{"response": {"Key": "JFK-CTG", "orig": {"code": "JFK", "type": "airport", "city": "New York City", "fullCity": "New York City, New York", "airport": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "CTG", "type": "airport", "city": "Cartagena", "fullCity": "Cartagena, Colombia", "airport": "Rafael Nuñez Intl Airport"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "What is the typical flight duration from New York City to Cartagena?", "answer": "The flight from New York JFK to Cartagena covers about 2,090 miles. Nonstop flights typically take 5 hours and 10 minutes, while the return leg is about 5 hours and 1 minute — a difference of less than 20 minutes, so the outbound time alone is representative. Avianca and JetBlue operate nonstop service on this route.", "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"]}, "q3": {"question": "What are the ground transportation options in Cartagena?", "answer": "Taxis are the most used and fastest way to get from Rafael Núñez International Airport to Cartagena's city center, taking about 15 minutes and costing around $5–$10 USD. Ride-sharing services like Uber and Cabify also operate, though they may involve a short walk outside the airport grounds for pickup. Public buses are available but are slower and less comfortable, making them a less popular choice for visitors with luggage. Car rentals are an option if you plan to explore beyond the city, but parking in the historic center is extremely limited and not recommended for most travelers.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://www.airports-terminal.com/interjet-airlines/interjet-airlines-ctg-terminal-rafael-nunez-international-airport/", "title": "Interjet Airlines CTG Terminal – Rafael Núñez International Airport", "time_published": "2024-07-06T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1356774552&title=Rafael_N%C3%BA%C3%B1ez_International_Airport", "title": "Rafael Núñez International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2005-08-15T21:14:07Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafael%20N%C3%BA%C3%B1ez%20International%20Airport", "title": "Rafael Núñez International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-14T23:02:26Z"}, {"url": "https://www.airports-terminal.com/kuwait-airways/kuwait-airways-agp-terminal-malaga-costa-del-sol-airport/", "title": "Kuwait Airways AGP Terminal, Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport", "time_published": "2024-07-02T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafael_Núñez_International_Airport", "title": "Rafael Núñez International Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T10:49:13Z"}]}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from New York City to Cartagena?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from New York JFK to Cartagena are May (average $463), April ($483), and June ($504). December is the most expensive month, with average fares around $785, while January and March also tend to be pricey at about $629.", "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 New York City to Cartagena?", "answer": "For flights from New York City to Cartagena, the best time to book is roughly 6 to 9 weeks before departure, with the lowest fares typically appearing around 55 days out at about $528. During summer and holiday periods, prices tend to climb higher, so aiming for the earlier side of that window or even a bit further ahead 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 New York City to Cartagena?", "answer": "There are no nonstop red‑eyes from New York to Cartagena, but connecting itineraries exist whose long leg is an overnight flight. One example departs Newark at 11:51 PM on United, arriving in Panama City at 4:04 AM (early hours), then connects to a Copa flight after a roughly 2h47m layover.", "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 New York City to Cartagena?", "answer": "JetBlue and Avianca fly nonstop from New York JFK to Cartagena. JetBlue operates up to 62 weekly flights with a typical median fare around $865, while Avianca runs 4 weekly flights on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday with a median fare near $722.", "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 New York City and Cartagena?", "answer": "Common layovers include Miami, Bogotá, Panama City and Fort Lauderdale. Miami and Fort Lauderdale offer frequent connections from New York and onward flights to Cartagena. Bogotá is the main Colombian hub with extensive domestic connections and efficient transfers. Panama City’s Tocumen Airport provides broad connections across the Americas and visa‑free transit for many nationalities."}, "q10": {"question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Cartagena?", "answer": "December to March is best, with lower humidity, comfortable temperatures, and fewer crowds."}, "q11": {"question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from New York City to Cartagena?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months and proof of onward or return travel. U.S. citizens do not need a visa for tourism stays under 90 days, but a Check-Mig form is required. Carry a payment method for baggage and any vaccination certificates if applicable."}, "q12": {"question": "Which airport should I use in Cartagena?", "answer": "Cartagena has only one commercial airport, Rafael Núñez International Airport, located about 5 km from the historic centre."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to John F Kennedy Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From Midtown Manhattan, the AirTrain combined with the subway or Long Island Rail Road is a popular and cost-effective public transit route to JFK, taking about 50–70 minutes. Licensed yellow taxis offer a flat fare to Manhattan, while ride-share services like Uber and Lyft have designated pickup areas at each terminal. Shared shuttles and private car services are also available, and driving yourself means using the JFK Expressway or Van Wyck Expressway with various on-airport parking options. The AirTrain/LIRR combo is often the fastest during peak traffic, while taxis and ride-shares provide door-to-door convenience at a higher cost.", "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. 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The airport guide notes that hotels in the area provide a shuttle, though specific terminals and shuttle details are not listed.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/cartagena-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Cartagena Airport Guide (CTG) - 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": "2018-08-23T19:21:35Z"}, {"url": "https://activities.marriott.com/south-america/colombia/cartagena/activities/cartagena_private_vip_airport_transportation_ctg-XTRQGB", "title": "Cartagena Private VIP Airport Transportation (CTG)", "time_published": "2026-03-01T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://activities.marriott.com/south-america/colombia/cartagena/activities/cartagena_airport_to_cartagena_or_vice_versa_one_way_private_t-XGG1UV", "title": "Cartagena Airport to Cartagena (or vice versa) One Way Private T", "time_published": "2026-03-01T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://meetings.accor.com/hotel/A232/index.en.shtml", "title": "Hotel in Cartagena with beautiful views of the Caribbean | Boutique - Meetings", "time_published": "2026-03-01T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://all.accor.com/hotel/A232/index.en.shtml", "title": "Hotel in Cartagena with beautiful views of the Caribbean | Boutique - ALL", "time_published": "2026-04-07T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.airports-terminal.com/interjet-airlines/interjet-airlines-ctg-terminal-rafael-nunez-international-airport/", "title": "Interjet Airlines CTG Terminal – Rafael Núñez International Airport", "time_published": "2024-07-06T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q15": {"question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Rafael Nuñez Intl Airport?", "answer": "Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) offers currency exchange services and free Wi‑Fi. Currency exchange offices are available in the terminal, and complimentary Wi‑Fi is provided throughout the airport. No specific information about prayer rooms or chapels was found.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1356774552&title=Rafael_N%C3%BA%C3%B1ez_International_Airport", "title": "Rafael Núñez International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2005-08-15T21:14:07Z"}, {"url": "https://www.airports-terminal.com/interjet-airlines/interjet-airlines-ctg-terminal-rafael-nunez-international-airport/", "title": "Interjet Airlines CTG Terminal – Rafael Núñez International Airport", "time_published": "2024-07-06T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafael_Núñez_International_Airport", "title": "Rafael Núñez International Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T10:49:13Z"}, {"url": "https://www.airports-terminal.com/lion-air/lion-air-kmg-terminal-kunming-changshui-international-airport/", "title": "Lion Air KMG Terminal, Kunming Changshui International Airport", "time_published": "2024-07-11T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafael%20N%C3%BA%C3%B1ez%20International%20Airport", "title": "Rafael Núñez International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-14T23:02:26Z"}]}, "q16": {"question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the New York City and Cartagena airports?", "answer": "At New York JFK, travelers with disabilities can request wheelchair services, guided assistance, or TSA Cares support by contacting their airline at least 72 hours before departure, and accessible restrooms and service animal relief areas are available in every terminal. JFK also offers Airport Customer Experience Specialists in red uniforms at information centers, plus phone, WhatsApp, and live video support. At Cartagena’s Rafael Núñez International Airport, specific accessibility or children’s play area details are not published in the available sources, though the airport’s 24‑hour terminal and staffed information desks can assist with special needs; it’s best to arrange any required mobility or disability support directly with your airline at least 48 hours in advance.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"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. 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On connecting itineraries, the most common long-leg types are the Airbus A321-100 and Boeing 737-800 via Miami on American, the Airbus A320-200neo and Boeing 787-8 via Bogotá on Avianca, and the Boeing 737 MAX 9 via Panama City on United/Copa; the exact aircraft can vary by day and airline. Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these aircraft, though specific offerings differ by carrier.", "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 New York City to Cartagena?", "answer": "JetBlue, which is not part of any global alliance, and Avianca, a Star Alliance member, fly nonstop from New York JFK to Cartagena. Other alliances may serve the route via connections but do not operate it nonstop.", "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 New York City?", "answer": "At JFK Terminal 1, you'll find the Air France Lounge (accessible via Priority Pass or business class, with Clarins spa treatments and showers), the Primeclass Lounge (Priority Pass or day pass, featuring a buffet and bar), the Lufthansa Business and Senator Lounges (for Lufthansa premium passengers and Star Alliance Gold), the Turkish Airlines Lounge (business class and Priority Pass, known for Turkish cuisine), and the Korean Air KAL Business Class Lounge (evening access for premium passengers). Terminal 4 offers the American Express Centurion Lounge (Platinum Card holders, with craft cocktails and a speakeasy), two Delta Sky Clubs at Concourses A and B (Delta premium or Amex Platinum/Reserve cardholders, with a Sky Deck at Concourse A), the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse (Upper Class and eligible elite, with table service and a cocktail bar), and the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club with Etihad Airways (Sapphire Reserve or Priority Pass, with wellness rooms and showers). Terminal 8 has Minute Suites for a paid rest option.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/JFK", "title": "American Express Lounges at John F. Kennedy International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png"}, {"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/delta-reserve/JFK", "title": "American Express Lounges at John F. 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Standard economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on, while premium cabins allow two checked bags and larger carry‑ons."}, "q22": {"question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from New York City to Cartagena?", "answer": "Flights from New York City to Cartagena typically offer Economy and, on some airlines, flat-bed Business class; Premium Economy is not common on this route."}, "q23": {"question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline; flexible and premium fares typically allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy often does not."}}}}