{
  "response": {
    "Key": "CMH-KE",
    "orig": {
      "code": "CMH",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Columbus",
      "fullCity": "Columbus, Ohio",
      "airport": "John Glenn Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "KE",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Kenya"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Kenya can I fly to from Columbus?",
        "answer": "From Columbus you will connect through a major U.S. or European hub to reach Nairobi, Kenya's main international gateway. Mombasa and Kisumu are also accessible via domestic connections from Nairobi. Choose Nairobi for safaris and business, Mombasa for coastal beaches, and Kisumu for western Kenya and Lake Victoria."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Columbus to Kenya?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from Columbus to Kenya. One-stop routes to Nairobi typically take 18 to 22 hours eastbound, while westbound returns are often 20 to 24 hours due to jet stream patterns. Flights to Mombasa generally add another 1 to 2 hours with a connection in Nairobi or a European hub."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Columbus to Kenya?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from Columbus to Kenya. Most itineraries involve two stops, typically connecting through a major U.S. gateway like New York or Atlanta and then a European or Middle Eastern hub such as Amsterdam, London, or Doha before arriving in Nairobi. Total travel times often range from 19 to 24 hours or more."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Columbus to Kenya?",
        "answer": "No nonstop flights from Columbus to Kenya. One-stop options include Delta via Atlanta, United via Newark, and Qatar Airways via Doha."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Columbus to Kenya?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Columbus to Nairobi are April, February, and October, while peak summer (June–July) and December holidays see the highest fares. For the best price, book 3 to 6 weeks ahead, and aim to depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday rather than a Friday or Saturday. Morning and afternoon departures tend to offer the lowest fares, with midday and early morning also reasonable.",
        "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 Columbus to Kenya?",
        "answer": "For flights from Columbus to Kenya, the optimal booking window is 3–6 weeks before departure, when fares average around $1,370, though booking about 5 months (160 days) out can sometimes save a bit more at $1,358.",
        "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 Kenya?",
        "answer": "Most U.S. flights arrive in Nairobi, the capital and safari hub. From there, visit the Masai Mara for wildlife, coastal Mombasa for beaches and historic sites, and the Great Rift Valley lakes like Naivasha. Short flights or trains connect these regions."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Columbus to Kenya?",
        "answer": "U.S. citizens visiting Kenya for tourism require an electronic travel authorization (eTA) before departure. This replaced the previous eVisa system, and you must apply online in advance of your trip. Always check for the latest updates before booking, as entry rules can change."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Kenya are best to fly into from Columbus?",
        "answer": "From Columbus to Kenya, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi is the primary gateway, handling all long-haul flights from the U.S. via connections. It is best for onward travel by road or domestic flights to safari destinations and the coast. Mombasa Moi International Airport is ideal for beach resorts but requires a connection in Nairobi or another hub."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Kenya?",
        "answer": "For Kenya, the dry seasons from June to October and January to February offer the best wildlife viewing and comfortable weather. Summer is peak safari season, so prices are highest then. The shoulder months of November and March can have lighter crowds and lower costs, though rain is possible."
      }
    }
  }
}