{
  "response": {
    "Key": "PUJ-USMD",
    "orig": {
      "code": "PUJ",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Punta Cana",
      "fullCity": "Punta Cana, Dominican Republic",
      "airport": "Punta Cana 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 Punta Cana?",
        "answer": "From Punta Cana you can fly non-stop to Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) on seasonal or scheduled services. There are no direct flights to other Maryland airports. One-stop options via hubs like Miami, Charlotte, or Atlanta can reach BWI or Washington Dulles, which is close to parts of Maryland. BWI is the most convenient for Baltimore and central Maryland, while Dulles serves the DC suburbs better."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Punta Cana to Maryland?",
        "answer": "Non-stop flights from Punta Cana to Baltimore/Washington International typically take about 3 hours and 45 minutes to 4 hours. One-stop options via hubs like Miami or Charlotte often extend travel time to 6–8 hours. Westbound flights may be slightly shorter due to prevailing winds."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Punta Cana to Maryland?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from Punta Cana to any airport in Maryland. The most common one-stop routings go through Miami, Atlanta or New York JFK, with total travel times typically between 7 and 10 hours depending on the layover."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Punta Cana to Maryland?",
        "answer": "From Punta Cana to Maryland, Southwest offers non-stops to BWI. American, Delta, and United provide one-stop flights via hubs like Miami, Atlanta, or Newark."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Punta Cana to Maryland?",
        "answer": "The cheapest time to fly from Punta Cana to Maryland is typically during the late spring and fall shoulder seasons, especially on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Booking one to three months ahead helps secure lower fares, while peak winter holidays and summer school breaks drive prices up."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Punta Cana to Maryland?",
        "answer": "Book flights from Punta Cana to Maryland about 8 to 12 weeks ahead for the best balance of price and availability, though for winter holidays and spring break you should book 12 to 16 weeks in advance, while shoulder seasons like late spring or fall can often be booked 4 to 6 weeks out."
      },
      "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 maritime history and sailing, and Ocean City for beaches. Fly into Baltimore/Washington International for Baltimore and Annapolis, or Salisbury Regional for Ocean City. Your airport choice depends on whether you want urban exploration or a coastal getaway."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a passport or visa to travel from Punta Cana to Maryland?",
        "answer": "U.S. citizens do not need a visa to return home from Punta Cana to Maryland, but a valid U.S. passport is required for air travel. Your passport only needs to be valid on the day of entry to the United States."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Maryland are best to fly into from Punta Cana?",
        "answer": "From Punta Cana, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is the main gateway to Maryland with the most flights, typically connecting via hubs like Miami or New York. It offers easy access to Baltimore and the Chesapeake Bay region. For the Washington D.C. suburbs, consider Reagan National or Dulles, though they are in Virginia. Regional airports like Salisbury serve the Eastern Shore but require additional connections."
      }
    }
  }
}