{ "response": { "Key": "CLE-NYC", "orig": { "code": "CLE", "type": "airport", "city": "Cleveland", "fullCity": "Cleveland, Ohio", "airport": "Hopkins Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "NYC", "type": "airport", "city": "New York City", "fullCity": "New York City, New York", "airport": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Cleveland to New York City?", "answer": "The flight from Cleveland to New York City is about 424 miles and typically takes 1 hour 37 minutes nonstop. The return leg averages 1 hour 46 minutes, about 9 minutes longer westbound. Connecting itineraries generally take between 3 and 5 hours total.", "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 New York City?", "answer": "At Newark Liberty (EWR), the fastest and most-used option is NJ Transit rail via AirTrain to New York Penn Station in Manhattan, taking about 30–40 minutes. Taxis are available at every terminal with a flat fare to Manhattan, while rideshares like Uber and Lyft offer curbside pickup. Rental cars are accessible via AirTrain, and express buses provide an alternative. For a premium option, Blade helicopter transfers can reach Manhattan in minutes.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://newarkairport.com/transportation", "title": "Transportation Options - EWR Newark Airport", "favicon": "https://newarkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/ewr_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-01-26T21:51:22Z" }, { "url": "https://newarkairport.com/flights/connections-guide/travel-between-airports", "title": "Transferring Between Airports Guide - EWR Newark Airport", "favicon": "https://newarkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/ewr_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-01-28T18:57:23Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newark%20Liberty%20International%20Airport", "title": "Newark Liberty International Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T12:21:54Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?diff=prev&oldid=1337528333&title=Lehigh_Valley_International_Airport", "title": "Lehigh Valley International Airport: Difference between revisions", "time_published": "2026-02-10T00:46:59Z" }, { "url": "https://portfolio.panynj.gov/category/newark-liberty-international-airport/", "title": "Newark Liberty International Airport |", "time_published": "2020-09-16T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Cleveland to New York City?", "answer": "Average fares from Cleveland to New York City bottom out around $200 in late January, with January and February tied as the cheapest months overall at about $206. Late December is the most expensive stretch, averaging $258, and December as a whole is the priciest month at roughly $253. Fares generally stay in the low-to-mid $200s most of the year, with only November and December pushing above $230 on average.", "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 Cleveland to New York City?", "answer": "For Cleveland to New York City, the best fares come when booking about 4-7 weeks ahead of departure, averaging around $174. Fares bottom out right at 35 days out, then climb steadily as you get closer to the flight or book more than two months in advance. Summer and holiday periods typically push the ideal window a bit earlier, since demand drives prices up sooner.", "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 Cleveland to New York City?", "answer": "No nonstop red-eyes operate from Cleveland to New York City. Connecting itineraries whose long leg is a red-eye exist: Frontier offers a route via Atlanta with the overnight leg departing at 10:40 PM and arriving at 1:03 AM (early hours), and United offers a route via Washington Dulles with the overnight leg departing at 10:09 PM and arriving at 11:30 PM (same night).", "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 Cleveland to New York City?", "answer": "American, Delta, United, and Frontier all fly nonstop from Cleveland to New York City. American and Delta together offer up to 127 weekly flights to LaGuardia and 24 to JFK, while United operates 103 weekly flights to Newark (including some operated by Republic). Frontier runs 10 weekly flights to LaGuardia. Median fares are not available in the data.", "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 Cleveland and New York City?", "answer": "Direct flights are plentiful and fastest, so connections are rarely needed. If you must connect, common hubs that keep total travel time competitive include Philadelphia, Washington‑Dulles, and Detroit, offering efficient transfers and broad networks." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time arrivals on this route from Cleveland to New York City?", "answer": "Between Cleveland and New York City, operated by Republic Airways as American/Delta, has the strongest on-time arrival record at 83.3% with a 3.9% cancellation rate. Republic as United Express follows at 78.3% arrivals (4.4% canceled), then SkyWest as Delta at 78.9% (0% canceled), United mainline at 75.4% (1.6% canceled), Frontier at 73.0% (4.8% canceled), and Republic as United Express at 72.2% (6.6% canceled).", "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 New York City?", "answer": "April to June and September to October offer pleasant temperatures, blooming or fall foliage, and fewer tourists than summer." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Cleveland to New York City?", "answer": "Bring a Real ID or passport, ensure your ID matches the ticket name, carry a payment method for baggage, and check vaccination requirements if applicable." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in New York City?", "answer": "JFK is a major international gateway with the most overseas flights. LaGuardia is closest to Manhattan and ideal for domestic routes. Newark Liberty serves both domestic and international flights and is convenient for Lower Manhattan." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Hopkins Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "The RTA Red Line rapid transit train connects downtown Cleveland's Tower City station directly to Hopkins International Airport in about 25 minutes, making it the fastest and most popular option. Ride-share services like Uber and Lyft, as well as taxis, offer door-to-door convenience with a typical drive time of 15–20 minutes, while on-site parking is available for those who prefer to drive themselves. Several hotels and off-site lots also provide shuttle bus service to the airport, often included with park-and-fly packages. The train is the most affordable choice, while ride-share and taxis are moderately priced, and driving incurs daily parking fees.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Hopkins_International_Airport", "title": "Cleveland Hopkins International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-17T18:08:22Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland%20Hopkins%20International%20Airport", "title": "Cleveland Hopkins International Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T08:14:17Z" }, { "url": "https://www.fly.faa.gov/fly/flyfaa/flyfaaindex?ARPT=CLE&p=1", "title": "Cleveland Hopkins International Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-17T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/procedures/application/index.cfm?event=directory&directory=2015010624914001001-CLE-NDBR&type=ndbr&nasrId=CLE", "title": "USA Banner", "time_published": "2024-04-30T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Municipal_Airport", "title": "Cleveland Municipal Airport", "time_published": "2026-06-06T11:46:17Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at New York City airport?", "answer": "Newark Liberty International Airport does not have on‑site sleeping pods or capsule hotels, but the Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott is located on airport grounds and offers a complimentary shuttle to all terminals. Several other nearby hotels also provide free shuttles and are within a 5‑minute drive. No in‑terminal sleeping facilities exist, so you must head to one of these hotels for a proper rest.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/newark-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Newark Airport Guide (EWR) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-08-06T08:00:34Z" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/ewrap-newark-liberty-international-airport-marriott/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0", "title": "Newark NJ Hotel | Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott", "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/ewrap-newark-liberty-international-airport-marriott/overview/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2&y_source=1_NjQ3NTI3LTcxNS1sb2NhdGlvbi53ZWJzaXRl", "title": "Newark NJ Hotel | Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott", "time_published": "2024-10-11T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/sleep-guide/sleeping-in-newark-airport.htm", "title": "Sleeping in Newark Airport", "time_published": "2024-09-12T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.newarkairport.com/", "title": "Newark Liberty International Airport - EWR Newark Airport", "favicon": "https://www.newarkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/ewr_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-02-04T20:34:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/ewreb-residence-inn-newark-elizabeth-liberty-international-airport/overview/", "title": "Hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport | Residence Inn Newark", "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at John F Kennedy Intl Airport?", "answer": "Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) — which serves the New York City metro area on this route — offers currency exchange offices, prayer and meditation rooms, and free Wi‑Fi. Currency exchange is listed among the airport's services and amenities. Prayer and meditation rooms are available as a supportive service, and you can find them using the airport's interactive map. Free Wi‑Fi is provided airport‑wide — just select “_Free EWR WiFi” from the network list.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.newarkairport.com/", "title": "Newark Liberty International Airport - EWR Newark Airport", "favicon": "https://www.newarkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/ewr_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-02-04T20:34:00Z" }, { "url": "https://newarkairport.com/at-airport/family-amenities-and-services", "title": "Airport Services and Amenities - EWR Newark Airport", "favicon": "https://newarkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/ewr_favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newark%20Liberty%20International%20Airport", "title": "Newark Liberty International Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T12:21:54Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newark%20Liberty%20International%20Airport%20Station", "title": "Newark Liberty International Airport Station", "time_published": "2026-02-08T00:20:58Z" }, { "url": "https://portfolio.panynj.gov/category/newark-liberty-international-airport/", "title": "Newark Liberty International Airport |", "time_published": "2020-09-16T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Cleveland to New York City?", "answer": "The most common nonstop aircraft on the Cleveland–New York City route are the Embraer 175 (operated by American), Boeing 737 MAX 9 and 737-700 (both United), along with the 737 MAX 8, 737-900, Airbus A220-200 (JetBlue), and Embraer 170. On connecting itineraries, the Boeing 737-800 and Embraer 175 appear frequently on the longer leg through hubs like Chicago O'Hare and Washington Reagan, typically paired with regional jets such as the Embraer 175 or Canadair Regional Jet 700 on the shorter segment. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, but Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available across these 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 Cleveland to New York City?", "answer": "American (oneworld), Delta (SkyTeam), and United (Star Alliance) operate nonstop flights from Cleveland to New York City, along with Frontier, which belongs to no alliance.", "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 Cleveland?", "answer": "At Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, the primary lounge available is The Club CLE, located in Concourse B after security. Accessible with Priority Pass, select credit cards, or a day pass, it offers complimentary drinks, Wi-Fi, and flight monitors, operating daily from 4:30 AM to 9:00 PM.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/lounges/usa/cleveland-oh-hopkins-intl", "title": "Cleveland Hopkins International Airport CLE Lounges - CLE Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/cleveland-hopkins-international/cle5-the-club-cle", "title": "The Club CLE CLE AIRPORT Concourse B Cleveland OH Hopkins Intl | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-sg/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CLE", "title": "American Express Lounges at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport | Amex SG", "time_published": "2026-05-04T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-nz/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CLE/The-Club-CLE-Main-Terminal-Concourse-B-yFLWSLPBDZ", "title": "The Club CLE at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport | Amex NZ", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.fly.faa.gov/fly/flyfaa/flyfaaindex?ARPT=CLE&p=1", "title": "Cleveland Hopkins International Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-17T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Cleveland to New York City?", "answer": "Baggage policies vary by airline and fare class. Basic economy on this domestic route is restrictive, typically excluding checked bags but allowing a small personal item, with no full‑size carry‑on unless the airline permits it. Standard economy fares usually include a carry‑on bag, but checked bags are often an additional fee unless you hold elite status or a co‑branded credit card." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Cleveland to New York City?", "answer": "Domestic flights from Cleveland to New York City typically offer Economy and sometimes a premium cabin with extra legroom, but flat-bed Business and Premium Economy are not common." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare class, with flexible and premium tickets offering more generous same‑day change and standby options." } } } }