{
  "response": {
    "Key": "SJO-USNC",
    "orig": {
      "code": "SJO",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "San José",
      "fullCity": "San José, Costa Rica",
      "airport": "Juan Santamaría Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "USNC",
      "type": "region",
      "region": "North Carolina",
      "fullRegion": "North Carolina, United States"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in North Carolina can I fly to directly or with one stop from San José?",
        "answer": "From San José you can fly non-stop to Charlotte on American Airlines. For other North Carolina cities like Raleigh-Durham, Greensboro, or Asheville, you will usually connect through Charlotte, Miami, or Atlanta. Charlotte is a major hub and serves as a gateway to both the Piedmont and mountain regions, while Raleigh-Durham is convenient for the Research Triangle and coastal areas. Choosing between them depends on your final destination within the state."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from San José to North Carolina?",
        "answer": "There are no non‑stop flights from San José to North Carolina. The fastest one‑stop connections to Charlotte or Raleigh‑Durham via hubs like Miami or Atlanta typically take 6 to 8 hours total, while flights into smaller airports such as Asheville or Wilmington often run 8 to 10 hours or more."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from San José to North Carolina?",
        "answer": "There are currently no year-round non-stop flights from San José to North Carolina. The most common one-stop routings connect through Miami, Atlanta or Charlotte, with total travel times typically between 6 and 9 hours depending on the layover."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from San José to North Carolina?",
        "answer": "From San José to North Carolina, American serves Charlotte non-stop. United and Delta offer one-stop flights via Houston, Miami or Atlanta."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from San José to North Carolina?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from San José to North Carolina are typically May and September through early November, outside of peak holiday and school vacation periods. For the best fares, book at least three to four weeks ahead and consider midweek flights, especially on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with early morning or late-night departures often priced lower."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from San José to North Carolina?",
        "answer": "Book flights from San José to North Carolina 8 to 12 weeks ahead for winter and school breaks, but you can often book 4 to 6 weeks out during shoulder seasons."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular areas to visit in North Carolina and how does that affect where I should fly?",
        "answer": "In North Carolina, travellers often visit Charlotte for city life and NASCAR, Asheville for mountains and arts, the Outer Banks for beaches and Raleigh-Durham for research and universities. Fly into Charlotte Douglas for Charlotte, Asheville Regional for Asheville, Norfolk or Raleigh-Durham for Outer Banks and Raleigh-Durham for the Triangle area."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a passport or visa to travel from San José to North Carolina?",
        "answer": "As a U.S. citizen, you do not need a passport or visa to enter North Carolina from San José; you are returning to your home country. However, you must present a valid U.S. passport to board your flight and re-enter the United States."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in North Carolina are best to fly into from San José?",
        "answer": "From San José, Costa Rica, Charlotte Douglas is the main gateway with the most flight options and connections across North Carolina. Raleigh-Durham offers a good alternative for the Research Triangle and central regions. For the coast or Outer Banks, consider connecting through Charlotte to smaller airports like Wilmington, though direct service is limited."
      }
    }
  }
}