{
  "response": {
    "Key": "STT-USMD",
    "orig": {
      "code": "STT",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Saint Thomas",
      "fullCity": "Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands",
      "airport": "Cyril E King"
    },
    "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 Saint Thomas?",
        "answer": "From Saint Thomas you cannot fly non-stop to Maryland. The most practical one-stop routes land at Baltimore/Washington International (BWI), often connecting through Miami, Charlotte or Atlanta. BWI is the best hub for exploring Baltimore, Annapolis and the Washington D.C. area. Other Maryland airports like Salisbury are not practical from Saint Thomas due to multiple connections and long travel times."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Saint Thomas to Maryland?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from Saint Thomas to Maryland. The fastest one-stop itineraries to Baltimore typically take about 6 to 7 hours, while flights to other Maryland airports may take 7 to 9 hours depending on the connection."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Saint Thomas to Maryland?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from Saint Thomas to Maryland. The most common one-stop routings connect through Miami, Charlotte or Atlanta on airlines like American Airlines and Delta. Total travel times typically range from 7 to 10 hours depending on layover duration."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Saint Thomas to Maryland?",
        "answer": "No nonstops. You can fly American via Charlotte or Miami, Delta via Atlanta, or United via Newark or Washington-Dulles to reach Baltimore or Washington."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Saint Thomas to Maryland?",
        "answer": "The cheapest time to fly from Saint Thomas to Maryland is typically during the late summer and fall, especially August through October, outside of major holidays. For the best fares, book at least 3 to 4 weeks ahead, fly on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, and choose early morning or late evening departures. Avoid peak winter holiday and spring break periods when prices rise sharply."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Saint Thomas to Maryland?",
        "answer": "For flights from Saint Thomas to Maryland, book 6 to 8 weeks ahead, especially for winter and school breaks, while shoulder seasons can 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": "In Maryland, Baltimore draws visitors for its Inner Harbor and museums, Annapolis for its maritime history, and Ocean City for beaches. Baltimore/Washington International is the main gateway for Baltimore and Annapolis, while Salisbury Regional serves Ocean City. Choose BWI for urban and historic sites or SBY for a direct beach trip."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Maryland are best to fly into from Saint Thomas?",
        "answer": "From Saint Thomas, Baltimore/Washington International is the primary gateway with the most connecting options via major hubs like Charlotte or Miami. It serves the Baltimore area and is well-positioned for road trips to Washington, D.C. or the Eastern Shore. Reagan National and Dulles are close alternatives if you prefer to fly into the D.C. area directly, though they may require an extra connection."
      }
    }
  }
}