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    "Key": "EWR-YYC",
    "orig": {
      "code": "EWR",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Newark",
      "fullCity": "Newark, New Jersey",
      "airport": "Liberty Intl Airport"
    },
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      "code": "YYC",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Calgary",
      "fullCity": "Calgary, Alberta",
      "airport": "Calgary Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Newark to Calgary?",
        "answer": "A nonstop flight from Newark (EWR) to Calgary (YYC) typically takes about 5 hours 15 minutes to 5 hours 30 minutes. With one stop, depending on the connection city, total travel time often ranges from 7 to 9 hours. The return flight from Calgary to Newark is similar in duration, generally around 4 hours 45 minutes to 5 hours nonstop."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Newark to Calgary?",
        "answer": "Air Canada flies nonstop from Newark to Calgary with 15 weekly flights, operating daily with departures in the early to mid-afternoon. The typical fare on this route runs around $503.",
        "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.",
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      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Newark to Calgary?",
        "answer": "Yes, visa or travel authorization requirements apply for flights between Newark (USA) and Calgary (Canada). For U.S. citizens traveling to Canada, no visa is required for short visits, but you must have a valid passport and may need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) if arriving by air, unless exempt. For Canadian citizens traveling to the U.S., a visa is generally not required for short visits, but you must present a valid Canadian passport or other approved documents. Non-citizens of either country should check the specific entry requirements based on their nationality for both the U.S. and Canada."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Calgary?",
        "answer": "Calgary International Airport (YYC) offers several ground transportation options to the city center, including licensed taxis and sedans, ride-share services like Uber and Lyft, public transit via Calgary Transit buses, hotel shuttles, and car rentals from over a dozen companies. Taxis are readily available and provide a direct, comfortable ride to downtown in about 20 minutes, while ride-shares offer a similar door-to-door service. Public buses are the most affordable option, though there is no direct light rail (LRT) connection, and travel time can be longer. Car rentals are ideal for exploring beyond the city, with pickup just outside the terminal. Taxis and ride-shares are the most used for their convenience and speed.",
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            "url": "http://www.yyc.com/en-us/transportation",
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            "title": "YYC > Flights > Customs & immigration",
            "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-07-21T05:20:42Z"
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      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Newark to Calgary?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Newark to Calgary are September, August, and October, with average fares around $440–$478. The most expensive months are March, December, and June, where average prices range from $619 to $653.",
        "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.",
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      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Newark to Calgary?",
        "answer": "For Newark to Calgary, the best fares typically appear when booking 19 to 22 weeks ahead, averaging $528. The absolute lowest price, $516, comes about 115 days before departure, while last-minute tickets can jump to $819.",
        "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.",
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      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Newark to Calgary?",
        "answer": "No nonstop red‑eye flights operate from Newark to Calgary. Connecting itineraries whose long leg is an overnight flight are available through Toronto (YYZ) or Montreal (YUL): Porter Airlines departs Toronto at 21:55 and arrives in Calgary at 00:09 (just after midnight, early hours), while Air Canada departs Montreal at 21:10 and arrives in Calgary at 23:52 the same night.",
        "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.",
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      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Newark to Calgary?",
        "answer": "Air Canada flies non‑stop from Newark to Calgary, with 15 weekly flights operating daily. The typical median fare on this route is around $503.",
        "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.",
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      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Newark and Calgary?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities include Toronto, Denver, Chicago, and Minneapolis, which offer broad connections and efficient transfers while keeping total travel time competitive."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Newark to Calgary?",
        "answer": "On‑time performance is generally reliable, though Newark’s busy airspace can cause afternoon delays. Early flights, particularly on United, tend to depart closer to schedule."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Calgary?",
        "answer": "June through September offers pleasant summer weather with long days and less chance of snow, while avoiding the peak crowds of July and August."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Newark to Calgary?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for your stay, as it is required for US-Canada flights. US citizens don't need a visa but must have an eTA if flying; permanent residents need a valid Green Card and may need an eTA. Carry a payment method for baggage and proof of onward travel. Real ID is not accepted for international travel."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Calgary?",
        "answer": "Calgary International Airport is the only commercial airport serving the city, located about 17 kilometres northeast of downtown."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Liberty Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Newark, you can take NJ Transit or Amtrak from Newark Penn Station to the Newark Liberty Airport Station and then ride the free AirTrain to your terminal. Licensed taxis and ride‑share services like Uber and Lyft offer direct curbside drop‑off, while the airport’s Rental Car Center is accessible by AirTrain if you prefer to drive and park. The AirTrain/NJ Transit combo is the most popular budget option, while taxis and ride‑shares are fastest but cost more.",
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            "time_published": "2026-01-26T21:51:22Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-01-28T18:57:23Z"
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      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Calgary airport?",
        "answer": "Calgary International Airport (YYC) has two on-site hotels: the Calgary Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel, located directly in the terminal, and the Delta Hotels by Marriott Calgary Airport In-Terminal, accessible via a pedestrian walkway from the terminal. Both are on the landside mezzanine level, so no shuttle is required, and they are connected to both the domestic and international terminals. If those are full, several nearby hotels like the Residence Inn and Westin Calgary Airport offer complimentary shuttle service.",
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            "time_published": "2026-01-22T17:28:55Z"
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      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Newark and Calgary airports?",
        "answer": "Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) offers mobility assistance, guided support, and wheelchair services that should be arranged in advance through your airline or TSA Cares at least 72 hours before travel, and features adult-sized changing tables, service animal relief areas, and children's play areas. Calgary International Airport (YYC) provides accessibility services including hearing loops, accessible washrooms, the Aira app for visually impaired travelers, the Sunflower Program for hidden disabilities, and a therapy pet program, with a request form available online. Both airports recommend contacting your airline or the airport's accessibility team ahead of time to coordinate any needed assistance.",
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Newark to Calgary?",
        "answer": "On the nonstop from Newark to Calgary, Air Canada uses the Airbus A320-100. Connecting itineraries bring more variety: the most common single-aisle types in the schedule include the Airbus A321-100, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, and Embraer E195-E2, with the Airbus A330-300 also appearing as a widebody option via Montreal. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, and Wi-Fi plus seatback entertainment are widely available on these modern fleets.",
        "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.",
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      },
      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Newark to Calgary?",
        "answer": "Only Air Canada, a Star Alliance member, flies nonstop from Newark to Calgary. No other alliance has a nonstop presence on this route, though one-stop itineraries on other alliances may be available.",
        "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.",
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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Newark?",
        "answer": "At Newark Liberty International Airport, you'll find a Delta Sky Club in Terminal A and a Lufthansa Lounge in Terminal B's B3 Satellite. The Delta Sky Club is accessible to Delta Sky Club members, qualifying premium cabin passengers, and elite status holders, offering a full bar, premium food, and Wi-Fi. The Lufthansa Lounge is available to Lufthansa Group premium cabin passengers and elite status members, with amenities including premium food, beer, wine, spirits, and Wi-Fi. Additionally, Minute Suites in Terminal C provides a private space to recharge, available for a fee or through some lounge membership programs. Access and hours may vary, so check with your airline or lounge program for the latest details.",
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            "time_published": "2026-02-04T20:34:00Z"
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-gb/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/EWR",
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      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Newark to Calgary?",
        "answer": "On Newark–Calgary flights, allowance depends on airline and fare; basic economy may not include a checked bag. Standard economy usually includes one checked bag and a carry‑on, while premium cabins offer more."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Newark to Calgary?",
        "answer": "Flights from Newark to Calgary typically offer Economy and flat‑bed Business class; Premium Economy is not common on this route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy typically does not."
      }
    }
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