{
  "response": {
    "Key": "US-NZ",
    "orig": {
      "code": "US",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "United States"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "NZ",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "New Zealand"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in United States can I fly from to reach New Zealand?",
        "answer": "Non-stop flights from the US to New Zealand depart from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, Dallas, and Honolulu, while connecting options through Auckland or Sydney from many other cities are common. Travellers choose hubs like LAX or SFO for direct routes and frequency, while others may connect domestically or via Pacific hubs for lower fares or greater convenience."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Which airports in New Zealand are the best to fly into from United States?",
        "answer": "Auckland Airport is the primary international gateway, receiving most direct flights from the US and offering extensive domestic connections. Christchurch is a good alternative for South Island access, while Wellington suits lower North Island travel, though both typically require a transit."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from United States to New Zealand?",
        "answer": "From Los Angeles to Auckland, non-stop flights take roughly 12 to 13 hours westbound and around 11 to 12 hours eastbound. From San Francisco, non-stop times are similar. One-stop itineraries from other U.S. cities via the West Coast or Pacific hubs often total 15 to 20 hours."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from United States to New Zealand?",
        "answer": "Non-stop flights operate from several U.S. cities to New Zealand. Common non-stop pairs include Los Angeles to Auckland (Air New Zealand, American, Delta, United), San Francisco to Auckland (Air New Zealand, United), Houston to Auckland (Air New Zealand), and seasonal routes like Chicago to Auckland. Flight time from Los Angeles is about 13 hours, while from Houston it can be 14 to 15 hours. If no non-stop is available, one-stop options via Sydney, Nadi, or other Pacific hubs add 3 to 6 hours."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "Which airports in United States are usually cheapest for flying to New Zealand?",
        "answer": "Los Angeles and San Francisco are usually the cheapest US departure points for New Zealand, with the most nonstop flights and strongest price competition. Travellers from smaller US cities can often find lower fares by positioning to these West Coast hubs first on a separate ticket."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from United States to New Zealand?",
        "answer": "Air New Zealand, United, American, Delta and Qantas connect the U.S. to New Zealand, often via Auckland. Star Alliance and Oneworld offer most options."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from United States to New Zealand?",
        "answer": "Travellers from the United States to New Zealand must hold an NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) for visits under 90 days, unless they are Australian citizens or have a valid New Zealand visa. Entry rules depend on nationality and purpose, so always check official requirements before travel."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "How easy is it to travel within New Zealand after I arrive?",
        "answer": "New Zealand has a compact domestic flight network linking Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown, with driving and buses popular for scenic routes. Arriving in Auckland gives the most frequent connections to other cities and regional airports."
      }
    }
  }
}