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      "country": "United States"
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      "code": "UIO",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Quito",
      "fullCity": "Quito, Ecuador",
      "airport": "Mariscal Sucre Intl Airport"
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    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "From which U.S. cities can I fly to Quito?",
        "answer": "Nonstop flights to Quito depart from Miami, Houston, New York (JFK), and Atlanta. Miami offers the most frequent service with 131 weekly flights on LATAM and American Airlines, while Houston, New York, and Atlanta have fewer flights on United, Avianca, and Delta respectively. Travelers typically choose a departure city based on proximity and flight availability—Miami is the primary gateway, but Houston, New York, and Atlanta provide alternatives, and many other US cities offer one-stop connections through these hubs.",
        "methodology": "The U.S. departure cities with nonstop service to this destination and their weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We identify every U.S. airport with scheduled nonstop service, group airports into their metropolitan areas, and rank cities by scheduled weekly departures.",
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      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights to Quito?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are nonstop flights from the United States to Quito. Miami (MIA) has the most frequent service with 131 weekly flights on LATAM and American Airlines, taking about 4 hours 15 minutes. Other nonstop gateways include Houston (IAH) on United with 20 weekly flights and a 5-hour 15-minute flight, New York (JFK) on Avianca with 14 weekly flights and about 6 hours 20 minutes, and Atlanta (ATL) on Delta with 14 weekly flights and a 5-hour 10-minute journey.",
        "methodology": "Nonstop service is identified from the scheduled operating flights in our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI); a destination with no scheduled nonstop from the United States is reported as having none.",
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      "q3": {
        "question": "Which U.S. cities are usually cheapest or easiest for flying to Quito?",
        "answer": "Boston is the cheapest U.S. departure city for flights to Quito, with round-trip fares as low as $482, followed closely by Chicago at $497. New York City comes in at $524, Miami at $579, and Los Angeles at $610 among the five U.S. cities with the best typical fares. These five cities offer the most affordable nonstop or connecting options to Quito, with Boston and Chicago leading the way.",
        "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.",
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      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly to Quito?",
        "answer": "American and LATAM fly nonstop from Miami, United from Houston, Avianca from New York, and Delta from Atlanta. All four are major carriers; American and LATAM are in oneworld, United in Star Alliance, Delta in SkyTeam, and Avianca in Star Alliance.",
        "methodology": "Airlines are the operating carriers scheduled on nonstop services from each U.S. departure city, taken from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI).",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly to Quito?",
        "answer": "Flights from the United States to Quito are generally cheapest during the low season from February to May and again from September to November, avoiding summer and Christmas peaks. For the best fares, book at least two to three months ahead, and consider midweek departures on Tuesday or Wednesday, with early morning or late-night flights often priced lower."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights to Quito?",
        "answer": "Fares from the United States to Quito are typically lowest about 5 weeks before departure, so booking roughly four to six weeks out is a practical window for this route. Keep in mind that holidays and peak travel periods tend to sell out earlier and often require booking further ahead.",
        "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.",
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      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on flights to Quito?",
        "answer": "Most flights from the U.S. to Quito are operated by American, Delta, United, or Copa via Panama. Standard economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry-on, but basic economy fares often exclude a free checked bag. Premium cabins allow at least two checked bags. Always verify your airline’s fare rules before booking."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "What time of day is usually cheapest for flights to Quito?",
        "answer": "Afternoon departures tend to be cheapest for flights from the United States to Quito, averaging around $532 round-trip compared with a typical $590 in that window. Morning and evening departures generally run somewhat higher, though actual fares vary by date and origin city.",
        "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.",
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      "q11": {
        "question": "Which airport will I arrive at and how do I get from Mariscal Sucre Intl Airport to downtown Quito?",
        "answer": "Flights to Quito arrive at Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), located about 18 kilometers east of downtown Quito near Tababela. The drive from the airport to central Quito typically takes 35 to 50 minutes in moderate traffic via the Vía de Integración de los Valles, the Autopista Collas Aeropuerto, or Avenida Oswaldo Guayasamín. There is no airport train or metro; ground transport is by taxi (available 24 hours from authorized cooperatives at the terminal), public buses run by the Metropolitan District of Quito that connect to the north and south of the city, ride-share services, and car rentals from companies like Sixt, Budget, and Enterprise located in the arrivals hall.",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-16T20:28:34Z"
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            "url": "https://www.aeropuertoquito.aero/map/?lang=en",
            "title": "Airport map - Aeropuerto Internacional de Quito",
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      "q12": {
        "question": "Which cabin and seat options are typical on flights to Quito?",
        "answer": "Flights from the US to Quito typically offer economy and recliner-style first or business class on narrowbody aircraft, with lie-flat seats appearing only on a few widebody services; dedicated first class is not offered."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Quito airport?",
        "answer": "Quito's Mariscal Sucre International Airport does not have capsule hotels or sleeping pods inside the terminal, but two full-service hotels sit directly on airport grounds: the Courtyard by Marriott and the Wyndham Quito Airport, the latter offering a free 24/7 shuttle. Both are a short walk or drive from the single terminal building, which has no designated rest zones or quiet rooms. Nearby off-airport options include the Holiday Inn Quito Airport (about 3 miles away, with free shuttle) and Quito Airport Suites (2.4 miles, with paid shuttle).",
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            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/quito-airport-guide.htm",
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            "time_published": "2018-10-02T00:00:33Z"
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            "url": "https://aeropuertoquito.aero/hotels",
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            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/reviews/quito-airport-reviews.htm",
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      "q14": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options at Quito airport?",
        "answer": "Quito's Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) has one primary lounge: Sala VIP Internacional, located in the International Terminal after security and passport control, in front of the Duty Free shop. Access is available via Priority Pass, Lounge Key, Lounge Club, Diners Club International, certain premium local bank cards, or a paid day pass (around $30–$42 depending on entry method), and it is open to all international passengers regardless of airline. The lounge offers premium food, showers, Wi-Fi, TVs, flight monitors, and complimentary beer, with a maximum stay of three hours. Children under 4 enter free with an adult, and the lounge is non-smoking and restricted to guests 18 and older.",
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            "url": "https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/UIO/Sala-VIP-Internacional-International-Terminal-HflROj0RWa/",
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            "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/es-LA/lounges/ecuador/mariscal-sucre-international/uio-sala-vip-internacional",
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            "url": "https://www.americanexpress.com/es-mx/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/UIO/Sala-VIP-Internacional-Terminal-Internacional-HflROj0RWa/",
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      "q15": {
        "question": "What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Quito?",
        "answer": "The cheapest day of the week to fly from the United States to Quito is Tuesday, with a typical fare of $505 compared to the weekly average of $552. Midweek departures like Tuesday tend to beat weekends, which usually see higher prices.",
        "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.",
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