{ "response": { "Key": "JFK-LIS", "orig": { "code": "JFK", "type": "airport", "city": "New York City", "fullCity": "New York City, New York", "airport": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "LIS", "type": "airport", "city": "Lisbon", "fullCity": "Lisbon, Portugal", "airport": "Humberto Delgado Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from New York City to Lisbon?", "answer": "A nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to Lisbon (LIS) usually takes about 7 hours. With one stop, depending on the connection city, total travel time often ranges from 9 to 11 hours. TAP Air Portugal offers nonstop service and is typically the fastest option." }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from New York City to Lisbon?", "answer": "Delta and TAP Air Portugal both fly nonstop from JFK to Lisbon daily. Delta runs up to 50 weekly flights with evening departures spread across the 8–10 PM window, while TAP operates about 21 weekly flights departing around 10–11 PM. If you're looking at typical fares, TAP's nonstops have a median around $850.", "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.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule" ] }, "q2": { "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from New York City to Lisbon?", "answer": "Yes — there are visa and travel‑authorization requirements for a flight from New York City to Lisbon, depending on your citizenship. If you are a U.S. citizen, you do not need a visa for short stays up to 90 days in Portugal, but starting in mid‑2025 you must obtain an ETIAS travel authorization before travel. If you are a Portuguese or other non‑U.S. national, whether you need a visa for the U.S. depends on your nationality. Nationals of Visa Waiver Program countries, including Portugal, may travel to the U.S. for short visits without a visa but must obtain ESTA approval in advance." }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Lisbon?", "answer": "From Lisbon Portela Airport, the Aerobus shuttle services (Lines 1 and 2) are the most popular choice, running every 20–25 minutes to the city center in about 20–40 minutes for €4. Public city buses (e.g., routes 5, 22, 44, 45, 83) offer a cheaper alternative, while taxis are available at ranks outside Arrivals with a standard airport surcharge. There is no direct train link, but a short taxi ride connects to nearby metro/rail stations like Gare do Oriente. Ride-share services and car rentals are also available, though the Aerobus is generally the fastest and most-used option for visitors.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "http://lisbon-lis.airports-guides.com", "title": "Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) Information: LIS Airport in Lisbon Area, Portugal" }, { "url": "http://www.lisbon-lis.airports-guides.com/lis_airport_transport.html", "title": "Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) Travel, Transport: Travel at Airports in Lisbon Area, Portugal", "time_published": "2016-03-03T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.lisbon-airport.net/", "title": "Lisbon Airport (LIS)" }, { "url": "https://lisbonairport.net/lisbon-airport-transfers/bus/", "title": "Getting to Lisbon Airport by Bus", "time_published": "2019-03-02T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://lisbonairport.net", "title": "Lisbon Airport | Guide to Lisbon Airport (LIS)" } ] }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from New York City to Lisbon?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from New York City to Lisbon are November, October, and April, with average fares around $634, $646, and $651 respectively. The most expensive months are June, July, and May, where average prices climb to $867, $821, and $812.", "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.", "toolsUsed": [ "seasonal_prices" ] }, "q5": { "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from New York City to Lisbon?", "answer": "For flights from New York City to Lisbon, the best fares are usually found when booking 10 to 13 weeks ahead, with the absolute cheapest price around 85 days before departure. During peak summer and holiday periods, prices rise faster closer to the date, so aiming for that 10–13 week window is even more important to avoid higher 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.", "toolsUsed": [ "booking_timing" ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from New York City to Lisbon?", "answer": "Yes, overnight red‑eye flights are available nonstop from JFK to Lisbon. Delta operates up to 36 weekly red‑eyes departing between 8:00 PM and 10:25 PM, while TAP Air Portugal runs about 21 weekly red‑eyes departing between 10:00 PM and 11:00 PM. These are overnight flights that arrive the next morning in Lisbon.", "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 New York City to Lisbon?", "answer": "Delta Air Lines and TAP Air Portugal fly nonstop from New York JFK to Lisbon, with Delta offering up to 50 weekly flights and TAP around 21 weekly flights, both operating daily. TAP's median fare is approximately $850, while Delta's pricing is not provided in the data.", "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 New York City and Lisbon?", "answer": "Common layovers include Lisbon-bound flights via Madrid, Barcelona, London, or Dublin, which offer efficient one-stop itineraries with competitive total travel times." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from New York City to Lisbon?", "answer": "On‑time performance is usually dependable, though afternoon and evening flights are more susceptible to delays. Morning departures on TAP Air Portugal and Delta tend to have the best on‑time records." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Lisbon?", "answer": "May, June, and September offer pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists than the busy summer months." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from New York City to Lisbon?", "answer": "Bring a U.S. passport valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure from Portugal, any required visa or ETIAS authorization, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage, and any necessary vaccination certificates." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Lisbon?", "answer": "Lisbon has only one airport, Humberto Delgado Airport, located just 7 km from the city centre, convenient for reaching downtown and major attractions." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to John F Kennedy Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From Midtown Manhattan, the AirTrain combined with the subway (E, J, or Z lines to Jamaica or the A line to Howard Beach) is a reliable and cost-effective public transit option, taking about 60–75 minutes. The Long Island Rail Road from Penn Station to Jamaica, then transferring to the AirTrain, is faster (roughly 35 minutes from Penn Station) and moderately priced. Taxis offer a flat fare to Manhattan and are a convenient door-to-door choice, while ride-share services like Uber and Lyft pick up at designated areas with variable pricing. Driving yourself is possible but parking at JFK is expensive, and the AirTrain connects all terminals to long-term lots.", "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. 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For those with a layover, Terminal 1 offers some benches and couches for resting, but no dedicated sleeping facilities.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/lisbon-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Lisbon Airport Guide (LIS) - 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": "2018-09-02T00:00:05Z" }, { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/hotels/lisbon-airport-hotels.htm", "title": "Lisbon Airport Guide (LIS) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-04-13T18:11:40Z" }, { "url": "http://lisbon-lis.airports-guides.com", "title": "Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) Information: LIS Airport in Lisbon Area, Portugal" }, { "url": "http://www.lisbon-lis.airports-guides.com/lis_airport_facilities.html", "title": "Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) Facilities, Info: Services at Airports in Lisbon Area, Portugal", "time_published": "2016-03-03T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisbon_Airport", "title": "Lisbon Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-20T16:51:21Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisbon%20Airport", "title": "Lisbon Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T23:41:16Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from New York City to Lisbon?", "answer": "Nonstop flights from New York JFK to Lisbon are typically operated with Airbus A330-900neo, Boeing 787-10, and Airbus A321-200neo aircraft, with the A330-900neo and 787-10 appearing most frequently. Other A330 variants (A330-200 and a generic A330) also show up, so the exact aircraft can vary by day and airline. On one-stop itineraries the long-haul segment often uses Boeing 777-300ERs (via Toronto or Frankfurt) or additional A330-family and A321neo aircraft through European and North American connection points.", "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 New York City to Lisbon?", "answer": "Nonstop JFK–Lisbon flights are operated by Delta (SkyTeam) and TAP Air Portugal (Star Alliance). Other alliances also serve the route through one-stop connections, though no nonstop carrier is unaffiliated.", "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 New York City?", "answer": "At JFK Terminal 4, you’ll find the Delta Sky Club (Concourse A and Concourse B), the Centurion Lounge, the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club with Etihad Airways, and the Air India Lounge. Terminal 1 offers the Air France Lounge, Lufthansa Business and Senator Lounges, Korean Air KAL Business Class Lounge, Turkish Airlines Lounge, Primeclass Lounge, and VIP ONE Lounge. Access typically requires a same-day business- or first-class ticket, elite status in the airline’s alliance, or eligible credit cards like the Platinum Card for Centurion and Delta Sky Club, or Priority Pass for Air France, Primeclass, and Turkish Airlines. The Air France Lounge features Clarins spa treatments and showers, while the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse is known for its cocktail bar and à la carte dining. Many lounges also offer day passes at the door, though some restrict entry during peak hours.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/JFK", "title": "American Express Lounges at John F. Kennedy International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/delta-reserve/JFK", "title": "American Express Lounges at John F. 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Basic economy fares typically do not include a checked bag, while standard economy usually allows one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins generally offer more generous allowances." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from New York City to Lisbon?", "answer": "Flights from New York City to Lisbon typically offer Economy, Premium Economy on select airlines, and flat‑bed Business class." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; Business, Premium Economy, and flexible tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy typically does not." } } } }