{"response": {"Key": "YTO-USMD", "orig": {"code": "YTO", "type": "airport", "city": "Toronto", "fullCity": "Toronto, Ontario", "airport": "Pearson Intl Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "USMD", "type": "region", "region": "Maryland", "fullRegion": "Maryland, United States"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "Which cities in Maryland can I fly to directly or with one stop from Toronto?", "answer": "From Toronto you can fly non-stop to Baltimore/Washington International Airport, which is the main gateway for Maryland. Reagan National and Dulles airports in the Washington area are also practical with a connection through U.S. hubs like Philadelphia, Charlotte or New York. Choose BWI for Baltimore or central Maryland and the Washington airports for suburbs near D.C."}, "q1": {"question": "How long is the flight from Toronto to Maryland?", "answer": "Non-stop flights from Toronto to Baltimore/Washington International typically take about 1½ hours. One-stop itineraries to Salisbury or Hagerstown usually run 4 to 6 hours total, with the return to Toronto often slightly shorter due to prevailing winds."}, "q2": {"question": "Are there direct flights from Toronto to Maryland?", "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from Toronto to Maryland. The most common one-stop routings connect through major hubs like Charlotte, Philadelphia, or Washington, D.C., on airlines such as American Airlines and United. Total travel time typically ranges from 4 to 7 hours depending on the layover."}, "q3": {"question": "Which airlines fly from Toronto to Maryland?", "answer": "From Toronto to Maryland you can fly Air Canada non-stop, or connect via U.S. hubs on United, American, or Delta."}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Toronto to Maryland?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Toronto to Maryland are typically January, February, and September, avoiding summer and holiday peaks. For the best fares, book 2 to 3 months ahead, fly midweek (Tuesdays and Wednesdays), and choose early morning or late evening departures."}, "q5": {"question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Toronto to Maryland?", "answer": "Book flights from Toronto to Maryland about 4–6 weeks ahead for the best balance of price and availability, though for peak winter holiday travel or school breaks, aim for 8–10 weeks early."}, "q6": {"question": "What are the most popular areas to visit in Maryland and how does that affect where I should fly?", "answer": "In Maryland, Baltimore draws visitors for its Inner Harbor, museums and sports, the Eastern Shore offers beaches and seafood, and the D.C. suburbs provide history and monuments. Fly into Baltimore-Washington International for Baltimore or Annapolis, or choose Washington Dulles or Reagan National for the capital region. Salisbury Regional serves the Eastern Shore but has limited flights."}, "q8": {"question": "Which airports in Maryland are best to fly into from Toronto?", "answer": "From Toronto to Maryland, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is the main entry point with the most flights and best access to Baltimore and the D.C. area. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is closer to downtown Washington but has fewer direct options from Toronto. For the Eastern Shore or western Maryland, consider driving from Baltimore or using smaller regional airports like Salisbury, though they lack direct flights from Toronto."}}}}