{
  "response": {
    "Key": "YMQ-USNY",
    "orig": {
      "code": "YMQ",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Montréal",
      "fullCity": "Montréal, Quebec",
      "airport": "Trudeau Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "USNY",
      "type": "region",
      "region": "New York",
      "fullRegion": "New York, United States"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in New York can I fly to directly or with one stop from Montréal?",
        "answer": "From Montréal you can fly directly to New York City airports like LaGuardia, JFK or Newark. For upstate destinations such as Buffalo, Rochester or Syracuse, one-stop connections through Detroit, Philadelphia or Washington are common. Travellers choose based on whether they are visiting New York City itself or exploring the rest of the state."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Montréal to New York?",
        "answer": "From Montréal to New York, non-stop flights to JFK or LaGuardia typically take about 1½ hours, with Newark flights often similar. One-stop itineraries can stretch to 4 to 6 hours depending on the connection. Westbound flights are sometimes a few minutes shorter than eastbound due to prevailing winds."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Montréal to New York?",
        "answer": "Yes. There are non-stop flights from Montréal to New York City. You can fly directly to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Airlines such as Air Canada, Delta and United operate these routes. Flight time is about 1.5 hours."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Montréal to New York?",
        "answer": "Air Canada and Delta offer non-stops from Montréal to New York. United and American provide one-stop options via Newark, Chicago, or Philadelphia."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Montréal to New York?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Montréal to New York are typically January through March and late September through November, excluding holidays. Midweek flights, especially Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and off-peak hours like early morning or late evening tend to be lower priced, while peak summer, Christmas, and school break periods are more expensive. Booking 2 to 3 months ahead often secures better fares."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Montréal to New York?",
        "answer": "For flights from Montréal to New York, book 3 to 6 weeks ahead for the best balance of price and availability, but aim for 8 to 12 weeks if traveling during winter holidays or school breaks when demand spikes."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular areas to visit in New York and how does that affect where I should fly?",
        "answer": "In New York, New York City draws visitors for landmarks and culture, the Hudson Valley for scenery and wineries, the Adirondacks for outdoor recreation and Niagara Falls for the iconic falls. Fly into JFK, LaGuardia or Newark for NYC, Stewart for the Hudson Valley, Albany for the Adirondacks and Buffalo for Niagara Falls. Your airport choice depends on whether you want the city, countryside, mountains or the falls."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a passport or visa to travel from Montréal to New York?",
        "answer": "Canadian citizens do not need a visa to visit the United States from Montréal for a short tourist stay. Entry is visa-free for Canadian nationals.\n\nThis is general guidance to help you plan, not official immigration advice — entry rules can change and can depend on your nationality and circumstances, so please confirm the current requirements with the relevant embassy or official government source before you travel.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "article_lookup"
        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_the_United_States",
            "title": "Visa policy of the United States",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/favicon/wikipedia.ico"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/usa/entry-requirements",
            "title": "United States entry requirements — GOV.UK",
            "favicon": "https://www.gov.uk/favicon.ico"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-visitors-for-business/wb-temporary-business-visitor-under-visa-waiver-program",
            "title": "WB Temporary Business Visitor under Visa Waiver Program | USCIS"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-visitors-for-business",
            "title": "Temporary Visitors for Business | USCIS"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/visa-waiver-program/requirements-immigrant-and-nonimmigrant-visas",
            "title": "Requirements for Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas | U.S. Customs and Border Protection"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/applying-admission-united-states",
            "title": "Admission into United States | U.S. Customs and Border Protection"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/",
            "title": "Official ESTA Application Website - Home"
          }
        ],
        "preopenedReferences": true,
        "stageOnly": true
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in New York are best to fly into from Montréal?",
        "answer": "From Montréal, John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia offer the most direct flights into New York City, with LaGuardia being closer to Manhattan. Newark Liberty International in New Jersey is also a strong option and often provides more flight choices. For upstate destinations like Niagara Falls or the Finger Lakes, consider Buffalo Niagara International Airport, which can save you driving time."
      }
    }
  }
}