{
  "response": {
    "Key": "NYC-ES",
    "orig": {
      "code": "NYC",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "New York",
      "fullCity": "New York, New York",
      "airport": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "ES",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Spain"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Spain can I fly to from New York?",
        "answer": "From New York you can fly non-stop to Madrid and Barcelona. Delta and American serve Madrid, while United and American fly to Barcelona. With one stop via European hubs you can reach cities like Malaga, Valencia, Seville, Palma de Mallorca and Bilbao. Madrid is best for art museums and connections to southern Spain, while Barcelona suits beach lovers and has high-speed trains to the Costa Brava."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from New York to Spain?",
        "answer": "Non-stop flights from New York to Madrid take about 7 hours eastbound and roughly 8 hours westbound, while Barcelona non-stops are similar at around 7½ hours eastbound and 8½ hours westbound. With one stop, expect 10 to 12 hours to Madrid or Barcelona, and 12 to 14 hours to cities like Malaga or Seville."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from New York to Spain?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are non-stop flights from New York to Spain. You can fly directly from New York JFK to Madrid on airlines like Iberia, American Airlines, and Delta, or to Barcelona on carriers such as Delta and American. Newark Liberty also offers non-stops to Madrid and Barcelona on United. Flight time is approximately 7 to 8 hours eastbound. If you need to reach other Spanish cities, common one-stop routings connect through Madrid or Barcelona."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from New York to Spain?",
        "answer": "Nonstop: Delta, American, United, Iberia, Level. One-stop via hubs: British Airways, Lufthansa, Air France, KLM, TAP, Aer Lingus and others."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Spain?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from New York to Spain are March, April, October, and November, with March averaging the lowest at $488, while peak summer (June–July) and December holidays are the priciest. Booking 5 to 25 days ahead tends to offer the best fares, with the very lowest around 5 days before departure. Midweek flights and off-peak times like early morning or late evening generally help keep costs down.",
        "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 Spain?",
        "answer": "For flights from New York to Spain, the best booking window is roughly 5 to 25 days before departure, when fares average around $618, though for peak summer and holiday travel you'll want to book earlier to avoid steep price hikes.",
        "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 Spain?",
        "answer": "Popular cities in Spain include Barcelona for Gaudí architecture and beaches, Madrid for world-class museums and nightlife, Seville for flamenco and Moorish palaces, Granada for the Alhambra, and Valencia for paella and modern architecture. All are well-connected by high-speed trains or short flights."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from New York to Spain?",
        "answer": "As a U.S. citizen traveling from New York to Spain for a short tourist visit, you currently do not need a visa for stays under 90 days within the Schengen area. However, starting in 2025, you will need to obtain an ETIAS travel authorization before departure. Entry rules can change, so always verify the latest requirements before your trip."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Spain are best to fly into from New York?",
        "answer": "From New York to Spain, Madrid Barajas and Barcelona El Prat are the top choices. Madrid offers the most nonstops and excellent high-speed train connections to cities like Seville and Valencia. Barcelona is ideal for Catalonia and the Costa Brava. For southern beach resorts, consider flying to Malaga, which sometimes involves a connection but puts you right on the Costa del Sol."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Spain?",
        "answer": "For Spain, the best times are April to June and September to early November. These months offer mild weather and fewer crowds compared to the busy, expensive summer peak. Spring brings blooming landscapes, while autumn extends the warmth, especially in southern cities like Seville and Granada."
      }
    }
  }
}