{
  "response": {
    "Key": "SAN-USIL",
    "orig": {
      "code": "SAN",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "San Diego",
      "fullCity": "San Diego, California",
      "airport": "San Diego Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "USIL",
      "type": "region",
      "region": "Illinois",
      "fullRegion": "Illinois, United States"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Illinois can I fly to directly or with one stop from San Diego?",
        "answer": "From San Diego you can fly non-stop to Chicago O'Hare and Chicago Midway, with O'Hare being the primary gateway. For other Illinois cities like Springfield, Peoria, or Bloomington, one-stop connections through Chicago or other hubs like Denver or Dallas are typical. Travelers choose O'Hare for northern Illinois and international connections, Midway for proximity to downtown Chicago, and regional airports for direct access to central or downstate areas."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from San Diego to Illinois?",
        "answer": "From San Diego to Illinois, non-stop flights to Chicago typically take around 3½ to 4 hours. One-stop itineraries to other Illinois cities like Moline or Peoria usually range from 5 to 7 hours total. Westbound return flights can be slightly longer due to prevailing winds."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from San Diego to Illinois?",
        "answer": "Yes. There are non-stop flights from San Diego to Chicago O'Hare, served by United and American, and to Chicago Midway on Southwest. For other Illinois cities like Springfield or Peoria you would connect through Chicago, with total travel times typically ranging from 5 to 7 hours depending on layover duration."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from San Diego to Illinois?",
        "answer": "Southwest and United fly non-stop from San Diego to Chicago. Other one-stop options include American via Dallas or Delta via Atlanta."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Illinois?",
        "answer": "The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Illinois is typically during the off-peak months of January, February, and September. For the best deals, book 1–3 months ahead and choose Tuesday or Wednesday flights, especially early morning or late evening departures, while avoiding summer and holiday periods like Thanksgiving and Christmas."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from San Diego to Illinois?",
        "answer": "For flights from San Diego to Illinois, book 3–6 weeks ahead for shoulder seasons, but aim 8–12 weeks out for winter holidays and school breaks to secure better availability and fares into Chicago O'Hare or Midway."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Illinois are best to fly into from San Diego?",
        "answer": "From San Diego, Chicago O'Hare is the primary gateway into Illinois, offering the most frequent nonstop flights and best connections for road trips across the state. Chicago Midway is an alternative with fewer flights but can be convenient for South Side access. For central Illinois, airports like Peoria or Bloomington require a connection but place you closer to smaller cities and rural areas."
      }
    }
  }
}