{
  "response": {
    "Key": "WAS-CR",
    "orig": {
      "code": "WAS",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Washington D.C.",
      "fullCity": "Washington D.C., United States",
      "airport": "Ronald Reagan National Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "CR",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Costa Rica"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Costa Rica can I fly to from Washington D.C.?",
        "answer": "From Washington D.C. you can fly non-stop to San José on United. One-stop options via hubs like Miami, Atlanta or Houston also serve Liberia in the Guanacaste region. Choose San José for central highlands and culture, or Liberia for Pacific beaches and resorts. Local buses and shuttles connect both airports to major destinations."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Washington D.C. to Costa Rica?",
        "answer": "Non-stop flights from Washington D.C. to San José, Costa Rica, typically take around 4 hours 45 minutes to 5 hours southbound, with the return northbound often slightly longer at about 5 hours 15 minutes. One-stop routes to San José or Liberia commonly range from 6 to 9 hours total travel time depending on the connection."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Washington D.C. to Costa Rica?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are non-stop flights from Washington D.C. to Costa Rica. You can fly directly from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to San José (SJO) on United Airlines, with a flight time of about 4 hours and 45 minutes southbound. If those non-stops do not fit your schedule, common one-stop options connect through Miami, Atlanta, or Panama City, bringing total travel times to roughly 6 to 9 hours."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Washington D.C. to Costa Rica?",
        "answer": "From Washington D.C. to Costa Rica, fly nonstop with United or connect via hubs on American, Delta, Southwest, Copa, or Avianca."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington D.C. to Costa Rica?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Washington D.C. to Costa Rica are May, April, and March, while December, January, and November are the most expensive; peak summer and major holidays also tend to be pricier. For the best fares, book about 9 to 12 weeks ahead of departure, and midweek flights typically offer lower prices than weekend departures. Early morning and late-night departures often cost less than midday flights on this route.",
        "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 Washington D.C. to Costa Rica?",
        "answer": "For flights from Washington D.C. to Costa Rica, the best time to book is typically 8 to 12 weeks before departure to balance availability and price, though you can often find good deals as close as 4 to 6 weeks out during the May–November shoulder season."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Costa Rica?",
        "answer": "In Costa Rica, most visitors fly into San Jose or Liberia. Popular areas include Arenal for volcanoes and hot springs, Manuel Antonio for beaches and wildlife, Monteverde for cloud forests, and Tamarindo for surfing."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Washington D.C. to Costa Rica?",
        "answer": "U.S. citizens do not need a visa for tourist visits to Costa Rica of up to 90 days, but you must have a valid passport and proof of onward travel. No electronic travel authorization is currently required, though entry rules can change, so check official sources before departure."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Costa Rica are best to fly into from Washington D.C.?",
        "answer": "From Washington D.C. to Costa Rica, San José's Juan Santamaría International Airport offers the most direct options and is best for exploring the central valley, volcanoes and Pacific coast. Liberia's Guanacaste Airport is ideal for beach resorts in the northwest like Tamarindo and Papagayo, with seasonal nonstops available."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Costa Rica?",
        "answer": "For Costa Rica, the best balance of good weather and value is during the green season from May to mid-July and in November. These months see fewer tourists and lower prices than the dry season peak from December to April, with typically sunny mornings and afternoon showers. Avoid the rainiest period in September and October."
      }
    }
  }
}