{
  "response": {
    "Key": "NYC-IN",
    "orig": {
      "code": "NYC",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "New York",
      "fullCity": "New York, New York",
      "airport": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "IN",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "India"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in India can I fly to from New York?",
        "answer": "From New York you can fly non-stop to Delhi and Mumbai. One-stop options via European or Middle Eastern hubs open up Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai and Kolkata. Delhi is the gateway for the north and the Golden Triangle, while Mumbai serves the west and connects to Goa."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from New York to India?",
        "answer": "Non-stop flights from New York to Delhi take about 14 hours eastbound and roughly 15 hours westbound, while one-stop routes to Mumbai or Delhi typically range from 16 to 20 hours. Flying into southern cities like Bengaluru or Chennai often adds another 2 to 4 hours."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from New York to India?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are non-stop flights from New York to India. Air India and United Airlines offer direct service from New York (JFK and EWR) to Delhi, while Air India also flies non-stop to Mumbai. Flight times are around 13 to 14 hours eastbound. If you choose a connecting itinerary, common one-stop routings go through European hubs like London, Frankfurt or Dubai, with total travel times typically ranging from 16 to 20 hours."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from New York to India?",
        "answer": "Non-stop: Air India, United, American. One-stop: Emirates, Qatar, Etihad, Lufthansa, British Airways, Air France, Turkish Airlines via their hubs."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from New York to India?",
        "answer": "For flights from New York to India, aim to book 8 to 11 weeks ahead of departure, when average fares dip to around $952 and you're most likely to grab the best price before last-minute surcharges kick in.",
        "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. 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."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in India?",
        "answer": "In India, most travelers start with Delhi for history and connections, Agra for the Taj Mahal, Jaipur as part of the Golden Triangle, then Mumbai for culture and nightlife or Goa for beaches. All are reachable by direct flights from New York to Delhi or Mumbai, then short domestic flights or trains."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from New York to India?",
        "answer": "Yes, U.S. citizens need a visa to visit India for tourism. You can apply for an e-Visa for short stays, which is the most common option for tourists, but you must do so before traveling. Entry rules can change, so always check the latest requirements with the Indian government before you book."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in India are best to fly into from New York?",
        "answer": "From New York to India, Delhi is the busiest gateway with the most nonstop options and excellent onward train and domestic flight connections across the north. Mumbai is a strong alternative for central, western, and southern India, while Bengaluru and Chennai serve south India well and are especially convenient for tech hubs, beaches, and backwaters."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit India?",
        "answer": "For India, the best time is typically October to March when the weather is cooler and drier, avoiding the summer heat and monsoon rains. Summer (April to June) is very hot and less comfortable for sightseeing, while the monsoon (June to September) brings heavy rainfall. Flights are often pricier in December and January, so booking in the shoulder months of October, November, February or March can offer a good balance of pleasant weather and better fares."
      }
    }
  }
}