{
  "response": {
    "Key": "CR-USCA",
    "orig": {
      "code": "CR",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Costa Rica"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "USCA",
      "type": "region",
      "region": "California",
      "fullRegion": "California, United States"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which airports in California can I fly into from Costa Rica?",
        "answer": "From Costa Rica, you can fly non stop to Los Angeles with several airlines. San Francisco is another major gateway, usually requiring one stop. San Diego and San Jose also receive connecting flights and may offer lower fares."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Costa Rica to California?",
        "answer": "Non-stop flights from San José or Liberia to Los Angeles typically take 6 to 7 hours. One-stop itineraries from smaller Costa Rican airports via San Salvador or Panama City often total 9 to 12 hours. Westbound flights may be slightly shorter due to prevailing winds."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Costa Rica to California?",
        "answer": "Yes. Non-stop flights from San José and Liberia to Los Angeles and San Francisco are common. Other California airports like San Diego typically require a connection through Houston, Dallas, or Atlanta. Flight time is around 6-7 hours non-stop."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airports in Costa Rica are best for flying to California?",
        "answer": "Juan Santamaría International Airport in San José is the main hub, offering the most non-stop and one-stop flights to California cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco. Travellers from Liberia can also find direct options, while those from smaller airports usually connect through San José or other Central American hubs."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Costa Rica to California?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Costa Rica to California are typically May through early June and September through November, avoiding peak summer and winter holidays. For lower fares, book at least two to three months ahead and choose midweek departures, especially Tuesday or Wednesday, often with red-eye or early morning flights."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Costa Rica to California?",
        "answer": "Book flights from Costa Rica to California about 2 to 4 months ahead for the best balance of availability and price, but for summer travel or holidays like Christmas, aim for 4 to 6 months in advance."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Costa Rica to California?",
        "answer": "Travellers from Costa Rica to California must follow United States entry rules. Most Costa Rican passport holders need a visitor visa, but requirements depend on nationality and can change so check official sources before travelling."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Costa Rica to California?",
        "answer": "Avianca, Copa, United, Alaska, Delta, and American serve California from Costa Rica, mostly via San José with one stop."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How easy is it to travel within California after I arrive?",
        "answer": "California offers extensive domestic flights linking Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego and Sacramento, plus Amtrak trains and intercity buses. Flying into a major hub like LAX or SFO gives you the most connections for onward travel within the state."
      }
    }
  }
}