{
  "response": {
    "Key": "SJO-USNC",
    "orig": {
      "code": "SJO",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "San José",
      "fullCity": "San José, Costa Rica",
      "airport": "Juan Santamaría Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "USNC",
      "type": "region",
      "region": "North Carolina",
      "fullRegion": "North Carolina, United States"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in North Carolina can I fly to directly or with one stop from San José?",
        "answer": "From San José you can fly non-stop to Charlotte, which serves as the main gateway to North Carolina. One-stop connections through Charlotte or other U.S. hubs like Atlanta, Miami, or Dallas can get you to Raleigh-Durham, Greensboro, or Asheville. Choose Charlotte for the Piedmont region, Raleigh for the Research Triangle, Asheville for the mountains, or Wilmington for the coast."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from San José to North Carolina?",
        "answer": "Non-stop flights from San José to Charlotte take about 4 to 4½ hours. Most other North Carolina cities like Raleigh or Greensboro require a connection, making total travel time 6 to 9 hours depending on layover length. Eastbound flights are often slightly faster due to tailwinds."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from San José to North Carolina?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from San José to North Carolina. The most common one-stop routings connect through Miami, Atlanta, Charlotte or Dallas, with total travel times usually between 7 and 10 hours depending on the layover."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from San José to North Carolina?",
        "answer": "No non-stops from San José to North Carolina. Connect via Atlanta on Delta, Charlotte on American, or Miami on American."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from San José to North Carolina?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from San José to North Carolina are typically August through October, with lower demand outside peak holiday and school vacation periods. For the best fares, book at least three to four weeks ahead and aim for midweek departures, especially Tuesday or Wednesday, avoiding Friday and Sunday flights."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from San José to North Carolina?",
        "answer": "Book flights from San José to North Carolina about 8 to 12 weeks ahead for the best balance of availability and price, especially for winter getaways and school breaks, while shoulder seasons often allow booking 4 to 6 weeks out."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular areas to visit in North Carolina and how does that affect where I should fly?",
        "answer": "Popular areas in North Carolina include Asheville for mountains and arts, Charlotte for city life and NASCAR, the Outer Banks for beaches and Raleigh-Durham for universities and research. Fly into Asheville Regional for mountains, Charlotte Douglas for city and nearby theme parks, or Raleigh-Durham International for central access to the Triangle and day trips to the coast."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in North Carolina are best to fly into from San José?",
        "answer": "From San José, Costa Rica, Charlotte Douglas International Airport is the main gateway to North Carolina, offering the most flights and connections. Raleigh-Durham International is convenient for the Research Triangle and central parts of the state. Asheville Regional serves the Blue Ridge Mountains well, while Wilmington International is a good choice for coastal destinations."
      }
    }
  }
}