{
  "response": {
    "Key": "MDE-USIL",
    "orig": {
      "code": "MDE",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Medellín",
      "fullCity": "Medellín, Colombia",
      "airport": "Medellin Jose Maria Cordova"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "USIL",
      "type": "region",
      "region": "Illinois",
      "fullRegion": "Illinois, United States"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Illinois can I fly to directly or with one stop from Medellín?",
        "answer": "From Medellín you typically fly into Chicago O'Hare or Midway, often with one stop in Miami, Fort Lauderdale or Panama City. Non-stop flights are not currently available. If visiting central or southern Illinois, you may also connect to smaller airports like Peoria or Springfield via Chicago."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Medellín to Illinois?",
        "answer": "Non-stop flights from Medellín to Chicago O'Hare are rare, so most trips require at least one connection. Typical one-stop itineraries to Chicago or other Illinois airports take 8 to 11 hours total, depending on layover length and routing."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Medellín to Illinois?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from Medellín to any airport in Illinois. The most common one-stop routings go through Miami, Fort Lauderdale or Panama City, with total travel times typically between 8 and 11 hours. Airlines serving these routes include Avianca, Copa and American."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Medellín to Illinois?",
        "answer": "Medellín to Illinois has no non‑stops. Connect via Copa (Panama City), American (Miami), Avianca (Bogotá) or United (Houston) to reach Chicago."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Medellín to Illinois?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Medellín to Illinois are typically February, March, and October, outside of major holidays and school breaks. Booking 2–3 months ahead, flying midweek (Tuesdays or Wednesdays), and choosing early-morning or late-night departures often yield lower fares."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Medellín to Illinois?",
        "answer": "Book flights from Medellín to Illinois about 8 to 12 weeks ahead for the best balance of availability and price, especially if traveling during winter holidays or summer break, though you can often book closer in for spring or fall shoulder seasons."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular areas to visit in Illinois and how does that affect where I should fly?",
        "answer": "In Illinois, Chicago is the main draw for its architecture, museums and dining, served by O'Hare and Midway. Springfield attracts history buffs with Lincoln sites via Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, while the Shawnee National Forest area is reached through Marion or St. Louis. Most international visitors fly into Chicago, then connect or drive elsewhere."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Illinois are best to fly into from Medellín?",
        "answer": "From Medellín, Chicago O'Hare is the main international gateway for Illinois, offering the most flights and connections. Chicago Midway is a secondary option within the Chicago metro area, mainly for domestic low-cost carriers. For destinations outside Chicago, regional airports like Peoria or Springfield may be reached via connections, but O'Hare is the most practical entry point for the state."
      }
    }
  }
}