{
  "response": {
    "Key": "SFO-EG",
    "orig": {
      "code": "SFO",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "San Francisco",
      "fullCity": "San Francisco, California",
      "airport": "San Francisco Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "EG",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Egypt"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Egypt can I fly to from San Francisco?",
        "answer": "From San Francisco there are no non-stop flights to Egypt. Most itineraries connect once in Europe or the Middle East and arrive at Cairo International Airport, the country's main gateway. Some travelers also fly into Luxor or Hurghada via Cairo or a European hub, especially for Nile cruises and Red Sea resorts. Choose Cairo for pyramids and city stays, Luxor for ancient temples, and Hurghada or Sharm el-Sheikh for beach holidays."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from San Francisco to Egypt?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from San Francisco to Egypt. One-stop flights to Cairo typically take 16 to 20 hours eastbound, while westbound returns often run 17 to 22 hours. Flights to Luxor or Sharm el-Sheikh may add 1 to 3 hours more with an extra connection."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Egypt?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from San Francisco to Egypt. The most common one-stop routings connect through major European hubs such as London, Paris, Frankfurt, or Istanbul, with total travel times typically ranging from 16 to 20 hours. Some itineraries may also route through Middle Eastern hubs like Doha or Dubai, depending on the airline."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Egypt?",
        "answer": "From San Francisco to Egypt you can fly non-stop on United, or connect via European hubs on British Airways, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, and others."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Egypt?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Egypt are April, March, and September, while June, December, and July are the most expensive; peak summer and the holiday season tend to see the highest fares. For the best price, book about 23 to 26 weeks ahead — roughly five to six months before departure — since last-minute tickets and booking too far out both cost more. Midweek departures are generally cheaper than weekends on long-haul routes like this, and early-morning or late-night flights often offer better value than midday departures.",
        "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 San Francisco to Egypt?",
        "answer": "For flights from San Francisco to Egypt, the optimal booking window is about 23 to 26 weeks before departure, when average fares drop to around $1,154 — booking too close to departure or more than 6 months out tends to cost more.",
        "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 Egypt?",
        "answer": "Egypt's top destinations are Cairo for the Pyramids and Egyptian Museum, Luxor for Valley of the Kings, Aswan for Nile scenery, and coastal Sharm el-Sheikh or Hurghada for Red Sea diving."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from San Francisco to Egypt?",
        "answer": "U.S. citizens need a visa to enter Egypt for tourism. You can obtain an e-visa online before departure or buy a visa on arrival at Egyptian airports, but rules can shift, so verify the latest requirements before you travel."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Egypt are best to fly into from San Francisco?",
        "answer": "From San Francisco to Egypt, Cairo International is your primary gateway with the most long-haul options from the U.S. and easy connections to domestic flights and trains for Nile Valley or Red Sea travel. Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh mainly serve resort areas with seasonal or charter flights, not scheduled U.S. service."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Egypt?",
        "answer": "October through April is best for Egypt, with mild weather for exploring Cairo, Luxor and Aswan. Summer is extremely hot and less comfortable for sightseeing, though prices may drop."
      }
    }
  }
}