{
  "response": {
    "Key": "FLL-USMI",
    "orig": {
      "code": "FLL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Fort Lauderdale",
      "fullCity": "Fort Lauderdale, Florida",
      "airport": "Hollywood Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "USMI",
      "type": "region",
      "region": "Michigan",
      "fullRegion": "Michigan, United States"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Michigan can I fly to directly or with one stop from Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "From Fort Lauderdale you can fly non-stop to Detroit on several airlines. Grand Rapids, Flint, Traverse City and other Michigan cities usually require a connection through Detroit, Atlanta or Charlotte. Detroit is the main hub for eastern Michigan and the auto industry, while Grand Rapids serves the west and Traverse City the northern resort areas."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Fort Lauderdale to Michigan?",
        "answer": "Non-stop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Detroit typically take about 3 hours. One-stop itineraries to other Michigan cities like Grand Rapids or Traverse City usually range from 4½ to 6½ hours total."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Michigan?",
        "answer": "Yes. Non-stop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Michigan are available to Detroit on Delta and Spirit, and to Grand Rapids on Allegiant and Spirit. Other Michigan cities require a connection, commonly through Detroit or Atlanta, with total travel times around 4 to 6 hours."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Fort Lauderdale to Michigan?",
        "answer": "From Fort Lauderdale to Michigan, you can fly non-stop on Spirit, Delta, or Southwest; connecting options include United via Chicago and American via Charlotte."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Michigan?",
        "answer": "The cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Michigan is typically during the winter months of January and February, outside of holiday peaks. For the lowest fares, book one to three months ahead, target Tuesday or Wednesday departures, and choose early morning or late evening flights, while avoiding summer, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and spring break periods when prices rise."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Fort Lauderdale to Michigan?",
        "answer": "For flights from Fort Lauderdale to Michigan, book 4 to 8 weeks ahead for most travel, but for winter holidays and spring break, aim for 8 to 12 weeks to secure better options and fares."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular areas to visit in Michigan and how does that affect where I should fly?",
        "answer": "In Michigan, Detroit draws visitors for music, cars and urban revival, Grand Rapids for craft beer and art, Traverse City for lakes and wine country, and the Upper Peninsula for wilderness. Fly into Detroit Metro for the southeast, Gerald R. Ford International for the west, or Cherry Capital for the northwest."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Michigan are best to fly into from Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "From Fort Lauderdale, Detroit Metropolitan Airport is the main gateway with the most flights and is best for Southeast Michigan. Grand Rapids serves the Lake Michigan shore and western resort areas, while smaller airports like Traverse City are ideal in summer for the Sleeping Bear Dunes and wineries. Flint and Lansing offer limited options but can work for central Michigan road trips."
      }
    }
  }
}