{
  "response": {
    "Key": "GUA-USMD",
    "orig": {
      "code": "GUA",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Guatemala City",
      "fullCity": "Guatemala City, Guatemala",
      "airport": "La Aurora Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "USMD",
      "type": "region",
      "region": "Maryland",
      "fullRegion": "Maryland, United States"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Maryland can I fly to directly or with one stop from Guatemala City?",
        "answer": "You can fly from Guatemala City to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, which is the main gateway to Maryland, typically with one stop in hubs like Miami, Atlanta, or Houston. There are no non-stop flights. For visiting Washington D.C. suburbs or central Maryland, BWI is most convenient; for western Maryland, consider flying into Washington Dulles or Reagan National and driving."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Guatemala City to Maryland?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from Guatemala City to Maryland. The fastest one-stop itineraries to Baltimore typically take around 6 to 8 hours, depending on the connection city and layover duration. Flights to Washington Dulles or Reagan National, which also serve Maryland, have similar total travel times."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Guatemala City to Maryland?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from Guatemala City to any airport in Maryland. The most common one-stop routings connect through Miami, Atlanta or Houston, with airlines such as American, Delta and United. Total travel time typically ranges from 7 to 10 hours depending on layover duration."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Guatemala City to Maryland?",
        "answer": "No non-stops. Connect via hubs like Atlanta (Delta), Miami (American), Houston (United), or Panama City (Copa)."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Guatemala City to Maryland?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Guatemala City to Maryland are typically January through March and September through November. For the best fares, book at least two to three months ahead, fly midweek (especially Tuesdays and Wednesdays), and choose early-morning or late-night departures. Prices rise during peak holiday periods like Christmas and Easter, and during U.S. school vacations in summer and spring break."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Guatemala City to Maryland?",
        "answer": "For flights from Guatemala City to Maryland, book 8 to 12 weeks ahead for the best fares, especially if traveling during winter holidays or summer peak season, though shoulder seasons like spring and fall may allow booking 4 to 6 weeks out."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular areas to visit in Maryland and how does that affect where I should fly?",
        "answer": "In Maryland, Baltimore draws visitors for its Inner Harbor and museums, Annapolis for sailing history, Ocean City for beaches and the DC suburbs for access to Washington attractions. Fly into Baltimore-Washington International for Baltimore, Annapolis or DC suburbs and into Salisbury Regional for Ocean City."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a passport or visa to travel from Guatemala City to Maryland?",
        "answer": "As a U.S. citizen returning from Guatemala City to Maryland you need a valid U.S. passport to re-enter the United States. No visa is required for your own country, but your passport should be valid at the time of entry."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Maryland are best to fly into from Guatemala City?",
        "answer": "From Guatemala City, the best airport to fly into in Maryland is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. It is the state's primary international gateway and offers the most flight options, though you will likely connect through a hub since there are no direct flights. BWI is convenient for Baltimore, Annapolis, and road trips across Maryland. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport in nearby Virginia are alternatives, but they are not in Maryland."
      }
    }
  }
}