{
  "response": {
    "Key": "SAN-MXBCS",
    "orig": {
      "code": "SAN",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "San Diego",
      "fullCity": "San Diego, California",
      "airport": "San Diego Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "MXBCS",
      "type": "region",
      "region": "Baja California Sur",
      "fullRegion": "Baja California Sur, Mexico"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Baja California Sur can I fly to directly or with one stop from San Diego?",
        "answer": "From San Diego, you can fly non-stop to Los Cabos International Airport, serving Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo. For La Paz, you typically connect through Mexico City or Tijuana. Choose Los Cabos for beach resorts and nightlife, or La Paz for a quieter, more local experience and access to the Sea of Cortez."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from San Diego to Baja California Sur?",
        "answer": "From San Diego, non-stop flights to Los Cabos typically take around 2 hours, while flights to La Paz are often about 2 hours and 15 minutes. One-stop itineraries to either airport can extend total travel time to 4 to 6 hours depending on the layover. Return flights are similar in duration."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from San Diego to Baja California Sur?",
        "answer": "No, there are currently no non-stop flights from San Diego to any airport in Baja California Sur. The most common one-stop route is through Los Angeles on Alaska or American, with total travel times around 4 to 5 hours. Other options include connections via Phoenix or Mexico City, but those often take longer."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from San Diego to Baja California Sur?",
        "answer": "From San Diego you can fly nonstop to Los Cabos on Alaska and Southwest, or connect via Los Angeles or Phoenix on American and Delta."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Baja California Sur?",
        "answer": "The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Baja California Sur is typically during the low season from May to June and September to October, avoiding peak winter holidays and spring break. For the best fares, book at least three weeks ahead and consider midweek flights, especially Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with early morning or late evening departures often priced lower."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from San Diego to Baja California Sur?",
        "answer": "Book flights from San Diego to Baja California Sur 6–8 weeks ahead for winter holidays and spring break, but during shoulder seasons you can often find good fares 3–4 weeks out."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular areas to visit in Baja California Sur and how does that affect where I should fly?",
        "answer": "In Baja California Sur, Los Cabos is the main draw for resorts and nightlife, served by San José del Cabo Airport. La Paz offers a quieter coastal experience and eco-adventures, with its own airport. Todos Santos attracts art lovers and surfers, best reached via Los Cabos. Loreto provides historic charm and marine activities, accessible through Loreto International Airport. Your airport choice hinges on whether you want the bustling Cabo scene, the laid-back capital or the remote beauty of Loreto."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a passport or visa to travel from San Diego to Baja California Sur?",
        "answer": "As a U.S. citizen flying from San Diego to Baja California Sur you must present a valid U.S. passport for entry into Mexico. No visa is required for tourism stays under 180 days, though you may receive a tourist card upon arrival."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Baja California Sur are best to fly into from San Diego?",
        "answer": "From San Diego, Los Cabos International Airport offers the most flights and is the primary gateway for the resorts of Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo. La Paz International Airport serves the capital and is better for exploring the Sea of Cortez and the northern part of the state. Loreto International Airport has fewer flights but is ideal for a quieter getaway or road trips into the central peninsula."
      }
    }
  }
}