{
  "response": {
    "Key": "ATL-CR",
    "orig": {
      "code": "ATL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Atlanta",
      "fullCity": "Atlanta, Georgia",
      "airport": "Hartsfield Jackson Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "CR",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Costa Rica"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Costa Rica can I fly to from Atlanta?",
        "answer": "From Atlanta you can fly non-stop to both San Jose and Liberia, which are the two main international airports in Costa Rica. San Jose is the capital and gateway to the central valley and Pacific coast, while Liberia serves the Guanacaste beach resorts and northwest region."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Atlanta to Costa Rica?",
        "answer": "From Atlanta to Costa Rica, non-stop flights to San José typically take about 3 hours 45 minutes to 4 hours. One-stop itineraries to Liberia or San José usually range from 5 to 7 hours depending on the connection. Westbound flights are often slightly shorter due to prevailing winds."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Atlanta to Costa Rica?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are direct flights from Atlanta to Costa Rica. Delta operates non-stop service from Atlanta to both San José and Liberia. Flight time to San José is roughly 4 hours, and to Liberia about 3 hours 45 minutes. Seasonal variations may apply, so check current schedules."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Atlanta to Costa Rica?",
        "answer": "From Atlanta to Costa Rica you can fly Delta nonstop to San José or Liberia, or connect via American, United, Copa or Spirit through their hubs."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Atlanta to Costa Rica?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Atlanta to Costa Rica are April, May, and October, with fares climbing noticeably during the peak summer months of June and July and spiking around the December holidays. For the best deal, book about 14 to 16 weeks ahead, and aim to depart on a Wednesday — especially in the morning, which tends to offer the lowest fares of any time slot.",
        "methodology": "This 'good deal' estimate shows a representative best price for each departure date across roughly a 12-month window (about 3 months back and 9 months forward). It is built from real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, accumulated into a price history for each departure date. Rather than weighting all of that history equally, we apply exponential time decay so recent prices dominate — a price seen yesterday counts almost in full, one from about a month ago roughly a third, and prices from a few months back very little — giving a figure that tracks today's market instead of a stale long-run average. Clear price outliers are removed before any calculation, departure dates with no observations are filled in from nearby dates, and the resulting curve is lightly smoothed so it reads as a clean seasonal trend rather than day-to-day noise. This booking-window guidance is built from the same real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, re-grouped by how many days before departure each price was seen (from the departure day out to about 180 days ahead) across the route's price history. At each booking lead time we report the 25th-percentile price — the cheaper end of what travelers were quoted, rather than the rock-bottom minimum (which can be a fluke) or the average (which is pulled up by expensive last-minute fares). The buy-or-wait advice then applies a risk premium that grows as departure approaches, since seat availability shrinks and prices become less predictable; using that adjusted curve we flag windows where waiting is likely to save a meaningful amount (at least $20 or 5%) versus windows where booking now is the better call. Isolated single-day recommendations are filtered out, so the advice only reflects a window that holds for several days in a row. The cheapest day of the week and time of day to depart are drawn from the same large sample of real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours, grouped by the day of the week and by the time-of-day window of the outbound departure, with the lowest and average price reported for each."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Atlanta to Costa Rica?",
        "answer": "For flights from Atlanta to Costa Rica, the sweet spot is booking about 14 to 16 weeks ahead, when fares average around $650, while waiting until the last minute can push prices above $950.",
        "methodology": "This booking-window guidance is built from the same real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, re-grouped by how many days before departure each price was seen (from the departure day out to about 180 days ahead) across the route's price history. At each booking lead time we report the 25th-percentile price — the cheaper end of what travelers were quoted, rather than the rock-bottom minimum (which can be a fluke) or the average (which is pulled up by expensive last-minute fares). The buy-or-wait advice then applies a risk premium that grows as departure approaches, since seat availability shrinks and prices become less predictable; using that adjusted curve we flag windows where waiting is likely to save a meaningful amount (at least $20 or 5%) versus windows where booking now is the better call. Isolated single-day recommendations are filtered out, so the advice only reflects a window that holds for several days in a row."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Costa Rica?",
        "answer": "In Costa Rica, most visitors explore San José as the entry point, then head to Arenal for volcanoes and hot springs, Monteverde for cloud forests, Manuel Antonio for beaches and wildlife, and Guanacaste for Pacific coast resorts."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Atlanta to Costa Rica?",
        "answer": "U.S. citizens do not need a visa for tourist stays of up to 90 days in Costa Rica. Entry rules can change, so it's wise to check the latest requirements before you travel."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Costa Rica are best to fly into from Atlanta?",
        "answer": "From Atlanta to Costa Rica, Juan Santamaría International Airport in San José offers the most flights and is the primary gateway, with easy access to domestic connections and car rentals for exploring the country. Liberia Guanacaste Airport is ideal for beach resorts on the Pacific coast like Tamarindo and Papagayo, with direct flights available seasonally. There are no train connections to consider, as Costa Rica lacks a passenger rail network; ground transport is by road or domestic flights."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Costa Rica?",
        "answer": "For Costa Rica, December to April is the dry season with plenty of sun, but it is also the busiest and most expensive. May to November brings rain, but you can find better prices and lush green landscapes, especially in July and August when there is often a brief drier spell."
      }
    }
  }
}