{"response": {"Key": "MDE-NYC", "orig": {"code": "MDE", "type": "airport", "city": "Medellín", "fullCity": "Medellín, Colombia", "airport": "Medellin Jose Maria Cordova"}, "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 Medellín to New York City?", "answer": "The flight from Medellín to New York City is about 2,380 miles. Nonstop service on Avianca takes about 5 hours 40 minutes, while the return leg is a touch shorter at 5 hours 25 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 Medellín to New York City?", "answer": "Yes, Avianca flies nonstop from Medellín (MDE) to New York JFK daily, with up to 25 flights a week departing at various times including afternoon and late evening. The flight takes about 5 hours and 40 minutes, and typical fares run around $680.", "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 New York City?", "answer": "From JFK, the AirTrain connects to the subway and Long Island Rail Road for $8.50–$11.40, taking about 50 minutes to Manhattan. Taxis offer a flat $70 fare to Manhattan and are readily available outside each terminal. Ride-share services like Uber and Lyft pick up at designated areas, with pricing that varies by demand. Shuttles, private cars, and rental cars are also available, but public transit and taxis are the most-used options.", "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. Kennedy International Airport: Difference between revisions", "time_published": "2026-03-17T15:31:18Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%20F.%20Kennedy%20International%20Airport", "title": "John F. Kennedy International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T21:30:04Z"}, {"url": "https://portfolio.panynj.gov/2015/12/15/jfk-five-things-ok-technically-six-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-john-f-kennedy-international-airport/", "title": "JFK: Five Things (OK, Technically Six Things) You Probably Didn’t Know About John F. Kennedy International Airport |", "time_published": "2015-12-15T15:00:57Z"}]}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Medellín to New York City?", "answer": "September is the cheapest month to fly from Medellín to New York City, with an average fare of $398, while December is the most expensive at $733. The low season runs from September to May, with the lowest prices in September, May, October, and April, and the high season spans March, July, January, and December, peaking in December.", "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 New York City?", "answer": "For flights from Medellín to New York City, the optimal booking window is about 7 to 10 weeks ahead of departure, with average fares around $545. Booking exactly 60 days out can yield the lowest price at $542, while waiting until the last minute pushes fares up to $674. Summer and holiday periods tend to shift the best window earlier, so aim for 10 to 12 weeks in advance during those peak times.", "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 New York City?", "answer": "Yes, overnight red-eye flights are available from Medellín (MDE) to New York City. Avianca operates nonstop red-eyes from MDE to JFK daily, with departures at 10:40 PM and 11:00 PM, arriving in the early hours of the next morning.", "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 New York City?", "answer": "Avianca operates non‑stop from Medellín (MDE) to New York JFK with about 25 weekly flights, departing daily at various times. The median fare for this non‑stop service is approximately $680. Other carriers may also serve the route with connections, but Avianca is the only airline offering direct flights.", "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 New York City?", "answer": "Common layover cities include Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Panama City, and Bogotá. Miami and Fort Lauderdale offer broad connections into the New York area with frequent flights. Panama City’s Tocumen Airport provides efficient transfers and serves as a major hub for the Americas. Bogotá is a key hub with many connecting flights, though it may add travel time compared to more northerly options."}, "q10": {"question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to New York City?", "answer": "April to June and September to early November offer pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists than summer and the winter holidays."}, "q11": {"question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Medellín to New York City?", "answer": "Bring a Colombian passport valid for your stay, a valid U.S. visa or ESTA, proof of onward or return travel, and a payment method for baggage. Check current vaccination requirements before travel."}, "q12": {"question": "Which airport should I use in New York City?", "answer": "John F. Kennedy International handles most international arrivals and offers the widest range of airlines and connections. Newark Liberty is closer to Manhattan for many travellers and serves as a major hub for United Airlines. LaGuardia is primarily for domestic and short‑haul flights and is the closest to Midtown Manhattan."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova from the city center?", "answer": "José María Córdova International Airport is about 20 km (12 mi) southeast of Medellín, near Rionegro. The most popular and cost‑effective option is the frequent white airport shuttle bus from the San Diego mall or Hotel Nutibara downtown, taking roughly 45 minutes. Taxis and ride‑share services are available and faster (around 30 minutes), but significantly more expensive. Driving yourself is possible with on‑site parking, though traffic can be heavy.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"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://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1356775606&title=Jos%C3%A9_Mar%C3%ADa_C%C3%B3rdova_International_Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2004-08-17T15:27:57Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9%20Mar%C3%ADa%20C%C3%B3rdova%20International%20Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-28T11:50:41Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?id=1356775606&page=Jos%C3%A9_Mar%C3%ADa_C%C3%B3rdova_International_Airport&title=Special:CiteThisPage&wpFormIdentifier=titleform", "title": "Cite This Page", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%20of%20the%20busiest%20airports%20in%20Colombia", "title": "List of the busiest airports in Colombia", "time_published": "2026-04-19T17:53:02Z"}]}, "q14": {"question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at New York City airport?", "answer": "At New York's JFK Airport, the TWA Hotel is located on-site in the iconic former TWA Flight Center, connected to Terminal 5 via the AirTrain and walkways, and it offers day-stay rooms and a rooftop pool. There are no capsule hotels or sleeping pods inside the terminals, though several nearby hotels like the Crowne Plaza and Hilton Garden Inn provide free shuttle service.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "http://www.sleepinginairports.net/usa/newyorkjfk.htm", "title": "New York City JFK Airport Guide - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-03-09T16:06:27Z"}, {"url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/new-york-city-jfk-airport-guide.htm", "title": "New York City JFK Airport Guide - 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": "2018-08-06T08:02:49Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%20F.%20Kennedy%20International%20Airport", "title": "John F. 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On connecting itineraries the most common long-haul aircraft are the Airbus A320-200 Neo, Boeing 737 MAX 8, and Boeing 787-8, typically routing through Bogotá, Miami, or Houston. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, and Wi‑Fi with seatback entertainment is widely available on these routes.", "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 Medellín to New York City?", "answer": "Avianca, a Star Alliance member, operates nonstop flights from Medellín to New York JFK. No other alliance carriers serve this route nonstop; other alliances may offer connecting itineraries through their hubs.", "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 Medellín?", "answer": "At Medellín’s José María Córdova International Airport (MDE), you’ll find The Lounge Medellin in both the domestic and international terminals, accessible with Priority Pass, select credit cards, or by paying at the door. The domestic location offers complimentary day beds, premium food, and a full bar, while the international lounge adds showers and a children’s room. There are also Harmony Lounge locations in each terminal, though specific access details are less widely published. No airline-branded lounges like a Delta Sky Club or American Admirals Club operate at MDE.", "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 New York City?", "answer": "Baggage rules for Medellín to New York City depend on the airline and fare class. Basic economy often excludes checked bags, while standard economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins and elite status may offer higher allowances."}, "q22": {"question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Medellín to New York City?", "answer": "On flights from Medellín to New York City, you can expect Economy and flat-bed Business class on most airlines, with Premium Economy available on select carriers such as Avianca."}, "q23": {"question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by carrier and fare; flexible and premium cabin tickets typically allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy and promotional fares generally do not."}}}}