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    "Key": "UIO-US",
    "orig": {
      "code": "UIO",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Quito",
      "fullCity": "Quito, Ecuador",
      "airport": "Mariscal Sucre Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "US",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "United States"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in United States can I fly to from Quito?",
        "answer": "From Quito you can fly non-stop to Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Atlanta, Houston, and New York JFK. One-stop connections through those hubs or others like Dallas/Fort Worth open up the rest of the U.S. Most travelers choose Miami for quick beach access, Atlanta or Houston for southern connections, and New York for the Northeast."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Quito to United States?",
        "answer": "Non-stop flights from Quito to Miami take about 4½ hours northbound and closer to 4 hours on the return. To cities like New York or Los Angeles, typical one-stop itineraries range from 8 to 10 hours depending on the connection."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Quito to United States?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are multiple non-stop flights from Quito to the United States. Main routes include Quito to Miami on American Airlines and LATAM, Quito to Atlanta on Delta, Quito to Houston on United, and Quito to Fort Lauderdale on JetBlue and Spirit. Flight times range from about 4½ to 6 hours northbound; southbound flights can be slightly shorter due to tailwinds."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Quito to United States?",
        "answer": "From Quito to the US you can fly Avianca, LATAM, Copa via Panama, and American Airlines. United and Delta also serve the route with stops."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Quito to United States?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Quito to the United States are September, April, and February, when fares are typically lowest, while December, July, and August are the most expensive — peak summer and the winter holidays drive those higher prices. Booking within about three weeks of departure tends to yield the best deals, with prices climbing notably when you book more than a month out. Midweek departures and off-peak times of day generally offer better value, though exact day-of-week patterns aren't available for this route.",
        "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. 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."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Quito to United States?",
        "answer": "For flights from Quito to the United States, the optimal booking window is 0–20 days before departure, with fares averaging around $671 and the absolute cheapest fares appearing right at the last minute, so you can comfortably book within 3 weeks of travel rather than far in advance.",
        "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 Quito include Miami for beaches and Latin American connections, New York City for landmarks and culture, Los Angeles for entertainment and theme parks, and Orlando for family attractions."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in United States are best to fly into from Quito?",
        "answer": "From Quito, Miami International Airport is the most convenient U.S. gateway with the most nonstop flights and strong connections to the South and beyond. Fort Lauderdale offers a nearby alternative, while Houston Intercontinental serves Texas and the central U.S. well. For the New York area, John F. Kennedy International Airport provides good onward train access to the Northeast."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit United States?",
        "answer": "The best months to visit the United States are April to June and September to October. Spring and autumn bring mild weather and thinner crowds in major cities like New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. Summer, especially July and August, is peak season with high prices and crowded attractions."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Mariscal Sucre Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Quito, you can reach Mariscal Sucre International Airport by public bus, taxi, ride‑share, or private car. Public buses are the most budget‑friendly option, running from the city center to the airport, while taxis and ride‑share services offer a faster, door‑to‑door ride at a higher cost. Driving yourself is possible, with parking available at the airport's main lot or the Wyndham Quito Airport hotel lot. Taxis and ride‑shares are the most popular choice for convenience and speed, taking roughly 35–50 minutes in moderate traffic.",
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