{
  "response": {
    "Key": "FLL-USMI",
    "orig": {
      "code": "FLL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Fort Lauderdale",
      "fullCity": "Fort Lauderdale, Florida",
      "airport": "Hollywood Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "USMI",
      "type": "region",
      "region": "Michigan",
      "fullRegion": "Michigan, United States"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Michigan can I fly to directly or with one stop from Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "From Fort Lauderdale you can fly non-stop to Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Flint. One-stop options via hubs like Atlanta or Charlotte reach smaller cities such as Traverse City or Marquette. Detroit serves the southeast, Grand Rapids the west, and Flint the central region, so choose based on your final destination in Michigan."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Fort Lauderdale to Michigan?",
        "answer": "Non‑stop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit take about 3 hours. One‑stop trips to other Michigan airports like Grand Rapids or Traverse City typically run 4½ to 6 hours, with westbound returns sometimes a bit faster thanks to prevailing winds."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Michigan?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are non-stop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit on Spirit Airlines and Delta Air Lines. For other Michigan cities like Grand Rapids or Traverse City you will need a connection, typically through Detroit, with total travel times around 4 to 6 hours."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Fort Lauderdale to Michigan?",
        "answer": "Spirit and Delta fly non-stop from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit. One-stop options include Southwest, American, and United via their hubs."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Michigan?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Michigan are typically January and February, outside of holiday peaks. For the best fares, book one to three months ahead, fly midweek on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, and choose early morning or late evening departures. Avoid Thanksgiving, Christmas, and summer school breaks when prices rise."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Fort Lauderdale to Michigan?",
        "answer": "Book flights from Fort Lauderdale to Michigan around 4 to 8 weeks ahead for the best balance of price and availability, but book 8 to 12 weeks early for winter holidays and school breaks when demand spikes."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular areas to visit in Michigan and how does that affect where I should fly?",
        "answer": "In Michigan, Detroit offers urban culture and history via Detroit Metro Airport, Grand Rapids is known for craft beer and art via Gerald R. Ford International, Traverse City and the Sleeping Bear Dunes draw nature lovers through Cherry Capital Airport, and the Upper Peninsula attracts outdoor adventurers via Marquette or Sault Ste. Marie. Your airport choice depends on whether you prefer city life, lake beaches or remote wilderness."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Michigan are best to fly into from Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "From Fort Lauderdale, Detroit Metro offers the most nonstop options and is the best hub for reaching southern Michigan or connecting to other parts of the state. Grand Rapids works well for western Michigan and Lake Michigan beach towns, while Traverse City is ideal in summer for a direct gateway to the resort areas and wine country of the northwest Lower Peninsula."
      }
    }
  }
}