{
  "response": {
    "Key": "SAN-MXROO",
    "orig": {
      "code": "SAN",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "San Diego",
      "fullCity": "San Diego, California",
      "airport": "San Diego Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "MXROO",
      "type": "region",
      "region": "Quintana Roo",
      "fullRegion": "Quintana Roo, Mexico"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Quintana Roo can I fly to directly or with one stop from San Diego?",
        "answer": "From San Diego you can reach Quintana Roo via Cancún International Airport, the main gateway, with non-stop flights available on some carriers. Cozumel is reachable with one stop, often through Houston or Dallas. Choose Cancún for most resort areas and Cozumel for diving and island stays."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from San Diego to Quintana Roo?",
        "answer": "There are no non‑stop flights from San Diego to Quintana Roo; the main gateway is Cancún International Airport (CUN). A typical one‑stop itinerary takes about 6½ to 8½ hours total, with most connections in Mexico City, Houston, or Dallas. Westbound returns are often slightly longer due to prevailing winds."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from San Diego to Quintana Roo?",
        "answer": "No, there are no non-stop flights from San Diego to any airport in Quintana Roo. The most common one-stop routings connect through Mexico City, Guadalajara, or U.S. hubs like Dallas or Houston, with typical total travel times of 6 to 9 hours depending on the connection."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from San Diego to Quintana Roo?",
        "answer": "From San Diego to Quintana Roo you can fly on American, Delta, United, Southwest or Alaska, connecting through hubs like Dallas, Atlanta or Houston."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Quintana Roo?",
        "answer": "The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Quintana Roo is typically during the low season from May to early November, especially midweek Tuesdays and Wednesdays on early morning or late night flights. Booking 2-3 months in advance helps secure lower fares, while peak holiday periods like Christmas, New Year's, and spring break are more expensive."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from San Diego to Quintana Roo?",
        "answer": "For flights from San Diego to Quintana Roo, book 10 to 14 weeks ahead for winter and school breaks to secure better fares, while for shoulder seasons you can often book 4 to 8 weeks out."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular areas to visit in Quintana Roo and how does that affect where I should fly?",
        "answer": "Quintana Roo’s top areas are Cancún for nightlife, Playa del Carmen for beaches, Tulum for ruins and Cozumel for diving. Fly into Cancún International for Cancún, Playa del Carmen and Tulum, or Cozumel International if you are headed straight to the island."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a passport or visa to travel from San Diego to Quintana Roo?",
        "answer": "U.S. citizens flying from San Diego to Quintana Roo need a valid passport to enter Mexico; a visa is not required for tourist stays under 180 days. Your passport should be valid for the duration of your stay, and you may also need to fill out a tourist card upon arrival."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Quintana Roo are best to fly into from San Diego?",
        "answer": "From San Diego, Cancún International Airport is the primary gateway with the most flights and connections to the Riviera Maya, while Cozumel International is best if your stay is focused on the island. The new Tulum airport is opening for select flights later in 2024 and will serve southern resorts directly, reducing transfer times. Cancún works well for road trips across the region."
      }
    }
  }
}