{
  "response": {
    "Key": "HOU-GT",
    "orig": {
      "code": "HOU",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Houston",
      "fullCity": "Houston, Texas",
      "airport": "William P Hobby Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "GT",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Guatemala"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Guatemala can I fly to from Houston?",
        "answer": "From Houston you can fly non-stop into Guatemala City on United. Guatemala City is the main gateway with connections to Flores for Tikal and to Quetzaltenango for the western highlands. One-stop options via hubs like Miami or Mexico City offer more schedule flexibility."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Houston to Guatemala?",
        "answer": "Non-stop flights from Houston (IAH) to Guatemala City take roughly 2 hours 45 minutes southbound and about 3 hours 10 minutes northbound. One-stop itineraries via cities like Miami or Atlanta typically range from 5 to 8 hours total travel time depending on the connection."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Houston to Guatemala?",
        "answer": "Yes, you can fly non-stop from Houston to Guatemala City on United Airlines. The flight takes about 3 hours southbound and slightly longer northbound. If you need to reach other parts of Guatemala, a connection through Guatemala City is typical."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Houston to Guatemala?",
        "answer": "United flies non-stop from Houston to Guatemala. One-stop options include American via Dallas, Delta via Atlanta, and Copa via Panama."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Guatemala?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Houston to Guatemala are March, April, and August, while December and January are the most expensive; peak summer and major holidays also tend to push prices higher. For the best fare, book about 14 to 17 weeks ahead — last-minute tickets can cost significantly more. Midweek departures and off-peak times of day generally offer better value, though specific day-of-week data isn't available for this route.",
        "methodology": "This 'good deal' estimate shows a representative best price for each departure date across roughly a 12-month window (about 3 months back and 9 months forward). It is built from real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, accumulated into a price history for each departure date. Rather than weighting all of that history equally, we apply exponential time decay so recent prices dominate — a price seen yesterday counts almost in full, one from about a month ago roughly a third, and prices from a few months back very little — giving a figure that tracks today's market instead of a stale long-run average. Clear price outliers are removed before any calculation, departure dates with no observations are filled in from nearby dates, and the resulting curve is lightly smoothed so it reads as a clean seasonal trend rather than day-to-day noise. This booking-window guidance is built from the same real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, re-grouped by how many days before departure each price was seen (from the departure day out to about 180 days ahead) across the route's price history. At each booking lead time we report the 25th-percentile price — the cheaper end of what travelers were quoted, rather than the rock-bottom minimum (which can be a fluke) or the average (which is pulled up by expensive last-minute fares). The buy-or-wait advice then applies a risk premium that grows as departure approaches, since seat availability shrinks and prices become less predictable; using that adjusted curve we flag windows where waiting is likely to save a meaningful amount (at least $20 or 5%) versus windows where booking now is the better call. Isolated single-day recommendations are filtered out, so the advice only reflects a window that holds for several days in a row."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Houston to Guatemala?",
        "answer": "For flights from Houston to Guatemala, the optimal booking window is about 14 to 17 weeks before departure, when fares average around $681.",
        "methodology": "This booking-window guidance is built from the same real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, re-grouped by how many days before departure each price was seen (from the departure day out to about 180 days ahead) across the route's price history. At each booking lead time we report the 25th-percentile price — the cheaper end of what travelers were quoted, rather than the rock-bottom minimum (which can be a fluke) or the average (which is pulled up by expensive last-minute fares). The buy-or-wait advice then applies a risk premium that grows as departure approaches, since seat availability shrinks and prices become less predictable; using that adjusted curve we flag windows where waiting is likely to save a meaningful amount (at least $20 or 5%) versus windows where booking now is the better call. Isolated single-day recommendations are filtered out, so the advice only reflects a window that holds for several days in a row."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Guatemala?",
        "answer": "Guatemala's top destinations include Antigua for colonial charm and volcanoes, Lake Atitlán for scenery and indigenous villages, Tikal for Mayan ruins and Guatemala City for museums and transit. Flights from Houston typically land in Guatemala City, from where shuttles or short domestic flights connect to these spots."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Houston to Guatemala?",
        "answer": "U.S. citizens traveling from Houston to Guatemala for a short tourist visit typically do not need a visa, as Guatemala allows visa-free entry for Americans for up to 90 days. No electronic travel authorization is required, but entry rules can change, so verify current requirements before your trip."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Guatemala are best to fly into from Houston?",
        "answer": "From Houston to Guatemala, La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City is the primary entry point with the most flights. It offers easy connections to Antigua and Lake Atitlan. For the Mayan ruins and the Caribbean coast, consider flying into Mundo Maya International Airport in Flores via a connection in Guatemala City."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Guatemala?",
        "answer": "The best time to visit Guatemala is during the dry season from November to April, when you'll find sunny days and pleasant temperatures. This period avoids the heavy rains of the wet season. However, it's also peak tourist season, so expect higher prices and more crowds, especially around Christmas and Easter. For a balance of good weather and lower prices, consider the shoulder months of late November, early December, or late April."
      }
    }
  }
}