{
  "response": {
    "Key": "KTM-US",
    "orig": {
      "code": "KTM",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Kathmandu",
      "fullCity": "Kathmandu, Nepal",
      "airport": "Tribhuvan Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "US",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "United States"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in United States can I fly to from Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from Kathmandu to the United States. Most itineraries connect through Middle Eastern or Asian hubs like Doha, Dubai, Istanbul, or Delhi. Common U.S. gateways from these hubs are New York JFK, Newark, Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Travelers often choose New York or Washington for East Coast destinations, Chicago for the Midwest, and San Francisco or Los Angeles for West Coast access. Onward domestic connections from these gateways are frequent, and train or regional transport is generally more practical from major cities."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Kathmandu to United States?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from Kathmandu to the United States. One-stop routes to New York typically take 19 to 22 hours eastbound and 20 to 24 hours westbound, while flights to Los Angeles often run 21 to 26 hours total depending on the connection and layover duration."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Kathmandu to United States?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from Kathmandu to the United States. The most common one-stop routings connect through major hubs in the Middle East or Asia, such as Dubai, Doha, Istanbul, or Delhi. Typical total travel times range from 18 to 24 hours depending on the layover and final U.S. destination."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Kathmandu to United States?",
        "answer": "No nonstops from Kathmandu to the US. Common one-stop options include Qatar Airways via Doha, Emirates via Dubai, and Turkish Airlines via Istanbul."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Kathmandu to United States?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Kathmandu to the United States are typically April, February, and September, while June, July, May, and December tend to be the most expensive. Booking about 14 to 16 weeks ahead usually yields the best fares, and midweek departures are generally cheaper than weekends. Peak summer and major holiday periods almost always cost more on 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. For this route, fares for the requested travel direction were unavailable, so the pattern shown is derived from the reverse direction, which shares the same seasonal demand cycle."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Kathmandu to United States?",
        "answer": "For flights from Kathmandu to the United States, the optimal booking window varies by destination: book 14–16 weeks ahead for New York (best around $1,469) and 2–5 weeks ahead for Washington, D.C. (best around $1,642), so a practical range is roughly 1–4 months in advance depending on your final U.S. city.",
        "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. For this route, fares for the requested travel direction were unavailable, so the pattern shown is derived from the reverse direction, which shares the same seasonal demand cycle."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in United States?",
        "answer": "Most visitors from Nepal fly into New York City for landmarks and culture, then explore Los Angeles for entertainment, San Francisco for scenery, Las Vegas for entertainment and Washington D.C. for history. These cities are well connected by domestic flights."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Kathmandu to United States?",
        "answer": "Since the traveler is a U.S. citizen, no visa is required for entry into the United States. U.S. citizens do not need electronic travel authorization to return home. Always carry valid proof of citizenship, such as a U.S. passport."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in United States are best to fly into from Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "From Kathmandu to the United States, there are no direct flights, so you will connect through a hub in Asia, the Middle East, or Europe. The best U.S. gateways depend on your final destination. New York JFK and Newark offer the most onward connections to the East Coast and have good train links via Amtrak. Los Angeles and San Francisco are ideal for the West Coast and Hawaii. Chicago O’Hare is a strong central hub for domestic transfers. For resort travel, Miami is closest to Florida and Caribbean cruises, while Denver or Salt Lake City work well for mountain destinations."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit United States?",
        "answer": "The United States is large with varied climates. Spring (April to June) and autumn (September to October) offer mild weather and fewer crowds across most regions. Summer (June to August) is peak tourist season with higher prices and crowds, especially in popular destinations like national parks and coastal cities. Winter varies by region."
      }
    }
  }
}