{
  "response": {
    "Key": "NYC-MY",
    "orig": {
      "code": "NYC",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "New York City",
      "fullCity": "New York City, New York",
      "airport": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "MY",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Malaysia"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Malaysia can I fly to from New York City?",
        "answer": "From New York City you will typically fly into Kuala Lumpur, the main international gateway. There are no non-stop flights, so you will connect through hubs like Doha, Dubai, Tokyo or Istanbul. From Kuala Lumpur you can catch domestic flights to Penang for food and heritage, Langkawi for beaches, or Kota Kinabalu for Borneo's nature. Travelers often choose Kuala Lumpur for city life and as a hub, Penang for culture, and Langkawi or Kota Kinabalu for island getaways."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from New York City to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from New York City to Malaysia. Flights to Kuala Lumpur typically take 20 to 22 hours with one stop, while heading to cities like Penang or Kota Kinabalu often requires two stops and 24 to 28 hours. Westbound returns are often an hour or two longer due to prevailing winds."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from New York City to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "No, there are no non-stop flights from New York City to Malaysia. Most travelers connect via major Asian or Middle Eastern hubs. Common one-stop routings include flying to Kuala Lumpur via Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Doha, or Dubai. Total travel time typically ranges from 20 to 24 hours depending on the layover."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from New York City to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "From NYC to Malaysia you can fly Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Qatar Airways, or ANA with one stop. No non-stop flights exist."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from New York City to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from New York City to Malaysia are April, September, and October, while peak summer (June–July) and December holidays are the priciest. For the best fare, book 11–14 weeks ahead and aim for a Wednesday departure, ideally in the late night, morning, or afternoon time slots.",
        "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. 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. The cheapest day of the week and time of day to depart are drawn from the same large sample of real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours, grouped by the day of the week and by the time-of-day window of the outbound departure, with the lowest and average price reported for each."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from New York City to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "For flights from New York City to Malaysia, the best fares typically appear when booking 8 to 12 weeks ahead, though summer and holiday travel often reward booking even earlier while shoulder seasons can sometimes be booked closer in."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Malaysia?",
        "answer": "Travelers often start in Kuala Lumpur for its skyline and food, then head to Penang for street art and cuisine, Langkawi for beaches, Malacca for history and Kota Kinabalu for nature and diving."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from New York City to Malaysia?",
        "answer": "U.S. citizens visiting Malaysia for tourism generally do not need a visa for stays up to 90 days. No electronic travel authorization is required, but you must hold a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date. Entry rules can change, so verify with the nearest Malaysian embassy before travel."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Malaysia are best to fly into from New York City?",
        "answer": "From New York City to Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur International Airport is the main gateway with the most long-haul options and excellent connections to domestic flights, trains, and buses. For beach resorts, consider flying into Penang for the northwest coast or Kota Kinabalu for Borneo. Langkawi is another resort-friendly option with some international flights. Direct flights from the U.S. are limited, so expect a layover in Asia or the Middle East."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Malaysia?",
        "answer": "Malaysia is best visited between December and April on the west coast (Langkawi, Penang) and May to September on the east coast (Perhentians, Tioman). Overall, March to May and September to November offer a good balance of weather and lower prices, though summer brings crowds and higher rates."
      }
    }
  }
}