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  "response": {
    "Key": "NYC-JP",
    "orig": {
      "code": "NYC",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "New York City",
      "fullCity": "New York City, New York",
      "airport": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "JP",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Japan"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Japan can I fly to from New York City?",
        "answer": "From New York City you can fly non-stop to Tokyo Haneda and Tokyo Narita, and seasonally to Osaka Kansai. One-stop connections via Tokyo or other Asian hubs reach cities like Sapporo, Fukuoka and Nagoya. Choose Tokyo for culture and transit, Osaka for food and access to Kyoto."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from New York City to Japan?",
        "answer": "Non-stop flights from New York to Tokyo typically take around 14 hours westbound and roughly 12½ hours eastbound. One-stop itineraries to cities like Osaka or Sapporo often range from 17 to 22 hours total travel time depending on the connection."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from New York City to Japan?",
        "answer": "Yes. You can fly non-stop from New York City to Japan, with services from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Tokyo's Haneda and Narita airports on Japan Airlines and ANA, and from Newark Liberty International Airport to Tokyo Narita on United. Flight time is about 14 hours westbound and roughly 13 hours eastbound."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from New York City to Japan?",
        "answer": "From NYC to Japan fly non-stop with ANA, JAL, United. One-stop options via hubs include Delta, American, Korean Air and others."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from New York City to Japan?",
        "answer": "For flights from New York City to Japan, the optimal booking window is about 23 to 26 weeks before departure, when fares average around $1,339 — booking too close to departure can push prices above $1,500.",
        "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 Japan?",
        "answer": "In Japan, most visitors start in Tokyo for its blend of modern and traditional, then take the bullet train to Kyoto for temples and geisha culture, Osaka for food and nightlife, Hiroshima for history and Hokkaido for nature and skiing."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Japan are best to fly into from New York City?",
        "answer": "From New York City to Japan, Tokyo Narita and Tokyo Haneda are the primary gateways with the most long-haul options. Narita handles many international flights and offers solid rail links, while Haneda is closer to central Tokyo and increasingly serves U.S. routes. Osaka Kansai is a strong alternative for the Kansai region and western Japan, and Nagoya Chubu can work for central Japan access. For ski resorts in Hokkaido, consider flying into New Chitose via a connection."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Japan?",
        "answer": "For Japan, March to May and October to November bring mild weather and lighter crowds than summer, though cherry blossom season in late March and early April and autumn foliage in November are popular and pricier."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to John F Kennedy Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "JFK Airport is well-connected to Manhattan by public transit using the AirTrain to Jamaica or Howard Beach, where you can transfer to the subway or Long Island Rail Road, often the cheapest and most reliable option. Taxis offer a flat-rate fare to Manhattan and are convenient, while ride-share services like Uber and Lyft provide door-to-door flexibility with variable pricing. Shared shuttle vans and the Uber Shuttle service are also available for a lower cost than a private ride. Driving is possible but parking is expensive and traffic can be heavy; the AirTrain plus LIRR combination is typically the fastest during peak hours.",
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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."
      }
    }
  }
}