{"response": {"Key": "JFK-SJO", "orig": {"code": "JFK", "type": "airport", "city": "New York City", "fullCity": "New York City, New York", "airport": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "SJO", "type": "airport", "city": "San José", "fullCity": "San José, Costa Rica", "airport": "Juan Santamaría Intl Airport"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "What is the typical flight duration from New York City to San José?", "answer": "The flight from New York City to San José is about 2,210 miles and typically takes 5 hours 22 minutes nonstop. The return leg is shorter at 5 hours 1 minute due to prevailing winds.", "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 San José?", "answer": "JetBlue flies nonstop from JFK to San José, Costa Rica, with 51 weekly departures operating daily. Flights leave throughout the morning and evening, typically around 9:40–10:30 AM and 6:30–7:15 PM, and the flight takes about 5 hours and 22 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.", "toolsUsed": ["route_airlines", "flight_schedule"]}, "q3": {"question": "What are the ground transportation options in San José?", "answer": "From SJO, licensed orange airport taxis and the ubiquitous red street taxis offer direct 20-minute rides to downtown San José, accepting colones and U.S. dollars. A 24-hour public bus departs roughly every 10 minutes during working hours from the airport stop, providing the most economical option. Ride-share services like Uber operate but are in a legal gray area, while major car rental agencies are available on-site. The bus is the most-used option for budget travelers, but taxis are the fastest and most convenient door-to-door.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1355176469&title=Juan_Santamar%C3%ADa_International_Airport", "title": "Juan Santamaría International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2005-03-20T10:54:40Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan%20Santamar%C3%ADa%20International%20Airport", "title": "Juan Santamaría International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T22:20:36Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Santamaria_International_Airport", "title": "Juan Santamaría International Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2005-03-20T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%20of%20airports%20in%20Costa%20Rica", "title": "List of airports in Costa Rica", "time_published": "2025-10-21T05:05:04Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Santamaría", "title": "Juan Santamaría", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-15T19:46:26Z"}]}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from New York City to San José?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from New York JFK to San José are May, April, and June, with average fares around $373, $407, and $436, while the most expensive months are December, March, and January, with average fares around $660, $571, and $546.", "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 San José?", "answer": "For flights from New York JFK to San José, Costa Rica, the best fares typically appear when booking 6 to 9 weeks ahead, with an average price around $506. The absolute lowest fare was $503 at 60 days out, while booking more than 5 months in advance can push prices up toward $581. During summer and holiday periods, demand usually shifts the ideal window earlier, so aiming for the early end of that range or slightly sooner is wise.", "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 San José?", "answer": "No overnight / red‑eye flights are scheduled from New York (JFK) to San José (SJO) — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with a red‑eye long leg were found.", "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 San José?", "answer": "JetBlue is the primary carrier flying nonstop from New York JFK to San José, Costa Rica, with 51 weekly flights departing at various times throughout the day. The median fare for JetBlue on this route is around $697. Other carriers may also serve this route, often via a connection.", "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 San José?", "answer": "If non‑stop times don’t suit, common layovers include Miami, Panama City, Atlanta and Houston, keeping total travel times competitive."}, "q10": {"question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to San José?", "answer": "December to April is the dry season with sunny skies and comfortable temperatures, and the months of May and November offer a good balance of lower rainfall and fewer tourists."}, "q11": {"question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from New York City to San José?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for the duration of your stay, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage and any required vaccination or insurance documents."}, "q12": {"question": "Which airport should I use in San José?", "answer": "San José has only one airport, Juan Santamaría International, which serves all commercial flights."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to John F Kennedy Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From Manhattan, the fastest option is the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) to Jamaica Station and then a quick AirTrain connection to the terminals, or you can take the subway (E, J, or Z lines) to Sutphin Blvd/Archer Ave and connect to the AirTrain. Taxis offer a flat fare to JFK and are a popular door-to-door choice, while ride-share apps like Uber and Lyft pick up curbside with variable pricing. Shared shuttle vans and the new Uber Shuttle provide cheaper shared rides from Midtown. Driving is possible via the Van Wyck Expressway, with on-airport parking and a free cell phone lot for pickups.", "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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The terminal itself is open 24 hours with limited seating and some couches, though cold air conditioning and noise can make sleeping difficult.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/costa-rica/alajuela/activities/costa_rica_sjo_airport_to_san_jos%C3%A9_hotels_nearby_private_shuttle-XF7A2K?property=SJOAP", "title": "Costa Rica SJO Airport to San José Hotels nearby Private Shuttle", "time_published": "2026-05-04T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/costa-rica/alajuela/activities/private_transfer_sjo_airport_to_jaco_los_sue%C3%B1os_marriott_hotels-XB84BN?property=SJOAC", "title": "Private Transfer SJO Airport to Jaco / Los Sueños Marriott Hotels", "time_published": "2026-05-04T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/san-jose-airport-guide-cr.htm", "title": "San Jose Airport Guide (SJO) - 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": "2018-10-02T00:00:18Z"}, {"url": "https://www.hilton.com/en/locations/costa-rica/san-jose/sjo-juan-santamaria-international-airport/", "title": "Hotels near Juan Santamaria International Airport, San José, Costa Rica - Find Hotels - Hilton", "time_published": "2025-08-21T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1355176469&title=Juan_Santamar%C3%ADa_International_Airport", "title": "Juan Santamaría International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2005-03-20T10:54:40Z"}, {"url": "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?hl=gsw&id=com.frugalflyer.airport.sjo", "title": "Juan Santamaría Airport Info – Apps bei Google Play", "favicon": "https://www.gstatic.com/android/market_images/web/favicon_v3.ico"}]}, "q15": {"question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Juan Santamaría Intl Airport?", "answer": "Juan Santamaría International Airport in San José offers currency exchange services and free Wi‑Fi, though a dedicated prayer room or chapel is not documented in available information. Currency exchange offices are located in the main terminal, and complimentary Wi‑Fi is accessible throughout the airport. For prayer needs, travelers may find quiet areas, but no formal multi‑faith or prayer room is listed.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1355176469&title=Juan_Santamar%C3%ADa_International_Airport", "title": "Juan Santamaría International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2005-03-20T10:54:40Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Santamaria_International_Airport", "title": "Juan Santamaría International Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2005-03-20T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan%20Santamar%C3%ADa%20International%20Airport", "title": "Juan Santamaría International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T22:20:36Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis_Mu%C3%B1oz_Marin_International_Airport", "title": "Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2002-09-10T02:45:15Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%20of%20airports%20in%20Costa%20Rica", "title": "List of airports in Costa Rica", "time_published": "2025-10-21T05:05:04Z"}]}, "q17": {"question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from New York City to San José?", "answer": "On nonstop flights from New York JFK to San José, Costa Rica, the most common aircraft are the Boeing 737 MAX 8 operated by United and the Airbus A320-100 operated by JetBlue, though the exact type can vary by day and airline. Connecting itineraries often use a Boeing 737 MAX 8 on the longer leg, with shorter segments flown by a mix of regional jets and narrowbodies like the Embraer 175 or Airbus A220-200. Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these aircraft, but specifics depend on the carrier and configuration.", "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": "JFK Terminal 1 has the Air France Lounge, Lufthansa Business and Senator Lounges, Primeclass Lounge, Turkish Airlines Lounge, and Korean Air KAL Business Class Lounge. Terminal 4 features two Delta Sky Clubs (Concourse A and B), the Centurion Lounge, Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club with Etihad Airways, and the Air India Lounge. The Centurion Lounge is accessible to American Express Platinum and Centurion cardholders, while Delta Sky Clubs admit Delta One, SkyTeam Elite Plus, and certain Amex cardholders. Priority Pass members can use the Air France Lounge, Primeclass Lounge, and Lufthansa Business Lounge, among others. Notable highlights include the Air France Lounge’s complimentary Clarins spa treatments and the Chase Sapphire Lounge’s retro-inspired cocktail bar and wellness rooms.", "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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