{
  "response": {
    "Key": "MEL-AU",
    "orig": {
      "code": "MEL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Melbourne",
      "fullCity": "Melbourne, Australia",
      "airport": "Melbourne Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "AU",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Australia"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Australia can I fly to from Melbourne?",
        "answer": "From Melbourne you can fly non-stop to most Australian capital cities including Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Hobart and Darwin, as well as many regional destinations like Gold Coast, Cairns and Alice Springs. Sydney is the busiest route and a gateway for international connections, while Brisbane and Cairns serve Queensland’s coast and reef. Perth offers the west coast, and Adelaide or Hobart access wine regions and wilderness. One-stop connections via Sydney or Brisbane reach smaller towns."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Melbourne to Australia?",
        "answer": "Since Melbourne is already in Australia, a flight from Melbourne to another Australian city is a domestic hop. For example, Melbourne to Sydney takes about 1 hour 25 minutes non-stop, and Melbourne to Brisbane takes around 2 hours 10 minutes. Times are similar in both directions, with only minor variation due to winds."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Australia?",
        "answer": "For Melbourne to Sydney, Fridays tend to be the cheapest day to fly while Thursdays are priciest, and early morning departures generally offer the lowest fares. Midweek flights, especially Wednesday, can also be more affordable than peak Thursday travel. As with most Australian domestic routes, peak summer holidays (December–January) and major holiday periods are typically more expensive, so booking outside those windows helps keep fares down.",
        "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."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Australia?",
        "answer": "Australia's most popular cities include Sydney for its iconic harbor and beaches, Melbourne for culture and food, Brisbane for access to the Gold Coast, and Cairns as the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Melbourne to Australia?",
        "answer": "U.S. citizens need a visa or an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) to enter Australia, even for short tourist visits. You can apply for an ETA online before travel, and you must hold a valid U.S. passport. Entry rules can change, so check official Australian government sources close to your departure."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Australia?",
        "answer": "For Australia, September to November and March to May offer mild weather and fewer crowds than peak summer, though note that seasons are reversed in the Southern Hemisphere."
      }
    }
  }
}