{ "response": { "Key": "JFK-BQN", "orig": { "code": "JFK", "type": "airport", "city": "New York City", "fullCity": "New York City, New York", "airport": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "BQN", "type": "airport", "city": "Aguadilla", "fullCity": "Aguadilla, Puerto Rico", "airport": "Rafael Hernandez Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from New York City to Aguadilla?", "answer": "The flight from New York City to Aguadilla is about 1,580 miles and typically takes 4 hours and 4 minutes. The return leg is slightly shorter at 3 hours and 56 minutes, a small difference driven by prevailing winds.", "methodology": "Flight times and distances come 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). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from New York City to Aguadilla?", "answer": "JetBlue is the only airline flying nonstop from JFK to Aguadilla, operating daily with five departures spread throughout the day. You'll find flights departing at roughly 5:01 AM, 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM, 8:00 PM, and 10:55 PM, with the trip taking about 4 hours. The typical fare on this route runs around $173.", "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 Aguadilla?", "answer": "Rafael Hernández Airport (BQN) is located about 4 miles north of Aguadilla's city center. Taxis and ride‑share services like Uber are available at the terminal and offer the quickest door‑to‑door trip, typically taking under 10 minutes. Public transit is limited; there is no direct rail or dedicated airport bus, though a few local público vans may serve the nearby highway. Car rentals from major agencies are on‑site and are the most popular choice for visitors who plan to explore the west coast. For most travelers, a taxi or rental car is the practical option, with taxis being the fastest for a simple city‑center transfer.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%20of%20the%20busiest%20airports%20in%20Puerto%20Rico", "title": "List of the busiest airports in Puerto Rico", "time_published": "2025-09-20T07:52:17Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%20of%20airports%20in%20Puerto%20Rico", "title": "List of airports in Puerto Rico", "time_published": "2026-03-20T23:51:26Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La%20Romana%20International%20Airport", "title": "La Romana International Airport", "time_published": "2026-03-27T09:16:58Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baigua_Field", "title": "Baigua Field", "time_published": "2026-07-06T17:37:46Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beijing%20Capital%20Airport%20Bus", "title": "Beijing Capital Airport Bus", "time_published": "2025-11-15T09:57:08Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from New York City to Aguadilla?", "answer": "Average fares from New York JFK to Aguadilla bottom out around $303 in late September, making early fall the cheapest stretch to fly. September ($311 average) and October ($317 average) are the two cheapest months overall, followed by February at $348. The most expensive period is late December, when average fares climb to about $451, with July and December the priciest months at roughly $424 and $423 respectively.", "methodology": "Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.", "toolsUsed": [ "seasonal_prices" ] }, "q5": { "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from New York City to Aguadilla?", "answer": "For flights from New York City (JFK) to Aguadilla (BQN), the optimal booking window is about 4 to 6 weeks before departure, when fares average around $287. Booking too far out (5+ months ahead) tends to cost more, and prices rise sharply within two weeks of travel, so aim for that 25–45 day sweet spot for the best deal.", "methodology": "Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.", "toolsUsed": [ "booking_timing" ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from New York City to Aguadilla?", "answer": "Yes, JetBlue operates a daily nonstop red-eye from JFK to Aguadilla, departing at 10:55 PM and arriving the same night — the flight lands before midnight, so it does not arrive 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 New York City to Aguadilla?", "answer": "JetBlue operates nonstop flights from JFK to Aguadilla, with up to 29 weekly flights available daily. The typical median fare for JetBlue on this route is around $504.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come 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 typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of 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 Aguadilla?", "answer": "Common layovers are San Juan, Orlando and Fort Lauderdale. San Juan offers the most frequent onward flights to Aguadilla, while Orlando and Fort Lauderdale provide efficient connections with shorter total travel times." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from New York City to Aguadilla?", "answer": "JetBlue operates nonstop flights from JFK to Aguadilla, with a departure on-time percentage of 72.2% and a cancellation rate of 1.2%.", "methodology": "On-time arrival 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; a flight counts as on time when it arrives within 15 minutes of schedule. Carriers are ranked by arrival on-time rate on this route, and the carrier list itself comes 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).", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Aguadilla?", "answer": "December to April offers sunny, dry weather and warm temperatures before the rainy season begins." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from New York City to Aguadilla?", "answer": "Since Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, flights from New York City are treated as domestic; bring a Real ID or passport, no visa is required, and have a payment method for bags and any health documents." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Aguadilla?", "answer": "Aguadilla has one airport, Rafael Hernández Airport, located about 6 miles north of downtown. It serves as your only option for flights to the city." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to John F Kennedy Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From Midtown Manhattan, the fastest public transit option is the Long Island Rail Road to Jamaica Station, then transfer to the AirTrain JFK — about 35 minutes total. A cheaper alternative is taking the E subway line to Sutphin Boulevard–Archer Avenue–JFK Airport and connecting to the AirTrain. Taxis offer a flat fare to JFK from Manhattan, while ride‑share services like Uber and Lyft pick up at designated areas at each terminal. Driving and parking are also available via the JFK Expressway or Van Wyck Expressway, with on‑airport lots connected by the AirTrain.", "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" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Aguadilla airport?", "answer": "Rafael Hernández Airport in Aguadilla does not have any on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods. There are no dedicated sleeping areas or rest zones inside the terminal, and the airport does not provide cots for stranded travelers. The Courtyard by Marriott Aguadilla is located just two minutes from the airport and offers a free local shuttle, making it a convenient nearby option.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/aguadilla-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Aguadilla Airport Guide (BQN) - 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": "2018-08-08T21:08:45Z" }, { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/lounge/montego-bay-airport/club-mobay-lounge-g9-mbj.htm", "title": "Montego Bay Airport Guide (MBJ) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-04-13T17:31:56Z" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/es/en-us/hotels/bqncy-courtyard-aguadilla/overview/", "title": "Courtyard Aguadilla - Hotel Near Rafael Hernandez Airport", "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/jamaica/ocho-rios/activities/airbnb_hotel_mbj_airport_shuttle_to_all_areas_one_way_round_trip-XQHBSN", "title": "AirBnB/Hotel MBJ Airport Shuttle to all areas -one way/round trip", "time_published": "2026-03-02T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BQN", "title": "BQN", "time_published": "2025-08-25T10:59:47Z" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/dominican-republic/cap-cana/activities/one_way_private_airport_or_hotel_transfer_bavaro_hotel_1_6_pax-XOZL1M?property=PUJLC", "title": "One Way Private Airport or Hotel Transfer Bavaro Hotel 1-6 Pax", "time_published": "2026-04-01T00:00:00Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Rafael Hernandez Airport?", "answer": "Rafael Hernández Airport in Aguadilla does not appear to have dedicated currency exchange offices or prayer rooms based on available information. The airport offers free Wi‑Fi in the terminal, though exact terminal locations are not specified in the data.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafael_Hern%C3%A1ndez_Airport", "title": "Rafael Hernández Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-16T19:37:54Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BQN", "title": "BQN", "time_published": "2025-08-25T10:59:47Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafael%20Hern%C3%A1ndez%20Airport", "title": "Rafael Hernández Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-20T01:30:39Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%20of%20the%20busiest%20airports%20in%20Puerto%20Rico", "title": "List of the busiest airports in Puerto Rico", "time_published": "2025-09-20T07:52:17Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%20of%20airports%20in%20Puerto%20Rico", "title": "List of airports in Puerto Rico", "time_published": "2026-03-20T23:51:26Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from New York City to Aguadilla?", "answer": "The nonstop flights from JFK to Aguadilla are typically operated with a Boeing 737 MAX 9 by United or an Airbus A320-100 by JetBlue. Connecting itineraries, most commonly through Fort Lauderdale or Orlando on JetBlue, also use the Airbus A320-100 and occasionally the Airbus A220-200 or A321-200 Neo. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, but Airbus A320-family jets are by far the most common. Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these aircraft, though the specific offerings 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" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from New York City to Aguadilla?", "answer": "JetBlue (B6) flies nonstop from JFK to Aguadilla, and United (UA) flies nonstop from Newark to Aguadilla. JetBlue is unaffiliated with any major global alliance, while United is a Star Alliance member. No other alliances have a member airline operating nonstop on this route from the New York City area.", "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 New York City?", "answer": "At JFK, departing from Terminal 4 you can access the Delta Sky Club (two locations in Concourses A and B), the Centurion Lounge, the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, and the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club. Terminal 1 offers the Air France Lounge, Lufthansa Business and Senator Lounges, the Primeclass Lounge, Turkish Airlines Lounge, and Korean Air KAL Lounge. Eligibility varies: Delta Sky Clubs admit Delta One passengers, Medallion elites, and certain cardholders; the Centurion Lounge welcomes Amex Platinum and Centurion cardholders; Priority Pass members can access the Air France, Primeclass, and VIP One lounges; and the Chase Sapphire Lounge is open to Chase Sapphire Reserve and J.P. Morgan Reserve cardholders. Notable features include the Air France Lounge’s complimentary Clarins spa treatments and the Delta Sky Club’s outdoor Sky Deck.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/JFK", "title": "American Express Lounges at John F. Kennedy International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/delta-reserve/JFK", "title": "American Express Lounges at John F. Kennedy International Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-05-06T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/airport-guides/new-york-ny-jfk-international/terminal-1", "title": "New York NY JFK International JFK Terminal 1 - Lounges and info. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.delta.com/us/en/airports/united-states/new-york-city-sky-club-jfk-airport-map", "title": "John F. Kennedy (JFK) Airport Map & Lounges | Delta Air Lines", "time_published": "2025-05-13T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en/lounges/usa/new-york-ny-jfk-international", "title": "John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK Lounges - JFK Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from New York City to Aguadilla?", "answer": "Since Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, flights from New York City are domestic, and baggage rules follow the airline's domestic policy. Basic economy may not include a checked bag, while standard economy often includes one checked bag and a carry-on. Always confirm with your airline." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from New York City to Aguadilla?", "answer": "Flights from New York City to Aguadilla typically offer Economy only, with no Premium Economy or flat‑bed Business class on this route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies depend on the airline and fare type; flexible tickets and premium cabins often allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy typically does not." } } } }