{
  "response": {
    "Key": "NYC-PA",
    "orig": {
      "code": "NYC",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "New York",
      "fullCity": "New York, New York",
      "airport": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "PA",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Panama"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Panama can I fly to from New York?",
        "answer": "From New York you will most often fly into Panama City Tocumen Airport, which has non-stop flights from JFK. You can also connect to David in the Chiriquí highlands via Panama City. Tocumen is the hub for domestic flights to Bocas del Toro and other regions."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from New York to Panama?",
        "answer": "Non-stop flights from New York to Panama City take about 5 hours 30 minutes southbound and roughly 5 hours 15 minutes northbound. One-stop itineraries typically range from 7 to 9 hours depending on the connection, and flying into David often adds another hour or more."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from New York to Panama?",
        "answer": "Yes, you can fly non-stop from New York to Panama City. Several airlines offer direct service, with a flight time of about 5½ hours southbound and roughly 5 hours returning. If you are heading to other parts of Panama, you will usually connect through Panama City, which adds time but keeps the journey straightforward."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from New York to Panama?",
        "answer": "Copa Airlines flies nonstop from JFK to Panama City. Other options include American, United, Delta, and Avianca with one stop."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Panama?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from New York to Panama are typically September through November, with midweek departures (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) and morning flights offering the best value. Booking about 6 to 8 weeks ahead tends to yield lower fares, while peak summer and the December holiday period are usually more expensive."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from New York to Panama?",
        "answer": "For flights from New York to Panama, the best time to book is roughly 14 to 16 weeks ahead of departure, when average fares hover around $640.",
        "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 Panama?",
        "answer": "In Panama, most visitors start in Panama City for the canal and Casco Viejo, then head to Boquete for coffee and highlands, Bocas del Toro for Caribbean beaches, and the San Blas Islands for indigenous culture and snorkeling. These are reachable by short domestic flights or drive."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from New York to Panama?",
        "answer": "U.S. citizens heading to Panama for a short tourist visit do not need a visa, just a valid passport with at least three months' validity beyond your arrival date. You may need to show proof of onward travel and sufficient funds upon entry. Rules can change, so verify before you fly."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Panama are best to fly into from New York?",
        "answer": "From New York to Panama, Tocumen International Airport in Panama City is the primary gateway with the most long-haul options from the U.S. It offers easy connections to domestic flights and buses for regional travel. Panama Pacifico Airport also receives some flights and is closer to beach resorts and the canal area, but has fewer options. Onward trains are not a major factor in Panama."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Panama?",
        "answer": "Panama is best visited from mid-December to April, the dry season, which offers sunny weather with lower humidity. This period is the busiest and most expensive, so book early. The wet season from May to November has fewer crowds and lower prices, but expect daily rain showers."
      }
    }
  }
}