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  "response": {
    "Key": "US-MXJAL",
    "orig": {
      "code": "US",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "United States"
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    "dest": {
      "code": "MXJAL",
      "type": "region",
      "region": "Jalisco",
      "fullRegion": "Jalisco, Mexico"
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    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which airports in Jalisco can I fly into?",
        "answer": "From the United States, you can fly non-stop into Guadalajara Miguel Hidalgo Airport from many major cities, offering the most service and often the best fares. Puerto Vallarta Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz Airport also has non-stop flights from numerous US gateways, especially for coastal access. Both airports provide good regional connections, with Guadalajara acting as the main hub for onward travel within Jalisco."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight to Jalisco?",
        "answer": "Nonstop flights from the United States to Jalisco, Mexico, vary considerably by departure city. The shortest nonstop is from Houston (Hobby), taking 2 hours 25 minutes, while the longest is from New York, taking 6 hours 4 minutes. Typical nonstop times include 2 hours 45 minutes from Dallas, 3 hours 5 minutes from Los Angeles, 2 hours 40 minutes from Phoenix, 2 hours 30 minutes from Houston (Intercontinental), 4 hours 10 minutes from Chicago, 3 hours 47 minutes from San Francisco, 4 hours 46 minutes from Seattle, 3 hours 18 minutes from Denver, and 4 hours 35 minutes from Minneapolis. Connecting itineraries would, of course, add time beyond these nonstop durations.",
        "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 Jalisco?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are extensive nonstop flights from the United States to Jalisco, Mexico, serving both Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta from 29 U.S. cities. The busiest routes include Dallas to Puerto Vallarta (2h 52m) and Guadalajara (2h 43m), Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta (3h 4m) and Guadalajara (3h 15m), Phoenix to Puerto Vallarta (2h 38m) and Guadalajara (3h 5m), and Houston to Guadalajara (2h 30m) and Puerto Vallarta (2h 39m). Nonstop flight times range from 2h 25m from Houston Hobby to Puerto Vallarta up to 6h 4m from New York to Puerto Vallarta. Airlines operating these routes include American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Volaris, Viva Aerobus, Aeroméxico, Frontier Airlines, and Sun Country Airlines.",
        "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 Jalisco?",
        "answer": "Los Angeles, Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston offer the most non-stop flights to Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta, the main gateways to Jalisco. From smaller US cities, travellers typically connect through these hubs or via Mexico City for the best schedules and prices."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly to Jalisco?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from the United States to Jalisco are typically September through November, with lower demand after summer. For the best fares, book at least three weeks ahead, aim for Tuesday or Wednesday departures, and consider early morning or late night flights."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights to Jalisco?",
        "answer": "Book flights from the United States to Jalisco two to three months ahead for the best balance of availability and price, but book four to six months early for summer and holiday travel."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel to Jalisco?",
        "answer": "United States passport holders do not need a visa for a short tourist visit to Jalisco, Mexico. They may stay visa-free for up to 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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        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Mexico",
            "title": "Visa policy of Mexico",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/favicon/wikipedia.ico"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mexico/entry-requirements",
            "title": "Mexico entry requirements — GOV.UK",
            "favicon": "https://www.gov.uk/favicon.ico"
          },
          {
            "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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      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly to Jalisco?",
        "answer": "American Airlines, Volaris, Alaska Airlines, Aeromexico, Delta, United, Viva Aerobus, Southwest, Frontier, and Sun Country all fly nonstop from the United States to Jalisco. Major gateways include Dallas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Houston, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, and Denver, with typical flight times ranging from 2h 25m from Houston Hobby to 6h 4m from New York. Nonstop service covers both Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta, and red-eye flights operate from several cities including Dallas, Los Angeles, and Houston.",
        "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 Jalisco after I arrive?",
        "answer": "Jalisco is served by a good bus network and some domestic flights from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta and the coast. Choosing Guadalajara Airport gives the best connections, while arriving at Puerto Vallarta limits you to coastal routes."
      }
    }
  }
}