{
  "response": {
    "Key": "LAX-USMD",
    "orig": {
      "code": "LAX",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Los Angeles",
      "fullCity": "Los Angeles, California",
      "airport": "Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?",
        "answer": "From Los Angeles, the main airport in Maryland is Baltimore/Washington International (BWI). There are non-stop flights to BWI, which serves the Baltimore area and is also convenient for Washington, D.C. via a short train ride. Other Maryland airports like Salisbury or Hagerstown are small and typically require a connection, often through BWI or other hubs. Most travelers fly into BWI, then drive or take transit to their final destination within the state."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Maryland?",
        "answer": "From Los Angeles to Maryland, non-stop flights to Baltimore/Washington International typically take about 5 hours eastbound and around 5½ hours westbound. One-stop itineraries to airports like Salisbury often range from 7 to 9 hours total."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Maryland?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from Los Angeles to Maryland. The most convenient one-stop routings typically connect through major hubs like Atlanta, Charlotte, or Dallas, with total travel times usually between 6 and 8 hours depending on the layover."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Los Angeles to Maryland?",
        "answer": "From Los Angeles to Maryland you fly Southwest and United non-stop, plus American and Delta with one stop in Dallas or Atlanta."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Maryland?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Los Angeles to Maryland are typically January and February, with midweek flights on Tuesdays and Wednesdays offering the best fares. Booking one to three months ahead helps secure lower prices, while early morning and late-night departures tend to be more affordable. Peak holiday periods and spring break drive up costs."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Los Angeles to Maryland?",
        "answer": "For flights from Los Angeles to Maryland, book 3 to 7 weeks ahead for the best balance of price and availability, but aim for 8 to 12 weeks if traveling during winter holidays or spring break when demand spikes."
      },
      "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 and museums, Annapolis for its historic charm and sailing, and the Eastern Shore for beaches. Fly into Baltimore/Washington International for Baltimore and Annapolis, or Salisbury Regional for the Eastern Shore."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Maryland are best to fly into from Los Angeles?",
        "answer": "From Los Angeles, Baltimore/Washington International is the primary gateway with the most direct flights and easy access to Baltimore, Annapolis, and Washington, D.C. Reagan National is an alternative via a connection, placing you closer to D.C. but with fewer options. Salisbury is useful for Ocean City and the Eastern Shore but requires a connection."
      }
    }
  }
}