{
  "response": {
    "Key": "TPA-USIL",
    "orig": {
      "code": "TPA",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Tampa",
      "fullCity": "Tampa, Florida",
      "airport": "Tampa Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "USIL",
      "type": "region",
      "region": "Illinois",
      "fullRegion": "Illinois, United States"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Illinois can I fly to directly or with one stop from Tampa?",
        "answer": "From Tampa you can fly non-stop to Chicago O'Hare and Midway. One-stop options to other Illinois cities like Springfield, Peoria or Bloomington typically connect through Chicago, Atlanta or Charlotte. Choose O'Hare for northern suburbs or international connections, Midway for downtown Chicago convenience, and regional airports for central or southern Illinois destinations."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Tampa to Illinois?",
        "answer": "Non-stop flights from Tampa to Chicago typically take about 2 hours 45 minutes, while flights to other Illinois cities like Peoria or Springfield usually require a connection and take 4 to 6 hours total. Westbound flights are often slightly shorter due to prevailing winds."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Tampa to Illinois?",
        "answer": "Yes. There are non-stop flights from Tampa to several Illinois airports, including Chicago O'Hare on United and American, Chicago Midway on Southwest, and occasionally to smaller cities like Moline on Allegiant. When non-stops are unavailable, common one-stop routings go through Atlanta or Charlotte, adding roughly 2 to 4 hours to your journey."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Tampa to Illinois?",
        "answer": "From Tampa to Illinois you can fly non-stop on American, United, Southwest or Spirit to Chicago, or connect via Atlanta or Charlotte."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Tampa to Illinois?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Tampa to Illinois are typically January and February, outside of holiday peaks. For the best fares, book about one to three months ahead and aim for Tuesday or Wednesday departures, with early morning or late evening flights often costing less. Avoid Thanksgiving, Christmas, and spring break weeks, when prices rise sharply."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Tampa to Illinois?",
        "answer": "Book flights from Tampa to Illinois about 4 to 8 weeks ahead for the best balance of price and availability, but aim for 8 to 12 weeks during winter holidays and spring break when demand peaks."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular areas to visit in Illinois and how does that affect where I should fly?",
        "answer": "In Illinois, Chicago draws visitors for architecture, museums and dining. Springfield offers Lincoln sites and Route 66 history. Starved Rock State Park attracts nature lovers. Fly into Chicago O'Hare or Midway for Chicago and nearby areas. For Springfield, consider Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport. Starved Rock is best accessed via Chicago airports with a drive."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Illinois are best to fly into from Tampa?",
        "answer": "From Tampa, Chicago O'Hare has the most flights and works well for connections across Illinois and the Midwest, while Midway is a solid alternative that puts you closer to downtown Chicago. If you are heading to central or southern Illinois, consider flying into O'Hare or Midway and driving, as direct flights to smaller airports like Peoria or Springfield are limited or require a connection."
      }
    }
  }
}