{
  "response": {
    "Key": "LAX-USMD",
    "orig": {
      "code": "LAX",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Los Angeles",
      "fullCity": "Los Angeles, California",
      "airport": "Los Angeles Intl 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 Los Angeles?",
        "answer": "From Los Angeles you can fly non-stop to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, which serves most of Maryland. For the Washington D.C. suburbs, consider Ronald Reagan Washington National or Dulles International with one stop via hubs like Dallas, Chicago or Atlanta. BWI is best for Baltimore and central Maryland, while DCA and IAD suit the D.C. metro area."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Maryland?",
        "answer": "From Los Angeles to Baltimore/Washington International (BWI), non-stop flights typically take around 5 hours eastbound and about 5½ hours westbound due to prevailing winds. Most itineraries to Maryland involve one stop and range from 6 to 8 hours total, depending on layover duration and routing."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Maryland?",
        "answer": "Yes. There are non-stop flights from Los Angeles to Baltimore/Washington International Airport, primarily on airlines like United, Southwest and Spirit. Flights to other Maryland airports typically require a connection, often through Baltimore or major hubs like Atlanta or Chicago, with total travel times around 6 to 9 hours."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Los Angeles to Maryland?",
        "answer": "From Los Angeles to Maryland, Southwest flies non-stop to Baltimore. United and American offer one-stops via hubs like Denver or Dallas."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Maryland?",
        "answer": "The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Maryland is typically during the off-peak months of January, February, and September, when demand is lower outside of summer and major holidays. For the best deals, book 1 to 3 months in advance, fly on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, and choose early morning or late evening departures, while avoiding peak periods like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and spring break."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Los Angeles to Maryland?",
        "answer": "Book flights from Los Angeles to Maryland 3 to 6 weeks ahead for shoulder seasons, but aim for 8 to 12 weeks for winter holidays and school breaks when demand peaks."
      },
      "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 its maritime charm, the Eastern Shore for beaches and Ocean City for boardwalk fun. Fly into Baltimore-Washington International for Baltimore and Annapolis, or Salisbury Regional for the Eastern Shore and Ocean City. Your choice hinges on whether you prefer city attractions or coastal escapes."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Maryland are best to fly into from Los Angeles?",
        "answer": "From Los Angeles, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is the primary gateway to Maryland, offering the most nonstop and connecting flights. It is convenient for Baltimore, Annapolis, and road trips to the Eastern Shore or western Maryland. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in nearby Virginia are alternatives, with DCA closer to Washington D.C. and southern Maryland suburbs, but they involve more driving to central Maryland destinations."
      }
    }
  }
}