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  "response": {
    "Key": "PSE-US",
    "orig": {
      "code": "PSE",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Ponce",
      "fullCity": "Ponce, Puerto Rico",
      "airport": "Mercedita Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "US",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "United States"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in United States can I fly to from Ponce?",
        "answer": "From Ponce, you can fly non-stop to Orlando and New York JFK. One-stop connections through San Juan or Miami open up most major U.S. cities. Orlando is popular for theme parks, while New York offers culture and onward train connections along the Northeast Corridor."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Ponce to United States?",
        "answer": "From Ponce to the U.S. mainland, there are no non-stop flights, so typical one-stop journeys to Miami take about 5 to 6 hours and to New York roughly 6 to 8 hours, depending on the connection. Eastbound and westbound flight times are generally similar, though headwinds can add 30 to 60 minutes on westbound legs."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Ponce to United States?",
        "answer": "Yes, Ponce's Mercedita Airport has non-stop service to a few U.S. cities. JetBlue flies to Orlando and New York JFK, while Frontier offers flights to Orlando. Flight time to Orlando is about three hours, and to New York roughly four hours. Other U.S. destinations require a connection, typically through San Juan."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Ponce to United States?",
        "answer": "From Ponce you can fly nonstop on JetBlue to Orlando and New York. Other options include one-stop connections via San Juan on various carriers."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Ponce to United States?",
        "answer": "For flights from Ponce to the United States, the best time to book is about 5 to 8 weeks ahead of departure, when fares average around $451 — waiting until the last minute can push prices above $900.",
        "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. 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": "Popular U.S. cities from Ponce include Miami for beaches and nightlife, New York for iconic landmarks, Orlando for theme parks, Houston for culture and cuisine, and Atlanta as a major connecting hub. All are reachable by direct or one-stop flights, with extensive domestic connections via train or short flights once in the mainland."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in United States are best to fly into from Ponce?",
        "answer": "From Ponce, San Juan is the main gateway with frequent flights to major U.S. hubs like Miami, New York and Orlando, and it offers the most long-haul options. For onward rail, the Northeast airports, especially Newark and New York JFK, connect well to Amtrak. Orlando and Miami are convenient for regional travel and resorts."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit United States?",
        "answer": "The best times to visit the mainland United States are April through June and September through October, when many regions enjoy mild weather and fewer tourists than in summer. Summer brings peak crowds and high prices, especially in national parks and coastal cities."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Mercedita Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "Mercedita Airport is about 3 miles (6 km) east of downtown Ponce. There is no direct public bus to the airport, so the most popular options are taxis and ride‑share services like Uber, which are readily available and get you there in around 10–15 minutes. Driving yourself is also easy—the airport has parking lots, and the trip takes about the same time. Taxis and ride‑shares are the fastest and most convenient choices, while driving gives you flexibility at a similar cost.",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-16T19:43:02Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hacienda_Mercedita",
            "title": "Hacienda Mercedita",
            "time_published": "2025-12-14T22:01:40Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedita",
            "title": "Mercedita",
            "time_published": "2020-03-04T13:03:24Z"
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