{
  "response": {
    "Key": "ORL-VI",
    "orig": {
      "code": "ORL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Orlando",
      "fullCity": "Orlando, Florida",
      "airport": "Orlando Executive Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "VI",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "U.S. Virgin Islands"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in U.S. Virgin Islands can I fly to from Orlando?",
        "answer": "From Orlando you can fly non-stop to St. Thomas on some carriers. One-stop connections via San Juan or Miami serve both St. Thomas and St. Croix. St. Thomas is better for beach resorts and day trips to St. John, while St. Croix offers a quieter, historic atmosphere."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Orlando to U.S. Virgin Islands?",
        "answer": "From Orlando to the U.S. Virgin Islands, non-stop flights to St. Thomas typically take about 3 hours eastbound and slightly less on the return due to tailwinds. One-stop routes to St. Croix or St. Thomas usually add 1 to 2 hours, with total travel times of 4 to 5½ hours depending on the connection."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Orlando to U.S. Virgin Islands?",
        "answer": "Yes, non-stop flights from Orlando to the U.S. Virgin Islands are available. JetBlue and Spirit operate direct services from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Cyril E. King Airport (STT) on St. Thomas. Flight time is roughly 3 hours eastbound. If non-stops are not available on your dates, common one-stop routings connect through Miami or San Juan, with total travel times around 5 to 7 hours."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Orlando to U.S. Virgin Islands?",
        "answer": "From Orlando to the U.S. Virgin Islands you can fly nonstop on Spirit, or connect via Miami on American, Atlanta on Delta, or Fort Lauderdale on JetBlue."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Orlando to U.S. Virgin Islands?",
        "answer": "Based on the seasonal data, the cheapest months to fly from Orlando to the U.S. Virgin Islands are February, September, and August, while peak summer (especially June) and the December holiday season are the most expensive. Booking about 20 to 23 weeks ahead typically yields the best fares, and although departure-timing specifics aren't available for this route, midweek flights are generally cheaper than weekend departures across the Caribbean.",
        "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 Orlando to U.S. Virgin Islands?",
        "answer": "For flights from Orlando to the U.S. Virgin Islands, the optimal booking window is about 20 to 23 weeks in advance, when fares average around $541.",
        "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 U.S. Virgin Islands?",
        "answer": "The U.S. Virgin Islands' main islands are St. Thomas, St. Croix and St. John. St. Thomas offers shopping and beaches, St. Croix has historic towns and diving and St. John is mostly national park with pristine nature."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Orlando to U.S. Virgin Islands?",
        "answer": "U.S. citizens do not need a visa to travel from Orlando to the U.S. Virgin Islands, as it is a U.S. territory. You can enter with a valid government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, though a passport is recommended for easier re-entry to the mainland. No electronic travel authorization is required, but always check for any updated entry requirements before your trip."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in U.S. Virgin Islands are best to fly into from Orlando?",
        "answer": "From Orlando to the U.S. Virgin Islands, Cyril E. King Airport on St. Thomas is the main gateway with the most frequent flights and easy ferry access to St. John. Henry E. Rohlsen Airport on St. Croix is a quieter alternative better suited for a relaxed, less touristy stay."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit U.S. Virgin Islands?",
        "answer": "Mid-December through April is peak season with the best weather but higher prices. For a balance of good weather and lower costs, consider May to June or November to early December, avoiding the hurricane season peak from August to October."
      }
    }
  }
}