{
  "response": {
    "Key": "CHI-USWA",
    "orig": {
      "code": "CHI",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Chicago",
      "fullCity": "Chicago, Illinois",
      "airport": "Dupage County"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "USWA",
      "type": "region",
      "region": "Washington",
      "fullRegion": "Washington, United States"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Washington can I fly to directly or with one stop from Chicago?",
        "answer": "From Chicago you can fly non-stop to Seattle, the main gateway for western Washington. Spokane is also reachable non-stop for the eastern part of the state. Smaller cities like Pasco or Bellingham typically require a connection through Seattle or another hub like Denver. Choose Seattle for the coast and mountains, and Spokane for the inland Northwest."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Chicago to Washington?",
        "answer": "From Chicago to the main Washington airports, non‑stop flights to Seattle typically take about 4 to 4½ hours, while Spokane is around 3½ hours. One‑stop itineraries to smaller airports like Pasco or Pullman often run 5 to 7 hours total. Westbound flights may be slightly shorter due to prevailing winds."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Chicago to Washington?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are non-stop flights from Chicago to several Washington airports. Major carriers like United, American, and Alaska operate non-stops to Seattle (SEA) and Spokane (GEG). Flight time to Seattle is typically around 4.5 hours. For other Washington cities, a connection in Seattle or Denver is common, with total travel times ranging from 6 to 8 hours."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Chicago to Washington?",
        "answer": "From Chicago to Washington you can fly non-stop on United, American, or Southwest, with Delta and Alaska offering one-stop connections via their hubs."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Washington?",
        "answer": "The cheapest flights from Chicago to Washington are typically found in late winter (January to early March) and late summer (August to September), avoiding spring break and major holidays. For the lowest fares, book one to three months ahead and consider midweek departures, especially Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with early morning or late evening flights often priced lower."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Chicago to Washington?",
        "answer": "For flights from Chicago to Washington, booking 3 to 6 weeks in advance typically balances price and availability, though for peak summer and holiday periods like Independence Day or Thanksgiving, aim for 8 to 10 weeks ahead."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular areas to visit in Washington and how does that affect where I should fly?",
        "answer": "In Washington, Seattle draws visitors for urban culture and Puget Sound, Spokane for eastern Washington access, and the Olympic Peninsula for rainforests and coast. Fly into Seattle-Tacoma for Seattle and the peninsula, or Spokane International for the inland northwest."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Washington are best to fly into from Chicago?",
        "answer": "From Chicago to Washington state, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has the most flights and is the best gateway for the Puget Sound region, including Seattle itself. For the eastern part of the state, Spokane International Airport is a convenient choice. Smaller airports like Bellingham or Tri-Cities can work well for specific destinations or road trips, but they have fewer flight options."
      }
    }
  }
}