{
  "response": {
    "Key": "NYC-NP",
    "orig": {
      "code": "NYC",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "New York",
      "fullCity": "New York, New York",
      "airport": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "NP",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Nepal"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Nepal can I fly to from New York?",
        "answer": "From New York you will land at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, the only international airport in Nepal. There are no non-stop flights from New York. Most one-stop itineraries connect through hubs like Doha, Dubai, Istanbul, or Delhi. Kathmandu is the gateway for cultural sites and trekking. From there you can take domestic flights to Pokhara for the Annapurna region or to Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from New York to Nepal?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from New York to Nepal. The typical one-stop journey to Kathmandu takes 17 to 21 hours eastbound, depending on the connection city, with popular layovers in Doha, Dubai, or Istanbul. Westbound returns are often slightly shorter, usually 16 to 20 hours."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from New York to Nepal?",
        "answer": "No, there are no direct flights from New York to Nepal. All routes require at least one stop, with the most common connections being through Doha, Dubai, Istanbul, or Delhi. Total travel time typically ranges from 18 to 24 hours depending on layover duration and routing."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from New York to Nepal?",
        "answer": "From New York to Nepal you typically fly with Qatar Airways, Emirates, Turkish Airlines, or Etihad via their Middle Eastern hubs."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Nepal?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from New York to Nepal are typically February, April, and September, while peak summer (June–July) and December holidays are the most expensive. Booking 14–16 weeks ahead tends to offer the best fares, and departing midweek or at off-peak times can 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 Nepal?",
        "answer": "For flights from New York to Nepal, the optimal booking window is about 14 to 16 weeks before departure, when fares average around $1,473, though you can stretch that to roughly 3 to 4 months out for the best balance of availability and price.",
        "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 Nepal?",
        "answer": "Nepal's top destinations are Kathmandu for its ancient temples and culture, Pokhara as a gateway to the Annapurna trekking region, Chitwan National Park for wildlife safaris, Lumbini as the birthplace of Buddha, and the Everest region for iconic Himalayan treks. Most travelers fly into Kathmandu, then take short domestic flights or buses to other areas."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from New York to Nepal?",
        "answer": "Yes, U.S. citizens need a visa to enter Nepal for tourism. You can obtain a visa on arrival at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport or apply online for an e-visa before travel. Entry rules can change, so verify current requirements with the Embassy of Nepal before departure."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Nepal are best to fly into from New York?",
        "answer": "From New York City to Nepal, your only practical entry point is Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport. All long-haul flights from the U.S. route through hubs like Doha, Dubai, or Delhi and land in Kathmandu. From there, you can catch domestic flights to Pokhara for trekking or to Lumbini and Chitwan. There are no direct flights from the U.S. and no other Nepali airports handle intercontinental traffic."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Nepal?",
        "answer": "The best time to visit Nepal is October to November and March to April, when skies are clear and temperatures are comfortable for trekking. Summer (June to August) is monsoon season with heavy rain and leeches, making trails slippery and views limited. Winter (December to February) is cold at high altitudes but still possible for lower-elevation treks. These peak spring and autumn months are busy, so book early for better prices."
      }
    }
  }
}