{
  "response": {
    "Key": "GUA-USMD",
    "orig": {
      "code": "GUA",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Guatemala City",
      "fullCity": "Guatemala City, Guatemala",
      "airport": "La Aurora 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 Guatemala City?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from Guatemala City to Maryland. The most practical airport is Baltimore/Washington International, reached with one stop through hubs like Miami, Atlanta, Houston, or Panama City. Baltimore serves most of Maryland well, including Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay area. For western Maryland, consider Washington Dulles, also reached with one stop, though it is farther from Baltimore."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Guatemala City to Maryland?",
        "answer": "There are no non‑stop flights from Guatemala City to Maryland. The quickest one‑stop itineraries to Baltimore/Washington International typically take about 6 to 7 hours total, while trips to other Maryland airports usually range from 7 to 9 hours depending on the connection."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Guatemala City to Maryland?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from Guatemala City to Maryland. The most common one-stop routings connect through major U.S. hubs such as Atlanta, Miami, or Houston, with airlines like Delta, American, or United. Typical total travel times range from 7 to 10 hours depending on layover duration."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Guatemala City to Maryland?",
        "answer": "There are no direct flights from Guatemala City to Maryland. You can connect with American, United, Delta or Copa via their hubs."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Guatemala City to Maryland?",
        "answer": "The cheapest time to fly from Guatemala City to Maryland is typically during the low season from mid-January to early March and again in September to early November, avoiding school breaks and holidays. Booking 2 to 3 months ahead and flying midweek, especially on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, often yields lower fares, with early morning or late night departures being cheaper."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Guatemala City to Maryland?",
        "answer": "For flights from Guatemala City to Maryland, book 6 to 8 weeks ahead for the best balance of price and choice, or 10 to 12 weeks if traveling during winter holidays or spring break, while shoulder seasons like early fall can often be booked 3 to 4 weeks out."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular areas to visit in Maryland and how does that affect where I should fly?",
        "answer": "From Guatemala City, you'll likely connect through a U.S. hub. In Maryland, Baltimore offers the Inner Harbor and Fort McHenry, Annapolis charms with maritime history, and Ocean City draws beachgoers. Baltimore/Washington International serves Baltimore and Annapolis best, while Salisbury Regional is closer to Ocean City but has limited flights."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a passport or visa to travel from Guatemala City to Maryland?",
        "answer": "Since you are a U.S. citizen, you do not need a visa to return to the United States from Guatemala City. You must present a valid U.S. passport to re-enter the country. Ensure your passport is valid for the duration of your stay abroad, as no additional validity beyond that is required for re-entry."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Maryland are best to fly into from Guatemala City?",
        "answer": "From Guatemala City to Maryland, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is the primary choice, offering the most connections via hubs like Miami, Atlanta, or Houston. It is well positioned for exploring Baltimore, Annapolis, and the Chesapeake Bay region. For road trips toward western Maryland or Washington D.C., BWI provides convenient highway access. Reagan National and Dulles are alternative options if your itinerary focuses on the D.C. metro area, but they require a slightly longer drive into central Maryland."
      }
    }
  }
}