{"response": {"Key": "NYC-PR", "orig": {"code": "NYC", "type": "airport", "city": "New York City", "fullCity": "New York City, New York", "airport": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "PR", "type": "country", "country": "Puerto Rico"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "Which cities in Puerto Rico can I fly to from New York City?", "answer": "From New York City you can fly non-stop to San Juan, Aguadilla, and Ponce. San Juan is the main gateway with the most frequent service. Aguadilla serves the west coast beaches, while Ponce gives access to the south. One-stop connections via San Juan or U.S. hubs reach smaller airports like Mayagüez or Vieques."}, "q1": {"question": "How long is the flight from New York City to Puerto Rico?", "answer": "Non-stop flights from New York City to San Juan typically take about 3 hours and 45 minutes to 4 hours, with slightly shorter times on the return due to prevailing winds. One-stop itineraries usually range from 5 to 7 hours total travel time depending on the connection."}, "q2": {"question": "Are there direct flights from New York City to Puerto Rico?", "answer": "Yes, there are non-stop flights from New York City to Puerto Rico. You can fly directly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) in San Juan. Airlines operating these routes include JetBlue, Delta, United, and American. Flight time is about 3 hours and 45 minutes to 4 hours. If you're heading to other airports like Aguadilla (BQN) or Ponce (PSE), non-stop options are limited, so you'd typically connect in San Juan or a mainland U.S. hub."}, "q3": {"question": "Which airlines fly from New York City to Puerto Rico?", "answer": "Nonstop: JetBlue, Delta, United, American. One-stop options include Southwest, Spirit, and Frontier via their hubs."}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from New York City to Puerto Rico?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from New York City to Puerto Rico are September, October, and August, while peak summer and major holidays like December and March are pricier. Midweek departures — especially Monday through Wednesday — tend to cost less than Thursday through Sunday, and evening flights are often the best deal of the day. Booking about 8 to 11 weeks ahead typically yields the lowest fares.", "methodology": "This 'good deal' estimate shows a representative best price for each departure date across roughly a 12-month window (about 3 months back and 9 months forward). It is built from real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, accumulated into a price history for each departure date. Rather than weighting all of that history equally, we apply exponential time decay so recent prices dominate — a price seen yesterday counts almost in full, one from about a month ago roughly a third, and prices from a few months back very little — giving a figure that tracks today's market instead of a stale long-run average. Clear price outliers are removed before any calculation, departure dates with no observations are filled in from nearby dates, and the resulting curve is lightly smoothed so it reads as a clean seasonal trend rather than day-to-day noise. The cheapest day of the week and time of day to depart are drawn from the same large sample of real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours, grouped by the day of the week and by the time-of-day window of the outbound departure, with the lowest and average price reported for each. This booking-window guidance is built from the same real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, re-grouped by how many days before departure each price was seen (from the departure day out to about 180 days ahead) across the route's price history. At each booking lead time we report the 25th-percentile price — the cheaper end of what travelers were quoted, rather than the rock-bottom minimum (which can be a fluke) or the average (which is pulled up by expensive last-minute fares). The buy-or-wait advice then applies a risk premium that grows as departure approaches, since seat availability shrinks and prices become less predictable; using that adjusted curve we flag windows where waiting is likely to save a meaningful amount (at least $20 or 5%) versus windows where booking now is the better call. Isolated single-day recommendations are filtered out, so the advice only reflects a window that holds for several days in a row."}, "q5": {"question": "How far in advance should I book flights from New York City to Puerto Rico?", "answer": "For flights from New York City to Puerto Rico, the best time to book is 8 to 11 weeks ahead, when fares average around $358.", "methodology": "This booking-window guidance is built from the same real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, re-grouped by how many days before departure each price was seen (from the departure day out to about 180 days ahead) across the route's price history. At each booking lead time we report the 25th-percentile price — the cheaper end of what travelers were quoted, rather than the rock-bottom minimum (which can be a fluke) or the average (which is pulled up by expensive last-minute fares). The buy-or-wait advice then applies a risk premium that grows as departure approaches, since seat availability shrinks and prices become less predictable; using that adjusted curve we flag windows where waiting is likely to save a meaningful amount (at least $20 or 5%) versus windows where booking now is the better call. Isolated single-day recommendations are filtered out, so the advice only reflects a window that holds for several days in a row."}, "q6": {"question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Puerto Rico?", "answer": "In Puerto Rico, San Juan draws visitors with its historic forts and vibrant dining scene. Ponce offers colonial architecture and museums, while Rincón and Aguadilla are known for surfing and sunsets. Vieques and Culebra attract travelers for their pristine beaches and bioluminescent bays."}, "q8": {"question": "Which airports in Puerto Rico are best to fly into from New York City?", "answer": "From New York City to Puerto Rico, Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan is the primary gateway with the most frequent flights and connections to the rest of the island. For the west coast, Rafael Hernández Airport in Aguadilla is a convenient alternative, especially for beach resorts and regional travel."}, "q12": {"question": "When is the best time of year to visit Puerto Rico?", "answer": "For Puerto Rico, mid-April to June offers warm weather with fewer tourists and lower prices than the busy winter and spring break season. Late fall can also be pleasant, but watch for hurricane season from June through November."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to John F Kennedy Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From Midtown Manhattan, the fastest and most popular option is the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) to Jamaica Station, then transfer to the AirTrain JFK — the combined trip takes about 35–45 minutes and is cheaper than a taxi. A slower but cheaper public transit alternative is the E subway line to Sutphin Boulevard/JFK and then AirTrain. Taxis offer a flat fare to JFK and are convenient door-to-door, while ride‑shares like Uber and Lyft pick up at designated areas outside each terminal with variable pricing. Driving and parking is possible, with on‑airport lots connected by AirTrain, but it’s generally the least convenient and most expensive for long stays.", "toolsUsed": ["article_lookup"], "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. 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