{"response": {"Key": "JFK-ROB", "orig": {"code": "JFK", "type": "airport", "city": "New York City", "fullCity": "New York City, New York", "airport": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "ROB", "type": "airport", "city": "Monrovia", "fullCity": "Monrovia, Liberia", "airport": "Roberts Intl Airport"}, "faq": {"q1": {"question": "Are there any direct flights from New York City to Monrovia?", "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from New York JFK to Monrovia. The shortest connecting routings typically take about 21 hours and 20 minutes with one stop, often via Brussels, Lomé, or Accra. Fares start around $1,152 for a one-stop itinerary, with Ethiopian Airlines offering the lowest fares and Brussels being the most common connecting hub.", "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 Monrovia?", "answer": "Roberts International Airport is about 35 miles from downtown Monrovia. Taxis are the primary and most-used option for the roughly one-hour drive; fares are negotiable and should be agreed upon before the trip. There is no rail link, ride-share service, or public mass transit available. A few car rental agencies operate at the airport, but self-driving is uncommon due to road conditions and local driving norms.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roberts_International_Airport", "title": "Roberts International Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-05T22:45:57Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Owen%20Roberts%20International%20Airport", "title": "Owen Roberts International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-16T07:37:52Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roberts%20International%20Airport", "title": "Roberts International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-02T10:23:55Z"}, {"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"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_Airport_Train", "title": "City Airport Train", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-31T06:51:02Z"}]}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from New York City to Monrovia?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from JFK to Monrovia are March, October, and February, with average fares around $1,419, $1,457, and $1,462 respectively. The most expensive months are July, June, and December, where average fares reach $1,761, $1,743, and $1,680.", "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 Monrovia?", "answer": "For flights from New York City to Monrovia, the optimal booking window is 22 to 25 weeks before departure, with average fares around $1,477. Booking about 170 days ahead can yield the lowest prices near $1,447, while last-minute tickets can rise to $1,783. During peak summer and holiday periods, fares may be higher, so booking even earlier within that window is advisable.", "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 Monrovia?", "answer": "No nonstop red‑eye flights operate from New York to Monrovia, but connecting itineraries whose long leg is an overnight red‑eye are available. One option departs Newark at 9:45 PM on Ethiopian Airlines, arriving in Lomé at 11:50 AM the next morning, then connects on ASKY Airlines to Monrovia after a 2h25m 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"]}, "q8": {"question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between New York City and Monrovia?", "answer": "Common layover cities include Casablanca, Brussels, and Paris. Casablanca offers a direct route on Royal Air Maroc with a single stop and efficient connections. Brussels and Paris provide broad European networks with competitive total travel times, and transit is visa-free for many nationalities in the Schengen area."}, "q10": {"question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Monrovia?", "answer": "November to April is the dry season with lower humidity and less rain, making travel more comfortable and crowds thinner."}, "q11": {"question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from New York City to Monrovia?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, a Liberian visa, proof of yellow fever vaccination, evidence of onward or return travel, and a payment method for any baggage or fees."}, "q12": {"question": "Which airport should I use in Monrovia?", "answer": "Monrovia has one main airport, Roberts International Airport, located about 35 miles from the city centre. It handles all international flights and is the only practical option."}, "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 the most popular and cost‑effective way to reach JFK, taking about 50–75 minutes. Ride‑share services like Uber and Lyft offer door‑to‑terminal convenience and are often the fastest option outside of peak traffic, while licensed yellow taxis charge a flat fare to the airport. Driving and parking are also possible, with multiple on‑airport lots connected by the AirTrain, though costs are higher and travel time varies with 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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Travelers seeking rest will need to look at nearby hotels in the city, roughly 35 miles away, though none are directly connected by a dedicated airport shuttle.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/airport-hotels/transit-hotels.htm", "title": "Transit Hotels – 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": "2026-06-22T14:15:16Z"}, {"url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/rochester-minnesota-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Rochester (Minnesota) Airport Guide", "time_published": "2025-05-06T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Owen_Roberts_International_Airport", "title": "Owen Roberts International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-23T14:10:11Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roberts_International_Airport", "title": "Roberts International Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-05T22:45:57Z"}, {"url": "http://activities.marriott.com/north-america/cayman-islands/grand-cayman/activities/airport_transfer_owen_roberts_intl_airport_to_georgetown_or_seven_mile_beach-X17S46?property=GCMGC", "title": "Airport Transfer - Owen Roberts Intl Airport to GeorgeTown or Seven Mile Beach", "time_published": "2026-04-29T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/rockhampton-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Rockhampton Airport Guide", "time_published": "2024-08-26T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q17": {"question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from New York City to Monrovia?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service from New York JFK to Monrovia. On the most common one-stop itineraries, the long-haul leg is typically operated by a Boeing 787 (often via Lomé on Ethiopian Airlines) or a Boeing 787-8 (via Nairobi on Kenya Airways), while the shorter connecting leg uses a Boeing 737 MAX 8 or 737-800. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, but widebody 787s are the usual choice for the transatlantic portion of this route.", "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"]}, "q20": {"question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from New York City?", "answer": "At New York JFK, the best lounge options for international departures include airline-branded lounges like the Delta Sky Club (two locations in Terminal 4, accessible with Delta One or SkyTeam Elite Plus status, or via Delta SkyMiles Reserve card; features a Sky Deck and soundproof booths), the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse (Terminal 4, for Upper Class passengers and Flying Club Gold members, known for its stylish design and a la carte dining), and the Air France Lounge (Terminal 1, offering Clarins spa treatments and showers for business class and elite travelers). Independent lounges include the American Express Centurion Lounge (Terminal 4, with craft cocktails and a speakeasy bar, open to Platinum Card and Centurion members), the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club with Etihad Airways (Terminal 4, accessible via Priority Pass or Chase Sapphire Reserve, with a retro arcade and locally inspired food), and the Primeclass Lounge (Terminal 1, available through Priority Pass or day pass, featuring a swanky Manhattan-hotel vibe and full buffet). Several other airline lounges, like the Lufthansa Senator and Business Lounges, Turkish Airlines Lounge, and Korean Air KAL Lounge, are also in Terminal 1 for their respective premium passengers and alliance elites.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/JFK", "title": "American Express Lounges at John F. 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Higher fare classes and premium cabins offer more generous allowances."}, "q22": {"question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from New York City to Monrovia?", "answer": "Flights from New York City to Monrovia typically feature Economy, and some airlines offer flat‑bed Business class, while Premium Economy is uncommon on this route."}, "q23": {"question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets may allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy typically does not."}}}}