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  "response": {
    "Key": "SJC-MX",
    "orig": {
      "code": "SJC",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "San Jose",
      "fullCity": "San Jose, California",
      "airport": "Mineta Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "MX",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Mexico"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Mexico can I fly to from San Jose?",
        "answer": "From San Jose you have non-stop flights to Guadalajara and San José del Cabo, plus easy one-stop connections via Mexico City to most other destinations. Beach seekers often pick Cabo or Puerto Vallarta, while culture and food travelers favor Mexico City, Oaxaca or Mérida."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from San Jose to Mexico?",
        "answer": "From San Jose to Mexico, non-stop flights to popular beach destinations like Cabo San Lucas or Puerto Vallarta often take about 3½ to 4 hours. Flying to Mexico City typically requires a connection and runs 5½ to 7 hours total. Westbound returns are slightly shorter due to prevailing winds."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from San Jose to Mexico?",
        "answer": "Yes, you can fly non-stop from San Jose to several Mexican cities. Alaska Airlines flies to Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta, Volaris serves Guadalajara, León, Morelia and Zacatecas, and Southwest offers seasonal service to Los Cabos. Flight times range from about 3½ to 4 hours southbound. If your destination is not served non-stop, common one-stop options connect through Los Angeles, Dallas or Mexico City with total travel times typically between 5 and 8 hours."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from San Jose to Mexico?",
        "answer": "From San Jose to Mexico nonstop choices include Alaska, Southwest and Volaris. One-stop options are American, Delta and United via their hubs."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Mexico?",
        "answer": "In Mexico, top choices include Mexico City for culture and food, Cancún for Caribbean beaches, Los Cabos for resorts and coastlines, Guadalajara for tradition and tequila and Puerto Vallarta for a lively beach scene."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Mexico are best to fly into from San Jose?",
        "answer": "From San Jose to Mexico, Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta are the most convenient nonstop options for beach resorts. Mexico City offers the most connecting flights and cultural attractions, while Cancún is best for the Riviera Maya. Guadalajara works well for regional travel."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Mexico?",
        "answer": "For Mexico, November to April is the dry season with pleasant temperatures, especially in popular areas like Mexico City, Cancún and Puerto Vallarta. Summer is hot, humid and busy, while spring and autumn offer a balance."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Mineta Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown San Jose, the airport is a quick 3‑mile trip northwest. The VTA Route 60 bus runs directly to the terminals and is the most popular public transit choice, though light rail requires a transfer. Ride‑share and taxis are the fastest and most convenient door‑to‑terminal options, while driving yourself means easy access from US‑101, I‑880, or SR‑87 with both short‑term and long‑term parking available.",
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        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_Y._Mineta_San_Jos%C3%A9_International_Airport",
            "title": "San Jose International Airport - Wikipedia",
            "time_published": "2026-03-15T19:59:16Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.faa.gov/sjc",
            "title": "Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) | Federal Aviation Administration",
            "favicon": "https://www.faa.gov/themes/custom/faa/favicon.png",
            "time_published": "2026-05-22T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Jose_International_Airport",
            "title": "San Jose International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-06T10:50:58Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.faa.gov/AIR_TRAFFIC/FLIGHT_INFO/AERONAV/PROCEDURES/application/index.cfm?event=directory&directory=962EF5EBE5A544179EC0CED2D8D5ACE0-SJC-NDBR&type=ndbr&nasrId=SJC",
            "title": "USA Banner",
            "time_published": "2024-09-12T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AirTrain%20%28San%20Francisco%20International%20Airport%29",
            "title": "AirTrain (San Francisco International Airport)",
            "time_published": "2026-04-18T18:28:53Z"
          }
        ],
        "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."
      }
    }
  }
}