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  "response": {
    "Key": "SFO-MXCMX",
    "orig": {
      "code": "SFO",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "San Francisco",
      "fullCity": "San Francisco, California",
      "airport": "San Francisco Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "MXCMX",
      "type": "region",
      "region": "Ciudad de México",
      "fullRegion": "Ciudad de México, Mexico"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Ciudad de México can I fly to directly or with one stop from San Francisco?",
        "answer": "From San Francisco you can fly non-stop to Mexico City International Airport (MEX), the main gateway for Ciudad de México. The newer Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) also serves the region, typically reached with a connection via other Mexican hubs like Guadalajara or Monterrey. Choose MEX for central access; NLU is farther north but may offer cheaper flights."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from San Francisco to Ciudad de México?",
        "answer": "Non-stop flights from San Francisco to Mexico City typically take about 4½ to 5 hours. One-stop itineraries usually range from 6 to 9 hours, depending on the layover city. Return flights to San Francisco can be slightly shorter due to tailwinds."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Ciudad de México?",
        "answer": "Yes. Non-stop flights from San Francisco to Ciudad de México are available daily on Aeromexico and United, with a typical flight time of around 4 hours and 30 minutes."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Ciudad de México?",
        "answer": "San Francisco to Mexico City is served non-stop by United and Aeromexico, with one-stop options via Houston, Dallas, or Los Angeles on American or Delta."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Ciudad de México?",
        "answer": "The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Mexico City is typically during the rainy season from May to October, especially on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Book one to three months ahead for the best fares, and avoid peak holiday periods like Christmas and Easter as well as summer school vacations when prices rise."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from San Francisco to Ciudad de México?",
        "answer": "Book 6 to 10 weeks ahead for the best balance of price and choice, pushing closer to 12 weeks for winter holidays and spring break when demand from San Francisco to Ciudad de México peaks."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular areas to visit in Ciudad de México and how does that affect where I should fly?",
        "answer": "In Ciudad de México, the most popular areas are the historic Centro, the trendy Roma and Condesa neighborhoods, the upscale Polanco, and the floating gardens of Xochimilco. All are best accessed by flying into Mexico City International Airport, the region's main gateway. Some budget airlines may use the newer Felipe Ángeles International Airport, which is farther north but still serves the metropolitan area."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a passport or visa to travel from San Francisco to Ciudad de México?",
        "answer": "For United States citizens traveling from San Francisco to Ciudad de México, a visa is not required for a short tourist visit. Entry is visa-free for this nationality.\n\nA quick note: this is general guidance to help you plan, not official immigration advice — entry rules can change and can depend on your nationality and circumstances, so please confirm the current requirements with the relevant embassy or official government source before you travel.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Mexico",
            "title": "Visa policy of Mexico",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/favicon/wikipedia.ico"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mexico/entry-requirements",
            "title": "Mexico entry requirements — GOV.UK",
            "favicon": "https://www.gov.uk/favicon.ico"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/portugal/index.php/visas/visa-de-turista/tourist-visa-english",
            "title": "Tourist Visa (English)"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://anam.gob.mx/informacion-para-ingresar-como-pasajero-ing",
            "title": "Información para ingresar como pasajero-ing - ANAM - Agencia Nacional de Aduanas de México"
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      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Ciudad de México are best to fly into from San Francisco?",
        "answer": "From San Francisco, Mexico City International Airport is the main entry point with the most flights and easiest access to the capital. Felipe Ángeles International Airport serves as a secondary gateway with fewer flights but can be useful for northern metro-area destinations. For regional road trips, Toluca International Airport occasionally handles flights from the U.S. and is closer to western areas."
      }
    }
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