{
  "response": {
    "Key": "NYC-CO",
    "orig": {
      "code": "NYC",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "New York",
      "fullCity": "New York, New York",
      "airport": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "CO",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Colombia"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Colombia can I fly to from New York?",
        "answer": "From New York you can fly non-stop to Bogotá, Medellín, Cartagena and Cali. Bogotá is the main hub for domestic connections, while Medellín and Cartagena are popular for culture and beaches. One-stop options via Miami or Panama City serve smaller cities like Pereira or Santa Marta."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from New York to Colombia?",
        "answer": "From New York to Bogotá, non-stop flights typically take about 5 hours 45 minutes to 6 hours southbound, with return flights roughly 15 to 30 minutes longer. One-stop routes to cities like Medellín or Cartagena generally range from 8 to 11 hours total depending on the connection."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from New York to Colombia?",
        "answer": "Yes, you can fly non-stop from New York to Colombia. Several airlines offer direct flights from JFK to Bogotá (Avianca, Delta, and sometimes others) and from JFK to Medellín (Avianca, JetBlue). Flight time to Bogotá is roughly 5½ to 6 hours southbound and slightly longer northbound. If you are heading to Cartagena or Cali, you will typically connect in Bogotá, Miami, or Panama City, with total travel times around 7 to 10 hours."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from New York to Colombia?",
        "answer": "From New York to Colombia you can fly Avianca, Delta, United, American, JetBlue, Copa, LATAM, and Spirit via their hubs."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Colombia?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from New York to Colombia are March, April, and May, while December and January are the most expensive; for the best fare, book about 6 to 9 weeks ahead. Midweek departures and early morning or late evening flights generally offer lower prices, and you should expect higher fares during peak summer and major holidays.",
        "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. 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."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from New York to Colombia?",
        "answer": "For flights from New York to Colombia, the optimal booking window is about 6 to 9 weeks before departure, when fares average around $556 and you can find the lowest prices near $553.",
        "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 Colombia?",
        "answer": "Top cities in Colombia include Bogotá for its culture and dining, Medellín for innovation and nightlife, Cartagena for colonial charm and beaches, Cali for salsa, and the Coffee Triangle for lush landscapes. Most are reachable via direct or short connecting flights from the U.S."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from New York to Colombia?",
        "answer": "U.S. citizens do not need a visa for tourist trips to Colombia of up to 90 days. You must have a valid passport and may be asked to show proof of onward travel. Entry rules can change, so verify with the Colombian consulate before departure."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Colombia are best to fly into from New York?",
        "answer": "From New York to Colombia, Bogotá El Dorado has the most long-haul options and is the main hub for onward flights and bus connections across the country. Medellín José María Córdova is a strong alternative for exploring the coffee region and Antioquia. Cartagena suits Caribbean coast resorts, while Cali works for the southwest. Colombia lacks a national train network, so airports are your main gateways for regional travel."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Colombia?",
        "answer": "For Colombia, December to March is the driest period overall, but prices peak around Christmas and New Year. May to September sees some rain yet fewer tourists and lower costs, especially in Bogotá and Medellín."
      }
    }
  }
}