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    "Key": "US-CABC",
    "orig": {
      "code": "US",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "United States"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "CABC",
      "type": "region",
      "region": "British Columbia",
      "fullRegion": "British Columbia, Canada"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which airports in British Columbia can I fly into?",
        "answer": "Vancouver International Airport is the primary gateway with non-stop flights from many US cities like Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Denver. Victoria also has non-stop service from Seattle and San Francisco. Kelowna and other smaller airports typically require a connection through Vancouver or Calgary, though seasonal non-stops may exist. Vancouver generally offers the most flight options and competitive fares, while Victoria can be cheaper on some routes. For regional connections to interior BC, flying into Vancouver and taking a connecting flight or ferry is most efficient."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight to British Columbia?",
        "answer": "Nonstop flights from the United States to British Columbia typically range from 56 minutes out of Seattle to Victoria to 6 hours 50 minutes from Miami to Vancouver. Seattle offers the shortest service at 56 minutes to Victoria and 1 hour 4 minutes to Vancouver, while Portland flights to Vancouver take 1 hour 12 minutes. Los Angeles flights to Vancouver run 2 hours 57 minutes, San Francisco 2 hours 14 minutes, Denver 3 hours 6 minutes, New York 6 hours 26 minutes, Chicago 4 hours 34 minutes, and Honolulu 5 hours 55 minutes. Many other US cities also have nonstop service, including Dallas at 3 hours 33 minutes, Las Vegas at 2 hours 51 minutes, San Diego at 3 hours 14 minutes, Phoenix at 3 hours 19 minutes, Salt Lake City at 2 hours 26 minutes, Houston at 4 hours 53 minutes, Minneapolis at 3 hours 46 minutes, and Atlanta at 5 hours 30 minutes.",
        "methodology": "Flight times 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 each departure city's nonstop services to the destination.",
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        ]
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights to British Columbia?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are extensive nonstop flights from the United States to British Columbia, with 34 US cities offering direct service into four British Columbia airports: Vancouver (YVR), Victoria (YYJ), Kelowna (YLW), and Vancouver Harbour (CXH). The busiest city pairs include Seattle to Vancouver at 1h 5m, Seattle to Victoria at 56m, Seattle to Kelowna at 1h 9m, and Los Angeles to Vancouver at 2h 57m. Other major nonstop routes include San Francisco to Vancouver at 2h 14m, Denver to Vancouver at 3h 6m, Portland to Vancouver at 1h 12m, Dallas to Vancouver at 3h 33m, New York to Vancouver at 6h 26m, Las Vegas to Vancouver at 2h 51m, Chicago to Vancouver at 4h 34m, Honolulu to Vancouver at 5h 55m, and Maui to Vancouver at 5h 45m. Flight times range from 56m for Seattle to Victoria to 6h 50m for Miami to Vancouver.",
        "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 origin country is reported as having none.",
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      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which U.S. airports are best for flying to British Columbia?",
        "answer": "Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Denver and Chicago are major US hubs with frequent non-stop or one-stop flights to Vancouver and Victoria. Travellers from smaller US cities often connect through these gateways for the best schedules and competitive pricing."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly to British Columbia?",
        "answer": "The cheapest time to fly from the US to British Columbia is typically during the shoulder seasons from October to November and January to February, avoiding summer and major holidays. Book 2 to 3 months ahead, and consider midweek red-eye flights for lower fares."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights to British Columbia?",
        "answer": "For flights from the United States to British Columbia, book 1 to 3 months ahead for short-haul routes, but aim for 3 to 6 months in advance during peak summer and holiday periods to secure better fares and availability."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel to British Columbia?",
        "answer": "United States citizens do not need a visa to visit British Columbia, Canada, for a short tourist stay. Entry is visa-free for this nationality.\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_Canada",
            "title": "Visa policy of Canada",
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          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/business/visitors-events-conferences.html",
            "title": "Business visitors attending meetings, events and conferences in Canada"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html",
            "title": "Visit Canada"
          },
          {
            "url": "http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=435&top=16",
            "title": "Does a business visitor need a special visa to enter Canada?"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=437&top=16",
            "title": "I am a business visitor and I do not need a visa. What documents should I bring, if any?"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/entry-requirements-country.html",
            "title": "What you need to enter Canada - Canada.ca"
          }
        ],
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      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly to British Columbia?",
        "answer": "Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, WestJet, American Airlines, United Airlines, Flair Airlines, JetBlue, Porter Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, and Flynas all fly nonstop from the United States to British Columbia.",
        "methodology": "Airlines are the operating carriers scheduled on nonstop services from each 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"
        ]
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How easy is it to travel within British Columbia after I arrive?",
        "answer": "Domestic flights and ferries connect Vancouver, Victoria and smaller towns, while buses and a limited rail service reach the interior. Arriving at Vancouver International gives you the most onward links by air, sea and road."
      }
    }
  }
}