{
  "response": {
    "Key": "SFO-ID",
    "orig": {
      "code": "SFO",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "San Francisco",
      "fullCity": "San Francisco, California",
      "airport": "San Francisco Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "ID",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Indonesia"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Indonesia can I fly to from San Francisco?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from San Francisco to Indonesia. Most itineraries connect through Singapore, Tokyo, or Hong Kong and arrive at Jakarta or Bali. Jakarta is the primary hub for domestic flights across the archipelago, while Bali is the top choice for beach vacations and cultural tourism."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from San Francisco to Indonesia?",
        "answer": "From San Francisco to Indonesia, most itineraries to Jakarta or Bali require at least one stop, typically in Singapore, Tokyo, or Hong Kong, with total travel time ranging from 18 to 22 hours. Westbound returns are usually similar, though some routings may be an hour or two shorter due to tailwinds."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Indonesia?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from San Francisco to Indonesia. The most common one-stop routings connect through major Asian hubs like Singapore, Tokyo, Hong Kong, or Taipei, with total travel times typically between 18 and 22 hours depending on the layover. You will likely arrive at Jakarta or Bali."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Indonesia?",
        "answer": "From San Francisco to Indonesia you can fly United, Singapore Airlines, EVA Air, Cathay Pacific, Korean Air and other Asian carriers via their hubs."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Indonesia?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Indonesia are September, August, and October, with fares climbing sharply during the June–July peak and the December holiday season. Booking about 23 to 26 weeks ahead (roughly five to six months out) tends to lock in the lowest prices, while last-minute tickets within a few weeks of departure cost considerably more. Midweek departures and off-peak times of day generally offer better value, though summer and major holiday periods remain expensive regardless.",
        "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 San Francisco to Indonesia?",
        "answer": "For flights from San Francisco to Indonesia, the optimal booking window is about 23 to 26 weeks before departure, when fares average around $1,099 — booking much later can push prices above $1,300.",
        "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 Indonesia?",
        "answer": "Most U.S. travelers fly into Bali for beaches and culture, then connect to Yogyakarta for Borobudur and Prambanan temples, and Jakarta for urban life. Lombok and Komodo are also popular for nature and diving, reachable by short flights."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from San Francisco to Indonesia?",
        "answer": "U.S. citizens can obtain a visa on arrival for short tourist visits to Indonesia, but you must pay a fee and meet entry requirements. An electronic visa or e-VOA may also be available to speed up the process. Rules can change, so always verify current regulations before departure."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Indonesia are best to fly into from San Francisco?",
        "answer": "From San Francisco to Indonesia, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta is the primary gateway with the most long-haul connections and extensive domestic links to islands like Bali. Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar, Bali, is ideal if you are heading directly to Bali and nearby resort areas, though flights often require a stopover in Asia. For regional travel in Sumatra or Java, Jakarta offers better onward train and flight options."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Indonesia?",
        "answer": "For Indonesia, May to September is the dry season with sunny skies and lower humidity, ideal for Bali and Java. July and August are peak, so book early. April and October offer a balance of decent weather and fewer crowds."
      }
    }
  }
}