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      "country": "Canada"
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    "dest": {
      "code": "USVA",
      "type": "region",
      "region": "Virginia",
      "fullRegion": "Virginia, United States"
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    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which airports in Virginia can I fly into from Canada?",
        "answer": "From Canada, the main Virginia gateways are Washington Dulles and Reagan National, both near the DC border with widespread connections from Toronto, Montreal and other cities. Non-stop flights serve Dulles and Reagan. Richmond and Norfolk are smaller airports with one-stop connections and occasionally lower fares."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Canada to Virginia?",
        "answer": "From Toronto to Washington Dulles or Richmond, non-stop flights take about 1.5 to 2 hours. From Vancouver or Montreal, one-stop itineraries through Toronto, Chicago, or Atlanta typically take 5 to 8 hours total. Return times are similar, with no significant eastbound versus westbound difference."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Canada to Virginia?",
        "answer": "Yes. Non-stop flights connect Toronto and Montreal to Washington Dulles, which serves Northern Virginia. Richmond and Norfolk typically require a connection through hubs like Toronto, Philadelphia, or Atlanta."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airports in Canada are best for flying to Virginia?",
        "answer": "Toronto Pearson and Montreal Trudeau are the top Canadian gateways for Virginia, with the most non-stop and one-stop options to Richmond and Washington Dulles. Travellers from smaller Canadian airports typically connect through Toronto or US hubs like Newark or Charlotte."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Canada to Virginia?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Canada to Virginia are typically January through March and September through November, avoiding summer and holiday peaks. For the best fares, book at least three to four weeks 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 Canada to Virginia?",
        "answer": "For flights from Canada to Virginia, book two to four months ahead for the best balance of availability and price, extending to four to six months for summer and holiday travel."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Canada to Virginia?",
        "answer": "Canadian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist visits to Virginia, United States. Entry is visa-free for Canadian nationals.\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://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"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/applying-admission-united-states",
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            "url": "https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/",
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      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Canada to Virginia?",
        "answer": "Air Canada, United, Delta, and American fly from Toronto, Montreal, and other cities to Virginia airports, often via US hubs."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How easy is it to travel within Virginia after I arrive?",
        "answer": "Virginia is served by Amtrak trains, intercity buses and domestic flights from Washington Dulles, Reagan National and Richmond. Flying into Reagan National puts you closer to the Northeast Corridor rail line for easy onward travel."
      }
    }
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