{
  "response": {
    "Key": "NYC-IL",
    "orig": {
      "code": "NYC",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "New York",
      "fullCity": "New York, New York",
      "airport": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "IL",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Israel"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Israel can I fly to from New York?",
        "answer": "From New York you can fly non-stop to Tel Aviv. One-stop options via European hubs like Istanbul, London or Frankfurt can also reach Eilat or Haifa. Tel Aviv serves as the main gateway for most travelers, with easy train and bus connections to Jerusalem and other cities."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from New York to Israel?",
        "answer": "Non-stop flights from New York to Tel Aviv typically take about 10 hours eastbound and around 11 hours westbound. One-stop itineraries often range from 13 to 16 hours, with connections in Europe or elsewhere adding time."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from New York to Israel?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are non-stop flights from New York to Israel. Multiple airlines operate direct service from both John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Tel Aviv (TLV). The typical flight time eastbound is about 10 to 11 hours. If you prefer a one-stop itinerary, common connecting points include Istanbul, London, and Frankfurt, adding several hours to the total journey."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from New York to Israel?",
        "answer": "From New York to Israel you can fly nonstop with El Al and United. One-stop options include Delta, American, Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa via their hubs."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Israel?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from New York to Israel are November, August, October, and September, with November typically offering the lowest fares, while June, May, and December are the most expensive. For the best price, book about 23 to 26 weeks (roughly 5–6 months) ahead, as last-minute bookings and the 45–55 day window tend to cost more. Midweek departures generally help keep fares down, and flying in the late evening or overnight — when many NYC–Tel Aviv flights operate — can also yield lower prices. Peak summer and major holidays like Passover and the High Holidays usually push prices noticeably higher.",
        "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 Israel?",
        "answer": "For flights from New York to Israel, the optimal booking window is roughly 23 to 26 weeks (about 5½ to 6 months) ahead of departure, when average fares drop to around $1,116 — notably lower than the $1,150+ you'd pay inside three months.",
        "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 Israel?",
        "answer": "Travelers to Israel often start in Tel Aviv for beaches and dining, then visit Jerusalem for religious sites, float in the Dead Sea, explore Haifa and the Galilee or head south to Eilat for Red Sea diving."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from New York to Israel?",
        "answer": "U.S. citizens can enter Israel visa-free for stays of up to 90 days for tourism. An electronic travel authorization is not currently required, but entry rules can change, so verify latest policies before departure."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Israel are best to fly into from New York?",
        "answer": "From New York to Israel, Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport is the primary gateway with the most long-haul options. It offers easy access to Tel Aviv and Jerusalem via train or taxi. Eilat Ramon Airport serves southern resorts but requires a connection, as no direct flights from the U.S. operate there."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Israel?",
        "answer": "Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) offer mild weather, lighter crowds, and more reasonable prices across Israel, with comfortable conditions for exploring cities like Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Summer (June to August) brings intense heat, especially in the south, and peak tourist traffic along the coast."
      }
    }
  }
}