{
  "response": {
    "Key": "NYC-CAP",
    "orig": {
      "code": "NYC",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "New York",
      "fullCity": "New York, New York",
      "airport": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "CAP",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Cap-Haïtien",
      "fullCity": "Cap-Haïtien, Haiti",
      "airport": "Cap Haitien Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from New York to Cap-Haïtien?",
        "answer": "There are currently no nonstop flights from New York City airports (JFK, LGA, EWR) to Cap-Haïtien (CAP). The fastest typical one-stop routing takes about 6 to 7 hours total travel time, often connecting through Miami (MIA) or Fort Lauderdale (FLL). Flights via Port-au-Prince (PAP) are also common, with total durations ranging from 7 to 9 hours. The return flight from Cap-Haïtien to New York usually takes a similar amount of time, with a slightly shorter block time southbound due to prevailing winds."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from New York to Cap-Haïtien?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from New York (NYC) to Cap-Haïtien (CAP). The shortest connecting routing found is via Nassau (NAS) on United Airlines to Nassau and then Bahamasair to Cap-Haïtien, with the first leg around 3 hours 13 minutes, a layover of about 20.5 hours, and the second leg about 2 hours, making total travel time roughly 25–26 hours.",
        "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 Cap-Haïtien?",
        "answer": "Yes, visa requirements apply when traveling from New York, USA to Cap-Haïtien, Haiti. U.S. citizens must have a valid U.S. passport and a visa to enter Haiti; tourist visas can be obtained upon arrival for a fee. Haitian nationals do not require a visa to enter Haiti but must present a valid Haitian passport or national ID. Non-U.S. and non-Haitian nationals should check with the Haitian embassy or consulate for specific visa requirements based on their nationality. For travelers returning from Cap-Haïtien to New York, U.S. entry requirements apply: U.S. citizens must present a valid U.S. passport, and foreign nationals must have a valid U.S. visa or ESTA authorization if eligible."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Cap-Haïtien?",
        "answer": "At Cap-Haïtien International Airport (CAP), ground transportation options are limited. Taxis are the primary and most used mode, available outside the terminal. They are not metered, so you must agree on a fare before the ride, which takes about ten to fifteen minutes to the city center. There is no mass transit, ride-share services, or car rental agencies at the airport. Motorcycle taxis are also common but less safe. Most travelers rely on taxis for convenience and safety."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Cap-Haïtien?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from New York to Cap-Haïtien are November (average $1166), May ($1195), and December ($1195), while the most expensive months are September (average $1585), March ($1470), and April ($1406).",
        "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 Cap-Haïtien?",
        "answer": "For flights from New York to Cap-Haïtien, the best fares are typically found when booking 14 to 17 weeks ahead, with an average price around $984 during that window. The absolute cheapest single day observed was at 110 days before departure, at $896, while summer and holiday periods may require booking even earlier to avoid spikes 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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "booking_timing"
        ]
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from New York to Cap-Haïtien?",
        "answer": "There are no overnight (red-eye) flights from New York to Cap-Haïtien — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with a red-eye long leg were found 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 Cap-Haïtien?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from New York to Cap-Haïtien. Based on schedule data, a common one-stop routing is via Nassau with United Airlines operating the New York–Nassau leg and Bahamasair operating the Nassau–Cap-Haïtien leg. Other connecting options may be available on different days or through other hubs, but the data highlights this pattern.",
        "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"
        ]
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between New York and Cap-Haïtien?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities between New York and Cap-Haïtien include Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Port-au-Prince. Miami and Fort Lauderdale offer frequent connecting flights and efficient transfers, keeping total travel time competitive. Port-au-Prince provides a direct gateway into Haiti with domestic connections. Note that a visa may be required for Haiti, and transit through Port-au-Prince involves entering the country."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from New York to Cap-Haïtien?",
        "answer": "On‑time performance is mixed, with delays possible due to weather or operational issues at Cap‑Haïtien. Early morning departures from New York generally have better odds of leaving on schedule. No single airline dominates this route, but opting for the first flight of the day is advisable."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Cap-Haïtien?",
        "answer": "December to March offers the best weather with lower humidity and less rain, plus fewer tourists outside holiday peaks."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from New York to Cap-Haïtien?",
        "answer": "You need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your departure date. U.S. citizens do not need a visa for tourist stays up to 90 days, but all travelers must fill out a Haitian immigration form upon arrival. Carry proof of onward or return travel. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if arriving from a country with risk of transmission. Bring a credit or debit card for baggage fees. No Real ID is needed for international travel; your passport serves as identification."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Cap-Haïtien?",
        "answer": "Cap-Haïtien International Airport is the primary airport serving the city. It is located about 7 km southwest of downtown Cap-Haïtien. The airport mainly handles flights to and from other Caribbean destinations and the United States, with airlines like Sunrise Airways, Spirit Airlines, and InterCaribbean Airways operating here. There are no other commercial airports in the immediate vicinity."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to John F Kennedy Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From Manhattan to JFK, take the Long Island Rail Road to Jamaica and connect to the AirTrain for about 35–50 min, or use the subway (E train) to Jamaica plus AirTrain, which is cheaper but slower. Rideshares and taxis offer door-to-door convenience but cost more and can take 45–90 min depending on traffic. Shuttle buses are a mid-cost option. Driving and parking is expensive."
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Cap-Haïtien airport?",
        "answer": "Cap-Haïtien International Airport has no on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods. There are no facilities inside the terminal for overnight stays. Nearby hotels in the city of Cap-Haïtien, such as the Habitation Jouissant and Auberge Villa Cana, are accessible by taxi or shuttle arranged through the hotel."
      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Cap Haitien Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Cap‑Haïtien International Airport does not have dedicated currency exchange offices, prayer rooms, or free Wi‑Fi. Currency services are limited to a few local vendors, and Wi‑Fi may be available through a paid hotspot."
      },
      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the New York and Cap-Haïtien airports?",
        "answer": "At New York JFK, wheelchair assistance and accessible facilities are available; request help through your airline at least 48 hours before departure. Children's play areas are limited to terminal-specific zones like the nursing suite in Terminal 5. At Cap-Haïtien International Airport, formal accessibility services and dedicated children's facilities are very limited or nonexistent; travelers should arrange assistance directly with their airline in advance and prepare for minimal infrastructure."
      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from New York to Cap-Haïtien?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service from New York to Cap-Haïtien. On common connecting routings, the long leg is typically flown with Boeing 737 MAX 8 or MAX 9 aircraft, while the short connecting leg often uses a Boeing 737-700.",
        "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 Cap-Haïtien?",
        "answer": "Flights from New York to Cap-Haïtien show no nonstop service; the schedule data reveals a connecting pattern via Nassau on United Airlines (Star Alliance) for the long leg and unaffiliated Bahamasair for the short leg. No oneworld or SkyTeam carriers appear in the route data, though they may offer connections not captured here.",
        "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"
        ]
      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from New York?",
        "answer": "Since flights to Cap‑Haïtien typically depart from JFK, you can access the Air France Lounge in Terminal 1 if you hold a Priority Pass or business‑class ticket on a partner airline, offering showers and a buffet. The Primeclass Lounge in Terminal 1 sells day passes and provides a quiet space with light meals. At Newark Liberty, the United Club in Terminal C is available to United business‑class passengers and Club members, featuring bar service and workstations. Confirm your departure airport, as NYC includes JFK and Newark (EWR)."
      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from New York to Cap-Haïtien?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance between New York and Cap-Haitien depends on the airline and fare class. Basic Economy tickets typically do not include a free checked bag, while standard international economy fares usually permit one checked bag. A carry-on bag and personal item are generally included in all fares except the most restrictive Basic Economy, which may limit you to a personal item only. It's best to verify with your specific airline before traveling."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from New York to Cap-Haïtien?",
        "answer": "Flights from New York to Cap-Haïtien generally offer only Economy seating, as the route is served by narrow-body aircraft or regional jets without Premium Economy or lie-flat Business class."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Same‑day change and standby policies vary by airline, with flexible and premium fares offering better options while restrictive tickets may not be eligible."
      }
    }
  }
}