{"response": {"Key": "BLR-USCA", "orig": {"code": "BLR", "type": "airport", "city": "Bengaluru", "fullCity": "Bengaluru, India", "airport": "Kempegowda 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 Bengaluru?", "answer": "From Bengaluru you can fly non-stop to San Francisco and connect to other California cities. One-stop options to Los Angeles or San Diego often go through hubs like Dubai, Doha, or London. Choose San Francisco for the Bay Area, Los Angeles for Southern California, or San Diego for the border region."}, "q1": {"question": "How long is the flight from Bengaluru to California?", "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from Bengaluru to California. Typical one-stop itineraries to Los Angeles or San Francisco take 19 to 22 hours, depending on the layover. Return flights eastbound to Bengaluru are often 1 to 3 hours shorter due to prevailing tailwinds."}, "q2": {"question": "Are there direct flights from Bengaluru to California?", "answer": "There are currently no non-stop flights from Bengaluru to any airport in California. The most common one-stop routings connect through major hubs such as Dubai, Doha, London, or Frankfurt. Total travel times typically range from 21 to 26 hours, depending on the layover duration and routing."}, "q3": {"question": "Which airlines fly from Bengaluru to California?", "answer": "Air India flies non-stop to San Francisco. One-stop options include Emirates via Dubai, Qatar Airways via Doha, and Lufthansa via Frankfurt."}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Bengaluru to California?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Bengaluru to California are typically February and September, outside major holiday and school vacation peaks. Flying midweek, especially on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and choosing red-eye departures can lower fares, though prices vary by arrival airport."}, "q5": {"question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Bengaluru to California?", "answer": "Book flights from Bengaluru to California about 8 to 12 weeks ahead for winter holidays and school breaks, but 4 to 6 weeks can work for shoulder seasons like late spring or early fall."}, "q6": {"question": "What are the most popular areas to visit in California and how does that affect where I should fly?", "answer": "Popular California areas include Los Angeles for Hollywood and beaches, San Francisco for the Golden Gate and tech culture, San Diego for coastal charm and the zoo, and Yosemite for national park adventures. Flying into LAX or SFO connects you to those hubs respectively, while SAN serves San Diego and Fresno Yosemite International is the closest airport for Yosemite."}, "q8": {"question": "Which airports in California are best to fly into from Bengaluru?", "answer": "From Bengaluru, San Francisco is the most direct option with nonstop flights and is ideal for the Bay Area and Northern California road trips. Los Angeles has the most overall connectivity and works well for Southern California beaches and theme parks. San Diego is a smaller but convenient gateway for the border region and coastal resorts."}}}}