{
  "response": {
    "Key": "SJO-USIL",
    "orig": {
      "code": "SJO",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "San José",
      "fullCity": "San José, Costa Rica",
      "airport": "Juan Santamaría Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "USIL",
      "type": "region",
      "region": "Illinois",
      "fullRegion": "Illinois, United States"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Illinois can I fly to directly or with one stop from San José?",
        "answer": "From San José you can fly non-stop to Chicago O'Hare, Illinois' main international gateway. Other Illinois cities like Midway, Moline or Peoria require a connection, typically through O'Hare or a hub like Atlanta, Dallas or Houston. Most visitors head to Chicago for business or tourism, while regional airports serve specific local destinations."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from San José to Illinois?",
        "answer": "Non-stop flights from San José to Chicago typically take about 5 to 5½ hours. One-stop itineraries to other Illinois airports like Midway or downstate cities usually range from 7 to 10 hours depending on the layover. Westbound flights are often slightly faster due to prevailing winds."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from San José to Illinois?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from San José to Illinois. Common one-stop routings go via Houston, Miami or Atlanta, with total travel times typically between 7 and 10 hours. Airlines such as United, American and Delta serve these connections."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from San José to Illinois?",
        "answer": "From San José to Illinois, United and American offer non-stops to Chicago, while Delta and Copa provide one-stop connections via their hubs."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from San José to Illinois?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from San José to Illinois are typically September and October, with midweek flights often more affordable than weekends. Booking a few months ahead and avoiding peak holiday periods like Thanksgiving and Christmas can help secure lower fares."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from San José to Illinois?",
        "answer": "Book flights from San José to Illinois 6 to 12 weeks ahead for the best balance of availability and price, especially for winter and holiday travel, while shoulder season flights can often be booked 3 to 6 weeks out."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular areas to visit in Illinois and how does that affect where I should fly?",
        "answer": "Chicago is the main draw for its architecture, dining and lakefront, while Springfield offers Lincoln history and Galena provides charming small-town escapes. Fly into O'Hare for Chicago and northern Illinois, or Midway for closer access to downtown. For Springfield, consider flying into Chicago and driving, or check flights to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport."
      }
    }
  }
}