{
  "response": {
    "Key": "MGA-SV",
    "orig": {
      "code": "MGA",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Managua",
      "fullCity": "Managua, Nicaragua",
      "airport": "Augusto C. Sandino Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "SV",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "El Salvador"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in El Salvador can I fly to from Managua?",
        "answer": "From Managua you can fly non-stop to San Salvador International Airport (SAL), the country's main gateway. Non-stop flights are operated by Avianca. One-stop options via hubs like San José, Costa Rica or Panama City are also available. Most travelers fly into San Salvador, which serves as the base for exploring the country's beaches, volcanoes, and colonial towns."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Managua to El Salvador?",
        "answer": "A non-stop flight from Managua to San Salvador takes about 50 minutes. Flights to other Salvadoran cities like Santa Ana are very rare and typically require a connection in San Salvador, making total travel time roughly 2\\–3 hours depending on layover duration."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Managua to El Salvador?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are non-stop flights from Managua to San Salvador operated by Avianca El Salvador. The flight takes about 1 hour. If you need to reach other cities in El Salvador, you can connect through San Salvador or take ground transportation."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Managua to El Salvador?",
        "answer": "Avianca offers non-stop flights from Managua to San Salvador. Copa Airlines provides one-stop connections via Panama City."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Managua to El Salvador?",
        "answer": "The cheapest time to fly from Managua to San Salvador tends to be during off-peak months outside of summer and major holidays like Christmas and Easter, when demand eases. Midweek departures (Tuesday and Wednesday) and early-morning or late-evening flights are often more affordable than weekend or midday travel on this short regional route. Booking at least three to six weeks ahead typically yields better fares, as last-minute prices can climb significantly.",
        "methodology": "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. Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service and weekly frequencies are summarized from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). Where available, on-time and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, and typical fares from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold. The typical price, the lowest fare, a 'great deal' threshold, and how fares are spread across price bands are summarized from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours, with a small fraction of extreme outlier fares excluded from the range. Stop counts, connecting hubs, and per-airline prices are drawn from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. We group those fares by number of stops, by the hub airport a connection routes through, and by operating airline, and report each group's share of the sample alongside its lowest and median price."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in El Salvador?",
        "answer": "From Managua, you can fly into San Salvador, the capital, known for museums and historic sites. Other popular spots include Santa Ana near volcanoes and coffee farms, the beaches of La Libertad for surfing, and the Ruta de las Flores for charming towns. Most are reachable by bus or short drives."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Managua to El Salvador?",
        "answer": "U.S. citizens do not need a visa for short tourist visits to El Salvador. You can stay up to 90 days but must purchase a tourist card on arrival. Rules can change, so check official sources before traveling."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in El Salvador are best to fly into from Managua?",
        "answer": "From Managua, you would typically fly into El Salvador International Airport near San Salvador. It's the only major international airport in the country and handles all long-haul flights. For regional travel, it offers good road connections, though El Salvador has no passenger rail network. If you're heading to the coast, rental cars or shuttles are your best bet from this airport."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit El Salvador?",
        "answer": "For El Salvador, November to April is the dry season with sunny weather, ideal for beaches and outdoor activities. May to October is the rainy season, offering lush landscapes and lower prices but more humidity. December and Easter are peak travel periods with higher costs."
      }
    }
  }
}