{
  "response": {
    "Key": "STL-MX",
    "orig": {
      "code": "STL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "St Louis",
      "fullCity": "St Louis, Missouri",
      "airport": "Lambert Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "MX",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Mexico"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Mexico can I fly to from St Louis?",
        "answer": "From St. Louis you can fly non-stop to Cancun on seasonal services. One-stop options via Dallas, Houston or Atlanta connect you to Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey and beach destinations like Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos. Mexico City is the main hub for domestic flights and cultural trips, while Cancun and the coastal airports serve resort areas. Choose Cancun for Caribbean beaches, Mexico City for history and food, and Guadalajara for tequila and mariachi culture."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from St Louis to Mexico?",
        "answer": "From St. Louis to Mexico City, one-stop flights typically take 5½ to 7½ hours total, while flights to Cancun often run 4 to 6 hours with a connection. Non-stop service is limited, so most options involve a layover in a hub like Dallas or Houston."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from St Louis to Mexico?",
        "answer": "Non-stop flights from St. Louis to Mexico are limited but available on a seasonal or less-than-daily basis to popular beach destinations like Cancún and Los Cabos, usually operated by Southwest or Frontier. For other Mexican cities, one-stop routings via hubs like Dallas, Houston or Atlanta are common. Total travel times for non-stops average around 3 to 4 hours, while connecting flights typically take 5 to 8 hours depending on layover length."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from St Louis to Mexico?",
        "answer": "From St Louis to Mexico you can fly American, Delta, United, Southwest, or Volaris, often via hubs like Dallas, Atlanta, Houston, or Chicago."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Mexico?",
        "answer": "In Mexico, top choices include Mexico City for culture and food, Cancun for beaches and Mayan ruins, Guadalajara for mariachi and tequila, Los Cabos for luxury resorts, and Puerto Vallarta for a charming colonial-meets-coast vibe. Most are direct or one-stop flights from the U.S., with good domestic connections."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from St Louis to Mexico?",
        "answer": "As a U.S. citizen flying from St Louis to Mexico, you do not need a visa for short tourist visits. You must complete a Mexico Visitor's Permit (FMM), which is typically provided on the flight or at the airport, and no electronic authorization is required. Entry rules can change, so verify requirements before your trip."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Mexico are best to fly into from St Louis?",
        "answer": "From St. Louis to Mexico, Cancun is the top choice for Caribbean resorts and has the most nonstop options. Mexico City is ideal for culture and central connections, while Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos serve Pacific coast getaways. For regional travel within Mexico, Mexico City offers the best onward flight and bus networks."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Mexico?",
        "answer": "For Mexico, the dry season from November to April offers the best balance of pleasant weather and reasonable prices in popular spots like Cancún and Mexico City, avoiding the summer heat, humidity and hurricane risk. Spring and autumn are also good for milder conditions and fewer crowds than peak winter holidays."
      }
    }
  }
}