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    "Key": "SJO-US",
    "orig": {
      "code": "SJO",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "San José",
      "fullCity": "San José, Costa Rica",
      "airport": "Juan Santamaría Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "US",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "United States"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in United States can I fly to from San José?",
        "answer": "From San José you have non-stop flights to Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Atlanta, Houston, Dallas, New York JFK, Newark, Los Angeles, and Denver. One-stop options via hubs like Miami or Dallas open up most U.S. cities. Travelers choose Miami for beaches, New York for culture, or Los Angeles for the West Coast."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from San José to United States?",
        "answer": "From San José to the United States, non-stop flights to Miami take about 2 hours 45 minutes, and to Houston roughly 3½ hours. One-stop trips to cities further north like Chicago or New York usually range from 6 to 9 hours depending on the connection."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from San José to United States?",
        "answer": "Yes. From San José you can fly non-stop to several U.S. cities including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, New York, Los Angeles and others. Airlines such as American, United, Delta, JetBlue, Spirit and Southwest operate these routes. Flight times to Miami are about 3 hours and to Los Angeles around 6 hours."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from San José to United States?",
        "answer": "From San José to the United States you can fly nonstop with American, Delta, United, Alaska, JetBlue, Southwest, Spirit and Frontier, plus one-stop options via Copa or Avianca."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from San José to United States?",
        "answer": "For flights from San José to the United States, the best time to book is about 9 to 12 weeks before departure, when fares average around $611.",
        "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": "The most popular U.S. cities for international visitors include New York City for iconic landmarks, Los Angeles for entertainment and beaches, Miami for nightlife and Latin culture, Las Vegas for casinos and shows, and San Francisco for the Golden Gate Bridge and tech scene. These cities are major air hubs with extensive domestic connections."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in United States are best to fly into from San José?",
        "answer": "From San José to the United States, Miami International is the primary gateway with the most nonstop frequencies, serving as a major hub for connections across the country. Houston George Bush Intercontinental and Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International also offer nonstop flights, with Houston providing extensive onward options. For the West Coast, Los Angeles International is the best entry point with direct service. Airports like Miami and Fort Lauderdale are ideal for beach resorts and regional travel in Florida, while Houston and Los Angeles facilitate connections to the central and western U.S. No U.S. airport is particularly renowned for onward train connections, as the rail network is less developed compared to other modes of transport."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit United States?",
        "answer": "For the United States, late spring (May to early June) and early autumn (September to October) offer mild weather and lighter crowds in popular destinations like New York, Los Angeles and Orlando compared with the busy, expensive summer months."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Juan Santamaría Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown San José, you can reach Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) by public bus, licensed taxi, ride-share, or driving. Buses depart frequently around the clock (about every 10 minutes during the day) and are the most popular and economical choice, taking roughly 30–40 minutes along Route 1. Official orange airport taxis and regular red taxis are faster and accept colones or U.S. dollars, while ride‑share services like Uber also operate, though they may drop off slightly away from the terminal. Driving yourself is possible via Route 1 with paid parking at the airport.",
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