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    "Key": "NYC-GR",
    "orig": {
      "code": "NYC",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "New York City",
      "fullCity": "New York City, New York",
      "airport": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport"
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    "dest": {
      "code": "GR",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Greece"
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    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Greece can I fly to from New York City?",
        "answer": "From New York City you can fly non-stop to Athens, the main gateway, with connections onward to islands like Santorini and Mykonos. One-stop options through European hubs also reach Thessaloniki, Heraklion, Corfu and Rhodes. Choose Athens for history and mainland travel, or fly to the islands directly for beach vacations."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from New York City to Greece?",
        "answer": "From New York City to Athens, non-stop flights take about 9 hours eastbound and 10½ to 11 hours westbound. One-stop routes to Athens or Thessaloniki typically range from 11 to 14 hours depending on the connection city and layover duration."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from New York City to Greece?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are non-stop flights from New York City to Greece. Several airlines offer direct service from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Athens International Airport (ATH), typically taking about 9 to 10 hours eastbound. Carriers on this route include Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and Emirates. If you are flying from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), you can also find non-stop flights to Athens on United Airlines and Emirates. If you prefer to fly into other Greek cities like Thessaloniki or the islands, you will need a connecting flight, usually through Athens or a European hub, adding a few hours to your total travel time."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from New York City to Greece?",
        "answer": "From New York City to Greece you can fly nonstop on Delta and United, or connect via European hubs on airlines like British Airways, Lufthansa, and Air France."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from New York City to Greece?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from New York City to Greece are April, October, and November, when fares are at their seasonal low; summer months like June and July are the most expensive. Midweek departures — especially Wednesday — tend to be cheaper than weekend flights, and late-night departures offer the lowest fares. Booking about 23–26 weeks ahead typically yields the best price, while peak summer and major holidays push prices significantly higher.",
        "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."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Greece?",
        "answer": "In Greece, most visitors fly into Athens for ancient landmarks before heading to islands like Santorini for caldera views, Mykonos for beaches and nightlife, Crete for history and hiking, or Rhodes for medieval charm."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Greece are best to fly into from New York City?",
        "answer": "From New York City to Greece, Athens International Airport is the primary gateway with the most long-haul flights and excellent connections to the islands and mainland via flights and ferries. For direct island access, consider seasonal flights to Santorini, Mykonos, or Heraklion on Crete, which are ideal for resort stays but have limited onward transport."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Greece?",
        "answer": "April to June and September to early October bring mild weather and fewer crowds in Athens and on the islands, while July and August are hot, busy and more expensive."
      },
      "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 AirTrain JFK combined with the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) or subway (E, J, Z lines), which takes about 50–70 minutes and is the most cost-effective. Taxis offer a flat-rate fare to/from Manhattan and take around 45–90 minutes depending on traffic, while ride-share apps like Uber and Lyft pick up at designated terminal areas with variable pricing. Shared shuttle vans and the Uber Shuttle provide a middle ground in cost, and driving yourself means taking the Van Wyck Expressway to on-airport parking or rental car facilities at Federal Circle.",
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