{"response": {"Key": "SEL-USCA", "orig": {"code": "SEL", "type": "airport", "city": "Seoul", "fullCity": "Seoul, Korea", "airport": "Incheon 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 Seoul?", "answer": "From Seoul you can fly non-stop to San Francisco and Los Angeles, which are the main gateways to California. One-stop options via other U.S. hubs like Seattle or Dallas can reach additional airports such as San Diego or Sacramento. Choose San Francisco for northern California and Silicon Valley, Los Angeles for southern California and Hollywood, and San Diego for beaches and the border region."}, "q1": {"question": "How long is the flight from Seoul to California?", "answer": "Non-stop flights from Seoul to Los Angeles or San Francisco typically take about 10½ to 11½ hours, while one-stop itineraries to other California cities like San Diego or Sacramento usually run 13 to 16 hours total. Westbound flights to Seoul are often about an hour shorter due to prevailing tailwinds."}, "q2": {"question": "Are there direct flights from Seoul to California?", "answer": "There are non-stop flights from Seoul to Los Angeles and San Francisco on airlines such as Korean Air, Asiana, and United. Non-stop flight time is about 11 to 12 hours. If flying to other California cities like San Diego or Sacramento, you will typically connect through Los Angeles or San Francisco, with total travel times around 14 to 16 hours."}, "q3": {"question": "Which airlines fly from Seoul to California?", "answer": "Korean Air and Asiana offer non-stops from Seoul to California. One-stop options include Delta via Seattle, United via San Francisco, and American via Dallas."}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Seoul to California?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Seoul to California are typically February through April and September through early November, outside peak summer and holiday periods. To find lower fares, book at least two to three months ahead, fly midweek (Tuesday or Wednesday), and choose red-eye or early-morning departures, while avoiding school vacations and major holidays like Lunar New Year and Christmas."}, "q5": {"question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Seoul to California?", "answer": "Book flights from Seoul to California about 8 to 12 weeks ahead for the best balance of price and choice, especially for winter and school breaks when demand peaks; shoulder seasons like late spring or early fall can sometimes be booked 4 to 6 weeks out."}, "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 draws visitors for Hollywood and beaches, San Francisco for the Golden Gate and tech culture, San Diego for its zoo and coastline, and Anaheim for Disneyland. Fly into LAX for Los Angeles or Anaheim, SFO for San Francisco, or SAN for San Diego. Your airport choice depends on which area you plan to explore first."}, "q8": {"question": "Which airports in California are best to fly into from Seoul?", "answer": "From Seoul, Los Angeles International offers the most direct flights and works well for Southern California, while San Francisco International gives easier access to the Bay Area and Northern California. If you plan to visit both regions, an open-jaw ticket flying into one and out of the other can save you a long drive back."}}}}