{"response": {"Key": "CLO-JFK", "orig": {"code": "CLO", "type": "airport", "city": "Cali", "fullCity": "Cali, Colombia", "airport": "Alfonso Bonilla Aragon Intl Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "JFK", "type": "airport", "city": "New York City", "fullCity": "New York City, New York", "airport": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "What is the typical flight duration from Cali to New York City?", "answer": "The flight from Cali to New York City is about 2,570 miles and typically takes 5 hours and 40 minutes nonstop. The return leg averages 6 hours, about 20 minutes longer due to prevailing winds.", "methodology": "Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": ["flight_schedule"]}, "q1": {"question": "Are there any direct flights from Cali to New York City?", "answer": "Avianca flies nonstop from Cali to New York JFK, with 10 weekly flights operating daily. Departures leave in the late evening around 9:25 or 9:35 PM, and the flight takes about 5 hours and 40 minutes eastbound (roughly 6 hours on the return). Avianca is the only airline offering nonstop service on this route.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold. Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg. Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": ["route_airlines", "flight_schedule", "redeye_flights", "route_aircraft"]}, "q3": {"question": "What are the ground transportation options in New York City?", "answer": "JFK offers taxis with flat-rate fares to Manhattan, ride-share services like Uber and Lyft from designated pick-up areas, and public transit via the AirTrain connecting to the subway and Long Island Rail Road. Rental cars are available at Federal Circle, accessible by AirTrain, and there are also authorized shuttles, private car services, and even a helicopter transfer option. The AirTrain-to-subway combination is the most used public transit option, while taxis and ride-shares are the most popular for direct door-to-door convenience.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "http://jfkairport.com/transportation", "title": "Transportation Options - JFK Airport", "favicon": "http://jfkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/jfk_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2025-12-23T18:54:39Z"}, {"url": "https://jfkairport.com/transportation/ride-share-services", "title": "Ride Share Information - JFK Airport", "favicon": "https://jfkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/jfk_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2025-11-07T16:18:43Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=97218&diff=1343981798&oldid=1343041901&title=John_F._Kennedy_International_Airport", "title": "John F. Kennedy International Airport: Difference between revisions", "time_published": "2026-03-17T15:31:18Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%20F.%20Kennedy%20International%20Airport", "title": "John F. Kennedy International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T21:30:04Z"}, {"url": "https://portfolio.panynj.gov/2015/12/15/jfk-five-things-ok-technically-six-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-john-f-kennedy-international-airport/", "title": "JFK: Five Things (OK, Technically Six Things) You Probably Didn’t Know About John F. Kennedy International Airport |", "time_published": "2015-12-15T15:00:57Z"}]}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Cali to New York City?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Cali to New York City are May, June, and September, with average fares around $464–$490. Prices are highest in December, averaging $790, followed by January and March.", "methodology": "This 'good deal' estimate shows a representative best price for each departure date across roughly a 12-month window (about 3 months back and 9 months forward). It is built from real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, accumulated into a price history for each departure date. Rather than weighting all of that history equally, we apply exponential time decay so recent prices dominate — a price seen yesterday counts almost in full, one from about a month ago roughly a third, and prices from a few months back very little — giving a figure that tracks today's market instead of a stale long-run average. Clear price outliers are removed before any calculation, departure dates with no observations are filled in from nearby dates, and the resulting curve is lightly smoothed so it reads as a clean seasonal trend rather than day-to-day noise. For this route, fares for the requested travel direction were unavailable, so the pattern shown is derived from the reverse direction, which shares the same seasonal demand cycle.", "toolsUsed": ["seasonal_prices"]}, "q5": {"question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Cali to New York City?", "answer": "For flights from Cali to New York City, the best fares are usually found when booking 10 to 30 days before departure, with the absolute lowest price around 25 days out at about $525. Booking more than 100 days ahead tends to be pricier, often exceeding $600, and for peak summer or holiday travel, aiming for the early side of that window (around 30 days) can help lock in a better rate before demand pushes prices up.", "methodology": "This booking-window guidance is built from the same real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, re-grouped by how many days before departure each price was seen (from the departure day out to about 180 days ahead) across the route's price history. At each booking lead time we report the 25th-percentile price — the cheaper end of what travelers were quoted, rather than the rock-bottom minimum (which can be a fluke) or the average (which is pulled up by expensive last-minute fares). The buy-or-wait advice then applies a risk premium that grows as departure approaches, since seat availability shrinks and prices become less predictable; using that adjusted curve we flag windows where waiting is likely to save a meaningful amount (at least $20 or 5%) versus windows where booking now is the better call. Isolated single-day recommendations are filtered out, so the advice only reflects a window that holds for several days in a row. For this route, fares for the requested travel direction were unavailable, so the pattern shown is derived from the reverse direction, which shares the same seasonal demand cycle.", "toolsUsed": ["booking_timing"]}, "q6": {"question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Cali to New York City?", "answer": "Yes, Avianca operates a daily nonstop red‑eye from Cali (CLO) to New York (JFK), departing around 9:25–9:35 PM and arriving at 5:10 AM the next morning.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": ["redeye_flights"]}, "q7": {"question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Cali to New York City?", "answer": "Avianca operates nonstop flights from Cali to New York JFK, with 10 weekly departures available daily, typically departing around 9:25 PM or 9:35 PM. The median fare for this nonstop service is approximately $690.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": ["route_airlines"]}, "q8": {"question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Cali and New York City?", "answer": "Common layover cities include Bogotá, Miami, Panama City and San Salvador. Bogotá offers frequent domestic connections and the shortest overall journey. Miami provides broad onward US links and efficient transit. Panama City’s Tocumen hub is well‑organized for quick connections. San Salvador often features competitive fares and streamlined transfers."}, "q10": {"question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to New York City?", "answer": "April to June and September to early November offer comfortable temperatures, lower humidity, and fewer tourists than summer."}, "q11": {"question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Cali to New York City?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, a U.S. visa or ESTA, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for bags, and any required vaccination certificates."}, "q12": {"question": "Which airport should I use in New York City?", "answer": "New York City has three major airports. John F. Kennedy International is the primary international gateway, located about 15 miles southeast of Midtown Manhattan, and serves most long‑haul carriers and alliances. Newark Liberty International is in New Jersey, roughly 16 miles southwest of Midtown, and is a major hub for United Airlines, handling both domestic and international flights. LaGuardia is the closest to Manhattan, about 8 miles east, and mainly serves domestic and short‑haul flights, with limited international service."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to Alfonso Bonilla Aragon Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Cali, the most popular and convenient way to reach Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport is by taxi or ride‑share, which takes about 30–40 minutes via the Cali–Palmira highway. Public buses are a budget‑friendly alternative, though they can be slower and less comfortable with luggage. There are no dedicated airport shuttle buses, but some private shuttle services and hotel transfers are available. Driving and parking at the airport is possible with both short‑term and long‑term lots, though traffic near the city can add time.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "http://www.airportdistancecalculator.com/alfonso-b-aragon-airport-clo-details.html", "title": "Alfonso B. Aragon Airport (CLO) Details, Cali, Colombia", "time_published": "2026-05-03T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://airportdistancecalculator.com/flight-smr-to-clo.html", "title": "Distance From Simon Bolivar Airport to Alfonso B. 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The TWA Hotel, located in the former TWA Flight Center, is the only hotel on airport property, but it is situated outside the terminals and requires a short walk or shuttle. Nearby hotels connected by airport shuttle include the Crowne Plaza JFK, Hampton Inn NY-JFK, and Holiday Inn Express JFK, among others.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "http://www.sleepinginairports.net/usa/newyorkjfk.htm", "title": "New York City JFK Airport Guide - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-03-09T16:06:27Z"}, {"url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/new-york-city-jfk-airport-guide.htm", "title": "New York City JFK Airport Guide - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-08-06T08:02:49Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%20F.%20Kennedy%20International%20Airport", "title": "John F. 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Prayer rooms are located in Terminals 1, 4, and 5, including a chapel post-security near Gate A5 in Terminal 4. Free Wi‑Fi is available across all terminals for up to 30 minutes, after which paid plans apply.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://www.jfkairport.com/", "title": "John F. Kennedy International Airport - JFK Airport", "favicon": "https://www.jfkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/jfk_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2025-11-18T15:13:54Z"}, {"url": "https://jfkairport.com?bcsi-ac-a36e4bd543b0a21d=29D68E8100000108xBb3B2V1FoItWavwVCddiFHyx4MCAAAACAEAAFrdWwAAjScADQAAAI8TAgA=", "title": "John F. Kennedy International Airport - JFK Airport", "favicon": "https://jfkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/jfk_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2025-11-18T15:13:54Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%20F.%20Kennedy%20International%20Airport", "title": "John F. 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On connecting itineraries, the long leg is frequently an Airbus A320-200 Neo or a Boeing 787-8 via Bogotá, also with Avianca, while other one-stop options use a Boeing 737 MAX 9 via Panama City (United), a Boeing 737 MAX 8 via Bogotá (United) or Miami (American), or a Boeing 737-800 via Panama City (Copa). The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, and Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these flights.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": ["route_aircraft"]}, "q18": {"question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Cali to New York City?", "answer": "Avianca, a Star Alliance member, is the only airline with nonstop service from Cali to New York JFK. No other alliances have a carrier operating this route nonstop, though connections on other carriers may be available.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": ["route_airlines"]}, "q20": {"question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Cali?", "answer": "At Cali's Alfonso Bonilla Aragón Airport, the main lounge is the Avianca Sala VIP in the international terminal, open from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM and accessible to Avianca business class passengers, Star Alliance Gold members, and Priority Pass holders, with a rating of 4.1. There is also an Avianca Lounge Cali in the domestic terminal, though specific access details are less clear. The Sala VIP Calima in the international terminal is temporarily closed. No other airline-branded lounges like Delta Sky Club or American Admirals Club operate here.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CLO", "title": "American Express Lounges at Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png"}, {"url": "https://americanexpress.com/de-de/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CLO", "title": "American Express Lounges at Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport | Amex DE", "time_published": "2026-05-02T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/colombia/cali-a-bonilla-aragon-intl", "title": "Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport CLO Lounges - CLO Airport Guide and lounges.  | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://prioritypass.com/lounges/colombia/cali-a-bonilla-aragon", "title": "Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport CLO Lounges - CLO Airport Guide and lounges.  | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "http://www.airportdistancecalculator.com/alfonso-b-aragon-airport-clo-details.html", "title": "Alfonso B. 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