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    "Key": "JFK-YUL",
    "orig": {
      "code": "JFK",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "New York City",
      "fullCity": "New York City, New York",
      "airport": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "YUL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Montréal",
      "fullCity": "Montréal, Quebec",
      "airport": "Trudeau Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from New York City to Montréal?",
        "answer": "A nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to Montréal (YUL) typically takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. The return flight is similar, usually around 1 hour 40 minutes. Flights with a layover, often in Toronto, can extend total travel time to 3–5 hours."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from New York City to Montréal?",
        "answer": "Air Canada flies nonstop from JFK to Montréal daily, with two departures each day at 9:00 AM and 10:05 AM. That's 14 weekly flights, and typical fares run around $316.",
        "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 New York City to Montréal?",
        "answer": "Yes, visa requirements depend on your nationality. If you are a U.S. citizen traveling from New York City to Montréal, you do not need a visa for short visits (tourism, business) but must have a valid passport. If you are a Canadian citizen, you do not need a visa to enter the U.S. from Canada by air for short visits, but you must have a valid passport. For other nationalities, you may need a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) for Canada and a visa or ESTA for the U.S., depending on your citizenship. Always check current requirements before travel."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Montréal?",
        "answer": "From Montréal-Trudeau (YUL) to downtown, the 747 express bus is the most popular and cost‑effective option, running 24/7 with a fare of $11. Taxis are fixed at $49.45 to downtown (5 a.m.–11 p.m.) and $56.70 overnight. Ride‑share services like Uber and Lyft also operate from designated pickup zones. Car rental counters are located in the terminal, and a future REM light‑metro station is planned for 2027.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
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          {
            "url": "https://yulsatisfaction.admtl.com/hc/en-ca/articles/29089144643357-How-much-does-a-taxi-ride-cost",
            "title": "How much does a taxi ride cost? – Montreal-Trudeau International Airport",
            "time_published": "2025-09-12T15:26:23Z"
          },
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            "url": "http://yulsatisfaction.admtl.com/hc/en-ca/categories/360000103337-Ground-Transportation",
            "title": "Ground Transportation – Montreal-Trudeau International Airport",
            "time_published": "2019-01-01T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montréal–Trudeau_International_Airport",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation%20in%20Montreal",
            "title": "Transportation in Montreal",
            "time_published": "2026-03-15T16:43:15Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://yulsatisfaction.admtl.com/hc/en-ca/articles/30293241484829-Do-you-offer-an-assistance-between-the-drop-off-zone-and-the-terminal-at-YUL",
            "title": "Do you offer an assistance between the drop-off zone and the terminal at YUL? – Montreal-Trudeau International Airport",
            "time_published": "2025-09-12T17:53:20Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from New York City to Montréal?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from New York City to Montréal are August, September, and October, with average round‑trip fares around $295, $312, and $321. The most expensive months are March, May, and February, where average fares reach $394, $393, and $390.",
        "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 Montréal?",
        "answer": "For flights from New York City (JFK) to Montréal (YUL), the best fares are typically found when booking 3 to 6 weeks ahead, with an average price of $295. The absolute cheapest day to book is about 25 days before departure, at $292, while last-minute tickets can spike to $569. During summer and holiday periods, demand pushes prices higher, so aiming for the early side of that window — closer to 6 weeks out — 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 Montréal?",
        "answer": "No overnight (red-eye) flights are available from New York JFK to Montréal — neither nonstop nor as a connecting itinerary with a red-eye long leg.",
        "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 Montréal?",
        "answer": "Air Canada operates the nonstop route from JFK to Montréal, with 14 weekly flights departing daily at 9:00 AM and 10:05 AM. The median fare for Air Canada on this route is around $316, making it the low-fare leader.",
        "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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        ]
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from New York City to Montréal?",
        "answer": "On‑time performance is generally reliable, though afternoon flights face more congestion. Early morning departures on Air Canada or Delta tend to have the best punctuality."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Montréal?",
        "answer": "May to June and September to early October offer pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists than peak summer."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from New York City to Montréal?",
        "answer": "Bring a valid passport, any required visa or eTA for Canada, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for bags, and any vaccination certificates if applicable."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Montréal?",
        "answer": "Montréal-Trudeau is the only major airport serving the city, located about 20 km from downtown. It handles all commercial flights and is the airport you will use."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to John F Kennedy Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From Manhattan, the fastest public transit option is the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) from Penn Station or Grand Central to Jamaica Station, then transfer to the AirTrain JFK, taking about 35 minutes total. The subway is a cheaper alternative: take the E, J, or Z line to Sutphin Boulevard–Archer Avenue–JFK Airport, then the AirTrain, which takes 50–60 minutes. Taxis offer a flat fare to JFK and are widely used, while ride-share services like Uber and Lyft pick up at designated terminal areas. Driving and parking are possible, with on-airport lots connected by AirTrain, but traffic can be heavy.",
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            "time_published": "2025-12-23T18:54:39Z"
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            "title": "Ride Share Information - JFK Airport",
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            "time_published": "2025-11-07T16:18:43Z"
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            "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"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%20F.%20Kennedy%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "John F. Kennedy International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-30T21:30:04Z"
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            "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"
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      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Montréal airport?",
        "answer": "Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) does not have an on-site hotel, capsule hotel, or sleeping pods inside the terminal. The closest hotel is the Sheraton Montreal Airport Hotel, located at 555 Boulevard McMillan and connected by a complimentary shuttle service.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
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            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/montreal-trudeau-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Montreal Trudeau Airport Guide (YUL) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "time_published": "2018-10-02T00:00:16Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/yulsa-sheraton-montreal-airport-hotel/overview/",
            "title": "Hotel Near Montreal-Trudeau Airport | Sheraton Montreal Airport Hotel",
            "time_published": "2023-08-11T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://yulsatisfaction.admtl.com/hc/en-ca/articles/360002576638-Is-there-a-baggage-porter-service-at-YUL",
            "title": "Is there a baggage porter service at YUL? – Montreal-Trudeau International Airport",
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            "title": "Private Departure Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL",
            "time_published": "2026-02-27T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://yulsatisfaction.admtl.com/hc/en-ca/articles/360000864457-Are-there-lockers-at-the-airport",
            "title": "Are there lockers at the airport? – Montreal-Trudeau International Airport",
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from New York City to Montréal?",
        "answer": "On the JFK to Montréal route the most common aircraft are the Embraer 175 (flown by Air Canada and United) and the Airbus A220-200 (Air Canada), followed by the De Havilland Canada Dash 8-Q400 (Air Transat / Porter). The Embraer 170 and Canadair Regional Jet 900 also appear occasionally, so the exact aircraft varies by day and airline. Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on many of these regional jets, though the specific features depend on the carrier and the individual tail.",
        "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 Montréal?",
        "answer": "Air Canada (Star Alliance), United (Star Alliance), Delta (SkyTeam), and American (oneworld) all fly nonstop from the New York City area to Montréal, while Porter Airlines — operating from Newark — belongs to no alliance. Other alliances may serve the route via connections, but these are the only carriers and alliances on nonstop service.",
        "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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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from New York City?",
        "answer": "At JFK, Delta Sky Club operates two lounges in Terminal 4 (Concourse A and B), offering a Sky Deck and soundproof booths, accessible with Delta One, SkyTeam Elite Plus, or an annual membership. The Centurion Lounge in Terminal 4 provides complimentary craft cocktails, wine, and seasonal food for Platinum Card and Centurion members. In Terminal 1, the Air France Lounge features Clarins spa treatments and showers, available to business class and SkyTeam Elite Plus passengers on eligible flights, while the Lufthansa Senator and Business Lounges serve premium Lufthansa and Star Alliance travelers. The Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club with Etihad Airways in Terminal 4 is open from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM for Sapphire Reserve and J.P. Morgan Reserve cardholders, and Priority Pass members can access the Primeclass Lounge and Air France Lounge in Terminal 1. Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse in Terminal 4 provides a stylish pre-flight experience with à la carte dining for Upper Class passengers and Delta One flyers.",
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            "url": "https://www.delta.com/us/en/airports/united-states/new-york-city-sky-club-jfk-airport-map",
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      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from New York City to Montréal?",
        "answer": "Baggage rules depend on the airline and fare class. Basic economy may not include a checked bag, while standard economy typically allows one checked bag and a carry-on. Check your specific ticket for exact details."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from New York City to Montréal?",
        "answer": "On flights from New York City to Montréal, you can expect Economy class, with some airlines offering Premium Economy and flat-bed Business class on select flights."
      },
      "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."
      }
    }
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