{
  "response": {
    "Key": "SAL-BR",
    "orig": {
      "code": "SAL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "San Salvador",
      "fullCity": "San Salvador, El Salvador",
      "airport": "Arnulfo Romero Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "BR",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Brazil"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Brazil can I fly to from San Salvador?",
        "answer": "From San Salvador you can fly non-stop to São Paulo on Avianca El Salvador, and to Rio de Janeiro on Volaris El Salvador. One-stop options via Copa through Panama City or via Avianca through Bogotá also reach Brasília, Belo Horizonte, and Recife. São Paulo is Brazil's main international gateway and offers the most domestic connections, while Rio de Janeiro is popular for beaches and tourism. Travelers often choose São Paulo for business or connections to the south and interior, and Rio for leisure. Brasília serves the central region and government, while Recife and Salvador provide access to the northeast coast."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from San Salvador to Brazil?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from San Salvador to Brazil. Typical one-stop itineraries to São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro range from 9 to 14 hours total travel time, depending on the connection city and layover duration. Since both countries are in the Americas, eastbound versus westbound time differences are negligible."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from San Salvador to Brazil?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from San Salvador to Brazil. Most itineraries connect through Panama City with Copa Airlines, with total travel times of roughly 8 to 12 hours depending on your final destination in Brazil. Other common one-stop routings pass through Bogotá or Miami."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from San Salvador to Brazil?",
        "answer": "From San Salvador to Brazil common choices include Avianca and Copa via their hubs, plus other Latin American and US carriers."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Brazil?",
        "answer": "For Brazil, travelers from the U.S. often connect via major hubs like São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro, then fly domestically to Salvador for Afro-Brazilian culture, Manaus for Amazon access, or Iguazu Falls for nature. Rio offers beaches and landmarks, while São Paulo is a cultural and culinary hotspot."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from San Salvador to Brazil?",
        "answer": "U.S. citizens traveling from San Salvador to Brazil for short tourist visits typically do not need a visa, as Brazil has resumed visa-free entry for tourism for stays up to 90 days. However, you must have a valid passport and may need to show proof of onward travel. Entry rules can change, so always verify current requirements before departure."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Brazil are best to fly into from San Salvador?",
        "answer": "From San Salvador to Brazil, the most practical gateways are São Paulo Guarulhos and Rio de Janeiro Galeão, as they receive the bulk of international flights and offer the best onward connections. São Paulo is the main hub for domestic flights across Brazil, while Rio is ideal if your focus is the city and nearby coastal resorts. Brasília and Recife also handle some international arrivals and can be convenient for the central and northeastern regions respectively, but from San Salvador you will likely connect through a U.S. or Panamanian hub regardless of your final destination in Brazil."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Brazil?",
        "answer": "For Brazil, the best time is September to November or March to May, which offer milder weather and fewer crowds than the peak summer months of December to February, when cities like Rio de Janeiro and Salvador are busiest and most expensive."
      }
    }
  }
}