{
  "response": {
    "Key": "YYJ-CAAB",
    "orig": {
      "code": "YYJ",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Victoria",
      "fullCity": "Victoria, British Columbia",
      "airport": "Victoria Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "CAAB",
      "type": "region",
      "region": "Alberta",
      "fullRegion": "Alberta, Canada"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Alberta can I fly to directly or with one stop from Victoria?",
        "answer": "From Victoria you can fly non-stop to Calgary, the main gateway for the Rockies and southern Alberta. Edmonton is usually reached with a connection in Calgary or Vancouver, and serves central and northern areas. For mountain destinations like Banff or Jasper, Calgary is the closer airport."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Victoria to Alberta?",
        "answer": "Non-stop flights from Victoria to Calgary or Edmonton typically take about 1½ hours, while one-stop trips to smaller Alberta airports like Fort McMurray or Lethbridge often range from 3½ to 5½ hours depending on the connection. Eastbound flights are sometimes a few minutes shorter due to prevailing winds."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Victoria to Alberta?",
        "answer": "Direct flights from Victoria to Alberta are available to Calgary and Edmonton. WestJet and Air Canada operate these non-stop routes. Flight time to Calgary is about 1 hour 30 minutes, and to Edmonton around 1 hour 45 minutes. For other Alberta cities, connecting through Calgary or Vancouver is common, with total travel times typically 3 to 5 hours."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Victoria to Alberta?",
        "answer": "From Victoria to Alberta, WestJet and Air Canada offer non-stops to Calgary and Edmonton. One-stop options via Vancouver are available on both airlines."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Victoria to Alberta?",
        "answer": "The cheapest time to fly from Victoria to Alberta is typically during the shoulder seasons of late spring and early fall, especially on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Booking 2–3 months in advance helps secure lower fares, and early morning or late evening flights tend to be cheaper. Avoid peak holiday periods like Christmas and summer school vacations when prices rise."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Victoria to Alberta?",
        "answer": "For flights from Victoria to Alberta, book 4 to 8 weeks ahead, but aim for 8 to 12 weeks when traveling during winter holidays or school breaks to popular mountain and sunshine destinations, while shoulder seasons allow booking closer to 3 weeks out."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular areas to visit in Alberta and how does that affect where I should fly?",
        "answer": "In Alberta, Calgary is the gateway to the Rockies and Stampede, Edmonton offers urban festivals and West Edmonton Mall, Banff and Jasper draw nature lovers and the Badlands near Drumheller feature dinosaurs. Fly into Calgary for Banff and the south, Edmonton for Jasper and the north."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Alberta are best to fly into from Victoria?",
        "answer": "From Victoria to Alberta, Calgary International Airport is the primary gateway, offering the most flights and the best access to Banff and the Rockies. Edmonton International is the main hub for the north and works well for road trips to Jasper. Smaller airports like Fort McMurray provide limited service for remote areas."
      }
    }
  }
}