{
  "response": {
    "Key": "DFW-USMD",
    "orig": {
      "code": "DFW",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Dallas",
      "fullCity": "Dallas, Texas",
      "airport": "Dallas Fort Worth 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 Dallas?",
        "answer": "From Dallas you can fly non-stop into Baltimore/Washington International, the main airport for most of Maryland. Other airports like Salisbury are smaller and require a connection, often through Charlotte. BWI is well situated for Baltimore and the DC suburbs, while Salisbury serves the eastern shore."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Dallas to Maryland?",
        "answer": "From Dallas to Baltimore, non-stop flights typically take about 3 hours, while flights to other Maryland airports like Salisbury usually require a connection and take 4½ to 6 hours total. Eastbound flights to Baltimore are slightly shorter than the return due to prevailing winds."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Dallas to Maryland?",
        "answer": "Yes. There are direct flights from Dallas to Baltimore on Southwest Airlines. For other Maryland airports you will need to connect, typically through Baltimore or Washington D.C., with total travel times around 4 to 6 hours."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Dallas to Maryland?",
        "answer": "From Dallas to Maryland you typically fly American or Southwest non-stop, plus United and Delta via hubs like Chicago or Atlanta."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Dallas to Maryland?",
        "answer": "The cheapest time to fly from Dallas to Maryland is typically during the late winter and early spring, especially January through March, excluding spring break weeks. Booking one to three months ahead and choosing midweek flights, particularly on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, often yields lower fares, while early morning or late evening departures can also be cheaper. Avoid peak holiday periods like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and summer vacations when prices rise."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Dallas to Maryland?",
        "answer": "Book flights from Dallas to Maryland 3 to 8 weeks ahead for the best balance of price and choice, but aim for 8 to 12 weeks if traveling during peak periods like summer vacations or holiday weekends when demand is higher."
      },
      "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 the Inner Harbor and museums, Annapolis for sailing and history and Ocean City for beaches. Fly into BWI for Baltimore and Annapolis, or Salisbury Regional for Ocean City, though BWI is the main gateway with more flights and typically lower fares."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Maryland are best to fly into from Dallas?",
        "answer": "From Dallas, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is the main gateway with the most flights into Maryland. It is convenient for Baltimore, Annapolis, and the D.C. area. Washington Dulles (IAD) and Reagan National (DCA), though in Virginia, also serve the region well. For the eastern shore or beach resorts, Salisbury Regional Airport (SBY) offers limited connecting service."
      }
    }
  }
}