{
  "response": {
    "Key": "SEA-USCA",
    "orig": {
      "code": "SEA",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Seattle",
      "fullCity": "Seattle, Washington",
      "airport": "Seattle-Tacoma 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 Seattle?",
        "answer": "From Seattle you can fly non-stop to many California cities including Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), San Diego (SAN), Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC), Sacramento (SMF) and Santa Ana (SNA). One-stop connections via hubs like Portland or Seattle itself serve smaller airports such as Fresno or Palm Springs. Choose your airport based on destination: LAX for greater Los Angeles, SFO for the Bay Area, SAN for San Diego."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Seattle to California?",
        "answer": "Non-stop flights from Seattle to major California airports like Los Angeles or San Francisco typically take around 2 to 2½ hours, while flying to San Diego often takes about 2½ to 3 hours. One-stop itineraries are uncommon for these main routes but can extend travel to 4–6 hours if connecting through other hubs. Westbound flights (Seattle to California) are slightly shorter than eastbound returns due to prevailing winds."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Seattle to California?",
        "answer": "Yes, multiple airlines offer non-stop flights from Seattle to California. Major non-stop routes include Los Angeles on Alaska, Delta, and United; San Francisco on Alaska and United; and San Diego on Alaska. Non-stops are also available to smaller airports like Sacramento and San Jose. Flight times to Southern California airports are typically around 2.5 hours and to the Bay Area about 2 hours."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Seattle to California?",
        "answer": "Alaska, Delta, United, Southwest, and American fly non-stop from Seattle to California cities; one-stop options often connect via Portland or Las Vegas."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Seattle to California?",
        "answer": "The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to California is typically mid‑January through early March and late August through mid‑November, excluding holiday weeks. For the lowest fares, book one to three months ahead and aim for Tuesday or Wednesday departures, avoiding Friday and Sunday flights and peak travel periods like summer, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and spring break."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Seattle to California?",
        "answer": "Book flights 4 to 8 weeks ahead for the best balance of choice and price; for winter escapes and school breaks, aim for 2 to 3 months out, while spring and fall can often be booked just 3 to 4 weeks in advance."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular areas to visit in California and how does that affect where I should fly?",
        "answer": "In California, many visitors head to Los Angeles for entertainment and beaches, the San Francisco Bay Area for landmarks and wine country, and San Diego for coastal charm and attractions. Fly into LAX for Los Angeles, SFO or OAK for San Francisco, and SAN for San Diego. Your choice depends on whether you want Southern California's theme parks and beaches or Northern California's scenery and urban culture."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in California are best to fly into from Seattle?",
        "answer": "From Seattle, Los Angeles and San Francisco have the most flights and are good starting points for road trips along the coast or into the interior. San Diego is best for beaches and the southern resorts, while Sacramento works well for the Gold Country and Lake Tahoe. Smaller airports like Palm Springs, Santa Barbara, and Monterey offer seasonal direct flights and are convenient for nearby destinations but have fewer options."
      }
    }
  }
}