{"response": {"Key": "MDE-EWR", "orig": {"code": "MDE", "type": "airport", "city": "Medellín", "fullCity": "Medellín, Colombia", "airport": "Medellin Jose Maria Cordova"}, "dest": {"code": "EWR", "type": "airport", "city": "Newark", "fullCity": "Newark, New Jersey", "airport": "Liberty Intl Airport"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "What is the typical flight duration from Medellín to Newark?", "answer": "Medellín to Newark is about 2,390 miles, but there is no scheduled nonstop service on this route, so a connection is required. With a typical one-stop itinerary, the total journey time is roughly 7 to 10 hours depending on the layover. Return flight time data is not available.", "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 Newark?", "answer": "From Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), the AirTrain connects to NJ Transit and Amtrak for rail access to Manhattan and beyond, which is the most-used and fastest public transit option. Licensed taxis are available outside each terminal with regulated fares, and ride-sharing apps like Uber and Lyft offer curbside pickup. Rental cars are accessible via the AirTrain at a centralized facility, and authorized shuttle or private car services also operate. For a quick connection to Manhattan, Blade helicopter transfers are available from a dedicated helipad.", "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 Medellín to Newark?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Medellín to Newark are September, May, and October, with average fares around $398, $423, and $423 respectively. The most expensive times are December and January, when average prices climb to $733 and $565.", "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 Medellín to Newark?", "answer": "For the Medellín to Newark route, the best fares are typically found when booking 7 to 10 weeks before departure, with an average price around $545 and a low point of $542 about 60 days out. During peak summer or holiday periods, prices tend to rise and the cheapest inventory can sell out earlier, so aiming for the earlier end of that window or even a bit sooner can help lock in a better 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. 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 Medellín to Newark?", "answer": "No nonstop red-eyes operate from Medellín to Newark, but connecting itineraries whose long leg is an overnight flight are available. For example, Avianca offers a red-eye from Bogotá to JFK departing at 23:15 and arriving at 06:05, with a connection in Bogotá, and a red-eye from Cali to JFK departing at 21:35 and arriving at 04:15, with a connection in Cali. There are also JetBlue red-eyes via San Juan (departing 22:35, arriving 02:29) and Avianca via San Salvador (departing 22:35, arriving 05:20).", "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 Medellín to Newark?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Medellín to Newark. Avianca is the most common connecting carrier, with multiple daily flights via Bogotá (around 21 daily) and additional one-stop options through Orlando, San Salvador, Cali, and Pereira. American Airlines offers about 11 daily connections via Miami, while United connects roughly 6 times a day through Houston. Fares are not available in the schedule data, so specific prices aren't listed.", "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 Medellín and Newark?", "answer": "Common layovers include Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Panama City. Miami and Fort Lauderdale offer extensive onward connections to Newark and allow for U.S. immigration pre-clearance in some cases, while Panama City's Tocumen Airport provides efficient transfers and visa-free transit for many nationalities, keeping total travel times competitive."}, "q10": {"question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Newark?", "answer": "May to June and September to October offer pleasant temperatures and avoid the summer tourist peak."}, "q11": {"question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Medellín to Newark?", "answer": "Bring your passport, valid for the duration of your stay, and a U.S. visa or ESTA authorization. Have proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage, and any required vaccination certificates."}, "q12": {"question": "Which airport should I use in Newark?", "answer": "Newark Liberty International is the only airport in Newark. It is a major hub for United Airlines and offers excellent connections to New York City."}, "q14": {"question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Newark airport?", "answer": "Newark Liberty International Airport 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 shuttles within a short drive. Passengers seeking rest can use these hotels, as the airport itself lacks designated rest zones and does not permit overnight stays in airside areas.", "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 Liberty Intl Airport?", "answer": "Newark Liberty International Airport offers currency exchange services, prayer and meditation rooms, and free Wi‑Fi throughout the terminals. Currency exchange counters are available in each terminal, and prayer or meditation rooms can be found using the airport’s interactive map under supportive services. Free Wi‑Fi is accessible network‑wide by selecting “_Free EWR WiFi” from the list of available networks.", "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 Medellín to Newark?", "answer": "Nonstop flights from Medellín to Newark are operated by Avianca using the Airbus A320-100. On connecting itineraries, the long-haul leg is most often flown with the Airbus A320-200 Neo (via Bogotá on Avianca) or the Boeing 737 MAX 8 (via Miami on American or via Houston on United), while the shorter connecting legs use a mix of A320-family and 737-family aircraft. Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these aircraft, though the exact features can vary by airline and specific airframe.", "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 Medellín?", "answer": "At Medellín's José María Córdova International Airport (MDE), departing passengers can access The Lounge Medellin in both the domestic and international terminals, available through Priority Pass, The Platinum Card from American Express, or by paying at the door. Both locations offer premium food, spirits, beer, wine, Wi‑Fi, and flight monitors, with a maximum stay of 4 hours; the international lounge also has showers, a children's room, and conference rooms. Additionally, Harmony Lounge operates separate Nacional and Internacional locations with hours from 6 am to 9 pm, featuring high ratings and pre‑booking options. No airline‑branded lounges like Delta Sky Club or United Club are present at this airport.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/MDE/The-Lounge-Medellin-Domestic-Terminal-KQlpb8y4sO", "title": "The Lounge Medellin at José María Córdova International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png"}, {"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/MDE/The-Lounge-Medellin-International-International-Terminal-BYzRp1Irxl", "title": "The Lounge Medellin International at José María Córdova International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png"}, {"url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/colombia/jose-maria-cordova-international", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport MDE Lounges - MDE Airport Guide and lounges.  | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/José_María_Córdova_International_Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-19T12:06:25Z"}, {"url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/colombia/jose-maria-cordova-international", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport MDE Lounges - MDE Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://my.prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c", "time_published": "2024-11-05T16:20:09Z"}]}, "q21": {"question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Medellín to Newark?", "answer": "Baggage allowance depends on the airline and fare type. Basic Economy fares typically do not include a free checked bag, while standard international economy often includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Always verify with your airline before travel."}, "q22": {"question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Medellín to Newark?", "answer": "Flights from Medellín to Newark usually offer Economy class, with some airlines providing flat‑bed Business class; Premium Economy is not common on this route."}, "q23": {"question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Same‑day changes and standby depend on the airline and fare type, with flexible and premium‑cabin tickets generally offering more generous options."}}}}