{ "response": { "Key": "JFK-STT", "orig": { "code": "JFK", "type": "airport", "city": "New York City", "fullCity": "New York City, New York", "airport": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "STT", "type": "airport", "city": "Saint Thomas", "fullCity": "Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands", "airport": "Cyril E King" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from New York City to Saint Thomas?", "answer": "The flight from New York City to Saint Thomas is about 1,630 miles and typically takes 4 hours 5 minutes. The return leg is longer at 4 hours 25 minutes due to 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" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Saint Thomas?", "answer": "At Cyril E. King Airport, taxis are the most common and convenient way to reach Charlotte Amalie or other island destinations, with fixed rates set by the Virgin Islands Taxi Commission. Shared safari-style taxis are also widely used and cost less than private taxis. There is no train or light rail service on St. Thomas, and public bus service is limited and infrequent, making it impractical for most visitors. Ride-share apps like Uber and Lyft do not operate on the island, but local app-based taxi dispatch services exist. Car rentals are available from major agencies at the airport, though driving is on the left and roads can be narrow and hilly.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airport%20Rail%20Link%20(Bangkok)", "title": "Airport Rail Link (Bangkok)", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-06T03:23:38Z" }, { "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" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?mobileaction=toggle_view_mobile&title=Seoul_Station_City_Airport_Terminal", "title": "Seoul Station City Airport Terminal", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-03-24T03:44:56Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport%20in%20Trinidad%20and%20Tobago", "title": "Transport in Trinidad and Tobago", "time_published": "2025-06-13T01:56:23Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyril_King", "title": "Cyril King", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-02-03T19:56:48Z" } ] }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from New York City to Saint Thomas?", "answer": "Average fares from New York City to Saint Thomas bottom out around $370 in late September, making it the cheapest stretch to fly. The cheapest months overall are September ($385 average), May ($390), and October ($404), while the most expensive period is late December, when averages climb to about $528. December, August, and July are the priciest months on this route.", "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 Saint Thomas?", "answer": "For flights from New York City (JFK) to Saint Thomas (STT), the optimal booking window is about 4–6 weeks before departure, when fares average around $338. Booking roughly 25 days out hits the lowest single-day price, while waiting until the last week or booking more than five months ahead pushes fares above $390–$460. Summer and holiday peaks shift these windows earlier and raise prices, so aim for the 4–6 week mark and avoid booking too far in advance.", "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 Saint Thomas?", "answer": "No nonstop red‑eyes operate from New York City to Saint Thomas, but connecting itineraries with an overnight long leg are available. The overnight leg departs Newark at 9:55 PM on JetBlue, arriving in San Juan at 2:00 AM (early hours), then connects onward to Saint Thomas on either 9K or JetBlue after a long 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 Saint Thomas?", "answer": "American Airlines and Delta fly nonstop from New York JFK to Saint Thomas, each operating twice daily — about 14 weekly flights apiece. Typical fares run around $752 on American, while Delta tends to be pricier at roughly $1,191, though Delta can also be the low‑fare leader.", "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 Saint Thomas?", "answer": "Common layovers include Miami, Charlotte, Atlanta, and San Juan. Miami and Charlotte offer numerous Caribbean connections with efficient transfers, while Atlanta provides a vast domestic network and San Juan serves as a convenient regional hub, all keeping total travel time competitive." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from New York City to Saint Thomas?", "answer": "On the JFK to STT route, American Airlines (AA) has a departure on‑time rate of 91.8% and a cancellation rate of 1.1%, while Delta (DL) has a departure on‑time rate of 92.6% and a cancellation rate near zero.", "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 Saint Thomas?", "answer": "December through April offers dry, sunny weather with comfortable trade winds and avoids hurricane season crowds." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from New York City to Saint Thomas?", "answer": "As a U.S. territory, Saint Thomas does not require a passport if you are a U.S. citizen, but bring a Real ID or passport for TSA, a payment method for bags, and proof of onward travel." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Saint Thomas?", "answer": "Cyril E. King Airport is the only commercial airport on Saint Thomas, serving all flights to the island." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to John F Kennedy Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From Midtown Manhattan, you can take the AirTrain JFK from Jamaica Station or Howard Beach Station, connecting from the subway or Long Island Rail Road; the LIRR from Penn Station is the fastest option at about 35 minutes. Ride-share services like Uber and Lyft offer door-to-door convenience, and taxis provide a flat fare to Manhattan. Driving and parking are available, with short-term and long-term lots accessible via the AirTrain. The LIRR/AirTrain combo is popular for speed and reliability, while ride-shares offer a direct but pricier alternative.", "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" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Saint Thomas airport?", "answer": "Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas has no on-site hotel, capsule hotel, or sleeping pods, and the terminal closes nightly from 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM, so overnight stays are not possible. Nearby hotels include the Emerald Beach Resort and Lindbergh Bay Hotel and Villas, though neither offers an airport shuttle.", "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/st-thomas-airport-guide.htm", "title": "St. Thomas Airport Guide (STT) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2018-08-13T10:06:10Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyril_E._King_Airport", "title": "Cyril E. 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Free Wi‑Fi is available throughout the terminal.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyril_E._King_Airport", "title": "Cyril E. King Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-01T21:33:12Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyril%20E.%20King%20Airport", "title": "Cyril E. 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On connecting itineraries, the Airbus A320 family and A321 appear frequently — typically via San Juan on JetBlue or via Miami on American — alongside the Boeing 737 MAX 8 and, less often, the 737 MAX 9 or 767-400. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, but these Airbus and Boeing narrowbodies dominate the route; Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these aircraft types.", "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 Saint Thomas?", "answer": "American Airlines (oneworld) and Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from JFK to Saint Thomas. JetBlue also serves this route but belongs to no alliance. Other alliances may offer one-stop itineraries through their partner networks.", "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, Terminal 1 hosts several airline lounges including Lufthansa's Senator and Business Lounges, an Air France Lounge with Clarins spa treatments, a Primeclass Lounge with showers and a business center, and a Turkish Airlines Lounge. Terminal 4 features two Delta Sky Clubs (Concourses A and B), a Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, an Air India Lounge, the American Express Centurion Lounge, and a Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club with Etihad Airways. Terminal 8 has Minute Suites for resting. Access typically requires a same-day boarding pass, and eligibility varies—business or first-class tickets, elite status, or lounge memberships like Priority Pass or American Express Platinum often grant entry; day passes may be available at some independent lounges.", "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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Basic economy fares are restrictive and may not include a checked bag, while standard economy usually includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins offer more generous allowances." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from New York City to Saint Thomas?", "answer": "Flights from New York JFK to Saint Thomas typically offer Economy class, with some airlines providing premium seating such as extra-legroom Economy or standard domestic First Class; flat-bed Business and Premium Economy are not common on this route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare; flexible tickets and premium cabins typically allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy rarely does." } } } }