yields the lowest prices, while peak summer and the December holiday period are considerably more expensive.",
        "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. The cheapest day of the week and time of day to depart are drawn from the same large sample of real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours, grouped by the day of the week and by the time-of-day window of the outbound departure, with the lowest and average price reported for each. 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."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Dallas to Guatemala?",
        "answer": "For flights from Dallas to Guatemala, the best time to book is about 9 to 12 weeks ahead, when fares average around $629.",
        "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."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Guatemala?",
        "answer": "Antigua is a top draw for its cobblestone streets and volcano views. Lake Atitlán, with villages like Panajachel, offers stunning scenery. Tikal draws visitors to its ancient Mayan ruins. Guatemala City serves as the main gateway, and Flores provides easy access to northern sites."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Guatemala are best to fly into from Dallas?",
        "answer": "From Dallas to Guatemala, La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City is the primary entry point with the most flight options and connections to domestic destinations. For travelers heading straight to Antigua or Lake Atitlán, Guatemala City works well with shuttle services. Mundo Maya International Airport in Flores is the best choice for visiting Tikal and the Petén region, though flights are less frequent."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Guatemala?",
        "answer": "Visit Guatemala from November to April for dry, sunny weather ideal for exploring Antigua, Lake Atitlán and Tikal. Summer is the rainy season, with heavy downpours that can disrupt travel, while spring and autumn see fewer crowds but more rain."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Dallas Fort Worth Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Dallas, the most popular option is the DART Orange Line light rail, which runs directly into Terminal A in about 50 minutes and costs just a few dollars. Ride‑share and taxis are faster, typically taking 25–35 minutes depending on traffic, but are more expensive. Driving and parking is also an option, with on‑site garages and economy lots available at varying price tiers. Trinity Metro’s TEXRail connects from Fort Worth to Terminal B, and the TRE commuter rail serves both cities via a shuttle link from CentrePort/DFW station.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "http://dfwairport.com/dfwnewsroom/dfw-is-ready-to-welcome-fifa-fans/",
            "title": "DFW International Airport | Official Website",
            "time_published": "2026-04-02T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.dfwairport.com/explore/transportation/publictransit/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic",
            "title": "DFW International Airport | Public Transit",
            "time_published": "2022-05-25T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CentrePort%2FDFW%20Airport%20station",
            "title": "CentrePort/DFW Airport station",
            "time_published": "2025-12-07T14:04:09Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CentrePort/DFW_Airport_station",
            "title": "CentrePort/DFW Airport station",
            "time_published": "2026-05-10T08:51:35Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/ntap_jan_31/SC17000.html",
            "title": "Texas. Prototype Runway Status Lights (RWSL) at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)",
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        ],
        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      }
    }
  }
}