{ "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": "The cheapest months to fly from Medellín to New York City are September (around $338) and October (around $343), with February also relatively inexpensive at about $362. The most expensive months are December (around $434) and July (around $423), followed by June at around $404. Low season spans September, October, February, and January, while high season runs August, June, July, and December.", "methodology": "This seasonal price baseline is a 365-day daily curve of typical round-trip fares for the route, precomputed monthly in-house from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive (the same data that backs the site), not a third party. For each calendar day we take a representative round-trip fare — a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings — and Gaussian-smooth the series so it reads as a clean seasonal trend rather than day-to-day noise. Thin and international routes are neighbor-filled: the seasonal shape is borrowed from the nearest dense routes (by origin-and-destination great-circle distance) with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings, so a sparse route still shows a plausible curve. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly. 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 4 to 6 weeks before departure, when average fares hover around $316. The single cheapest day to book is 35 days out at roughly $315, while booking much earlier (around 160 days) can cost about $440. For summer or holiday travel, fares tend to rise the closer you get to departure, so booking within that 4-6 week sweet spot — or slightly earlier for peak periods — is your best bet.", "methodology": "This booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. It expresses the typical round-trip fare as a function of how many days before departure a trip is booked — from about 180 days out down to the day of departure — aggregating the route's bookings by advance-purchase days and Gaussian-smoothing the curve the same way as the seasonal baseline. From that curve we highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare as the suggested booking window. Thin and international routes are neighbor-filled from the nearest dense routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly. 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." } } } }