{ "response": { "Key": "LIS-JFK", "orig": { "code": "LIS", "type": "airport", "city": "Lisbon", "fullCity": "Lisbon, Portugal", "airport": "Humberto Delgado 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 Lisbon to New York City?", "answer": "A nonstop flight from Lisbon (LIS) to New York (JFK) typically takes about 8 hours 10 minutes to 8 hours 30 minutes. Due to prevailing winds, the return flight from New York to Lisbon is usually shorter, around 7 hours 10 minutes to 7 hours 30 minutes. With a layover, total travel time commonly ranges from 12 to 15 hours, depending on the connection city and wait time." }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Lisbon to New York City?", "answer": "Yes, TAP Air Portugal and Delta both fly nonstop from Lisbon to New York JFK, each operating daily. TAP runs two daily departures (around 4:35 PM and 5:00 PM) while Delta has one morning departure at 10:00 AM, giving a total of 21 weekly nonstop flights.", "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 Lisbon to New York City?", "answer": "Yes — visa or travel‑authorization requirements depend on your nationality. If you are a Portuguese citizen, you can travel to the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program for tourism or business stays of up to 90 days, but you must obtain a valid ESTA authorization before departure. If you are a U.S. citizen, you do not need a visa to enter Portugal for short stays (up to 90 days within any 180‑day period) for tourism or business. For other nationalities, check the specific entry rules for both the U.S. and Portugal/Schengen area." }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in New York City?", "answer": "JFK offers a wide range of ground transportation: the AirTrain connects directly to the subway and Long Island Rail Road for affordable mass transit, while licensed yellow taxis provide flat-rate fares to Manhattan. Ride-share services like Uber and Lyft are available at designated pick-up areas, and rental cars can be accessed via the AirTrain at Federal Circle. Shared shuttles and private car services are also authorized, and even a Blade helicopter transfer exists for a fast, premium option. The AirTrain and subway combination is the most-used route to the city center, while a taxi or ride-share is typically the fastest door-to-door option.", "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 Lisbon to New York City?", "answer": "From Lisbon to New York City, the cheapest months to fly are November (average $634), October ($646), and April ($651), while the most expensive months are June (average $867), July ($821), and May ($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. 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 Lisbon to New York City?", "answer": "For flights from Lisbon to New York City, the best fares are typically found when booking 10 to 13 weeks in advance, with an average price around $760. The cheapest single window is at 85 days out at $759, while last-minute bookings (0 days) jump to $871. For summer and holiday periods, demand pushes prices higher, so aiming for the earlier end of that window or even slightly further out can help avoid peak surcharges.", "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 Lisbon to New York City?", "answer": "No overnight (red-eye) flights operate from Lisbon to New York JFK — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with a red-eye long leg were found in the schedule.", "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" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Lisbon and New York City?", "answer": "Common layover cities include London, Paris, Amsterdam, and Madrid. London and Paris offer extensive transatlantic networks and frequent flights, while Amsterdam Schiphol is known for efficient single-terminal transfers. Madrid provides a southern routing that can keep total travel time competitive." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Lisbon to New York City?", "answer": "On-time performance is generally good, though afternoon departures can encounter delays. Early flights, such as those operated by TAP Air Portugal, 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 pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists than summer." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Lisbon to New York City?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for the duration of your stay, an ESTA authorization if eligible or a valid U.S. visa, proof of onward travel, and a payment method for baggage. Check current vaccination requirements before departure." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in New York City?", "answer": "JFK is the primary international gateway for New York, serving most global carriers and alliances. Newark offers similar international reach and is convenient for western Manhattan. LaGuardia focuses on domestic flights and is closest to Midtown." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Humberto Delgado Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Lisbon, the Aerobus shuttle (Line 1 or 2) is the most popular and direct public option, taking about 25–40 minutes, with a 24‑hour ticket costing around €4. Public city buses (e.g., numbers 5, 22, 44, 45, 83) are the cheapest but slower. Taxis and ride‑share services are readily available at the terminal for a faster, door‑to‑door trip with a surcharge from the airport. There is no direct train from the city center, but you can take a taxi to a nearby metro station like Oriente for a rail connection. Driving and parking are possible, with on‑site parking at the airport.", "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)" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at New York City airport?", "answer": "JFK Airport has a hotel on-site: the TWA Hotel, located in the former TWA Flight Center, accessible via the AirTrain without a shuttle. There are no capsule hotels or sleeping pods inside the terminals. Several nearby hotels, such as the Crowne Plaza and Hampton Inn, are connected by free shuttle buses.", "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. Kennedy International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T21:30:04Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kennedy_Airport", "title": "John F. Kennedy International Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2026-03-11T23:04:47Z" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/usa/new-york/new-york-city/activities/private_one_way_transfer_john_f_kennedy_airport_to_new_york-X55Q5M?property=NYCWS", "title": "Private One-way Transfer John F. 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" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at John F Kennedy Intl Airport?", "answer": "John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) offers currency exchange services through ICE Currency Services in Terminals 1, 4, 5, 7, and 8. Prayer rooms or chapels are available, including the Our Lady of the Skies Chapel in Terminal 4 and a multi-faith room in Terminal 1. Free Wi-Fi is provided airport-wide by the Port Authority, accessible by selecting the \\\\\"_Free JFK WiFi\\\\\" network.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.jfkairport.com/", "title": "John F. Kennedy International Airport - JFK Airport", "favicon": "https://www.jfkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/jfk_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2025-11-18T15:13:54Z" }, { "url": "https://jfkairport.com?bcsi-ac-a36e4bd543b0a21d=29D68E8100000108xBb3B2V1FoItWavwVCddiFHyx4MCAAAACAEAAFrdWwAAjScADQAAAI8TAgA=", "title": "John F. Kennedy International Airport - JFK Airport", "favicon": "https://jfkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/jfk_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2025-11-18T15:13:54Z" }, { "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://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kennedy_Airport", "title": "John F. Kennedy International Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2026-03-11T23:04:47Z" }, { "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" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Lisbon to New York City?", "answer": "The nonstop Lisbon to New York JFK route is typically flown with the Boeing 787-10, operated by United. On connecting itineraries the most common long-haul aircraft are the Airbus A330-300 (via Montreal), Boeing 777-300ER (via Toronto), and Boeing 747-8I or Airbus A340-600 (via Frankfurt), though the exact aircraft can vary by day and airline. Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these long-haul jets, but specific amenities depend on the carrier and aircraft configuration.", "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 Lisbon to New York City?", "answer": "Star Alliance and SkyTeam serve Lisbon to New York City nonstop, with TAP Air Portugal and United (both Star Alliance) flying into Newark and TAP also serving JFK, while Delta (SkyTeam) flies LIS–JFK. No oneworld carrier operates the route nonstop, though oneworld itineraries may be available 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 Lisbon?", "answer": "At Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), the primary lounge is the ANA Lounge Lisbon in Terminal 1, open daily from 04:00 to 23:00. It's accessible with Priority Pass membership, or for passengers flying business class or with elite status on partner airlines. The lounge features a smoking room, complimentary alcoholic drinks (up to three per guest), and a business center (fee applies). Note that it is located after security and passport control near Gate 22, on Floor 6, serving both Schengen and non-Schengen flights.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "http://lisbon-lis.airports-guides.com", "title": "Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) Information: LIS Airport in Lisbon Area, Portugal" }, { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/portugal/lisbon-portela", "title": "Lisbon Airport LIS Lounges - LIS Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/portugal/lisbon-portela/lis6-ana-lounge-lisbon", "title": "ANA Lounge Lisbon LIS AIRPORT Terminal 1 Lisbon Portela | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "http://www.lisbon-lis.airports-guides.com/lis_airport_airlines.html", "title": "Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) Airlines and Terminals: Airlines at Airports in Lisbon Area, Portugal", "time_published": "2016-03-03T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/LIS", "title": "American Express Lounges at Lisbon Portela Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Lisbon to New York City?", "answer": "Baggage allowance on Lisbon to New York flights depends on the airline and fare type. Basic economy tickets often do not include a checked bag, while standard international economy fares typically include one checked bag and a carry-on. Premium cabins offer more generous allowances." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Lisbon to New York City?", "answer": "Flights from Lisbon to New York City typically offer Economy, often Premium Economy, and flat‑bed Business class; First class is uncommon 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." } } } }