{
  "response": {
    "Key": "FSZ-KR",
    "orig": {
      "code": "FSZ",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Shizuoka",
      "fullCity": "Shizuoka, Japan",
      "airport": "Mt. Fuji Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "KR",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Korea"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Korea can I fly to from Shizuoka?",
        "answer": "From Shizuoka you can fly non-stop to Seoul Incheon on Asiana Airlines. You can also connect via Tokyo or Osaka to reach Busan, Daegu or Jeju. Seoul is the main gateway for culture and business, while Busan is popular for beaches and coastal scenery."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Shizuoka to Korea?",
        "answer": "From Shizuoka to Seoul, non-stop flights typically take about 2 hours and 15 minutes to 2 hours and 30 minutes. One-stop routes to cities like Busan usually take 5 to 7 hours depending on the connection. Eastbound and westbound times are similar due to the short distance."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Shizuoka to Korea?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are non-stop flights from Shizuoka to Korea. Asiana Airlines and Jeju Air operate direct services from Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) to Seoul Incheon (ICN). Flight time is around 2 hours 30 minutes. If these non-stops don't fit your schedule, common one-stop routings connect via Tokyo or Fukuoka, with total travel times of about 5 to 7 hours."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Shizuoka to Korea?",
        "answer": "From Shizuoka to Korea you can fly Korean Air, Asiana, and low-cost carriers like Jeju Air and Jin Air, often with one stop via Seoul."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Shizuoka to Korea?",
        "answer": "From Shizuoka to Korea, the cheapest time to fly tends to be outside peak summer and major holidays, with Tuesday departures showing the lowest fares in the data and evening flights offering the best value compared to midday or afternoon. For the best prices, aim for off-peak months like late winter or early fall, favor Tuesday travel, and choose evening departures when possible.",
        "methodology": "The cheapest day of the week and time of day to depart are drawn from the same large sample of real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours, grouped by the day of the week and by the time-of-day window of the outbound departure, with the lowest and average price reported for each."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Shizuoka to Korea?",
        "answer": "For flights from Shizuoka to Korea, booking around 8 to 12 weeks in advance is a practical window, especially for the nonstop options on Jeju Air or Hahn Air that often hover near $300, though if you're flexible with connections via Sapporo, Tokyo, or Okinawa on ANA, you might still find last‑minute deals at higher prices.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled 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 count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Stop counts, connecting hubs, and per-airline prices are drawn from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. We group those fares by number of stops, by the hub airport a connection routes through, and by operating airline, and report each group's share of the sample alongside its lowest and median price. The typical price, the lowest fare, a 'great deal' threshold, and how fares are spread across price bands are summarized from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours, with a small fraction of extreme outlier fares excluded from the range. The cheapest day of the week and time of day to depart are drawn from the same large sample of real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours, grouped by the day of the week and by the time-of-day window of the outbound departure, with the lowest and average price reported for each."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Korea?",
        "answer": "Korea's top cities for U.S. travelers start with Seoul for its dynamic culture and history, then Busan for beaches and seafood, Gyeongju for ancient sites and Jeju Island for volcanic landscapes and relaxed island vibes."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Shizuoka to Korea?",
        "answer": "As a U.S. citizen, you can visit South Korea for short tourism without a visa, but you now need to apply for a K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) before travel, which is valid for multiple entries. Rules can change, so always check the latest requirements before departure."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Korea?",
        "answer": "For Korea, the best times are April to May and September to October. Spring offers cherry blossoms and mild weather, while autumn brings colorful foliage and comfortable temperatures. Summer is hot, humid and crowded, especially in Seoul and Busan, with higher prices."
      }
    }
  }
}