{
  "response": {
    "Key": "WAS-KR",
    "orig": {
      "code": "WAS",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Washington",
      "fullCity": "Washington, United States",
      "airport": "Ronald Reagan National Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "KR",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Korea"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Korea can I fly to from Washington?",
        "answer": "From Washington you can fly non-stop to Seoul Incheon, the main international gateway. Seoul Gimpo handles domestic flights and connections to Busan and Jeju. Busan is also reachable via one-stop flights, popular for beaches and culture. Most travelers arrive in Seoul and use Korea's high-speed rail or domestic flights to explore further."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Washington to Korea?",
        "answer": "From Washington to Seoul, non-stop flights average about 14 hours westbound and 13 hours eastbound. One-stop itineraries to Seoul or Busan typically range from 17 to 20 hours, depending on the connection."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Washington to Korea?",
        "answer": "Yes, you can fly non-stop from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) on Korean Air. The eastbound flight takes about 14 to 15 hours, while the westbound return is slightly longer. If you prefer a different airport or airline, one-stop options via hubs like Dallas, Atlanta, or Tokyo typically add 2 to 6 hours to the journey."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Washington to Korea?",
        "answer": "From Washington to Korea you can fly Korean Air, Asiana, United, Delta, American, Air Canada, Japan Airlines, ANA and others via their hubs."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington to Korea?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Washington to Korea are September, October, and November, with late summer (August) also offering lower fares, while June, December, and May are the most expensive. Booking 7 to 10 weeks ahead yields the best rates, and midweek departures generally beat weekend flights, with morning or late-night departures often priced lower than peak afternoon times. Peak summer and major holidays like Christmas and New Year's see significantly higher prices.",
        "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 Korea?",
        "answer": "For flights from Washington to Korea, the optimal booking window is about 7 to 10 weeks before departure, when fares average around $1,557, with the very best price appearing roughly 60 days out.",
        "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 Korea?",
        "answer": "Seoul is the main gateway with palaces and shopping. Busan offers beaches and seafood, while Gyeongju shows ancient history. Jeju Island is a short flight for nature, and Incheon has a vibrant Chinatown near the airport."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Washington to Korea?",
        "answer": "U.S. citizens visiting Korea for a short tourist stay typically do not need a visa but must obtain a K-ETA electronic travel authorization before departure. Entry rules can change, so check the latest K-ETA requirements close to your travel date."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Korea are best to fly into from Washington?",
        "answer": "From Washington to Korea, Incheon International Airport near Seoul is the primary gateway with the most long-haul options and excellent train links across the country. Gimhae International Airport in Busan is a good alternative for southern regions and coastal resorts, though it has fewer direct connections from the U.S."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Korea?",
        "answer": "Spring (April to June) and autumn (September to November) are ideal for Korea, with mild weather and beautiful cherry blossoms or fall foliage. Summer is hot, humid and crowded, while winter is cold but offers fewer tourists."
      }
    }
  }
}