{
  "response": {
    "Key": "AUS-IN",
    "orig": {
      "code": "AUS",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Austin",
      "fullCity": "Austin, Texas",
      "airport": "Bergstrom Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "IN",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "India"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in India can I fly to from Austin?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from Austin to India. Common one-stop routes connect through major hubs like London, Frankfurt, or Dubai into Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, or Hyderabad. Delhi serves as the primary gateway for northern India and the Golden Triangle, while Mumbai is the hub for western India and business travel. Bengaluru and Hyderabad are key tech and southern India entry points, with good domestic connections to Chennai and Kochi. Your choice often depends on whether your trip focuses on culture, business, or beaches, as well as onward domestic flight or rail links."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Austin to India?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from Austin to India. One-stop itineraries to Delhi or Mumbai typically take 19 to 22 hours eastbound, while westbound returns are often 21 to 24 hours due to prevailing winds and connection patterns."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Austin to India?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from Austin to India. Most itineraries require at least one connection. Common one-stop routings go through major hubs like Dubai, Doha, London, or Frankfurt, with airlines such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, British Airways, and Lufthansa. Total travel time typically ranges from 18 to 24 hours depending on layover duration and routing."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Austin to India?",
        "answer": "No nonstops from Austin to India. One-stop options include American, United, Delta and partners like Qatar, Emirates via their hubs."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Austin to India?",
        "answer": "From Austin to India, the cheapest months to fly are typically September, April, and August, while peak summer (June–July) and the December holiday season tend to be the most expensive. Booking about 10 to 13 weeks ahead usually yields the best fares, and midweek departures generally offer better value than weekend flights.",
        "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."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Austin to India?",
        "answer": "For flights from Austin to India, the optimal booking window is about 10 to 13 weeks before departure, when fares average around $1,178 — booking much later can push prices above $1,500, while the very cheapest day sits around 85 days out at $1,166.",
        "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 India?",
        "answer": "In India, most U.S. travelers start in Delhi for Mughal history, then visit Agra for the Taj Mahal, Jaipur for royal palaces, Mumbai for cosmopolitan energy and Varanasi for spiritual experiences. These are well connected by air and rail."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Austin to India?",
        "answer": "Yes, U.S. citizens need a visa to travel to India for any purpose, including short tourist visits. You can apply for an e-Visa online, which allows a 30-day, one-year, or five-year validity for tourism, but you must obtain it before your trip. Rules can change, so always verify current requirements on the official Indian government website."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in India are best to fly into from Austin?",
        "answer": "From Austin to India, you will connect through a U.S. or Gulf hub. Delhi and Mumbai are the two best gateways, offering the most onward flights and train connections across the country. Bengaluru and Hyderabad suit tech and southern travel, while Kochi or Goa work for beach resorts."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit India?",
        "answer": "The best time to visit India is from October to March, when the weather is cooler and more comfortable across most regions. Summer (April to June) is very hot and less ideal for travel."
      }
    }
  }
}