{ "response": { "Key": "GUA-JFK", "orig": { "code": "GUA", "type": "airport", "city": "Guatemala City", "fullCity": "Guatemala City, Guatemala", "airport": "La Aurora 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 Guatemala City to New York City?", "answer": "A nonstop flight from Guatemala City (GUA) to New York (JFK) typically takes about 5 hours. With one stop, depending on the connection city, total travel time often ranges from 7 to 9 hours." }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Guatemala City to New York City?", "answer": "Yes, JetBlue and Avianca both fly nonstop from Guatemala City to New York JFK. JetBlue operates up to 64 weekly flights with departures throughout the day, while Avianca runs about 10 weekly flights, typically departing in the evening. Both carriers offer daily service on this route.", "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" ] }, "q2": { "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Guatemala City to New York City?", "answer": "Yes — for flights from Guatemala City to New York City, visa requirements depend on nationality. Guatemalan citizens generally need a U.S. visa to enter the United States, such as a B-1/B-2 visitor visa, unless they qualify for the Visa Waiver Program (which Guatemala is not part of). U.S. citizens do not need a visa to enter Guatemala for stays up to 90 days. For the return from New York City to Guatemala City, U.S. citizens can enter Guatemala visa-free for tourism, while Guatemalan citizens returning home face no additional visa requirements." }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in New York City?", "answer": "From JFK, you can reach Manhattan by taxi (flat fare around $70 plus tolls/tip), ride-share (Uber/Lyft), or public transit. The AirTrain connects to the subway (E, J, Z lines) and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica or Howard Beach stations, with total travel time roughly 50–75 minutes. Taxis and ride-shares are the most-used options for door-to-door convenience, while the AirTrain/subway combo is the cheapest. Car rentals are available at Federal Circle via AirTrain, and shared shuttles or the Uber Shuttle offer middle-ground alternatives.", "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 Guatemala City to New York City?", "answer": "The most affordable months to fly from Guatemala City to New York are May, April, and September, with average fares as low as $397–$461. The most expensive period is December, followed by July and November, when average prices range from $546 to $665.", "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 Guatemala City to New York City?", "answer": "For the best fare on flights from Guatemala City to New York City, aim to book 10 to 13 weeks ahead, when prices average around $508. The absolute lowest fares appear about 85 days out, while last-minute bookings can cost significantly more. During peak summer and holiday periods, the optimal window may shift earlier, as demand tends to push prices up closer to departure.", "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 Guatemala City to New York City?", "answer": "Yes, JetBlue operates daily nonstop red‑eye flights from Guatemala City to New York JFK, with late‑evening departures typically between 11:15 PM and 11:50 PM. These flights land in the early hours — the overnight schedule means they arrive after midnight, so you touch down in New York in the early morning hours.", "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 Guatemala City to New York City?", "answer": "JetBlue and Avianca fly nonstop from Guatemala City to New York JFK. JetBlue operates the route most heavily, with 64 weekly flights and a median fare around $1,087. Avianca offers 10 weekly flights at a lower median fare of about $873. Both carriers run daily service, with JetBlue providing multiple departures throughout the day and Avianca flying in the evening.", "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 Guatemala City and New York City?", "answer": "Common layover cities include Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Atlanta, and Houston. These hubs offer frequent onward flights to New York, often with efficient connections and competitive total travel times. Miami and Fort Lauderdale provide broad connections from Central America, while Atlanta and Houston are major hubs with extensive domestic networks." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Guatemala City to New York City?", "answer": "On‑time performance is generally consistent, though afternoon flights can be affected by weather or air traffic. Early departures, particularly on Avianca, tend to be more punctual." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to New York City?", "answer": "April to June and September to October offer mild, pleasant weather and fewer crowds than summer and winter holidays." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Guatemala City to New York City?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for your stay, a U.S. visa or ESTA, proof of onward travel, a payment method for baggage and any required vaccination or health documents." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in New York City?", "answer": "JFK is the primary international gateway. Newark offers similar international services and is often more convenient for Midtown Manhattan. LaGuardia mainly handles domestic flights and is closest to Midtown." }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at New York City airport?", "answer": "At New York City's JFK Airport, there is one on-site hotel: the TWA Hotel, located in the historic TWA Flight Center, connected to Terminal 5 via a walkway. It offers rooms, a rooftop pool, and various lounges, but there are no capsule hotels or sleeping pods inside the terminals. Several nearby hotels, like the Crowne Plaza JFK and Hampton Inn JFK, provide free shuttle service to and from the airport.", "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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Kennedy Airport To New York", "time_published": "2026-02-16T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramada%20Plaza%20JFK%20Hotel", "title": "Ramada Plaza JFK Hotel", "time_published": "2026-03-23T14:41:49Z" } ] }, "q16": { "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Guatemala City and New York City airports?", "answer": "At JFK, travelers with disabilities can request wheelchair services, guided assistance, or oxygen support through their airline or the TSA Cares program (ideally 72 hours in advance), and Airport Customer Experience Specialists in red uniforms are available at information centers. The airport also provides accessible restrooms, service animal relief areas, and live video support for deaf or hard-of-hearing passengers. Guatemala City's La Aurora International Airport has undergone modernization and offers standard accessible facilities, but specific children's play areas are not mentioned; families should contact their airline for assistance arrangements.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Aurora_International_Airport", "title": "La Aurora International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-16T01:12:50Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La%20Aurora%20International%20Airport", "title": "La Aurora International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-14T04:19:48Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aurora_State_Airport", "title": "Aurora State Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T01:16:10Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aurora_Municipal_Airport_(Nebraska)", "title": "Aurora Municipal Airport (Nebraska)", "time_published": "2026-07-06T01:16:07Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arturo_Merino_Ben%C3%ADtez_International_Airport", "title": "Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-21T20:58:16Z" }, { "url": "https://jfkairport.com/at-airport/accessibility-services", "title": "Accessibility Services - JFK Airport", "favicon": "https://jfkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/jfk_favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://www.jfkairport.com/explore-jfk/accessibility-services", "title": "Accessibility Services - JFK Airport", "favicon": "https://www.jfkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/jfk_favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%20F.%20Kennedy%20International%20Airport", "title": "John F. 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One-stop itineraries most often use Boeing 737 MAX 8s via Washington Dulles or Miami on United and American, and Airbus A320-family aircraft via San Salvador on Avianca or Fort Lauderdale on JetBlue. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, and Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these routes.", "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 Guatemala City to New York City?", "answer": "Avianca (Star Alliance) and JetBlue fly nonstop from Guatemala City to New York JFK. JetBlue is not part of any global alliance. Other alliances may serve the route via connections.", "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" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Guatemala City?", "answer": "La Aurora International Airport has two VIP lounges: Los Añejos Business Lounge and Copa Club. The Copa Club primarily serves Copa Airlines and United Airlines passengers, typically accessible with business class tickets or elite status. Both lounges offer a quiet space with drinks and snacks, though specific amenities are limited.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Aurora_International_Airport", "title": "La Aurora International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-16T01:12:50Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-gb/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/GUA", "title": "American Express Lounges at La Aurora International Airport | Amex GB", "time_published": "2026-05-02T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-th/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/GUA", "title": "American Express Lounges at La Aurora International Airport | Amex TH", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La%20Aurora%20International%20Airport", "title": "La Aurora International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-14T04:19:48Z" }, { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/guatemala/la-aurora-international", "title": "La Aurora International Airport GUA Lounges - GUA Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Guatemala City to New York City?", "answer": "Baggage allowance depends on the airline and fare type you choose. Basic economy tickets often exclude a free checked bag, while standard international economy usually includes one checked bag and a carry-on. Premium cabins offer more generous allowances." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Guatemala City to New York City?", "answer": "Typical flights offer Economy and flat‑bed Business class; Premium Economy is uncommon on this route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Same‑day changes and standby depend on the airline and fare class; flexible tickets and premium cabins typically offer more options, while basic economy fares rarely allow them." } } } }