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  "response": {
    "Key": "NYC-ID",
    "orig": {
      "code": "NYC",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "New York City",
      "fullCity": "New York City, New York",
      "airport": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "ID",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Indonesia"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Indonesia can I fly to from New York City?",
        "answer": "From New York City there are no non-stop flights to Indonesia. Most itineraries connect through hubs like Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, or Middle Eastern cities, arriving at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport or Bali's Ngurah Rai Airport. Jakarta is the main gateway for business and onward domestic flights, while Bali is the primary leisure destination. Travelers heading to Yogyakarta, Surabaya, or Lombok typically connect via Jakarta or Bali. Choose Jakarta for urban exploration and Java adventures, or Bali for beaches, culture, and direct access to islands like Nusa Penida."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from New York City to Indonesia?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from New York City to Indonesia. A typical one-stop itinerary to Jakarta takes 20 to 22 hours eastbound and can be 2 to 3 hours longer on the return, while flights to Bali (Denpasar) are similar, often around 21 to 24 hours depending on the connection."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from New York City to Indonesia?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from New York City to any airport in Indonesia. Most itineraries require at least one connection, commonly through major Asian or Middle Eastern hubs such as Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Doha, or Dubai. The most practical gateways in Indonesia are Jakarta and Bali, and total travel time from New York typically ranges from 20 to 24 hours depending on the routing and layover duration."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from New York City to Indonesia?",
        "answer": "No nonstop flights. One-stop via Asian hubs: Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Qatar, Turkish, ANA, Korean Air, EVA Air, Japan Airlines."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from New York City to Indonesia?",
        "answer": "For flights from New York City to Indonesia, the optimal booking window is about 10 to 13 weeks ahead of departure, when average fares hover around $1,270.",
        "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 Indonesia?",
        "answer": "Bali is the top draw for beaches, temples and rice terraces. Jakarta offers urban energy and gateway connections. Yogyakarta gives access to Borobudur and Prambanan. Lombok and the Gili Islands suit quieter beach escapes."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Indonesia are best to fly into from New York City?",
        "answer": "From New York City to Indonesia, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta is the primary gateway, offering the most long-haul connections and serving as a hub for domestic flights. Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali is ideal for resort stays and regional travel, especially if you are heading directly to beach destinations. There are no direct flights from the U.S. to Indonesia, so you will typically connect through major Asian or Middle Eastern hubs. Onward train connectivity is limited, but Jakarta has links to nearby cities, while Bali relies more on flights or ferries for island hopping."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Indonesia?",
        "answer": "Indonesia is best visited during the dry season from April to October, with May, June and September offering a sweet spot of sunny skies and thinner crowds. The peak summer months of July and August bring higher prices and more tourists, especially in Bali. Spring and autumn are ideal for diving and sightseeing before and after the rains."
      },
      "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 way to reach John F. Kennedy International Airport is by taxi or ride‑share (Uber, Lyft), which take about 45–60 minutes in normal traffic; taxis offer a flat fare to Manhattan, while ride‑shares vary with demand. The cheapest option is the AirTrain combined with the subway or Long Island Rail Road—take the E, J, or Z train to Jamaica Station (or the LIRR) and transfer to the AirTrain for the final leg to your terminal, typically taking 60–75 minutes. Shared shuttle vans and private car services provide a middle ground in cost and convenience, and driving yourself is possible but parking is expensive and traffic can be heavy.",
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          {
            "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",
            "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."
      }
    }
  }
}