{
  "response": {
    "Key": "AUA-USMD",
    "orig": {
      "code": "AUA",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Aruba Island",
      "fullCity": "Aruba Island, Aruba",
      "airport": "Queen Beatrix Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "USMD",
      "type": "region",
      "region": "Maryland",
      "fullRegion": "Maryland, United States"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Maryland can I fly to directly or with one stop from Aruba Island?",
        "answer": "From Aruba you can fly non-stop to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, which serves most of Maryland. If you're heading to western Maryland, consider one-stop flights via hubs like Charlotte or Atlanta into Washington Dulles or Reagan National, then drive."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Aruba Island to Maryland?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from Aruba to Maryland. The fastest one-stop itineraries to Baltimore typically take 6 to 8 hours, depending on the layover. Return flights may be slightly longer due to prevailing winds."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Aruba Island to Maryland?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from Aruba to any airport in Maryland. The most common one-stop routings connect through Miami, Charlotte or Atlanta on American Airlines, or through Newark on United. Total travel time is typically between 7 and 10 hours."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Aruba Island to Maryland?",
        "answer": "Aruba to Maryland has no non-stops. Fly American via Miami, Delta via Atlanta, United via Newark, or Southwest via Baltimore."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Aruba Island to Maryland?",
        "answer": "The cheapest time to fly from Aruba Island to Maryland is typically during the low season, from late August through early November, excluding Thanksgiving week. For the best fares, book at least two to three months in advance and consider flying midweek, especially on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with early morning or late-night departures often offering lower prices. Peak holiday periods like Christmas, New Year's, and spring break tend to be more expensive."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Aruba Island to Maryland?",
        "answer": "For flights from Aruba to Maryland, book 6 to 10 weeks ahead for winter and holiday travel to secure better availability and fares, but you can often wait until 3 to 6 weeks before departure during shoulder seasons like late spring or fall."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular areas to visit in Maryland and how does that affect where I should fly?",
        "answer": "In Maryland, Baltimore draws visitors for its Inner Harbor, museums and sports while Annapolis is known for its maritime history and the Naval Academy. Ocean City is the beach destination and the western mountains attract hikers. Fly into Baltimore/Washington International for Baltimore or Annapolis, or Salisbury Regional for Ocean City."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a passport or visa to travel from Aruba Island to Maryland?",
        "answer": "As a U.S. citizen returning from Aruba to Maryland you do not need a visa, but you must present a valid U.S. passport to re-enter the United States. Your passport should be valid at the time of entry; there is no six-month validity requirement for U.S. citizens returning home."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Maryland are best to fly into from Aruba Island?",
        "answer": "Aruba has no direct flights to any Maryland airport, so you will connect through a hub. Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) is Maryland's primary airport and offers the most connections and services. It is the best choice for reaching Baltimore, Annapolis, and central Maryland, and it also works well for road trips to the Eastern Shore or Western Maryland. Washington Dulles (IAD) and Reagan National (DCA), though in Virginia, are alternatives for the DC suburbs."
      }
    }
  }
}