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  "response": {
    "Key": "SPK-SG",
    "orig": {
      "code": "SPK",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Sapporo",
      "fullCity": "Sapporo, Japan",
      "airport": "New Chitose Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "SG",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Singapore"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Singapore can I fly to from Sapporo?",
        "answer": "Singapore is a city-state with one main international airport, Changi. From Sapporo you have no non-stop flights. One-stop options go via Tokyo, Seoul or Taipei, all landing at Singapore Changi."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Sapporo to Singapore?",
        "answer": "From Sapporo to Singapore, one-stop flights via Tokyo or Seoul typically take 9 to 11 hours total travel time. Non-stop options are currently limited, so most itineraries involve a connection. Westbound returns are generally similar in duration."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Sapporo to Singapore?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from Sapporo to Singapore. The most common one-stop routings connect through Tokyo (Narita or Haneda) or Osaka, with total travel times typically around 10 to 12 hours depending on the layover. Some itineraries may also route via other Asian hubs like Seoul or Taipei."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Sapporo to Singapore?",
        "answer": "From Sapporo to Singapore common choices include Singapore Airlines, ANA, JAL, and other Star Alliance or oneworld carriers via their hubs."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Sapporo to Singapore?",
        "answer": "For flights from Sapporo to Singapore, booking 8 to 12 weeks in advance is generally practical, as this is a long-haul route where early planning often secures better fares, though shoulder seasons may allow booking closer in.",
        "methodology": "Stop counts, connecting hubs, and per-airline prices are drawn from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. We group those fares by number of stops, by the hub airport a connection routes through, and by operating airline, and report each group's share of the sample alongside its lowest and median price. Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. The typical price, the lowest fare, a 'great deal' threshold, and how fares are spread across price bands are summarized from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours, with a small fraction of extreme outlier fares excluded from the range. 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."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Singapore?",
        "answer": "Singapore is a city-state, so the main destination is Singapore itself. Most visitors explore Marina Bay, Chinatown, Little India, Sentosa Island, and Orchard Road. All are easily reachable by MRT or short taxi rides from Changi Airport."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Singapore are best to fly into from Sapporo?",
        "answer": "Singapore has only one commercial airport, Changi. All flights from Sapporo arrive there, and it offers excellent onward transport via MRT, bus, and taxi, as well as connections to regional destinations."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Singapore?",
        "answer": "Singapore has a tropical climate with warm temperatures and high humidity year-round. The driest months are February to April, offering the best balance of weather and slightly lower crowds outside major holidays. Avoid late November to January if you want to escape peak tourist season and higher prices."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to New Chitose Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From Sapporo city center, the JR Rapid Airport train is the most popular and fastest option, reaching New Chitose Airport in about 37 minutes. Airport shuttle buses run frequently from major hotels and Sapporo Station, offering a direct ride with luggage space. Taxis and ride‑share are available but cost significantly more, while driving yourself is possible with paid parking at the airport.",
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            "title": "新千歳空港から千歳駅・福住駅へのバスでの行き方。大雪時の移動手段 | 新千歳空港ポルトムホール",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chitose%2C%20Hokkaido",
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