{
  "response": {
    "Key": "JFK-CLO",
    "orig": {
      "code": "JFK",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "New York",
      "fullCity": "New York, New York",
      "airport": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "CLO",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Cali",
      "fullCity": "Cali, Colombia",
      "airport": "Alfonso Bonilla Aragon Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from New York to Cali?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from New York (JFK) to Cali (CLO). A typical one-stop flight takes about 7 to 9 hours total travel time, depending on the layover. The most common connection is through Bogotá (BOG), with a total time often around 7 hours 30 minutes to 8 hours 30 minutes. Other connections, like Miami or Panama City, can take 8 to 10 hours. The return flight duration is similar."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from New York to Cali?",
        "answer": "Yes, Avianca (AV) flies non‑stop from JFK to Cali (CLO) with 10 weekly flights operating daily, typically departing around 4:35 AM and 5:40 AM.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "route_airlines"
        ]
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from New York to Cali?",
        "answer": "Yes, visa requirements apply for travel from New York to Cali, Colombia. U.S. citizens do not need a visa for tourist or business visits up to 90 days. Colombian citizens need a valid U.S. visa or ESTA to enter the U.S. Other nationalities should check Colombia's visa policy based on their passport."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Cali?",
        "answer": "From Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (CLO), located about sixteen kilometers from downtown Cali, taxis are the most used and convenient option. Official airport taxis are available at fixed rates and take around twenty to thirty minutes to the center. Ride‑sharing services like Uber operate but are less common and may face legal restrictions, so they are not the primary choice. Public buses run along the main road outside the airport, but they are slower, crowded, and not well‑suited for travelers with luggage. The MIO integrated transit system does not have a direct station at the airport, requiring a bus transfer. Car rentals are available at the airport, though driving in Cali can be challenging due to traffic and local driving habits. Overall, official taxis are the most reliable and widely used option for visitors."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Cali?",
        "answer": "The cheapest time to fly from New York to Cali is March through May, with average round-trip fares as low as $448 in March, while the most expensive period is December, where averages peak at $808.",
        "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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "seasonal_prices"
        ]
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from New York to Cali?",
        "answer": "For flights from New York (JFK) to Cali (CLO), the optimal booking window is about 2 to 5 weeks before departure, with the best fare around $496 found 25 days out. Booking more than 4 months ahead can push prices above $600, and while seasonal spikes aren't detailed, aiming inside that 2-5 week range generally yields the lowest fares.",
        "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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "booking_timing"
        ]
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from New York to Cali?",
        "answer": "No overnight (red-eye) flights are available from New York (JFK) to Cali (CLO) — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with a red-eye long leg show up in the schedule data.",
        "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "redeye_flights"
        ]
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from New York to Cali?",
        "answer": "Nonstop service from New York (JFK) to Cali (CLO) is operated by Avianca (AV) with about 10 flights weekly, departing daily at 04:35 and 05:40. The typical median fare for Avianca on this route is around $539. No other nonstop carriers appear in the schedule data, though connecting options may be available through other airlines.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.",
        "relevant": true,
        "toolsUsed": [
          "route_airlines"
        ]
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between New York and Cali?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities between New York and Cali include Bogotá, Miami, Panama City, and Medellín. Bogotá offers the most frequent connections and a direct route to Cali, while Miami provides broad network access and efficient U.S. transit. Panama City's Tocumen Airport is a major hub with streamlined connections and visa-free transit for many nationalities. Medellín serves as a secondary Colombian gateway with shorter final leg flights."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from New York to Cali?",
        "answer": "Punctuality varies, with afternoon storms at JFK often causing cascading delays. Morning departures, particularly on Avianca, tend to leave closer to schedule."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Cali?",
        "answer": "December to March and June to August are ideal, offering warm, dry days and fewer tourists."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from New York to Cali?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, a completed Check-Mig form, proof of onward or return travel, payment method for baggage, and a yellow fever vaccination certificate if required."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Cali?",
        "answer": "Cali has one main commercial airport, Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (CLO). It is located about 16 km northeast of downtown Cali, serving all domestic and international flights to the city. Major airlines include Avianca, LATAM, and Copa Airlines, with connections to hubs in Bogotá, Panama City, and direct US flights. No other commercial airport serves the city."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to John F Kennedy Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From Manhattan to JFK, the AirTrain combined with the Long Island Rail Road from Penn Station or the subway from various stops takes about 45–60 min and is the most cost‑effective. Rideshares and taxis take 35–60 min but cost more; shuttles are mid‑range, and driving with parking is the most expensive."
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Cali airport?",
        "answer": "No on-site hotels or sleeping pods exist at Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (CLO). The closest hotels, such as the Hotel Las Victorias and Hotel Royal Elim, are about a 10-minute drive away. Some offer shuttle service by prior arrangement. There are no sleeping facilities inside the terminal."
      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Alfonso Bonilla Aragon Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport offers currency exchange services, a chapel in the main terminal, and free Wi‑Fi throughout the airport."
      },
      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the New York and Cali airports?",
        "answer": "At JFK, wheelchair assistance and accessible restrooms are available; request via your airline 48 hours ahead. Terminal 5 has a children's play area. At Cali Alfonso Bonilla Aragón Airport, wheelchair service and accessible facilities are offered; contact your airline in advance. Dedicated children's play areas are limited, but family restrooms are available."
      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from New York to Cali?",
        "answer": "There is a nonstop flight from JFK to Cali operated by Avianca using an Airbus A320-100, though the exact aircraft can vary by day. Most itineraries connect through Miami on American Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8s or through Bogotá on Avianca Boeing 787-8s, with shorter connecting legs on various Airbus A320 or Boeing 737 variants. Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available across these aircraft types.",
        "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "route_aircraft"
        ]
      },
      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from New York to Cali?",
        "answer": "From New York JFK to Cali, the only nonstop carrier shown in the schedule data is Avianca (AV), which belongs to Star Alliance. One-stop options via Miami, Bogotá, or Medellín appear with Avianca (Star Alliance) and American Airlines (oneworld), so both Star Alliance and oneworld serve this route. No major unaffiliated carriers operate on this route in the data.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "route_airlines",
          "route_aircraft"
        ]
      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from New York?",
        "answer": "At JFK Terminal 4, the Delta Sky Club (accessible with same‑day Delta One or SkyTeam premium cabin tickets, Delta Sky Club membership, or certain American Express cards) offers a Sky Deck, seasonal outdoor terrace and showers. Terminal 8 houses the American Airlines Admirals Club and the Flagship Lounge; access requires qualifying international premium cabin tickets, AAdvantage Executive Platinum/Platinum Pro status, or a day pass for the Admirals Club. The independent Wingtips Lounge in Terminal 4 accepts Priority Pass, LoungeKey, and walk‑in day passes, providing a quiet space with light snacks and drinks."
      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from New York to Cali?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance between New York (JFK) and Cali (CLO) depends on the airline and fare type. Basic economy often excludes a checked bag, while standard economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry-on. Premium cabins allow more."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from New York to Cali?",
        "answer": "Flights from New York to Cali typically offer Economy and Business class, with flat‑bed seats uncommon on this route; Premium Economy is generally not available."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Same-day changes and standby depend on the airline and fare class, with flexible and premium cabins offering more options, while basic economy typically does not allow them."
      },
      "q24": {
        "question": "What are the cheapest days and times to fly from New York to Cali?",
        "answer": "According to fare data, the cheapest day to fly from New York (JFK) to Cali (CLO) is Monday, with an average fare of $639 and a minimum of $406. The cheapest time of day to depart is in the Morning, with a minimum fare of $406. In contrast, Wednesday is the most expensive day, averaging $947.",
        "methodology": "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.",
        "relevant": true,
        "toolsUsed": [
          "departure_timing"
        ]
      },
      "q25": {
        "question": "What is a good price for a flight from New York to Cali?",
        "answer": "A great deal on flights from New York (JFK) to Cali (CLO) is anything below $522, while the typical price is around $706.",
        "methodology": "The typical price, the lowest fare, a 'great deal' threshold, and how fares are spread across price bands are summarized from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours, with a small fraction of extreme outlier fares excluded from the range.",
        "relevant": true,
        "toolsUsed": [
          "price_context"
        ]
      }
    }
  }
}