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  "response": {
    "Key": "US-YYC",
    "orig": {
      "code": "US",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "United States"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "YYC",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Calgary",
      "fullCity": "Calgary, Alberta",
      "airport": "Calgary Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "From which cities in United States can I fly to Calgary?",
        "answer": "You can fly nonstop to Calgary from 31 U.S. cities, with the busiest gateways being Chicago (ORD), Dallas (DFW), and Seattle (SEA) — each with over 100 weekly flights. WestJet serves most routes, while United and American also operate from hubs like Denver, Houston, and New York. If you're not near a nonstop city, one-stop connections via major hubs like Chicago, Dallas, or Seattle are common. Travelers typically choose the closest nonstop airport or the hub with the most flights for flexibility.",
        "methodology": "The U.S. departure cities with nonstop service to this destination and their weekly frequencies come 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 identify every U.S. airport with scheduled nonstop service, group airports into their metropolitan areas, and rank cities by scheduled weekly departures.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "country_to_city"
        ]
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from United States to Calgary?",
        "answer": "Non-stop flights from Seattle to Calgary take about 1 hour 40 minutes, while from Chicago or Dallas it's roughly 3 hours 55 minutes. Other major cities like Phoenix, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Houston also offer non-stop service, with flight times ranging from about 2 hours 40 minutes to 4 hours 20 minutes. Return times are generally similar, though red-eye flights are available from Seattle.",
        "methodology": "Flight times from each U.S. departure city come 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); the typical time is the median scheduled duration of that city's nonstop services to this destination.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "country_to_city"
        ]
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from United States to Calgary?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are many nonstop flights from the United States to Calgary. Major nonstop city pairs include Chicago (ORD) on United, American, and WestJet; Dallas (DFW) on American; Seattle (SEA) on WestJet and Alaska; Phoenix (PHX), Las Vegas (LAS), Los Angeles (LAX), and Atlanta (ATL) on WestJet; San Francisco (SFO) on WestJet and United; Houston (IAH) on WestJet and United; New York (JFK) on Air Canada, American, and WestJet; Denver (DEN) on United and WestJet; Minneapolis (MSP) on Delta and WestJet; and Salt Lake City (SLC) on Delta. In total, 31 US gateways offer nonstop service to Calgary, with flight durations ranging from about 1 hour 40 minutes from Seattle to just over 5 hours from Orlando.",
        "methodology": "Nonstop service is identified from the scheduled operating flights in 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); a destination with no scheduled nonstop from the United States is reported as having none.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "country_to_city"
        ]
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which cities in United States are usually cheapest or easiest for flying to Calgary?",
        "answer": "Seattle and Denver offer the cheapest and most direct flights, with multiple daily nonstops on Alaska and United respectively. Minneapolis and Salt Lake City are strong secondary hubs. From the East or South, you will usually connect through one of these gateways, adding time and often cost."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from United States to Calgary?",
        "answer": "United, American, WestJet, and Alaska Airlines fly nonstop from the US to Calgary, with WestJet and United in Star Alliance, American in Oneworld, and Alaska in Oneworld.",
        "methodology": "Airlines are the operating carriers scheduled on nonstop services from each U.S. departure city, taken 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).",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "country_to_city"
        ]
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from United States to Calgary?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from the United States to Calgary are typically January through March and October through early December, outside the summer peak and holiday periods. For the best fares, book one to three months ahead, aim for Tuesday or Wednesday departures, and choose early morning or late evening flights."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from United States to Calgary?",
        "answer": "For flights from the United States to Calgary, booking 4 to 8 weeks ahead typically secures good fares, but book 10 to 12 weeks early for peak summer, Stampede, or U.S. holidays like Independence Day when demand spikes."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on flights from United States to Calgary?",
        "answer": "On transborder flights to Calgary, standard economy usually includes one checked bag, but basic economy fares on Air Canada, United, and WestJet often exclude it or add a fee. Premium cabins typically allow two checked bags. Always verify with your airline, as policies vary by fare class."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "Are overnight or red eye flights available from United States to Calgary?",
        "answer": "Overnight flights from the United States to Calgary are uncommon, with most nonstop routes operating during daytime hours. Only from Seattle (SEA) is a red-eye available, on WestJet or Alaska Airlines, with a flight time of around 1 hour 40 minutes. Other major gateways like Chicago, Dallas, Phoenix, and Los Angeles all offer daytime nonstops, typically taking 2.5 to 4.5 hours. The short flight durations from many US cities make daytime travel more practical, so red-eyes are not a common option for this destination.",
        "methodology": "Red-eye availability is flagged from the scheduled local departure and arrival times in 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), marking services that leave late at night and arrive the following morning.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "country_to_city"
        ]
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "What time of day is usually cheapest for flights from United States to Calgary?",
        "answer": "Afternoon and evening departures from the United States to Calgary often offer lower fares, especially on weekdays. Morning flights tend to be pricier due to business travel demand. These patterns can shift by season, with summer seeing higher overall prices, and by day of week, where Tuesdays and Wednesdays may yield better deals."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "Which airport will I arrive at and how do I get from Calgary Intl Airport to downtown Calgary?",
        "answer": "You'll arrive at Calgary International Airport (YYC), located about 17 kilometers northeast of downtown Calgary. There is no direct train or metro link to the city center, but Calgary Transit bus routes serve the airport and connect to the wider network. Taxis, ride-shares like Uber and Lyft, and rental cars are readily available, with the drive into downtown typically taking 20–30 minutes depending on traffic.",
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        ],
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          {
            "url": "http://www.yyc.com/en-us/transportation",
            "title": "YYC > Transportation",
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          },
          {
            "url": "https://yyc.com/CalgaryInternationalAirport(YYC)/tabid/55/content/0/language/en-US/Default.aspx",
            "title": "YYC > Flights > Customs & immigration",
            "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calgary_International_Airport",
            "title": "Calgary International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-07-21T05:20:42Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File_talk:YYC_Calgary_Airport_Logo.png",
            "title": "File talk:YYC Calgary Airport Logo.png",
            "time_published": "2026-01-29T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://yyc.com/HOME/tabid/55/content/0/language/en-US/FlyHealthyYYC.aspx",
            "title": "YYC - Calgary International Airport > Home",
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          }
        ],
        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which cabin and seat options are typical on flights from United States to Calgary?",
        "answer": "Flights to Calgary typically offer economy and a domestic-style first class with wider seats and extra legroom but not lie-flat beds. Premium economy is rare and true lie-flat business class is not common on this route."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Calgary airport?",
        "answer": "Calgary International Airport (YYC) has two on-site hotels: the Marriott In-Terminal Hotel, located inside the terminal on the landside mezzanine level and accessible without a shuttle, and the Delta Hotels by Marriott Calgary Airport In-Terminal, also situated within the terminal building. There are no capsule hotels or sleeping pods, but the airside area in Terminal 1 near Gate A24 offers a designated quiet zone with loungers and yoga equipment for resting.",
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        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "http://www.sleepinginairports.net/northamerica/calgary-airport.htm",
            "title": "Calgary Airport Guide (YYC) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "time_published": "2026-01-22T17:28:55Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/calgary-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Calgary Airport Guide (YYC) - Sleeping in Airports",
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            "time_published": "2018-08-08T21:09:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calgary_International_Airport",
            "title": "Calgary International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-07-21T05:20:42Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/yycri-residence-inn-calgary-airport/overview/",
            "title": "Hotel near Calgary Airport with free shuttle | Residence Inn Calgary Airport",
            "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/yycwa-the-westin-calgary-airport/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0",
            "title": "The Westin Calgary Airport - Hotel with Shuttle Service to YYC",
            "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.princeoftravel.com/airports/calgary-yyc/",
            "title": "The Complete Guide to Calgary International Airport (YYC) | Prince of Travel",
            "favicon": "https://www.princeoftravel.com/apple-touch-icon.png",
            "time_published": "2026-02-12T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ],
        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options at Calgary airport?",
        "answer": "Calgary International Airport (YYC) has three main lounges: the WestJet Elevation Lounge in the domestic terminal (Concourse B, open 5:00 AM–10:15 PM), accessible to WestJet business-class passengers on 787 flights and WestJet Rewards Platinum, Gold, and Silver members. Two Aspire Lounges — one in the international terminal (Concourse D, 6:30 AM–8:30 PM) and one in the U.S. transborder terminal (Concourse E, 4:30 AM–7:00 PM) — accept Priority Pass, LoungeKey, and day-pass purchases. All lounges offer complimentary food and drinks, with the Elevation Lounge featuring a full-service bar and locally inspired cuisine.",
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        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://yyc.com/shop-dine-relax/lounges",
            "title": "YYC > Shop/Dine/Relax > Lounges",
            "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://yyc.com/HOME/tabid/55/content/0/language/en-US/FlyHealthyYYC.aspx",
            "title": "YYC - Calgary International Airport > Home",
            "favicon": "https://yyc.com/Portals/0/favicon.ico?ver=qudMMT9MonN0XtiNsqExIg%3d%3d"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-ca/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/YYC",
            "title": "American Express Lounges at Calgary International Airport | Amex CA",
            "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/canada/calgary-international",
            "title": "Calgary International Airport YYC Lounges - YYC Airport Guide and lounges.  | Priority Pass",
            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/canada/calgary-international",
            "title": "Calgary International Airport YYC Lounges - YYC Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass",
            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ],
        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      }
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  }
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