{
  "response": {
    "Key": "US-GT",
    "orig": {
      "code": "US",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "United States"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "GT",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Guatemala"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in United States can I fly from to reach Guatemala?",
        "answer": "Major US departure cities for Guatemala include Miami, Los Angeles, Houston, New York, Dallas and Atlanta, with nonstop flights from Miami, Los Angeles, Houston, New York, Dallas, Fort Lauderdale, Chicago, Atlanta and Orlando to Guatemala City. One-stop options often connect via Mexico City, Panama City or San Salvador. Travellers typically choose based on proximity to a nonstop gateway or price, as Miami and Houston offer high frequency and competitive fares, while those in smaller cities may connect through these hubs."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Which airports in Guatemala are the best to fly into from United States?",
        "answer": "La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City is the primary gateway from the US and offers the best domestic and regional connections via buses or flights. Mundo Maya International Airport in Flores serves the northern Petén region and Tikal ruins directly, with fewer US routes but convenient access to the Mayan sites."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from United States to Guatemala?",
        "answer": "Non-stop flights from major U.S. hubs like Miami or Houston to Guatemala City typically take 3 to 4 hours southbound and may be slightly shorter on the return. One-stop itineraries from other cities such as Los Angeles or New York often total 6 to 9 hours."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from United States to Guatemala?",
        "answer": "Yes, non-stop flights from the United States to Guatemala are widely available. Major routes include Miami to Guatemala City on American Airlines, Houston to Guatemala City on United, and Los Angeles to Guatemala City on Avianca and Volaris. Other U.S. departure cities like Dallas, Fort Lauderdale, and New York also offer direct service. Flight times range from about 2 hours 45 minutes from Miami to around 5 hours from Los Angeles. If no non-stop exists from your city, common one-stop connections route through Miami, Houston, or Atlanta with total travel times of 5 to 9 hours."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "Which airports in United States are usually cheapest for flying to Guatemala?",
        "answer": "Miami and Houston are usually the cheapest US airports for flights to Guatemala, thanks to high competition and frequent nonstop service. Los Angeles and Dallas can also have competitive fares. Travellers from smaller US cities often save by booking a separate domestic flight to one of these hubs first."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from United States to Guatemala?",
        "answer": "American Airlines, United, Delta, jetBlue, Spirit, Volaris, Avianca and Copa serve Guatemala from U.S. hubs with direct or one-stop flights."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from United States to Guatemala?",
        "answer": "United States citizens generally do not need a visa for tourist or business visits to Guatemala of up to 90 days. Entry requirements can vary based on your nationality and purpose of travel, so always confirm with Guatemalan authorities before departure."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "How easy is it to travel within Guatemala after I arrive?",
        "answer": "In Guatemala, most domestic travel is by bus, including tourist shuttles and chicken buses. Domestic flights are limited, mainly connecting Guatemala City to Flores for Tikal. Arriving in Guatemala City provides the best connections to other regions, as it is the hub for buses and flights. From there, you can easily reach Antigua, Lake Atitlán, and onward destinations by road."
      }
    }
  }
}