{"response": {"Key": "JFK-PAP", "orig": {"code": "JFK", "type": "airport", "city": "New York City", "fullCity": "New York City, New York", "airport": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "PAP", "type": "airport", "city": "Port-au-Prince", "fullCity": "Port-au-Prince, Haiti", "airport": "Toussaint Louverture Intl Airport"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "What is the typical flight duration from New York City to Port-au-Prince?", "answer": "The flight from New York City to Port-au-Prince is about 1,530 miles. There is no scheduled nonstop service on this route, so the journey requires a connection and typically takes approximately five to seven hours total, depending on the layover.", "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 Port-au-Prince?", "answer": "At Port-au-Prince's Toussaint Louverture International Airport, taxis are the primary and most reliable ground transport option for getting to the city center, with fares typically negotiated in advance. There is no formal mass transit, ride-share services, or car rental infrastructure available at the airport due to limited local services. Private pre-arranged transfers through hotels or tour operators offer a safer and more predictable alternative. Shared tap-tap vehicles operate on nearby roads but are impractical for travelers with luggage and are not recommended for visitors unfamiliar with local routes. For most travelers, a pre-negotiated taxi or hotel shuttle is the fastest and most commonly used method.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toussaint_Louverture_International_Airport", "title": "Toussaint Louverture International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-26T10:47:53Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport%20in%20Phnom%20Penh", "title": "Transport in Phnom Penh", "time_published": "2024-03-17T06:55:33Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Trinidad_and_Tobago", "title": "Transport in Trinidad and Tobago", "time_published": "2025-06-13T01:56:23Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_airports_in_Haiti", "title": "List of airports in Haiti", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2025-12-05T02:42:32Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1356782348&title=Pointe-%C3%A0-Pitre_International_Airport", "title": "Pointe-à-Pitre International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-05-29T19:56:10Z"}]}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from New York City to Port-au-Prince?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from New York City to Port-au-Prince are April and May, with average fares around $1,303 and $1,339, followed by September at $1,481. The most expensive months are August, July, and June, with average fares climbing to $1,704, $1,624, and $1,610 respectively.", "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 Port-au-Prince?", "answer": "For flights from New York JFK to Port‑au‑Prince, the best fares typically appear when booking 8 to 11 weeks ahead, with average prices around $1,407. The absolute lowest fare is about $1,378 at 65 days out, while last‑minute bookings can cost over $1,700. During summer and holiday peaks, the optimal window may shift slightly earlier, so aim to book a bit further in advance for those periods.", "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 Port-au-Prince?", "answer": "No overnight (red-eye) flights are currently scheduled from New York JFK to Port-au-Prince — neither nonstop nor with a connecting red-eye long leg.", "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 Port-au-Prince?", "answer": "Common layover cities between New York City and Port-au-Prince include Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Panama City. Miami and Fort Lauderdale offer frequent connections and keep total travel time low due to their proximity to Haiti. Panama City provides a southern hub with efficient transfers and visa-free transit for many nationalities."}, "q10": {"question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Port-au-Prince?", "answer": "November to March offers cooler temperatures and lower humidity, avoiding the rainy season and peak hurricane risk."}, "q11": {"question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from New York City to Port-au-Prince?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates, a Haitian visa if required for your nationality, proof of onward or return travel, and a payment method for baggage. Check if a yellow fever vaccination certificate is needed based on your travel history."}, "q12": {"question": "Which airport should I use in Port-au-Prince?", "answer": "Port-au-Prince has only one commercial airport, Toussaint Louverture International Airport, which serves all international and domestic flights."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to John F Kennedy Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From Midtown Manhattan, the AirTrain JFK combined with the Long Island Rail Road or subway (E, J, or Z lines) is the most popular public transit option, taking about 50–75 minutes and costing less than a taxi. Licensed yellow taxis offer a flat fare to JFK, typically the fastest door-to-door choice, while ride-share services like Uber and Lyft provide a similar experience with variable pricing. Several authorized shuttle and private car services also operate, and driving yourself means using the Van Wyck Expressway with on-airport parking available, though traffic can be unpredictable.", "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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Nearby hotels like the Marriott Port-au-Prince Hotel (about 6.9 miles away, no shuttle mentioned) offer the closest accommodations, though travelers should arrange their own transport.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/port-au-prince-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Port-au-Prince Airport Guide", "time_published": "2025-05-02T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toussaint_Louverture_International_Airport", "title": "Toussaint Louverture International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-26T10:47:53Z"}, {"url": "http://www.sleepinginairports.net/africa/abidjan-airport.htm", "title": "Abidjan Airport Guide (ABJ) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-05-15T16:43:49Z"}, {"url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/papmc-marriott-port-au-prince-hotel/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0", "title": "Marriott Port-au-Prince Hotel - Near MTTP Airport With Pool & Bar", "time_published": "2023-08-11T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://activities.marriott.com/europe/cyprus/paphos/activities/shared_shuttle_transfer_from_hotels_to_paphos_airport-XA1K1T", "title": "Shared shuttle transfer from Hotels to Paphos Airport", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/pointe-a-pitre-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Pointe-a-Pitre Airport Guide (PTP) - 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": "2018-10-02T00:00:54Z"}]}, "q15": {"question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Toussaint Louverture Intl Airport?", "answer": "Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP) in Port-au-Prince offers currency exchange services in the main terminal, but specific prayer rooms or chapels are not mentioned in available information. Free Wi‑Fi is available throughout the terminal for passengers.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toussaint_Louverture_International_Airport", "title": "Toussaint Louverture International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-26T10:47:53Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_airports_in_Haiti", "title": "List of airports in Haiti", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2025-12-05T02:42:32Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1356782348&title=Pointe-%C3%A0-Pitre_International_Airport", "title": "Pointe-à-Pitre International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-05-29T19:56:10Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%20of%20airports%20in%20Haiti", "title": "List of airports in Haiti", "time_published": "2025-12-05T02:42:32Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pointe-%C3%A0-Pitre_International_Airport", "title": "Pointe-à-Pitre International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-27T13:45:50Z"}]}, "q20": {"question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from New York City?", "answer": "At JFK Terminal 4, Delta Sky Club has locations in Concourses A and B, plus The Centurion Lounge, a Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, and the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club with Etihad Airways. Terminal 1 offers the Air France Lounge, Lufthansa Business and Senator Lounges, Primeclass Lounge, Turkish Airlines Lounge, Korean Air KAL Business Class Lounge, and VIP ONE Lounge. Many of these are accessible with a same-day business or first class ticket, elite status, or through programs like Priority Pass and American Express Platinum. The Centurion Lounge features craft cocktails and locally inspired dining, while the Delta Sky Clubs offer soundproof booths and a covered Sky Deck. The Air France Lounge stands out with complimentary Clarins spa treatments and showers.", "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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Basic economy fares may exclude a checked bag; standard international economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins offer higher limits, so check your specific booking."}, "q22": {"question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from New York City to Port-au-Prince?", "answer": "Flights from New York City to Port-au-Prince typically offer Economy and occasionally flat-bed Business class, with Premium Economy rarely available 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 typically allow same-day changes or standby, while basic economy fares generally do not."}}}}