{"response": {"Key": "LIS-NYC", "orig": {"code": "LIS", "type": "airport", "city": "Lisbon", "fullCity": "Lisbon, Portugal", "airport": "Humberto Delgado Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "NYC", "type": "airport", "city": "New York City", "fullCity": "New York City, New York", "airport": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "What is the typical flight duration from Lisbon to New York City?", "answer": "The flight from Lisbon to New York City is about 3,360 miles. Nonstop flights typically take around 8 hours 30 minutes eastbound, while the return leg is notably shorter at about 7 hours 0 minutes 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 Lisbon to New York City?", "answer": "Yes, non‑stop flights from Lisbon to New York City operate daily on TAP Air Portugal, United, and Delta. TAP flies to both JFK and Newark with up to 41 weekly departures, United serves Newark twice daily, and Delta runs one daily flight to JFK. Fares on the non‑stop start around $593, with TAP typically the most affordable option.", "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. 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. 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_airlines", "flight_schedule", "redeye_flights", "route_options", "route_aircraft"]}, "q3": {"question": "What are the ground transportation options in New York City?", "answer": "Flights from Lisbon arrive at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), about 9 miles from Manhattan. The fastest option to the city center is a taxi or ride-share like Uber or Lyft, taking 30–60 minutes depending on traffic, though taxis can cost over $70. The most-used and reliable mass transit choice is the AirTrain Newark to NJ Transit or Amtrak trains, reaching New York Penn Station in roughly 30 minutes for a lower fare. Rental cars are available at the airport's consolidated facility, but driving into Manhattan is generally slower and more expensive. Shuttle vans and private car services offer a middle ground, and a helicopter transfer is even available for a quick, premium trip.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://newarkairport.com/transportation", "title": "Transportation Options - EWR Newark Airport", "favicon": "https://newarkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/ewr_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-01-26T21:51:22Z"}, {"url": "https://newarkairport.com/flights/connections-guide/travel-between-airports", "title": "Transferring Between Airports Guide - EWR Newark Airport", "favicon": "https://newarkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/ewr_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-01-28T18:57:23Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newark%20Liberty%20International%20Airport", "title": "Newark Liberty International Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T12:21:54Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?diff=prev&oldid=1337528333&title=Lehigh_Valley_International_Airport", "title": "Lehigh Valley International Airport: Difference between revisions", "time_published": "2026-02-10T00:46:59Z"}, {"url": "https://portfolio.panynj.gov/category/newark-liberty-international-airport/", "title": "Newark Liberty International Airport |", "time_published": "2020-09-16T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Lisbon to New York City?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Lisbon to New York City are November (average $624), October ($633), and April ($651), while the most expensive are June (average $867), July ($829), and May ($812).", "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. For this route, fares for the requested travel direction were unavailable, so the pattern shown is derived from the reverse direction, which shares the same seasonal demand cycle.", "toolsUsed": ["seasonal_prices"]}, "q5": {"question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Lisbon to New York City?", "answer": "The optimal booking window for flights from Lisbon to New York City is 11 to 14 weeks before departure, with average fares around $760. For the absolute lowest price, booking about 80 days ahead can yield fares near $759, while last-minute tickets can climb to $877. During summer and holiday periods, demand typically pushes prices higher, so aiming for the earlier end of that window 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. For this route, fares for the requested travel direction were unavailable, so the pattern shown is derived from the reverse direction, which shares the same seasonal demand cycle.", "toolsUsed": ["booking_timing"]}, "q6": {"question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Lisbon to New York City?", "answer": "No overnight (red‑eye) flights are scheduled from Lisbon to New York City — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with a red‑eye long leg turned up 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"]}, "q7": {"question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Lisbon to New York City?", "answer": "TAP Air Portugal, United, and Delta all fly nonstop from Lisbon to New York City. TAP serves both Newark and JFK, with up to 41 weekly flights combined and a median fare around $696; United flies Newark daily, typically around $721; and Delta operates a daily JFK service. Other carriers may also offer connecting itineraries, but these three provide the only nonstop options.", "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 Lisbon and New York City?", "answer": "Common layover cities include Madrid, London, Paris and Dublin. Madrid and Dublin offer US pre‑clearance, saving time on arrival, while London and Paris provide extensive transatlantic connections and efficient transfer processes."}, "q10": {"question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to New York City?", "answer": "April to June and September to October offer pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists than summer."}, "q11": {"question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Lisbon to New York City?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for the duration of your stay, an approved ESTA or U.S. visa, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage, and any required vaccination certificates."}, "q12": {"question": "Which airport should I use in New York City?", "answer": "John F. Kennedy International is the primary gateway for international flights and most transatlantic services. Newark Liberty also handles many international routes and is closer to Midtown Manhattan for some travellers. LaGuardia mainly serves domestic flights and is not used for Lisbon flights."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to Humberto Delgado Airport from the city center?", "answer": "To reach Humberto Delgado Airport from central Lisbon, the Aerobus shuttle (Lines 1 and 2) is a popular and direct option, running every 20–25 minutes with a journey time of about 20–40 minutes. Public buses (routes 5, 22, 44, 45, 83) also serve the airport and are the cheapest, though slower. Taxis and ride‑share are available at ranks outside Arrivals and Departures, offering a faster door‑to‑door trip with a standard airport surcharge. There is no direct train, but you can take a taxi to nearby Gare do Oriente station and connect to the Metro; driving and parking are also possible but less common given the airport’s central location just 7 km north of the city.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "http://lisbon-lis.airports-guides.com", "title": "Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) Information: LIS Airport in Lisbon Area, Portugal"}, {"url": "http://www.lisbon-lis.airports-guides.com/lis_airport_transport.html", "title": "Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) Travel, Transport: Travel at Airports in Lisbon Area, Portugal", "time_published": "2016-03-03T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.lisbon-airport.net/", "title": "Lisbon Airport (LIS)"}, {"url": "https://lisbonairport.net/lisbon-airport-transfers/bus/", "title": "Getting to Lisbon Airport by Bus", "time_published": "2019-03-02T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://lisbonairport.net", "title": "Lisbon Airport | Guide to Lisbon Airport (LIS)"}]}, "q14": {"question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at New York City airport?", "answer": "Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), which serves this route from Lisbon, does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods inside the terminals. The Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott is located on airport grounds and offers a complimentary shuttle to all terminals, while several other nearby hotels also provide free shuttle service within a 5-minute drive.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/newark-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Newark Airport Guide (EWR) - 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": "2018-08-06T08:00:34Z"}, {"url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/ewrap-newark-liberty-international-airport-marriott/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0", "title": "Newark NJ Hotel | Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott", "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/ewrap-newark-liberty-international-airport-marriott/overview/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2&y_source=1_NjQ3NTI3LTcxNS1sb2NhdGlvbi53ZWJzaXRl", "title": "Newark NJ Hotel | Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott", "time_published": "2024-10-11T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/sleep-guide/sleeping-in-newark-airport.htm", "title": "Sleeping in Newark Airport", "time_published": "2024-09-12T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.newarkairport.com/", "title": "Newark Liberty International Airport - EWR Newark Airport", "favicon": "https://www.newarkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/ewr_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-02-04T20:34:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/ewreb-residence-inn-newark-elizabeth-liberty-international-airport/overview/", "title": "Hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport | Residence Inn Newark", "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q15": {"question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at John F Kennedy Intl Airport?", "answer": "Newark Liberty International Airport offers currency exchange services, prayer and meditation rooms, and free Wi‑Fi. Currency exchange counters are available in each terminal, while prayer and meditation rooms can be found across the terminals as well. Free Wi‑Fi is provided airport‑wide; simply select the “_Free EWR WiFi” network to connect.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://www.newarkairport.com/", "title": "Newark Liberty International Airport - EWR Newark Airport", "favicon": "https://www.newarkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/ewr_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-02-04T20:34:00Z"}, {"url": "https://newarkairport.com/at-airport/family-amenities-and-services", "title": "Airport Services and Amenities - EWR Newark Airport", "favicon": "https://newarkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/ewr_favicon.ico"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newark%20Liberty%20International%20Airport", "title": "Newark Liberty International Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T12:21:54Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newark%20Liberty%20International%20Airport%20Station", "title": "Newark Liberty International Airport Station", "time_published": "2026-02-08T00:20:58Z"}, {"url": "https://portfolio.panynj.gov/category/newark-liberty-international-airport/", "title": "Newark Liberty International Airport |", "time_published": "2020-09-16T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q17": {"question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Lisbon to New York City?", "answer": "The most common aircraft on the nonstop Lisbon–New York City route is the Boeing 787-10, operated by United Airlines. On one-stop itineraries, the long-haul leg is frequently flown by Airbus A330-300s (via Montréal) or Boeing 777-300ERs (via Toronto), with a variety of regional jets and narrowbodies on the shorter connecting segment. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, though Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these transatlantic services.", "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 Lisbon to New York City?", "answer": "On the nonstop Lisbon–New York City route, TAP Air Portugal (Star Alliance), United Airlines (Star Alliance), and Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) operate the service. No oneworld or non-aligned carriers fly nonstop on this route, though other alliances may serve it via connections.", "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 Lisbon?", "answer": "At Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), the main lounge is the ANA Lounge Lisbon, located in Terminal 1 after security, near Gate 22 on Floor 6, serving both Schengen and non-Schengen flights. It is open daily from 4:00 AM to 11:00 PM and offers complimentary alcoholic drinks (up to three per guest), a smoking room, air conditioning, and disabled access. Access is available to Priority Pass members, business-class passengers on certain airlines, and those with eligible elite status. Children under two are admitted free, and a smart casual dress code is enforced.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "http://lisbon-lis.airports-guides.com", "title": "Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) Information: LIS Airport in Lisbon Area, Portugal"}, {"url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/portugal/lisbon-portela", "title": "Lisbon Airport LIS Lounges - LIS Airport Guide and lounges.  | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/portugal/lisbon-portela/lis6-ana-lounge-lisbon", "title": "ANA Lounge Lisbon LIS AIRPORT Terminal 1 Lisbon Portela | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "http://www.lisbon-lis.airports-guides.com/lis_airport_airlines.html", "title": "Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) Airlines and Terminals: Airlines at Airports in Lisbon Area, Portugal", "time_published": "2016-03-03T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/LIS", "title": "American Express Lounges at Lisbon Portela Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png"}]}, "q21": {"question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Lisbon to New York City?", "answer": "Baggage rules vary by airline and fare class. Basic economy on this route often excludes a checked bag, while standard international economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins usually offer two checked bags and a larger carry‑on allowance."}, "q22": {"question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Lisbon to New York City?", "answer": "Lisbon to New York City flights typically offer Economy and flat‑bed Business class, with Premium Economy available on select airlines."}, "q23": {"question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy usually does not."}}}}