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    "Key": "SFO-CAQC",
    "orig": {
      "code": "SFO",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "San Francisco",
      "fullCity": "San Francisco, California",
      "airport": "San Francisco Intl Airport"
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      "code": "CAQC",
      "type": "region",
      "region": "Quebec",
      "fullRegion": "Quebec, Canada"
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    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Quebec can I fly to directly or with one stop from San Francisco?",
        "answer": "From San Francisco you can fly non-stop to Montreal, which is Quebec's largest airport and a common gateway. One-stop flights to Quebec City are typical, often connecting through Toronto, Montreal, or U.S. hubs like Chicago. Montreal serves the southwestern region and is convenient for bilingual city stays, while Quebec City is closer to eastern attractions like the historic Old Town. For more remote areas like Saguenay, you would connect again from Montreal or Quebec City."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from San Francisco to Quebec?",
        "answer": "From San Francisco to Quebec, there are no non-stop flights to Montréal or Québec City. Typical one-stop itineraries take about 7½ to 9 hours to Montréal and 8½ to 10 hours to Québec City, with eastbound flights often slightly shorter due to tailwinds."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Quebec?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from San Francisco to Quebec. The most common one-stop routings connect through Montreal or Toronto on airlines like Air Canada or United, with total travel times typically ranging from 8 to 12 hours depending on the layover."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Quebec?",
        "answer": "No non-stops from San Francisco to Quebec. One-stop flights are available via Air Canada through Montreal or Toronto, and United or American via their hubs."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Quebec?",
        "answer": "The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Quebec is typically during the shoulder seasons of late spring and early fall, especially on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Booking around two to three months in advance and choosing red-eye or early morning flights can yield lower fares, while peak summer and winter holidays drive prices up."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from San Francisco to Quebec?",
        "answer": "For flights from San Francisco to Quebec, book 8 to 12 weeks ahead for summer and winter holidays to secure better options, while shoulder seasons like late spring and early fall can often be booked 4 to 6 weeks out."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular areas to visit in Quebec and how does that affect where I should fly?",
        "answer": "In Quebec, Montreal draws visitors for its cultural scene and festivals, Quebec City for historic charm and winter carnival, and the Laurentians for skiing and lakeside resorts. Fly into Montreal-Trudeau for Montreal and the Laurentians, or Quebec City Jean Lesage for Quebec City and nearby Charlevoix. Your airport choice depends on whether you prioritize urban culture or historic Old World feel."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a passport or visa to travel from San Francisco to Quebec?",
        "answer": "For United States citizens traveling from San Francisco to Quebec, Canada, a visa is not required for a short tourist visit. Entry is visa-free for this nationality.\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://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/business/visitors-events-conferences.html",
            "title": "Business visitors attending meetings, events and conferences in Canada"
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            "url": "https://cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=437&top=16",
            "title": "I am a business visitor and I do not need a visa. What documents should I bring, if any?"
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      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Quebec are best to fly into from San Francisco?",
        "answer": "From San Francisco, Montréal-Trudeau is Quebec's primary international gateway with the most flight options and convenient access to downtown Montréal and road trips to the Laurentians or Eastern Townships. Québec City Jean Lesage Airport is best if your focus is the historic capital and nearby Charlevoix region, though it has fewer direct connections. For road trips to the Gaspé Peninsula or Saguenay, flying into Montréal and renting a car is often the most practical choice."
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