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  "response": {
    "Key": "NYC-IN",
    "orig": {
      "code": "NYC",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "New York City",
      "fullCity": "New York City, New York",
      "airport": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "IN",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "India"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in India can I fly to from New York City?",
        "answer": "From New York you can fly non-stop to Delhi and Mumbai, the two main gateways. One-stop connections via European or Middle Eastern hubs get you to Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata. Delhi is best for the Golden Triangle, while Mumbai is the gateway to the south and west."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from New York City to India?",
        "answer": "From New York City to India, non‑stop flights to Delhi or Mumbai take about 13½ to 14½ hours eastbound and around 15½ hours westbound. One‑stop itineraries to other major cities like Bengaluru or Chennai usually range from 17 to 22 hours depending on the layover."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from New York City to India?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are non-stop flights from New York City to India. From John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) you can fly non-stop to Delhi with American Airlines and Air India, and to Mumbai with Air India. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) also offers non-stop Delhi service on Air India and United Airlines. Flight times are roughly 13 to 15 hours eastbound and slightly longer westbound. If you are not flying to Delhi or Mumbai, or if non-stops are unavailable on your dates, common one-stop routings connect through European hubs like London, Frankfurt or Dubai, bringing total travel time to about 16 to 20 hours."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from New York City to India?",
        "answer": "From New York City to India, Air India and United fly nonstop. One-stop options include Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad, and European carriers via their hubs."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from New York City to India?",
        "answer": "For flights from New York City to India, the optimal booking window is about 9 to 11 weeks before departure, when average fares drop to around $965.",
        "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 India?",
        "answer": "For India, most travelers start in Delhi for Mughal monuments and connections, then head to Agra for the Taj Mahal, Jaipur for palaces and Rajasthan's forts, and Mumbai for urban energy or Goa for beaches."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in India are best to fly into from New York City?",
        "answer": "From New York City to India, Delhi and Mumbai are the primary gateways with the most direct and one-stop long-haul options. Delhi offers excellent onward train and domestic flight connections to the north, while Mumbai works well for western and southern India. Bengaluru and Chennai are useful for southern regional travel and tech hubs, though they usually require a connection."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit India?",
        "answer": "For India, the best time overall is November to March, when temperatures are cooler and monsoon rains have ended. Summer, from April to June, is extremely hot, especially in the north and central plains, and the monsoon from July to September brings heavy rain. Spring and autumn are less defined, but October and February are pleasant shoulder months."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to John F Kennedy Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "To reach John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) from downtown Manhattan, you can take the AirTrain combined with the subway or Long Island Rail Road—this is the most popular and cost‑effective option, though travel time can vary. Taxis offer a flat‑fare ride and are faster when traffic is light, while ride‑share services like Uber and Lyft provide app‑based convenience. A helicopter transfer via Blade is the fastest but most expensive choice, and driving yourself means dealing with traffic and paying for airport parking.",
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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"
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          {
            "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"
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          {
            "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 |",
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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."
      }
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