{
  "response": {
    "Key": "MEL-USCA",
    "orig": {
      "code": "MEL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Melbourne",
      "fullCity": "Melbourne, Australia",
      "airport": "Melbourne Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "USCA",
      "type": "region",
      "region": "California",
      "fullRegion": "California, United States"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in California can I fly to directly or with one stop from Melbourne?",
        "answer": "From Melbourne you can fly non-stop to Los Angeles and San Francisco. One-stop options via those cities or other hubs like Sydney, Auckland or Nadi open up airports across California including San Diego, Sacramento, San Jose and Ontario. Choose Los Angeles for Southern California attractions, San Francisco for the Bay Area, and San Diego for beaches and the border region."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Melbourne to California?",
        "answer": "Non-stop flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles typically take around 14 to 15 hours, while trips to San Francisco often take 14 to 16 hours with one stop. Westbound flights from California to Melbourne can be an hour or two longer due to prevailing headwinds."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Melbourne to California?",
        "answer": "Yes. Non-stop flights from Melbourne to California are available to Los Angeles and San Francisco on airlines such as Qantas and United, with typical flight times around 14 to 15 hours. For other California cities, common one-stop connections are via Los Angeles or San Francisco."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Melbourne to California?",
        "answer": "From Melbourne to California, Qantas and United offer non-stops to LAX and SFO. One-stop options include American via Dallas, Delta via Atlanta, and Virgin Australia via Sydney."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to California?",
        "answer": "The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to California is typically during the low season from February to early May and mid-August to early November, with midweek flights often offering better prices. Booking 2 to 4 months ahead can help, while avoiding peak holiday periods like Christmas and summer school vacations will save you money."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Melbourne to California?",
        "answer": "For flights from Melbourne to California, book 12 to 16 weeks ahead for peak summer and school holidays, but 6 to 8 weeks can work for shoulder seasons like spring or fall."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular areas to visit in California and how does that affect where I should fly?",
        "answer": "In California, Los Angeles offers beaches and Hollywood, San Francisco draws with the Golden Gate and culture, San Diego features coastlines and a zoo, and Yosemite provides mountain scenery. Fly into Los Angeles for southern sights, San Francisco for the north, or San Diego for that area. For Yosemite, San Francisco is closest."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in California are best to fly into from Melbourne?",
        "answer": "From Melbourne, Los Angeles is the main gateway with the most direct flights and is ideal for Southern California attractions and road trips up the coast. San Francisco is another major option for the Bay Area and Northern California, while San Diego serves the southernmost resorts and Mexico border areas. Sacramento or San Jose may be useful for specific regions but typically require a connection from Melbourne."
      }
    }
  }
}