{
  "response": {
    "Key": "YVR-USMD",
    "orig": {
      "code": "YVR",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Vancouver",
      "fullCity": "Vancouver, British Columbia",
      "airport": "Vancouver Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "USMD",
      "type": "region",
      "region": "Maryland",
      "fullRegion": "Maryland, United States"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Maryland can I fly to directly or with one stop from Vancouver?",
        "answer": "From Vancouver you can fly directly to Baltimore–Washington International, which is the main airport for Maryland. If you need to reach the Washington D.C. suburbs, Reagan National or Dulles are alternatives but require a connection, typically through hubs like Denver, Chicago, or Toronto. Baltimore serves the central and eastern parts of the state well, while the western panhandle is often accessed via Washington airports or a drive from Pittsburgh."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Vancouver to Maryland?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from Vancouver to Maryland, so you'll typically connect through a hub. Flights into Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) generally take 7 to 9 hours total, while Washington Dulles (IAD) or Reagan National (DCA) are similar. Westbound returns can be slightly shorter due to tailwinds."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Vancouver to Maryland?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from Vancouver to any airport in Maryland. The most common one-stop routings connect through major hubs like Toronto, Chicago, or Denver, with total travel times typically ranging from 7 to 10 hours depending on the layover."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Vancouver to Maryland?",
        "answer": "From Vancouver to Maryland you can fly United, American, Delta, Alaska, or WestJet, often connecting via hubs like Chicago, Denver, or Dallas."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Vancouver to Maryland?",
        "answer": "The cheapest time to fly from Vancouver to Maryland is typically in January and February, with midweek flights and early morning or late evening departures offering the best value. Booking 2 to 3 months ahead helps secure lower fares, while peak summer months, holidays, and spring break see higher prices."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Vancouver to Maryland?",
        "answer": "For flights from Vancouver to Maryland, book 4 to 8 weeks ahead for the best balance of price and availability, but secure winter holiday and spring break travel at least 12 weeks in advance due to peak demand."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular areas to visit in Maryland and how does that affect where I should fly?",
        "answer": "In Maryland, Baltimore draws visitors for its Inner Harbor and museums, Annapolis for the Naval Academy and sailing, the Eastern Shore for beaches and Ocean City for the boardwalk. Baltimore/Washington International is the main gateway for Baltimore and Annapolis, while Salisbury Regional serves the Eastern Shore and Ocean City more directly."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a passport or visa to travel from Vancouver to Maryland?",
        "answer": "Since you are traveling from Vancouver, Canada to Maryland, USA, as a U.S. citizen you need a valid U.S. passport to re-enter the United States by air. No visa is required for U.S. citizens returning home, but your passport should be valid at the time of entry."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Maryland are best to fly into from Vancouver?",
        "answer": "From Vancouver, Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) has the most flights and serves Baltimore, Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay region well. Washington Dulles and Reagan National are also options if your focus is the D.C. suburbs, but BWI is usually the most direct for Maryland destinations."
      }
    }
  }
}