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    "Key": "JFK-SAL",
    "orig": {
      "code": "JFK",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "New York City",
      "fullCity": "New York City, New York",
      "airport": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "SAL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "San Salvador",
      "fullCity": "San Salvador, El Salvador",
      "airport": "Arnulfo Romero Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from New York City to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "A nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to San Salvador (SAL) typically takes about 4 hours 55 minutes to 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 New York City to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "Yes, Avianca flies nonstop from JFK to San Salvador daily, with up to 71 weekly flights and departures spread across the day from early morning through late afternoon. Typical fares for this nonstop route run around $678.",
        "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.",
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      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from New York City to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are visa requirements for travel between New York City and San Salvador, depending on your nationality. If you are a U.S. citizen, you do not need a visa for tourist or business visits to El Salvador for up to 90 days; however, you must purchase a tourist card upon arrival for a fee. If you are a Salvadoran citizen, you generally need a visa to enter the United States, unless you are a dual national with a Visa Waiver Program country or hold a valid U.S. visa. For other nationalities, check both U.S. and Salvadoran entry requirements based on your passport."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from New York City to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from New York City to San Salvador are May, April, and September, with average fares around $369–$404. The most expensive month is December, where average prices climb to $685, followed by March and January.",
        "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 New York City to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "For flights from New York City to San Salvador, the optimal booking window is about 8 to 11 weeks before departure, with average fares around $469. The absolute cheapest single-day price is $467 at 70 days out, while last-minute bookings (0 days) jump to $580. During summer and holiday periods, demand pushes prices higher, so booking toward the earlier end of that window—closer to 11 weeks—is wise.",
        "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 New York City to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "No red‑eye flights operate on the JFK to SAL route — neither nonstop overnight departures nor connecting itineraries whose long leg is an overnight flight are currently scheduled.",
        "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 New York City to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "Avianca operates nonstop flights from JFK to San Salvador, El Salvador, with up to 71 weekly departures on a daily schedule. The median fare for this nonstop service is around $678.",
        "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 New York City and San Salvador?",
        "answer": "Common layovers include Miami, Panama City, San José and Mexico City, offering broad connections and efficient transfers. Miami and Panama City provide especially short total travel times."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from New York City to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "On‑time performance is generally good, but JFK can experience afternoon congestion. Morning flights, particularly on Avianca, offer the best reliability."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "December to February is the dry season with sunny, warm days and lower humidity, ideal for exploring."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from New York City to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, proof of onward or return travel, payment for baggage, and any required vaccination certificates. U.S. citizens do not need a visa for stays up to 90 days, but check for any entry fee or health form requirements."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in San Salvador?",
        "answer": "San Salvador has only one commercial airport, El Salvador International Airport, which handles all international and domestic flights."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to John F Kennedy Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From Midtown Manhattan, the fastest and most popular way to reach JFK is the AirTrain combined with the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) from Penn Station or the subway (E, J, Z lines) from various stations, taking about 35–50 minutes. Ride-share apps like Uber and Lyft offer door-to-door convenience with variable pricing, while licensed yellow taxis provide a flat fare to Manhattan. Several authorized shuttle and van services also run between the airport and the city, and driving yourself is an option with parking available at the airport.",
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      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at San Salvador airport?",
        "answer": "San Salvador Airport (SAL) does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods. Overnight sleepers are restricted to the landside Main Hall, where seating is limited, so bringing a sleeping bag or blanket is recommended. Several nearby hotels offer free shuttle service for uninterrupted sleep.",
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            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/usa/saltlakecity.htm",
            "title": "Salt Lake City Airport Guide (SLC) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "time_published": "2026-05-29T21:57:18Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-05-07T18:46:07Z"
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from New York City to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "Nonstop flights from New York (JFK) to San Salvador are operated by Avianca using Airbus A320 family aircraft — the A320-100 and A320-200 Neo are the types that appear on the nonstop segment. Connecting itineraries, most commonly via Houston (IAH) on United or via Miami and Dallas on American, bring in a wider mix: United's legs typically use Boeing 737-800, 737 MAX 8, 737 MAX 9, or 737-900, while American's connecting itineraries feature the Airbus A321-100 and Boeing 737-800. The exact aircraft can vary by day and by airline, but the nonstop route is consistently an A320-series jet, and connecting itineraries add several 737 variants and the occasional A321.",
        "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 New York City to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "Star Alliance serves JFK–SAL nonstop via Avianca and on connecting itineraries through United, Copa, and Air Canada; oneworld is represented by American Airlines and SkyTeam by Delta and Aeromexico. JetBlue and Volaris also operate connecting service on this route but belong to no 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. 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.",
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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from New York City?",
        "answer": "At JFK, Terminal 4 houses the most airline-branded lounges, including two Delta Sky Clubs (Concourses A and B), the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, the Air India Lounge, and the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club with Etihad Airways. Terminal 1 offers the Air France Lounge, Lufthansa Senator and Business Lounges, Turkish Airlines Lounge, Korean Air KAL Business Class Lounge, Primeclass Lounge, and VIP ONE Lounge. Access to Delta Sky Clubs is complimentary for Delta One, SkyTeam Premium Cabin, and SkyTeam Elite Plus passengers or with a qualifying credit card like the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card; the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse welcomes Upper Class and Flying Club Gold members. Many lounges, such as the Air France Lounge, feature showers, Clarins spa treatments, and extensive buffets, while the Chase Sapphire Lounge offers craft cocktails and locally inspired dining.",
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      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from New York City to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance on New York City to San Salvador flights depends on the airline and fare type. Basic economy tickets typically do not include a checked bag and may restrict carry-on to a personal item only. Standard international economy fares often include one free checked bag and a carry-on, while premium cabins offer more generous allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from New York City to San Salvador?",
        "answer": "Flights from New York City to San Salvador usually feature Economy and standard recliner Business class; Premium Economy and flat‑bed Business are uncommon."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets usually allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy generally does not."
      }
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