{ "response": { "Key": "DEN-NYC", "orig": { "code": "DEN", "type": "airport", "city": "Denver", "fullCity": "Denver, Colorado", "airport": "Denver Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "NYC", "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 Denver to New York City?", "answer": "The flight from Denver to New York City is about 1,620 miles and typically takes 3 hours and 47 minutes nonstop. The return trip is longer, about 4 hours and 25 minutes, due to prevailing headwinds.", "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 Denver to New York City?", "answer": "Yes, there are multiple daily nonstop flights from Denver to New York City, served by United (to Newark and LaGuardia), Southwest (to LaGuardia), Delta (to JFK and LaGuardia), JetBlue (to JFK), and Frontier (to LaGuardia and JFK). United alone offers up to 136 weekly flights to Newark and another 86 to LaGuardia, while Southwest adds 102 weekly flights to LaGuardia — all operating daily. Frontier's JFK service is the only non-daily option, running just three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.", "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" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in New York City?", "answer": "At LaGuardia Airport, the most popular way to reach the city center is the free Q70 bus to the Jackson Heights subway station, where you can connect to the MTA network. Licensed taxis and ride-shares like Uber and Lyft are also readily available outside each terminal, with taxis to Manhattan typically costing around $40–$50 and taking 30–60 minutes. Rental car shuttles run to off-airport facilities, and authorized shuttle vans offer another option. The Q70 bus is the fastest and most-used public transit link, while taxis and ride-shares provide the quickest door-to-door trips.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://laguardiaairport.com/transportation", "title": "Transportation Options - LGA LaGuardia Airport", "favicon": "https://laguardiaairport.com/images/shared/favicon/lga_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-02-19T01:05:56Z" }, { "url": "https://laguardiaairport.com/flights/connections-guide/travel-between-airports", "title": "Transferring Between Airports Guide - LGA LaGuardia Airport", "favicon": "https://laguardiaairport.com/images/shared/favicon/lga_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-02-17T19:35:41Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaGuardia%20Airport", "title": "LaGuardia Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-29T22:41:56Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_accidents_and_incidents_at_LaGuardia_Airport", "title": "List of accidents and incidents at LaGuardia Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-14T16:18:19Z" }, { "url": "https://www.panynj.gov/port-authority/en/press-room/press-release-archives/2026-press-releases/the-port-authority-and-laguardia-gateway-partners--developer-and.html", "title": "THE PORT AUTHORITY AND LAGUARDIA GATEWAY PARTNERS, DEVELOPER AND OPERATOR OF LAGUARDIA AIRPORT’S TERMINAL B, ANNOUNCE PROJECT TO EXPAND CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ELECTRIC GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT", "time_published": "2026-05-13T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Denver to New York City?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Denver to New York City are April, November, and March, with average fares around $323, $329, and $350 respectively. The most expensive months are June, May, and August, where average prices reach $397, $380, and $374.", "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.", "toolsUsed": [ "seasonal_prices" ] }, "q5": { "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Denver to New York City?", "answer": "For the Denver to New York City route, the best fares are usually found when booking 4 to 6 weeks ahead, with an average price around $229 during that window. Around major holidays and peak summer periods, demand pushes prices higher, so aiming for the earlier end of that range or even a bit sooner can help lock in a better deal.", "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.", "toolsUsed": [ "booking_timing" ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Denver to New York City?", "answer": "Yes, red‑eye flights are available from Denver to New York City. United operates two daily late‑night nonstops from DEN to Newark (EWR) departing at 11:54 PM and 11:59 PM, while Delta and JetBlue each run a daily nonstop to JFK departing at 11:59 PM. All of these departures land well past midnight — the EWR flights arrive around 5:15–5:20 AM the next morning and the JFK flights around 5:30–5:45 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 Denver to New York City?", "answer": "United, Southwest, Delta, JetBlue, and Frontier all fly nonstop from Denver to the New York City area, with United operating up to 136 weekly flights to Newark, Southwest up to 102 to LaGuardia, and United another 86 to LaGuardia. Delta runs 43 weekly flights to JFK plus 20 to LaGuardia, JetBlue has 21 weekly flights to JFK, and Frontier offers 7 weekly to LaGuardia plus 3 to JFK on select days. No per-carrier median fares are provided in the schedule data, so specific pricing is not available here.", "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 Denver and New York City?", "answer": "Common layover hubs between Denver and New York City include Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Charlotte, which offer frequent connecting flights and efficient transfer processes. These hubs provide broad domestic connections and help keep total travel time competitive, though non‑stop options are widely available and typically faster." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Denver to New York City?", "answer": "Delta (DL) is the most reliable on this route with an 83.8% on-time arrival rate, while Frontier (F9) to LGA trails at 61.0% and a higher 4.9% cancellation rate. United (UA) to LGA has the lowest cancellation rate at 0.7%, and JetBlue (B6) to JFK arrives on time 65.0% of the time.", "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" ] }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to New York City?", "answer": "April to June and September to October offer pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists than summer." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Denver to New York City?", "answer": "For this domestic flight, bring a Real ID, passport, or other TSA-approved ID, ensure the name matches your ticket and have a payment method for baggage and any required health documents." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in New York City?", "answer": "JFK is the main international gateway and the best for overseas connections. LaGuardia, closest to Manhattan, handles mostly domestic flights and is ideal for business. Newark in New Jersey also serves the city with a strong domestic and international network." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Denver Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "The University of Colorado A Line commuter train is the fastest and most popular option, running directly from Denver Union Station downtown to the airport in about 37 minutes. Public buses, including the SkyRide and regional routes, also serve the airport from various points. Ride-share services like Uber and Lyft, as well as taxis, offer door-to-door convenience at a higher cost, while driving and parking on-site is possible but typically the most expensive and time-consuming for short trips.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.flydenver.com/parking-and-transportation/to-and-from/airport-transit-center/", "title": "Airport Transit Center | Denver International Airport", "time_published": "2026-02-24T17:09:34Z" }, { "url": "https://flydenver.com/connections/", "title": "Connections | Denver International Airport", "favicon": "https://flydenver.com/apple-touch-icon.png", "time_published": "2023-09-14T15:33:21Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automated_Guideway_Transit_System_(Denver_International_Airport)", "title": "Automated Guideway Transit System (Denver International Airport)", "time_published": "2026-06-01T08:54:40Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denver%20International%20Airport", "title": "Denver International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T15:08:23Z" }, { "url": "https://www.faa.gov/?action=searchForAirport&airportcode=PSR", "title": "Federal Aviation Administration", "favicon": "https://www.faa.gov/themes/custom/faa/favicon.png", "time_published": "2026-07-17T12:00:00Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at New York City airport?", "answer": "LaGuardia Airport (LGA) does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods inside its terminals, but several nearby hotels offer complimentary shuttle service from designated pickup areas outside each terminal. Options include the New York LaGuardia Airport Marriott, Aloft New York LaGuardia Airport, Hampton Inn, and others, all located just minutes away. Follow signs for “Hotel Shuttles” to find the pickup location.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/new-york-city-laguardia-airport-guide.htm", "title": "New York City LaGuardia Airport Guide (LGA) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-05-29T21:48:03Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaGuardia%20Airport", "title": "LaGuardia Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-29T22:41:56Z" }, { "url": "https://marriott.com/en-us/hotels/lgaap-new-york-laguardia-airport-marriott/own", "title": "New York LaGuardia Airport Marriott", "time_published": "2026-04-08T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://laguardiaairport.com/explore-lga/hotels", "title": "Hotels - LGA LaGuardia Airport", "favicon": "https://laguardiaairport.com/images/shared/favicon/lga_favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/usa/new-york/new-york-city/activities/manhattan_to_lga_one_way_shared_departure_transfer-XOEZU5?property=NYCWS", "title": "Manhattan to LGA: One Way Shared Departure Transfer", "time_published": "2026-01-04T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/lgaal-aloft-new-york-laguardia-airport/overview/", "title": "Aloft New York LaGuardia Airport - Hotel with Free Airport Shuttle", "time_published": "2024-10-11T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at John F Kennedy Intl Airport?", "answer": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) offers prayer and meditation rooms; you can check their location on the airport's interactive map. Free Wi-Fi is available under the network name '_Free JFK WiFi' with 24/7 support at +1(800)880-4117. Information on currency exchange offices at JFK is not available in the current data.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.laguardiaairport.com/", "title": "LaGuardia Airport - LGA LaGuardia Airport", "favicon": "https://www.laguardiaairport.com/images/shared/favicon/lga_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-02-19T20:00:12Z" }, { "url": "https://laguardiaairport.com/explore-lga/services", "title": "Services and Amenities - LGA LaGuardia Airport", "favicon": "https://laguardiaairport.com/images/shared/favicon/lga_favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaGuardia%20Airport", "title": "LaGuardia Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-29T22:41:56Z" }, { "url": "https://portfolio.panynj.gov/2020/06/13/lgas-new-terminal-b-is-open-for-business/", "title": "LGA’s New Terminal B is Open for Business |", "time_published": "2020-06-13T15:07:31Z" }, { "url": "http://portfolio.panynj.gov/2015/05/26/vintage-laguardia-airport/1-lga-2/", "title": "Share this:", "favicon": "https://s0.wp.com/i/webclip.png?m=1713868326i", "time_published": "2015-05-26T19:00:13Z" } ] }, "q16": { "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Denver and New York City airports?", "answer": "At Denver International Airport (DEN), passengers with disabilities can request wheelchair assistance by contacting their airline at least 48 hours before departure, and service animal relief areas are available. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)—the primary New York City airport for this route—offers similar mobility assistance through airlines or the TSA Cares program (request at least 72 hours in advance), along with accessible restrooms, service animal relief areas, and Airport Customer Experience Specialists in red uniforms for in-person help. While both airports provide comprehensive accessibility services, dedicated children's play areas are not mentioned in their current amenities.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.flydenver.com/traveler_services/accessibility", "title": "Accessibility and Mobility | Denver International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-02T20:29:43Z" }, { "url": "https://www.flydenver.com/event/61719/", "title": "| Denver International Airport", "favicon": "https://www.flydenver.com/apple-touch-icon.png", "time_published": "2026-07-09T15:14:02Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automated_Guideway_Transit_System_(Denver_International_Airport)", "title": "Automated Guideway Transit System (Denver International Airport)", "time_published": "2026-06-01T08:54:40Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denver%20International%20Airport", "title": "Denver International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T15:08:23Z" }, { "url": "https://www.faa.gov/?action=searchForAirport&airportcode=PSR", "title": "Federal Aviation Administration", "favicon": "https://www.faa.gov/themes/custom/faa/favicon.png", "time_published": "2026-07-17T12:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://jfkairport.com/at-airport/accessibility-services", "title": "Accessibility Services - JFK Airport", "favicon": "https://jfkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/jfk_favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://www.jfkairport.com/explore-jfk/accessibility-services", "title": "Accessibility Services - JFK Airport", "favicon": "https://www.jfkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/jfk_favicon.ico" }, { "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://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kennedy_Airport", "title": "John F. Kennedy International Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2026-03-11T23:04:47Z" }, { "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" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Denver to New York City?", "answer": "The most common aircraft on nonstop flights from Denver to New York City are the Airbus A321-200 Neo and the Boeing 737 MAX 8, operated primarily by United and Southwest. Other types that appear regularly include the Boeing 737-900, Boeing 737-800, and Boeing 757-200 from United, as well as the Airbus A220-200 and Airbus A320-100 from JetBlue, though the exact aircraft can vary by day and airline. Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available across these carriers, but specifics differ by airline and aircraft.", "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 Denver to New York City?", "answer": "United (UA) and its Star Alliance partners serve DEN–EWR and DEN–LGA nonstop, while Delta (DL) — SkyTeam — flies nonstop to both JFK and LGA. JetBlue (B6) and Frontier (F9) also operate nonstop on the route but belong to no global alliance; Southwest (WN), likewise unaffiliated, offers the most nonstop flights to LGA. Other alliances may serve the route via connections.", "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 Denver?", "answer": "At Denver International Airport, you'll find the Delta Sky Club in the Main Terminal on Concourse A, accessible three hours before departure with a premium Delta fare, Delta One ticket, SkyTeam Elite Plus status, or an annual membership. The Centurion Lounge is on Concourse C and offers complimentary craft cocktails and locally inspired cuisine to American Express Platinum and Centurion cardholders. Both lounges provide Wi-Fi, flight monitors, and a quiet space to relax before your flight.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-gb/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/DEN", "title": "American Express Lounges at Denver International Airport | Amex GB", "time_published": "2026-05-03T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.flydenver.com/", "title": "Denver International Airport | DEN", "favicon": "https://www.flydenver.com/apple-touch-icon.png", "time_published": "2026-06-02T21:34:27Z" }, { "url": "https://flydenver.com/at-the-airport", "title": "Exciting Things to Do at Denver International Airport", "time_published": "2026-02-18T15:39:31Z" }, { "url": "https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-centurion-card-idc-en/DEN/Delta-Sky-Club-Main-Terminal-Concourse-A-IgRTEiZDls/", "title": "Delta Sky Club at Denver International Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-03-18T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://carsandstays.delta.com/Denver-Hotels-Sleep-Inn-Suites-Denver-International-Airport.h23533743.Hotel-Information?categorySearch=any_option&chkin=2026-07-06&chkout=2026-07-07&destType=MARKET&destination=Denver%2C+CO%2C+United+States+of+America+%28DEN-All+Airports%29&latLong=39.74483000000001%2C-104.94829500000002&pwa_ts=1782175590171&referrerUrl=aHR0cHM6Ly9jYXJzYW5kc3RheXMuZGVsdGEuY29tL0hvdGVsLVNlYXJjaA%3D%3D®ionId=6139084&rfrr=HSR&rm1=a2&searchId=b9103c12-38ab-46f5-86a7-f3447411bdbe&selectedRatePlan=383244565&selectedRoomType=218717901&sort=RECOMMENDED&top_cur=USD&top_dp=126&useRewards=false&x_pwa=1", "title": "Sleep Inn & Suites Denver International Airport", "favicon": "https://carsandstays.delta.com/favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-06-23T09:32:24Z" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Denver to New York City?", "answer": "Baggage policies depend on the airline and fare class. Basic economy usually excludes checked bags and may restrict carry-ons, while standard economy often includes a carry-on and charges for checked bags. Premium fares typically include both." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Denver to New York City?", "answer": "Flights from Denver to New York City typically offer Economy and recliner‑style Business or first class; flat‑bed seats are rare and premium economy is uncommon." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies depend on the airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy usually does not." } } } }