{
  "response": {
    "Key": "WAS-GT",
    "orig": {
      "code": "WAS",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Washington",
      "fullCity": "Washington, United States",
      "airport": "Ronald Reagan National Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "GT",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Guatemala"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Guatemala can I fly to from Washington?",
        "answer": "From Washington you can fly non-stop to Guatemala City, the main gateway. One-stop connections via Houston, Miami or Panama City also serve Guatemala City. From there you can take domestic flights to Flores for Tikal or ground transport to Antigua and Lake Atitlan."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Washington to Guatemala?",
        "answer": "From Washington to Guatemala City, non-stop flights take about 4 hours 45 minutes southbound and roughly 4 hours 15 minutes northbound. One-stop itineraries to the capital or to Flores typically range from 6 to 8 hours depending on the connection."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Washington to Guatemala?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are non-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to Guatemala City on avianca, typically operating from Dulles International Airport. Flight time is about 4 hours 30 minutes southbound. If a non-stop isn't available on your dates, common one-stop options connect through Miami, Atlanta or Houston, with total travel times around 6 to 8 hours."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Washington to Guatemala?",
        "answer": "From Washington to Guatemala you can fly nonstop on United and Avianca, or connect via American, Delta, Copa and other carriers."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington to Guatemala?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Washington to Guatemala are April, May, and September, when average fares dip noticeably below the rest of the year, while peak summer, March, and December holidays are the most expensive. Booking roughly 12 to 15 weeks ahead (about three to four months out) typically yields the best prices. Midweek departures and early-morning or late-night flights often cost less than weekend and midday travel, though peak summer and major holidays like Christmas and New Year's will almost always be pricier.",
        "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 Washington to Guatemala?",
        "answer": "For flights from Washington to Guatemala, the best time to book is about 12 to 15 weeks before departure, when fares average around $513.",
        "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 Guatemala?",
        "answer": "In Guatemala, travelers often start in colonial Antigua, visit Lake Atitlán's villages, explore Mayan ruins at Tikal, and enjoy the markets of Chichicastenango. These are reachable by short flights or shuttle from the capital."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Washington to Guatemala?",
        "answer": "U.S. citizens do not need a visa for tourist visits to Guatemala of up to 90 days. No electronic travel authorization is required, but your passport must be valid for at least six months from entry. Always verify current entry rules before traveling, as requirements can change."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Guatemala are best to fly into from Washington?",
        "answer": "From Washington to Guatemala, La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City is the primary gateway with the most long-haul options and bus connections throughout the country. Mundo Maya International Airport in Flores is ideal if you are visiting Tikal and the Petén region, though it has fewer flights."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Guatemala?",
        "answer": "The best time to visit Guatemala is during the dry season from November to April. This period offers sunny days and comfortable temperatures, ideal for exploring cities like Guatemala City and Antigua. The rainy season from May to October sees afternoon showers, but prices are lower and landscapes are lush."
      }
    }
  }
}