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  "response": {
    "Key": "JFK-TPA",
    "orig": {
      "code": "JFK",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "New York City",
      "fullCity": "New York City, New York",
      "airport": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "TPA",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Tampa",
      "fullCity": "Tampa, Florida",
      "airport": "Tampa Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from New York City to Tampa?",
        "answer": "The flight from New York City to Tampa is about 1,010 miles and typically takes 3 hours and 4 minutes. The return leg is slightly shorter at 2 hours and 49 minutes.",
        "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.",
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      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from New York City to Tampa?",
        "answer": "JetBlue, Delta, and Frontier all fly nonstop from JFK to Tampa every day, with JetBlue offering the most frequency at 75 weekly flights. Delta runs 28 flights a week and Frontier 17. Frontier is typically the low-fare leader, with median fares around $263, compared to $319 on JetBlue and $331 on Delta.",
        "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": [
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        ]
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Tampa?",
        "answer": "Tampa International Airport (TPA) offers several ground transportation options to the city center. Taxis, ride shares like Uber and Lyft, and rental cars are readily available, with the airport's consolidated rental car center connected by an automated people mover. Public transit via Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) buses provides a budget-friendly option, though it's less direct than private vehicles. The most used and fastest option is typically ride share or taxi, taking about 15–20 minutes to downtown.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.airport.guide/ktpa",
            "title": "Tampa Airport (TPA) | Terminal maps | Airport guide",
            "time_published": "2026-04-16T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://airport.guide/ktpa/parking",
            "title": "Tampa Airport (TPA) Parking Rates and Map",
            "time_published": "2026-02-05T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tampa_Executive_Airport",
            "title": "Tampa Executive Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-07-07T22:51:55Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tampa_Padang_Airport",
            "title": "Tampa Padang Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-05T21:06:08Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://airport.guide/ktpa/rental-cars",
            "title": "Tampa Airport (TPA) | Car Rental"
          }
        ],
        "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 Tampa?",
        "answer": "Average fares from New York City to Tampa bottom out around $206 in late January, the cheapest stretch of the year. The cheapest months overall are January ($212 average), September ($228), and October ($240), while the priciest period is late December at an average of $324, driven by holiday demand.",
        "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": [
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      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from New York City to Tampa?",
        "answer": "For flights from New York JFK to Tampa, the best fares are usually found when booking 6-9 weeks before departure, averaging about $173, with the single cheapest day at 55 days out. Booking at the last minute can push prices up to $270, while booking more than 15 weeks ahead typically costs over $220. For summer and holiday periods, you should book even earlier — at least 10-12 weeks out — since demand pushes the optimal window further from departure.",
        "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": [
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      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from New York City to Tampa?",
        "answer": "No overnight or red-eye flights operate from New York JFK to Tampa — neither nonstop nor as a connecting itinerary whose long leg is a red-eye.",
        "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": [
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        ]
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from New York City to Tampa?",
        "answer": "JetBlue, Delta, and Frontier all fly nonstop from JFK to Tampa. JetBlue operates the most flights with about 75 per week and a median fare around $319, while Delta offers around 28 weekly flights at a median of $331. Frontier runs about 17 weekly flights and is the low-fare leader with a median of $263.",
        "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 Tampa?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities include Atlanta, Charlotte, and Washington, D.C., which offer frequent flights, efficient connections, and keep total travel time competitive."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from New York City to Tampa?",
        "answer": "On the JFK–TPA route, JetBlue departs on time 76% of the time and cancels about 2% of flights; Delta has a stronger 81% on-time departure rate and a 1.6% cancellation rate; Frontier’s departure on-time is 82% with the lowest cancellation rate of 0.4%.",
        "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 Tampa?",
        "answer": "March to May and October to November offer warm, pleasant weather and fewer tourists than summer."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from New York City to Tampa?",
        "answer": "For domestic U.S. flights, bring a Real ID or passport, ensure the name matches your ticket and carry payment for baggage and any required health documents."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Tampa?",
        "answer": "Tampa International Airport is the primary airport, located about 6 miles west of downtown. It serves all major airlines and is the convenient choice for the region."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to John F Kennedy Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From Midtown Manhattan, the fastest option is typically the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) to Jamaica Station and then the AirTrain JFK, which takes about 35-45 minutes total and costs less than a taxi. For a direct trip, a yellow taxi offers a flat-rate fare from Manhattan to JFK, taking 45-90 minutes depending on traffic. Ride-share services like Uber and Lyft pick up curbside and are popular, though prices vary with demand. Public buses and the subway (E, J, Z lines to Sutphin Blvd/Jamaica) connect to the AirTrain as the most economical choice, but they are slower. Driving and parking are available, with several on-airport lots accessible by AirTrain, but traffic can be unpredictable.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "http://jfkairport.com/transportation",
            "title": "Transportation Options - JFK Airport",
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            "time_published": "2025-12-23T18:54:39Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://jfkairport.com/transportation/ride-share-services",
            "title": "Ride Share Information - JFK Airport",
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            "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"
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        "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 Tampa airport?",
        "answer": "Tampa International Airport has an on-site hotel inside the Main Terminal, so you don't need a shuttle. There are no capsule hotels or sleeping pods, but travelers have used quiet corners and couches near gates 1-45 for resting. Nearby hotels also offer free shuttle service.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/tampa-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Tampa Airport Guide (TPA) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "time_published": "2018-08-08T21:10:49Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/reviews/tampa-airport-reviews.htm",
            "title": "Tampa   Airport Reviews (TPA) – Sleeping in Airports",
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            "time_published": "2025-11-10T14:28:29Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/usa/florida/tampa/activities/tampa_airport_tpa_to_tampa_hotel_or_address_round_trip_private_transfer-X4IBJC",
            "title": "Tampa Airport (TPA) to Tampa hotel or address - Round-Trip Private Transfer",
            "time_published": "2026-05-03T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.airport.guide/ktpa",
            "title": "Tampa Airport (TPA) | Terminal maps | Airport guide",
            "time_published": "2026-04-16T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/usa/florida/tampa/activities/tampa_airport_tpa_to_tampa_hotel_or_address_round_trip_private_transfer-X4IBJC?property=TPAMC",
            "title": "Tampa Airport (TPA) to Tampa hotel or address - Round-Trip Private Transfer",
            "time_published": "2026-02-27T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://airport.guide/ktpa/parking",
            "title": "Tampa Airport (TPA) Parking Rates and Map",
            "time_published": "2026-02-05T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ],
        "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."
      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Tampa Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Tampa International Airport offers free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal, with charging stations also available to keep devices powered. Prayer rooms or chapels are not mentioned in the available information, and there is no reference to currency exchange offices at the airport.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
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          {
            "url": "https://www.airport.guide/ktpa",
            "title": "Tampa Airport (TPA) | Terminal maps | Airport guide",
            "time_published": "2026-04-16T00:00:00Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://airport.guide/ktpa/parking",
            "title": "Tampa Airport (TPA) Parking Rates and Map",
            "time_published": "2026-02-05T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tampa_International_Airport_People_Movers",
            "title": "Tampa International Airport People Movers",
            "time_published": "2026-03-16T19:26:10Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tampa%20International%20Airport%20People%20Movers",
            "title": "Tampa International Airport People Movers",
            "time_published": "2026-03-16T19:26:10Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tampa_Executive_Airport",
            "title": "Tampa Executive Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-07T22:51:55Z"
          }
        ],
        "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 Tampa?",
        "answer": "Nonstop flights from JFK to Tampa are typically operated with Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A320-100, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Airbus A220-200, Boeing 737-900, and Boeing 737-800 aircraft, with the MAX 8 and A320-100 being the most common. The exact aircraft varies by airline and day — JetBlue favors the A320 and A220, while United and American use several 737 variants — and connecting itineraries add further 737s, A321s, and A319s through hubs like Charlotte, Atlanta, and Nashville. Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on this route, though the specifics depend on the airline and the individual aircraft.",
        "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": [
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      },
      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from New York City to Tampa?",
        "answer": "Delta (a SkyTeam member) and unaffiliated carriers JetBlue and Frontier operate nonstop flights from JFK to Tampa. Other alliances may offer connecting itineraries, but no oneworld or Star Alliance carrier flies the route nonstop.",
        "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. 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.",
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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from New York City?",
        "answer": "At JFK, Terminal 4 houses the Delta Sky Club (two locations, Concourses A and B), the American Express Centurion Lounge, the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, and the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club with Etihad Airways. Terminal 1 offers airline lounges including Lufthansa Senator and Business Lounges, Air France Lounge, Turkish Airlines Lounge, Korean Air KAL Business Class Lounge, and the Primeclass Lounge. Access typically requires a same-day boarding pass on a partner airline, elite status, or a premium credit card like the Amex Platinum or Delta SkyMiles Reserve; the Chase Sapphire Lounge is open to Priority Pass and Sapphire Reserve cardholders. The Centurion Lounge features craft cocktails and a speakeasy bar, while the Delta Sky Club in Concourse A offers a covered Sky Deck and soundproof booths. Note that these lounges are in Terminals 1 and 4, so your departure terminal will determine which are accessible.",
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/JFK",
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            "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"
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          {
            "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"
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          {
            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en/lounges/usa/new-york-ny-jfk-international",
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        ],
        "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 Tampa?",
        "answer": "On New York City–Tampa flights, Basic Economy often excludes a carry-on and charges for checked bags. Main Cabin and higher fares generally include a carry-on and personal item, with checked bag fees varying by airline."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from New York City to Tampa?",
        "answer": "Flights from New York City to Tampa typically offer Economy and, on some flights, a larger front cabin with extra legroom but not a flat-bed product; Premium Economy and lie-flat Business are not common on this domestic route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy rarely does."
      }
    }
  }
}