{"response": {"Key": "JFK-MDE", "orig": {"code": "JFK", "type": "airport", "city": "New York City", "fullCity": "New York City, New York", "airport": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "MDE", "type": "airport", "city": "Medellín", "fullCity": "Medellín, Colombia", "airport": "Medellin Jose Maria Cordova"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "What is the typical flight duration from New York City to Medellín?", "answer": "The flight from New York City to Medellín is about 2,380 miles and typically takes 5 hours and 25 minutes nonstop. The return leg is slightly longer at 5 hours and 40 minutes, a difference of 15 minutes. For one-stop itineraries, total journey time is roughly 7 to 10 hours depending on the connection.", "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 New York City to Medellín?", "answer": "Avianca is the only airline flying nonstop from New York JFK to Medellín, with 32 weekly flights operating daily and departures at 1:00 AM, 4:45 AM, 6:15 AM, 6:55 AM, and 7:15 AM. The flight takes about 5 hours and 25 minutes. JetBlue and United also sell nonstop tickets on this route, but those are operated by Avianca under codeshare agreements.", "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. Stop counts, connecting hubs, and per-airline prices are drawn from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. We group those fares by number of stops, by the hub airport a connection routes through, and by operating airline, and report each group's share of the sample alongside its lowest and median price.", "toolsUsed": ["route_airlines", "flight_schedule", "route_options"]}, "q3": {"question": "What are the ground transportation options in Medellín?", "answer": "From José María Córdova International Airport (MDE), located about 12 miles southeast of Medellín in Rionegro, the most practical options to reach the city center are taxi, ride‑share, or a private transfer—the drive takes roughly 30 minutes in light traffic. A public bus service also connects the airport to downtown Medellín, offering a budget‑friendly alternative. Ride‑sharing apps like Uber and Didi are widely used and often preferred for their convenience and fixed pricing. No direct rail or metro link exists at the airport, so ground transport relies entirely on road. Taxis and ride‑shares are the most commonly used and fastest choices, especially for visitors unfamiliar with the local bus system.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/José_María_Córdova_International_Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-19T12:06:25Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1356775606&title=Jos%C3%A9_Mar%C3%ADa_C%C3%B3rdova_International_Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2004-08-17T15:27:57Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9%20Mar%C3%ADa%20C%C3%B3rdova%20International%20Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-28T11:50:41Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?id=1356775606&page=Jos%C3%A9_Mar%C3%ADa_C%C3%B3rdova_International_Airport&title=Special:CiteThisPage&wpFormIdentifier=titleform", "title": "Cite This Page", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%20of%20the%20busiest%20airports%20in%20Colombia", "title": "List of the busiest airports in Colombia", "time_published": "2026-04-19T17:53:02Z"}]}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from New York City to Medellín?", "answer": "From New York JFK to Medellín, the cheapest months to fly are September (around $398), May, and October, while December is far and away the most expensive at roughly $733 on average, followed by January and July.", "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 Medellín?", "answer": "For flights from New York JFK to Medellín, the best fares are typically found when booking 7 to 10 weeks ahead, with an average price around $545. For summer travel or holiday periods, you'll want to book even earlier—ideally 10 to 12 weeks out—since prices tend to rise closer to departure.", "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 Medellín?", "answer": "No overnight (red-eye) flights operate from New York JFK to Medellín MDE — neither nonstop red-eyes nor connecting itineraries whose long leg is a red-eye were found in the schedule.", "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"]}, "q8": {"question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between New York City and Medellín?", "answer": "Common layover cities between New York City and Medellín include Miami, Panama City, and Bogotá. Miami offers abundant flights and quick connections. Panama City provides efficient transfers with Copa Airlines and visa‑free transit for many nationalities. Bogotá serves as a major hub with extensive onward options to Medellín."}, "q10": {"question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Medellín?", "answer": "December to March and June to August offer pleasant temperatures and fewer visitors, avoiding the rainier months."}, "q11": {"question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from New York City to Medellín?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage, and confirm if you need a visa or Colombia's Check-Mig form. Vaccination certificates may be required."}, "q12": {"question": "Which airport should I use in Medellín?", "answer": "José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) is the only airport serving Medellín for commercial flights. It is located in Rionegro, about 45 minutes from downtown Medellín."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to John F Kennedy Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "The fastest and most popular way to reach JFK from the city center is the AirTrain, which connects to the subway (E, J, Z lines) and the Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica or Howard Beach stations. Ride-share services like Uber and Lyft offer door-to-door convenience but can be pricey and subject to traffic, while licensed yellow taxis provide a flat-rate fare to Manhattan. Shared shuttles and private car services are also available, and driving yourself is an option with parking at the airport, though it's generally the most expensive and time-consuming due to congestion.", "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. 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There are no dedicated sleeping or rest zones, but nearby hotels are available and can be reached by shuttle or a short drive.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/medellin-jose-maria-cordova-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Medellin José María Córdova Airport Guide (MDE) - 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": "2018-06-27T18:01:09Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/José_María_Córdova_International_Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-19T12:06:25Z"}, {"url": "https://activities.marriott.com/south-america/colombia/medellin/activities/medell%C3%ADn_private_transfer_jos%C3%A9_mar%C3%ADa_c%C3%B3rdova_airport-XM1Y6T?property=MDEFI", "title": "Medellín Private Transfer: José María Córdova Airport", "time_published": "2026-03-01T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://activities.marriott.com/south-america/colombia/medellin/activities/medellin_private_transfer_from_medellin_airport-XBH85X?property=MDEFI", "title": "Medellin private transfer from Medellin airport", "time_published": "2026-01-22T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9%20Mar%C3%ADa%20C%C3%B3rdova%20International%20Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-28T11:50:41Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1356775606&title=Jos%C3%A9_Mar%C3%ADa_C%C3%B3rdova_International_Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2004-08-17T15:27:57Z"}]}, "q15": {"question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Medellin Jose Maria Cordova?", "answer": "José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) offers currency exchange services and banks inside the terminal. There are also VIP lounges operated by Global Lounge Network, though specific prayer rooms or chapels are not mentioned in available information. Free Wi‑Fi availability is not explicitly stated, but many international airports of this size typically provide it; you may want to verify directly with the airport or your airline before traveling.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/José_María_Córdova_International_Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-19T12:06:25Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1356775606&title=Jos%C3%A9_Mar%C3%ADa_C%C3%B3rdova_International_Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2004-08-17T15:27:57Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9%20Mar%C3%ADa%20C%C3%B3rdova%20International%20Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-28T11:50:41Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?id=1356775606&page=Jos%C3%A9_Mar%C3%ADa_C%C3%B3rdova_International_Airport&title=Special:CiteThisPage&wpFormIdentifier=titleform", "title": "Cite This Page", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medellín_Airport", "title": "Medellín Airport", "time_published": "2019-12-29T10:16:27Z"}]}, "q17": {"question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from New York City to Medellín?", "answer": "Nonstop flights from New York (JFK) to Medellín typically use the Airbus A320-100, operated by Avianca. On connecting itineraries, the most common long-haul aircraft are the Boeing 787-8 (via Bogotá on Avianca), the Boeing 737 MAX 8 (via Miami on American, or via Santo Domingo/IAD on other carriers), and the Airbus A320-200 Neo (also via Bogotá on Avianca). The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, and Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these modern types.", "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 Medellín?", "answer": "Avianca (AV) is the sole airline flying nonstop from New York JFK to Medellín, and it belongs to Star Alliance. Other alliances may offer connecting service on this route, but no other carriers 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 has several lounges including the Lufthansa Senator and Business Lounges, Air France Lounge, Primeclass Lounge, Turkish Airlines Lounge, and Korean Air KAL Business Class Lounge, many accessible via Priority Pass or with a business class ticket. Terminal 4 features the American Express Centurion Lounge (for Platinum Card holders), two Delta Sky Clubs (Concourse A and B, for Delta premium passengers and Sky Club members), the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse (for Upper Class and elite status), and the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club with Etihad Airways (for Sapphire Reserve cardholders and Priority Pass members). Terminal 8 has a Minute Suites for private rest areas, and a few lounges like the Air India Lounge in Terminal 4 round out the options.", "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. Kennedy International Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-05-06T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/airport-guides/new-york-ny-jfk-international/terminal-1", "title": "New York NY JFK International JFK Terminal 1 - Lounges and info. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.delta.com/us/en/airports/united-states/new-york-city-sky-club-jfk-airport-map", "title": "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 Medellín?", "answer": "Flights from New York City to Medellín 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 and fare; flexible and premium cabin tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy generally does not."}}}}