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    "Key": "SJC-MXJAL",
    "orig": {
      "code": "SJC",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "San Jose",
      "fullCity": "San Jose, California",
      "airport": "Mineta Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "MXJAL",
      "type": "region",
      "region": "Jalisco",
      "fullRegion": "Jalisco, Mexico"
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    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Jalisco can I fly to directly or with one stop from San Jose?",
        "answer": "From San Jose you can fly non-stop to Guadalajara on several airlines, making it the easiest entry point to Jalisco. Puerto Vallarta is also reachable non-stop on some carriers. For cities like Manzanillo or Colima, you will typically connect through Guadalajara, Mexico City, or Los Angeles, with flight times around 5 to 7 hours depending on the route. Choose Guadalajara for inland cultural sites and business, Puerto Vallarta for coastal resorts, and smaller airports for specific beach towns like Barra de Navidad."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from San Jose to Jalisco?",
        "answer": "Non-stop flights from San Jose to Guadalajara typically last around 3 hours and 45 minutes. One-stop itineraries to Guadalajara or Puerto Vallarta commonly take 6 to 8 hours, and return flights may be slightly shorter due to prevailing winds."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from San Jose to Jalisco?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from San Jose to any airport in Jalisco. The most common one-stop routings go through Los Angeles, Dallas, Phoenix or Mexico City, with total travel times typically ranging from 5 to 8 hours depending on the layover."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from San Jose to Jalisco?",
        "answer": "From San Jose to Jalisco you can fly nonstop on Alaska or Volaris, or connect on American, United, Delta or Aeromexico via hubs like DFW, LAX or MEX."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from San Jose to Jalisco?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from San Jose to Jalisco are typically August through October, with midweek flights (Tuesday and Wednesday) often offering lower fares. Booking 1–3 months ahead generally yields better prices, while avoiding peak holiday periods like Christmas, New Year's, and spring break helps keep costs down."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from San Jose to Jalisco?",
        "answer": "For flights from San Jose to Jalisco, book 6 to 12 weeks in advance, but aim for 3 to 4 months ahead for winter holidays and school breaks when demand peaks."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular areas to visit in Jalisco and how does that affect where I should fly?",
        "answer": "In Jalisco, Guadalajara draws visitors for culture and tequila, Puerto Vallarta for beaches, the Costalegre coast for luxury resorts and Lake Chapala for expat life and scenery. Fly into Guadalajara for the city and lake, or Puerto Vallarta for beach areas, as distances are long and roads can be slow."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a passport or visa to travel from San Jose to Jalisco?",
        "answer": "For United States citizens, no visa is needed for a short tourist visit to Jalisco, Mexico. Visa-free entry is permitted, with a maximum stay of 180 days.\n\nThis is general guidance to help you plan, not official immigration advice — entry rules can change and can depend on your nationality and circumstances, so please confirm the current requirements with the relevant embassy or official government source before you travel.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Mexico",
            "title": "Visa policy of Mexico",
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            "url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mexico/entry-requirements",
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            "url": "https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/portugal/index.php/visas/visa-de-turista/tourist-visa-english",
            "title": "Tourist Visa (English)"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://anam.gob.mx/informacion-para-ingresar-como-pasajero-ing",
            "title": "Información para ingresar como pasajero-ing - ANAM - Agencia Nacional de Aduanas de México"
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      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Jalisco are best to fly into from San Jose?",
        "answer": "From San Jose, Guadalajara International Airport has the most flights and is the main gateway to the state, ideal for exploring the capital and central Jalisco. Puerto Vallarta International is best for beach resorts and coastal road trips along the Pacific. Both airports receive direct and connecting flights from SJC, with Guadalajara offering more frequent service."
      }
    }
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