{
  "response": {
    "Key": "CHI-USWA",
    "orig": {
      "code": "CHI",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Chicago",
      "fullCity": "Chicago, Illinois",
      "airport": "Dupage County"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "USWA",
      "type": "region",
      "region": "Washington",
      "fullRegion": "Washington, United States"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Washington can I fly to directly or with one stop from Chicago?",
        "answer": "From Chicago you can fly non-stop to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, the main gateway for western Washington. For eastern Washington, you can connect to Spokane International Airport, often through Seattle, Denver, or Salt Lake City. Smaller airports like Pasco or Bellingham are reachable with one stop. Choose Sea-Tac for the Puget Sound area and Olympic Peninsula, and Spokane for the Inland Northwest."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Chicago to Washington?",
        "answer": "From Chicago to Seattle, non-stop flights typically take 4 to 4½ hours, while flights to Spokane may take around 5 to 6 hours with a stop. Eastbound return flights are often about 30 minutes shorter due to prevailing winds."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Chicago to Washington?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are frequent non-stop flights from Chicago to the Washington area, primarily into Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Major airlines like Alaska Airlines, United, and American operate direct flights between Chicago O'Hare (ORD) and Seattle, with a typical flight time of about 4 to 4.5 hours. Some seasonal or less frequent non-stops may also be available from Chicago Midway (MDW) on Southwest. For other Washington airports such as Spokane (GEG), you would typically connect through Seattle or another hub, adding 1 to 3 hours to the total travel time."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Chicago to Washington?",
        "answer": "From Chicago to Washington you can fly non-stop on United, American, Southwest, or Alaska. One-stop options connect through hubs like Denver or Dallas."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Washington?",
        "answer": "The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Washington is typically during the late winter and early spring months, like January through March, excluding holiday weeks. For the best fares, book at least three to four weeks ahead and consider flying on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, especially in the early morning or late evening, while avoiding peak summer and major holiday periods like Thanksgiving and Christmas."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Chicago to Washington?",
        "answer": "Book flights from Chicago to Washington 3 to 6 weeks ahead for most travel, but for peak summer or holiday periods like Christmas and spring break, aim for 8 to 12 weeks in advance to secure better options and fares."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular areas to visit in Washington and how does that affect where I should fly?",
        "answer": "In Washington, Seattle draws visitors for coffee culture, tech sights and Puget Sound, Spokane for outdoor recreation and the wine country in Walla Walla and Yakima valleys. Fly into Seattle-Tacoma for the Puget Sound region or Spokane International for eastern Washington and wine country."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Washington are best to fly into from Chicago?",
        "answer": "From Chicago to Washington state, Seattle-Tacoma International has the most flights and is the best gateway for Puget Sound cities, the Olympic Peninsula and the Cascades. Spokane International works well for eastern Washington and the Idaho panhandle. Smaller airports like Bellingham or Tri-Cities can be convenient for specific destinations but have fewer nonstop options."
      }
    }
  }
}