{"response": {"Key": "JFK-PTY", "orig": {"code": "JFK", "type": "airport", "city": "New York City", "fullCity": "New York City, New York", "airport": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "PTY", "type": "airport", "city": "Panama City", "fullCity": "Panama City, Panama", "airport": "Tocumen Intl Airport"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "What is the typical flight duration from New York City to Panama City?", "answer": "The flight from New York JFK to Panama City is about 2,210 miles. The typical nonstop flight time is 5 hours and 26 minutes, with the return leg at 5 hours and 16 minutes.", "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 Panama City?", "answer": "Copa Airlines flies nonstop from JFK to Panama City daily, with up to 88 weekly flights — so service is very frequent and available every day of the week. Other carriers may also offer nonstop flights (United, Air Canada, and Caribbean Airlines appear in some fare data), but Copa is the dominant operator on the route based on the published schedule. The flight typically takes about 5 hours and 23 minutes.", "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. 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", "redeye_flights", "route_aircraft", "route_options"]}, "q3": {"question": "What are the ground transportation options in Panama City?", "answer": "From Tocumen International Airport, the Panama Metro is the fastest and most-used option to the city center, with the Aeropuerto station located at the airport. Official taxis and ride-share services like Uber are also available, offering door-to-door convenience at a higher cost. Rental cars are an option with several agencies on-site, though driving in Panama City can be challenging for visitors. There is no dedicated airport bus, but public buses serve nearby roads for a budget alternative. The Metro is generally preferred for its speed and reliability.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tocumen%20International%20Airport", "title": "Tocumen International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-23T08:05:24Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport%20in%20Trinidad%20and%20Tobago", "title": "Transport in Trinidad and Tobago", "time_published": "2025-06-13T01:56:23Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tocumen", "title": "Tocumen", "time_published": "2026-01-31T23:38:38Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ciudad%20del%20Carmen%20International%20Airport", "title": "Ciudad del Carmen International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-29T01:05:21Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yogyakarta_International_Airport_Rail_Link", "title": "Yogyakarta International Airport Rail Link", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-26T00:13:13Z"}]}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from New York City to Panama City?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from New York JFK to Panama City are August, September, and October, with average fares around $665–$671. The most expensive month is December, where averages jump to $821, followed by March and January.", "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 Panama City?", "answer": "For the best fare on flights from New York JFK to Panama City, book about 14 to 16 weeks ahead, when the average price is around $650. Fares tend to rise sharply within two weeks of departure, so for summer or holiday travel it's wise to stick to that early window or even book a bit sooner if you see a good 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 Panama City?", "answer": "No overnight (red-eye) flights operate on the JFK to PTY route — neither nonstop red-eyes nor connecting itineraries whose long leg is a red-eye are scheduled.", "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 Panama City?", "answer": "Copa Airlines flies non-stop from New York JFK to Panama City, with up to 88 weekly flights operating daily. The median fare on this route is around $769.", "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 Panama City?", "answer": "Common layovers include Miami, Fort Lauderdale, San Salvador, and Bogotá. Miami and Fort Lauderdale offer frequent connections and short overall travel times. San Salvador provides efficient transfers and visa‑free transit for many nationalities. Bogotá is a major hub with broad South American connectivity."}, "q10": {"question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Panama City?", "answer": "January to March is the dry season with sunny days and lower humidity, and it avoids the heaviest tourist crowds."}, "q11": {"question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from New York City to Panama City?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least three months beyond your stay, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for bags, and a yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from a risk country."}, "q12": {"question": "Which airport should I use in Panama City?", "answer": "Tocumen International Airport is the only airport serving Panama City for commercial flights, located about 24 km east of downtown."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to John F Kennedy Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From Midtown Manhattan, the fastest option is usually a taxi or ride-share, taking about 45–60 minutes, though the AirTrain combined with the LIRR from Penn Station or the subway from various points is a popular, lower-cost alternative. Licensed yellow taxis offer a flat fare to JFK, while ride-share prices vary with demand. For those driving, on-airport parking is available and accessible via the Van Wyck Expressway, with the AirTrain connecting lots to terminals.", "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 offer free shuttle service for uninterrupted sleep, though the airport seating has armrests and no 24-hour food options.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/casa/panamacity.htm", "title": "Panama City Airport Guide (PTY) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-05-13T20:27:32Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tocumen%20International%20Airport", "title": "Tocumen International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-23T08:05:24Z"}, {"url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/toncontin-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Toncontín Airport Guide (TGU) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2026-05-13T20:23:57Z"}, {"url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/panama/gamboa/activities/private_transfer_from_tocumen_airport_to_gamboa-XLHCFK", "title": "Private Transfer from Tocumen Airport to Gamboa", "time_published": "2026-03-02T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/panama/panama-city/activities/transfer_from_playa_bonita_or_gamboa_to_pty_airport-XSLN3Z", "title": "Transfer from Playa Bonita or Gamboa to PTY Airport", "time_published": "2026-03-01T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/panama-city-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Panama City Airport Guide (PTY) - 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": "2018-10-02T00:00:41Z"}]}, "q15": {"question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Tocumen Intl Airport?", "answer": "Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Panama City offers currency exchange offices and free Wi‑Fi throughout the terminals. Prayer rooms or chapels are available for travelers. The currency exchange counters are located in the arrivals and departures areas, while the prayer rooms are situated near the gates in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tocumen%20International%20Airport", "title": "Tocumen International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-23T08:05:24Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tocumen", "title": "Tocumen", "time_published": "2026-01-31T23:38:38Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Tontouta_International_Airport", "title": "La Tontouta International Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-05T23:07:10Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ciudad%20del%20Carmen%20International%20Airport", "title": "Ciudad del Carmen International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-29T01:05:21Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chetumal_International_Airport", "title": "Chetumal International Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T01:28:59Z"}]}, "q17": {"question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from New York City to Panama City?", "answer": "Nonstop flights from New York JFK to Panama City typically use Boeing 737 MAX 9 and Boeing 737-800 aircraft, operated by United and Copa. The 737 MAX 9 is the most common type on the nonstop leg, while connecting itineraries through hubs like Bogotá or San José may also feature Boeing 787-8, Airbus A320-family, and other 737 variants, with the exact aircraft varying by day and airline.", "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 Panama City?", "answer": "Copa Airlines is the sole carrier flying nonstop from New York JFK to Panama City, and it is a member of Star Alliance — so Star Alliance is the only alliance with a nonstop presence on this route. Other alliances may offer connecting itineraries, but no other airline operates the route 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", "article_lookup"]}, "q20": {"question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from New York City?", "answer": "At JFK's Terminal 1, departing travelers can access the Lufthansa Senator and Business Lounges (for eligible Lufthansa Group passengers), the Air France Lounge (with Clarins spa treatments and showers), the Primeclass Lounge (offering a buffet, bar, and business center), the Turkish Airlines Lounge, and the Korean Air KAL Business Class Lounge. In Terminal 4, options include the American Express Centurion Lounge, two Delta Sky Clubs (Concourses A and B), the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, and the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club with Etihad Airways. Access typically requires a same-day boarding pass, with entry granted through business or first class tickets, elite status, or certain credit cards like the Platinum Card from American Express or the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card. The Centurion Lounge is known for its craft cocktails and locally inspired dining, while the Delta Sky Club in Concourse A features a covered Sky Deck. Independent lounges like Primeclass and Air France also welcome Priority Pass members, space permitting.", "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 often excludes a checked bag but typically allows a carry-on. Standard international economy usually includes one checked bag and a carry-on, while premium fares offer more generous allowances."}, "q22": {"question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from New York City to Panama City?", "answer": "On this route you'll typically find Economy and recliner‑style Business class; flat‑bed Business and Premium Economy are uncommon."}, "q23": {"question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies differ by airline; premium and flexible fares often allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy tickets rarely do."}}}}