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      "code": "YEA",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Edmonton",
      "fullCity": "Edmonton, Alberta",
      "airport": "Edmonton Intl Airport"
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    "dest": {
      "code": "US",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "United States"
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    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in United States can I fly to from Edmonton?",
        "answer": "From Edmonton you can fly non-stop to Seattle, Minneapolis, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Phoenix and Orlando, plus seasonal service to other U.S. cities. With one stop you can reach most major U.S. destinations through hubs like Calgary, Vancouver, Toronto or the non-stop cities listed. Choose Seattle or Denver for outdoor access, Las Vegas or Orlando for entertainment, and California cities for beaches and culture."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Edmonton to United States?",
        "answer": "From Edmonton to United States, non-stop flights to Seattle take about 2 hours, and to Denver around 3 hours. One-stop itineraries to major East Coast cities like New York or Miami typically range from 6 to 9 hours depending on the connection."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Edmonton to United States?",
        "answer": "Yes, Edmonton offers several non-stop flights to the United States. Major city pairs include Edmonton to Seattle on Alaska Airlines, Edmonton to Denver on United, Edmonton to Minneapolis on Delta, and Edmonton to Las Vegas on WestJet, among others. Flight times to western hubs are typically around 2.5 to 3 hours. If your U.S. destination is not served non-stop, common one-stop routings connect through Calgary, Vancouver, Seattle, Denver, or Minneapolis, with total travel times generally ranging from 5 to 8 hours."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Edmonton to United States?",
        "answer": "From Edmonton to the U.S. nonstop options include WestJet and Air Canada, plus one-stop connections via their hubs and U.S. carriers."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Edmonton to United States?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Edmonton to the United States are typically October, November, and September, while peak summer and major holidays like June and May tend to be the most expensive. Booking about 18 to 21 weeks ahead yields the best fares, and midweek departures generally offer lower prices than weekends.",
        "methodology": "This 'good deal' estimate shows a representative best price for each departure date across roughly a 12-month window (about 3 months back and 9 months forward). It is built from real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, accumulated into a price history for each departure date. Rather than weighting all of that history equally, we apply exponential time decay so recent prices dominate — a price seen yesterday counts almost in full, one from about a month ago roughly a third, and prices from a few months back very little — giving a figure that tracks today's market instead of a stale long-run average. Clear price outliers are removed before any calculation, departure dates with no observations are filled in from nearby dates, and the resulting curve is lightly smoothed so it reads as a clean seasonal trend rather than day-to-day noise. This booking-window guidance is built from the same real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, re-grouped by how many days before departure each price was seen (from the departure day out to about 180 days ahead) across the route's price history. At each booking lead time we report the 25th-percentile price — the cheaper end of what travelers were quoted, rather than the rock-bottom minimum (which can be a fluke) or the average (which is pulled up by expensive last-minute fares). The buy-or-wait advice then applies a risk premium that grows as departure approaches, since seat availability shrinks and prices become less predictable; using that adjusted curve we flag windows where waiting is likely to save a meaningful amount (at least $20 or 5%) versus windows where booking now is the better call. Isolated single-day recommendations are filtered out, so the advice only reflects a window that holds for several days in a row. For this route, fares for the requested travel direction were unavailable, so the pattern shown is derived from the reverse direction, which shares the same seasonal demand cycle."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Edmonton to United States?",
        "answer": "For flights from Edmonton to the United States, the optimal booking window is about 18 to 21 weeks ahead, with the very best fares typically appearing around 140 days before departure.",
        "methodology": "This booking-window guidance is built from the same real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, re-grouped by how many days before departure each price was seen (from the departure day out to about 180 days ahead) across the route's price history. At each booking lead time we report the 25th-percentile price — the cheaper end of what travelers were quoted, rather than the rock-bottom minimum (which can be a fluke) or the average (which is pulled up by expensive last-minute fares). The buy-or-wait advice then applies a risk premium that grows as departure approaches, since seat availability shrinks and prices become less predictable; using that adjusted curve we flag windows where waiting is likely to save a meaningful amount (at least $20 or 5%) versus windows where booking now is the better call. Isolated single-day recommendations are filtered out, so the advice only reflects a window that holds for several days in a row. For this route, fares for the requested travel direction were unavailable, so the pattern shown is derived from the reverse direction, which shares the same seasonal demand cycle."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in United States?",
        "answer": "Popular U.S. cities for Canadian travelers include New York for its iconic landmarks, Los Angeles for beaches and entertainment, Miami for nightlife and warmth, Las Vegas for casinos and shows, and Orlando for theme parks."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Edmonton to United States?",
        "answer": "For Canadian nationals, no visa is required to travel from Edmonton to the United States for a short tourist visit. Entry is visa-free.\n\nThis 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_the_United_States",
            "title": "Visa policy of the United States",
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            "url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/usa/entry-requirements",
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          {
            "url": "https://uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-visitors-for-business/wb-temporary-business-visitor-under-visa-waiver-program",
            "title": "WB Temporary Business Visitor under Visa Waiver Program | USCIS"
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          {
            "url": "https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/visa-waiver-program/requirements-immigrant-and-nonimmigrant-visas",
            "title": "Requirements for Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas | U.S. Customs and Border Protection"
          },
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            "url": "https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/applying-admission-united-states",
            "title": "Admission into United States | U.S. Customs and Border Protection"
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            "url": "https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/",
            "title": "Official ESTA Application Website - Home"
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      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in United States are best to fly into from Edmonton?",
        "answer": "From Edmonton to the United States, Seattle-Tacoma and Denver are the most accessible major hubs with frequent flights and strong onward connections across the country. Minneapolis-Saint Paul offers a centrally located option that works well for reaching the Midwest and East Coast efficiently."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit United States?",
        "answer": "For the United States, April to June and September to October generally offer milder weather and lighter crowds than peak summer. Major cities like New York and Los Angeles are busy and expensive in summer, while spring and fall provide a better balance of pleasant conditions and value."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Edmonton Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is located about 30 km south of Downtown Edmonton along Highway 2, and the most popular way to reach it from the city center is by taxi or ride-share, which offer door-to-door convenience in roughly 30–40 minutes depending on traffic. Public transportation is available via Edmonton Transit Service bus route 747, which connects Century Park LRT station to the airport, though it takes longer and requires a transfer from downtown. Driving is also straightforward along Highway 2, with several on-site parking options including short-term, long-term, and a multi-storey parkade. Shuttle buses are less common for downtown departures, but some hotels and private operators offer scheduled service.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmonton_International_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-16T05:23:44Z"
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            "title": "Edmonton station (Via Rail)",
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