{
  "response": {
    "Key": "YVR-CAAB",
    "orig": {
      "code": "YVR",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Vancouver",
      "fullCity": "Vancouver, British Columbia",
      "airport": "Vancouver Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "CAAB",
      "type": "region",
      "region": "Alberta",
      "fullRegion": "Alberta, Canada"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Alberta can I fly to directly or with one stop from Vancouver?",
        "answer": "From Vancouver you can fly non-stop to Calgary and Edmonton, the two main gateways to Alberta. Calgary serves the Rockies and Banff, while Edmonton is better for the north and Jasper. One-stop options via Calgary or Edmonton reach smaller cities like Fort McMurray or Lethbridge, though direct flights are typically fastest and most convenient."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Vancouver to Alberta?",
        "answer": "From Vancouver to Calgary or Edmonton, non-stop flights generally take about 1½ hours, while flights to smaller Alberta airports like Fort McMurray often involve a stop and take 3 to 5 hours total. Westbound return flights may be slightly shorter due to prevailing winds."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Vancouver to Alberta?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are direct flights from Vancouver to Alberta. Major non-stop routes include Vancouver to Calgary (YVR-YYC) and Vancouver to Edmonton (YVR-YEG), served by airlines such as WestJet, Air Canada, and Flair Airlines. Flight times are approximately 1.5 hours to Calgary and just under 2 hours to Edmonton."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Vancouver to Alberta?",
        "answer": "From Vancouver to Alberta you can fly non-stop on Air Canada, WestJet, or Flair. One-stop options include connecting in Calgary or Edmonton with various carriers."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Vancouver to Alberta?",
        "answer": "The cheapest time to fly from Vancouver to Alberta is typically in the fall, especially October and November, outside of Thanksgiving. For the best fares, book one to three months ahead and fly midweek on Tuesday or Wednesday, with early morning or late evening departures often costing less. Prices rise during summer, Christmas, and school breaks."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Vancouver to Alberta?",
        "answer": "For flights from Vancouver to Alberta, book 6–10 weeks ahead for winter holidays and ski season, while 3–6 weeks is usually enough for spring and fall shoulder periods."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular areas to visit in Alberta and how does that affect where I should fly?",
        "answer": "Alberta's top draws are the Rocky Mountain parks near Calgary, Edmonton for urban festivals and West Edmonton Mall, and the Canadian Badlands near Drumheller. Fly into Calgary for Banff, Jasper, and the Badlands, or into Edmonton for northern attractions and a closer drive to Jasper's quieter side."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a passport or visa to travel from Vancouver to Alberta?",
        "answer": "Since both Vancouver and Alberta are in Canada, this is a domestic flight for which U.S. citizens do not face Canadian entry requirements at the provincial level. However, as a U.S. citizen you must have originally entered Canada with a valid U.S. passport and should carry acceptable ID for domestic air travel, such as your passport."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Alberta are best to fly into from Vancouver?",
        "answer": "From Vancouver, Calgary International is the primary gateway with the most flights and best access to Banff and the Rockies. Edmonton International serves the northern half of the province and is a good starting point for road trips to Jasper. Smaller airports like Fort McMurray or Lethbridge have limited direct flights and are only practical if those are your specific destinations."
      }
    }
  }
}