{ "response": { "Key": "DAC-JFK", "orig": { "code": "DAC", "type": "airport", "city": "Dhaka", "fullCity": "Dhaka, Bangladesh", "airport": "Hazrat Shahjalal Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "JFK", "type": "airport", "city": "New York City", "fullCity": "New York City, New York", "airport": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Dhaka to New York City?", "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Dhaka (DAC) to New York City (JFK). The quickest one-stop options typically take around 19 to 21 hours, with common layovers in the Middle East like Dubai or Doha. Return flights from New York to Dhaka are similar in duration, often ranging from 18 to 20 hours depending on the connection." }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Dhaka to New York City?", "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Dhaka (DAC) to New York JFK. The most common routing is a one-stop connection, typically via Doha (Qatar Airways), Dubai (Emirates), or Abu Dhabi (Etihad), with a total travel time around 23 to 24 hours. Fares start around $906, with Etihad often offering the lowest median price.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service and weekly frequencies are summarized from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). Where available, on-time and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, and typical fares from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold. Stop counts, connecting hubs, and per-airline prices are drawn from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. We group those fares by number of stops, by the hub airport a connection routes through, and by operating airline, and report each group's share of the sample alongside its lowest and median price. Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule", "route_options", "redeye_flights" ] }, "q2": { "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Dhaka to New York City?", "answer": "Yes, there are visa requirements for travel between Dhaka and New York City. Bangladeshi citizens need a visa to enter the United States, typically a B1/B2 visa for tourism or business, obtained at a U.S. embassy or consulate. U.S. citizens traveling to Bangladesh can obtain a visa on arrival for tourism, valid for up to 30 days, though a visa in advance from a Bangladeshi diplomatic mission is also an option. Other nationalities should check specific requirements for both countries." }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in New York City?", "answer": "At JFK, you can take a flat-rate yellow taxi to Manhattan (fast and common), use ride-share apps like Uber or Lyft from designated pickup zones, or take the AirTrain to the subway or Long Island Rail Road for cheaper mass transit. Rental cars are available at Federal Circle via the AirTrain, and there are also authorized shuttle vans and private car services. The AirTrain–subway combo is the most-used transit option for avoiding traffic, while taxis and ride-shares offer the quickest door-to-door trips.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "http://jfkairport.com/transportation", "title": "Transportation Options - JFK Airport", "favicon": "http://jfkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/jfk_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2025-12-23T18:54:39Z" }, { "url": "https://jfkairport.com/transportation/ride-share-services", "title": "Ride Share Information - JFK Airport", "favicon": "https://jfkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/jfk_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2025-11-07T16:18:43Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=97218&diff=1343981798&oldid=1343041901&title=John_F._Kennedy_International_Airport", "title": "John F. Kennedy International Airport: Difference between revisions", "time_published": "2026-03-17T15:31:18Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%20F.%20Kennedy%20International%20Airport", "title": "John F. Kennedy International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T21:30:04Z" }, { "url": "https://portfolio.panynj.gov/2015/12/15/jfk-five-things-ok-technically-six-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-john-f-kennedy-international-airport/", "title": "JFK: Five Things (OK, Technically Six Things) You Probably Didn’t Know About John F. Kennedy International Airport |", "time_published": "2015-12-15T15:00:57Z" } ] }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Dhaka to New York City?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Dhaka to New York City are September, October, and February, with average fares around $1,000–$1,035. The most expensive months are June, May, and July, with averages reaching $1,300–$1,400 or more.", "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. For this route, fares for the requested travel direction were unavailable, so the pattern shown is derived from the reverse direction, which shares the same seasonal demand cycle.", "toolsUsed": [ "seasonal_prices" ] }, "q5": { "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Dhaka to New York City?", "answer": "For flights from Dhaka to New York City, the optimal booking window is about 11 to 14 weeks before departure, when average fares drop to around $1,263. Booking around 90 days ahead can yield the lowest fares, while waiting until the last minute typically pushes prices up to nearly $1,490. For summer and holiday travel, it's wise to book even earlier, as demand spikes can shrink availability and drive up fares.", "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. For this route, fares for the requested travel direction were unavailable, so the pattern shown is derived from the reverse direction, which shares the same seasonal demand cycle.", "toolsUsed": [ "booking_timing" ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Dhaka to New York City?", "answer": "No nonstop red-eye flights operate from Dhaka to New York City. A connecting red-eye itinerary is available: Air India's overnight leg from Delhi (DEL) to JFK departs at 22:50 and arrives at 09:40 the next morning, with a layover in Delhi of about 5 hours 35 minutes.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Dhaka to New York City?", "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Dhaka to New York JFK. The main one-stop routings are on Qatar Airways via Doha (about 39 flights per week), Emirates via Dubai (6 per week), and Air India via Delhi (1 per week). Gulf Air via Bahrain and Etihad via Abu Dhabi also appear, each with a single weekly connection.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Dhaka and New York City?", "answer": "Common layover cities include Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi in the Middle East, which offer efficient one-stop routings with competitive total travel times. These hubs provide broad global connections, modern airports, and allow visa-free transit for many nationalities, streamlining the journey from Dhaka to New York." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Dhaka to New York City?", "answer": "On‑time departures can vary due to operational challenges at DAC; early morning flights are your best bet. Airlines like Emirates and Qatar Airways often maintain steadier schedules through their hubs." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to New York City?", "answer": "April to June and September to early November offer pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists than summer." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Dhaka to New York City?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, your U.S. visa, printed ESTA if applicable, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage, and any required vaccination certificates." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in New York City?", "answer": "JFK is the primary international gateway, with extensive global connections and about 15 miles from Midtown Manhattan. LaGuardia is closer but mainly handles domestic and Canada flights. Newark Liberty is in New Jersey, also serves many international routes, and is convenient for Lower Manhattan." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Hazrat Shahjalal Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Dhaka, you can reach Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport by ride‑share (Uber, Pathao, Obhai), taxi, or the Airport Road bus services. There is also a railway station immediately outside the airport, served by local trains. Ride‑share is often the most popular and convenient option, while taxis are available from a kiosk at the airport for the return trip. Driving yourself is possible via the eight‑lane Airport Road, with parking available at the terminal.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hazrat_Shahjalal_International_Airport", "title": "Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-05T23:02:37Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhaka_Airport_fire", "title": "Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-02T22:06:55Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hazrat%20Shahjalal%20International%20Airport", "title": "Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-26T21:56:18Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurmitola", "title": "Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2005-03-06T18:41:44Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhaka_Airport_railway_station", "title": "Dhaka Airport railway station", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-02T11:15:56Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at New York City airport?", "answer": "JFK Airport has the TWA Hotel on-site, located at the former TWA Flight Center, accessible via the AirTrain. It offers day rooms and overnight stays without needing a shuttle. No capsule hotels or sleeping pods are available inside the terminals, but several nearby hotels are connected by free shuttle.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "http://www.sleepinginairports.net/usa/newyorkjfk.htm", "title": "New York City JFK Airport Guide - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-03-09T16:06:27Z" }, { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/new-york-city-jfk-airport-guide.htm", "title": "New York City JFK Airport Guide - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-08-06T08:02:49Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%20F.%20Kennedy%20International%20Airport", "title": "John F. 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The exact aircraft varies by day and airline, but widebody Boeing and Airbus twin-aisle jets dominate the route.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Dhaka to New York City?", "answer": "Oneworld members Qatar Airways, American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and British Airways serve the Dhaka–New York route via their hubs, while Star Alliance is represented by Air India and Turkish Airlines. Major carriers Emirates, Etihad, Gulf Air, Saudia, and Oman Air also operate on this route but are not part of any global alliance.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Stop counts, connecting hubs, and per-airline prices are drawn from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. We group those fares by number of stops, by the hub airport a connection routes through, and by operating airline, and report each group's share of the sample alongside its lowest and median price.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "route_options" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Dhaka?", "answer": "At Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, the main lounge option is the Intercontinental Dhaka Balaka Executive Lounge, located airside in Terminal 1 after immigration on the 2nd floor. Accessible via Priority Pass, American Express Platinum, or by paying at the door, it offers premium food, Wi-Fi, flight monitors, and a smoking area, with spirits and conference rooms available for an extra charge. Another choice is the Skylounge, also airside in Terminal 1, which provides air conditioning, conference facilities, disabled access, a quiet room, prayer room, and complimentary foot massage chairs. Both lounges are open 24 hours and welcome children, though the Balaka lounge limits stays to 4 hours while the Skylounge allows up to 6.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/DAC/Intercontinental-Dhaka-Balaka-Executive-Lounge-Terminal-1-International-0dAc9RJuU3", "title": "Intercontinental Dhaka Balaka Executive Lounge at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/bangladesh/shahjalal-international/dac1-skylounge", "title": "Skylounge DAC AIRPORT Terminal 1 Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/bangladesh/shahjalal-international/dac1-skylounge", "title": "Skylounge DAC AIRPORT Terminal 1 Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-th/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/DAC/Intercontinental-Dhaka-Balaka-Executive-Lounge-Terminal-1-International-0dAc9RJuU3", "title": "Intercontinental Dhaka Balaka Executive Lounge at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport | Amex TH", "time_published": "2026-05-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://flights.cathaypacific.com/destinations/en_BD/flights-from-dhaka", "title": "All Flights from Dhaka (DAC) | Dhaka | Cathay Pacific | Bangladesh" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Dhaka to New York City?", "answer": "Baggage allowance on flights from Dhaka to New York depends on the airline and fare type. Basic economy tickets often exclude checked luggage, while standard international economy tickets typically include one checked bag and a carry-on. Premium cabins offer more generous allowances." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Dhaka to New York City?", "answer": "Flights from Dhaka to New York City typically offer Economy and flat-bed Business class, with Premium Economy available on select airlines like Emirates or Qatar Airways." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare; flexible and premium cabin tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy typically does not." } } } }