{
  "response": {
    "Key": "RDU-AW",
    "orig": {
      "code": "RDU",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Raleigh",
      "fullCity": "Raleigh, North Carolina",
      "airport": "Raleigh Durham Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "AW",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Aruba"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Aruba can I fly to from Raleigh?",
        "answer": "Aruba has one main international airport, Queen Beatrix International Airport in Oranjestad, which serves the entire island. From Raleigh you cannot fly non-stop to Aruba, but you can connect through hubs like Charlotte, Miami or Atlanta on airlines such as American, Delta or Spirit. Since Aruba is small, all resorts and beaches are a short drive from the airport, so your choice depends on whether you prefer the high-rise hotel area, low-rise Eagle Beach or a more secluded spot like Savaneta."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Raleigh to Aruba?",
        "answer": "From Raleigh to Aruba, non-stop flights are not currently offered, so travelers typically connect through cities like Miami or Charlotte. Total travel time usually ranges from 6 to 8 hours eastbound, with westbound returns often taking 7 to 9 hours due to headwinds and longer layovers."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Raleigh to Aruba?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from Raleigh to Aruba. The most common one-stop routings connect through Charlotte, Atlanta, Miami, or New York JFK. Depending on the connection, total travel time typically ranges from 6 to 9 hours."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Raleigh to Aruba?",
        "answer": "Nonstop from Raleigh to Aruba is limited; one-stop options via hubs include American, Delta, United, and JetBlue."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Aruba?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Raleigh to Aruba are typically May, July, and April, while peak summer and major holidays like late fall and December tend to be pricier. For the best fare, book about 6 to 9 weeks ahead, and if your schedule allows, departing midweek rather than on weekends can help you avoid higher demand pricing.",
        "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 Raleigh to Aruba?",
        "answer": "For flights from Raleigh to Aruba, the optimal booking window is about 6 to 9 weeks before departure, when fares average around $509 and can dip as low as $502.",
        "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 Aruba?",
        "answer": "Aruba is a small island, so most visitors base in Oranjestad or the high rise hotel area for beaches and nightlife. Other accessible spots include San Nicolas for its arts scene and Savaneta for a quieter coastal experience."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Raleigh to Aruba?",
        "answer": "U.S. citizens do not need a visa for tourist stays in Aruba of up to 90 days, but you must have a valid U.S. passport. Aruba requires an online Embarkation and Disembarkation card, which is a simple electronic travel authorization you should complete before departure. Entry rules can change, so confirm current requirements before your trip."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Aruba are best to fly into from Raleigh?",
        "answer": "From Raleigh to Aruba, you will fly into Queen Beatrix International Airport in Oranjestad, the island's only commercial airport. It serves the entire island, with resorts and beaches all within a short drive, so there is no need to choose between airports."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Aruba?",
        "answer": "Aruba lies outside the hurricane belt and has warm weather year-round. Mid-April to June offers a good balance of lower prices and fewer crowds after the winter high season and before the summer family travel peak."
      }
    }
  }
}