{ "response": { "Key": "JFK-MLW", "orig": { "code": "JFK", "type": "airport", "city": "New York City", "fullCity": "New York City, New York", "airport": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "MLW", "type": "airport", "city": "Monrovia", "fullCity": "Monrovia, Liberia", "airport": "Sprigg Payne" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from New York City to Monrovia?", "answer": "There are no scheduled nonstop flights from New York JFK to Monrovia, so the journey requires at least one connection; total travel time is approximately 14 to 18 hours depending on the routing. The distance from New York to Monrovia is about 4,550 miles.", "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 Monrovia?", "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from JFK to Monrovia (MLW). The shortest connecting option is a one-stop itinerary via Lomé (LFW) on Ethiopian Airlines and ASKY, taking about 21 hours and 20 minutes in total, with fares starting around $1,152. Other one-stop connections route through hubs like Brussels (BRU), Accra (ACC), or Zurich (ZRH), though most itineraries involve two stops and can stretch to roughly 37 hours.", "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. 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. 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": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule", "route_options", "redeye_flights" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Monrovia?", "answer": "The article for Roberts International Airport (ROB), which serves Monrovia, does not list specific ground transportation options, but taxis are the primary way to reach the city center about 35 miles away. Ride-share services are not available, and there is no train or mass transit link from the airport. Car rentals are limited and generally not recommended for visitors unfamiliar with local road conditions. Negotiate the fare with the taxi driver before departing, as meters are not used.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roberts_International_Airport", "title": "Roberts International Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-05T22:45:57Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Owen%20Roberts%20International%20Airport", "title": "Owen Roberts International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-16T07:37:52Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roberts%20International%20Airport", "title": "Roberts International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-02T10:23:55Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yogyakarta_International_Airport_Rail_Link", "title": "Yogyakarta International Airport Rail Link", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-26T00:13:13Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_Airport_Train", "title": "City Airport Train", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-31T06:51:02Z" } ], "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 Monrovia?", "answer": "Average fares from New York City to Monrovia bottom out around $399 in late September. The cheapest months overall are September at $413, October at $418, and January at $443, while the most expensive period is late December, averaging $560. December, July, and June are the priciest months at $529, $513, and $494 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 Monrovia?", "answer": "For flights from New York City (JFK) to Monrovia (MLW), the best time to book is roughly 4–7 weeks before departure, when fares average around $371 and can dip as low as $370 about 35 days out. Booking too early (over 5 months ahead) pushes prices above $500, and last-minute bookings within two weeks also cost more. Summer and holiday periods typically compress this window, so aim for the earlier end of the 4–7 week range during peak travel seasons.", "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 Monrovia?", "answer": "Overnight (red‑eye) connecting itineraries are available from New York City to Monrovia. The long red‑eye leg departs Newark (EWR) at 9:45 PM on Ethiopian Airlines, arriving at Lomé (LFW) at 11:50 AM the next day, then connects to Monrovia on a separate carrier (KP) after a roughly 2 hour 25 minute layover.", "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 Monrovia?", "answer": "No airline flies nonstop from New York JFK to Monrovia; the route is served with one stop. Ethiopian Airlines connects via Lomé, with two daily options, and Kenya Airways connects via Nairobi. Per-carrier fares are not available for these connecting itineraries.", "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 Monrovia?", "answer": "Common layover cities include Casablanca, Brussels, and Paris. Casablanca offers efficient transfers with Royal Air Maroc and visa‑free transit for many nationalities. Brussels and Paris provide broad European connections and streamlined terminals, keeping total travel time competitive." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Monrovia?", "answer": "November to March is the dry season with lower humidity and comfortable temperatures, avoiding the heavy rains and crowds of the wet months." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from New York City to Monrovia?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, a Liberian visa if required, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage, and vaccination certificates including yellow fever." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Monrovia?", "answer": "Monrovia has only one airport, Roberts International Airport, which serves all international flights and is located about 35 miles from downtown Monrovia." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to John F Kennedy Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From Midtown Manhattan, the AirTrain combined with the subway or Long Island Rail Road is the most popular and reliable public option, taking about 50–75 minutes. Taxis offer a flat-rate fare to JFK and are the fastest door-to-terminal choice, though they cost significantly more than public transit. Ride-share services like Uber and Lyft provide a middle ground in price and convenience, with designated pickup areas at the airport. Driving and parking are available but are generally the least convenient and most expensive option for city-center travelers.", "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 Monrovia airport?", "answer": "Roberts International Airport (ROB) in Monrovia does not have any on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods. There are no transit hotels located inside the terminal or connected by a shuttle. Travelers needing to rest will need to look at hotels in the city, which are about 35 miles away.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/airport-hotels/transit-hotels.htm", "title": "Transit Hotels – 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": "2026-06-22T14:15:16Z" }, { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/rochester-minnesota-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Rochester (Minnesota) Airport Guide", "time_published": "2025-05-06T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Owen_Roberts_International_Airport", "title": "Owen Roberts International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-23T14:10:11Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roberts_International_Airport", "title": "Roberts International Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-05T22:45:57Z" }, { "url": "http://activities.marriott.com/north-america/cayman-islands/grand-cayman/activities/airport_transfer_owen_roberts_intl_airport_to_georgetown_or_seven_mile_beach-X17S46?property=GCMGC", "title": "Airport Transfer - Owen Roberts Intl Airport to GeorgeTown or Seven Mile Beach", "time_published": "2026-04-29T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/rockhampton-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Rockhampton Airport Guide", "time_published": "2024-08-26T00:00:00Z" } ], "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 Sprigg Payne?", "answer": "Spriggs Payne Airport is Monrovia's secondary airport, much closer to the city center, but it has not had scheduled commercial international service since ASKY Airlines suspended flights in November 2014. The airport's amenities are not widely documented, and specific information on currency exchange offices, prayer rooms, or free Wi‑Fi is unavailable from current sources. The primary international gateway for the region is Roberts International Airport (ROB), about 35 miles outside Monrovia, which handles all scheduled commercial flights.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roberts%20International%20Airport", "title": "Roberts International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-02T10:23:55Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Owen_Roberts_International_Airport", "title": "Owen Roberts International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-23T14:10:11Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roberts_International_Airport", "title": "Roberts International Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-05T22:45:57Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Owen%20Roberts%20International%20Airport", "title": "Owen Roberts International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-16T07:37:52Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Owen_Roberts_International_Airport", "title": "Talk:Owen Roberts International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2024-02-07T00:00:00Z" } ], "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." }, "q16": { "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the New York City and Monrovia airports?", "answer": "At JFK, accessible services include wheelchair and guided assistance, which can be arranged through your airline, and the TSA Cares program for screening support (request at least 72 hours ahead). Roberts International Airport in Monrovia does not have published accessibility programs or children's play areas in the available information, so travelers should contact their airline directly to arrange any needed assistance.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://jfkairport.com/at-airport/accessibility-services", "title": "Accessibility Services - JFK Airport", "favicon": "https://jfkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/jfk_favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://www.jfkairport.com/explore-jfk/accessibility-services", "title": "Accessibility Services - JFK Airport", "favicon": "https://www.jfkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/jfk_favicon.ico" }, { "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://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kennedy_Airport", "title": "John F. Kennedy International Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2026-03-11T23:04:47Z" }, { "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. 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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 Monrovia?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service between New York JFK and Monrovia. Connecting itineraries typically use Boeing 787s (including the 787-8) on the long transatlantic or long-haul leg, often routing through Lomé (LFW) on Ethiopian Airlines or Nairobi (NBO) on Kenya Airways, with shorter regional legs on Boeing 737s. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, and on these long-haul segments Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available.", "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. 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_aircraft", "flight_schedule" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from New York City?", "answer": "At JFK Terminal 4, Delta Sky Club has two locations (Concourse A and B) with a covered Sky Deck and soundproof booths, accessible with a same-day Delta ticket and Sky Club membership, qualifying Amex card, or elite status. The Centurion Lounge in Terminal 4 offers craft cocktails, a buffet, and showers for Amex Platinum and Centurion cardholders. The Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club with Etihad Airways in Terminal 4 provides a premium space with a bar and dining from 5 AM to 11 PM for Chase Sapphire Reserve and Priority Pass members. The Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse in Terminal 4 features a cocktail bar and à la carte dining, open to Upper Class passengers and Flying Club Gold members. In Terminal 1, the Air France Lounge includes Clarins spa treatments and a buffet, available to business class travelers and SkyTeam Elite Plus. The Lufthansa Senator and Business Lounges offer showers and a full bar for first/business class and Star Alliance Gold passengers. The Turkish Airlines Lounge has a chef-staffed kitchen and relaxation areas for business class and Miles&Smiles Elite. The Primeclass Lounge welcomes Priority Pass and pay-in guests with a full bar and showers, while the Korean Air KAL Lounge serves first and business class passengers.", "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. 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Premium cabins offer additional allowances." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from New York City to Monrovia?", "answer": "Flights from New York City to Monrovia typically offer Economy and flat-bed Business class; Premium Economy is uncommon." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium cabin tickets may allow same-day changes or standby, but basic economy typically does not." } } } }