{ "response": { "Key": "JFK-STT", "orig": { "code": "JFK", "type": "airport", "city": "New York City", "fullCity": "New York City, New York", "airport": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "STT", "type": "airport", "city": "Saint Thomas", "fullCity": "Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands", "airport": "Cyril E King" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from New York City to Saint Thomas?", "answer": "The flight from New York City to Saint Thomas is about 1,630 miles and typically takes 4 hours 5 minutes. The return leg is longer at 4 hours 25 minutes due to prevailing winds.", "methodology": "Flight times and distances come 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). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Saint Thomas?", "answer": "Taxis are the most-used way to get from Cyril E. King Airport to Charlotte Amalie, the city center, with shared safari or van taxis charging flat rates by destination and private taxis bookable online. Public VITRAN buses and dollar-ride taxi buses run between main towns but are geared to locals, not tourist stops, and are slower and less convenient for airport transfers. Ride-share services like Uber and Lyft are not available on St. Thomas, and while car rentals exist, they are often unnecessary for a short city-center trip. Water taxis from the airport are a newer option for reaching St. John or the British Virgin Islands but not the city center itself. Taxis remain the fastest and most reliable choice for most visitors.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyril_E._King_Airport", "title": "Cyril E. King Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-30T17:23:22Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation_in_the_United_States_Virgin_Islands", "title": "Transportation in the United States Virgin Islands", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-02-24T04:02:29Z" } ] }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from New York City to Saint Thomas?", "answer": "Average fares from New York City to Saint Thomas bottom out around $370 in late September, making it the cheapest stretch to fly. The cheapest months overall are September ($385 average), May ($390), and October ($404), while the most expensive period is late December, when averages climb to about $528. December, August, and July are the priciest months on this route.", "methodology": "Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.", "toolsUsed": [ "seasonal_prices" ] }, "q5": { "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from New York City to Saint Thomas?", "answer": "For flights from New York City (JFK) to Saint Thomas (STT), the optimal booking window is about 4–6 weeks before departure, when fares average around $338. Booking roughly 25 days out hits the lowest single-day price, while waiting until the last week or booking more than five months ahead pushes fares above $390–$460. Summer and holiday peaks shift these windows earlier and raise prices, so aim for the 4–6 week mark and avoid booking too far in advance.", "methodology": "Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.", "toolsUsed": [ "booking_timing" ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from New York City to Saint Thomas?", "answer": "No nonstop red‑eyes operate from New York City to Saint Thomas, but connecting itineraries with an overnight long leg are available. The overnight leg departs Newark at 9:55 PM on JetBlue, arriving in San Juan at 2:00 AM (early hours), then connects onward to Saint Thomas on either 9K or JetBlue after a long layover.", "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 Saint Thomas?", "answer": "American Airlines and Delta fly nonstop from New York JFK to Saint Thomas, each operating twice daily — about 14 weekly flights apiece. Typical fares run around $752 on American, while Delta tends to be pricier at roughly $1,191, though Delta can also be the low‑fare leader.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come 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 typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of 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 Saint Thomas?", "answer": "Common layovers include Miami, Charlotte, Atlanta, and San Juan. Miami and Charlotte offer numerous Caribbean connections with efficient transfers, while Atlanta provides a vast domestic network and San Juan serves as a convenient regional hub, all keeping total travel time competitive." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from New York City to Saint Thomas?", "answer": "On the JFK to STT route, American Airlines (AA) has a departure on‑time rate of 91.8% and a cancellation rate of 1.1%, while Delta (DL) has a departure on‑time rate of 92.6% and a cancellation rate near zero.", "methodology": "On-time arrival and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; a flight counts as on time when it arrives within 15 minutes of schedule. Carriers are ranked by arrival on-time rate on this route, and the carrier list itself comes 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).", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Saint Thomas?", "answer": "December through April offers dry, sunny weather with comfortable trade winds and avoids hurricane season crowds." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from New York City to Saint Thomas?", "answer": "As a U.S. territory, Saint Thomas does not require a passport if you are a U.S. citizen, but bring a Real ID or passport for TSA, a payment method for bags, and proof of onward travel." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Saint Thomas?", "answer": "Cyril E. King Airport is the only commercial airport on Saint Thomas, serving all flights to the island." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to John F Kennedy Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From Manhattan, the fastest and most popular way to JFK is the AirTrain, which connects to the subway or Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica or Howard Beach stations; the LIRR from Penn Station or Grand Central takes about 20 minutes to the AirTrain, and the AirTrain fare is $8.75. Public transit overall is the cheapest option, while ride-share services like Uber and Lyft offer door-to-door convenience at a higher cost. Taxis charge a flat fare from Manhattan to JFK, and driving yourself means paying for on-airport parking, which is the most expensive choice. Shuttle buses are also available, typically shared vans that cost less than a taxi but more than the train.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.jfkairport.com/to-from-airport/public-transportation", "title": "Public Transportation - JFK Airport", "favicon": "https://www.jfkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/jfk_favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://jfkairport.com/transportation/public-transport", "title": "Public Transportation - JFK Airport", "favicon": "https://jfkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/jfk_favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://www.jfkairport.com/transportation/airtrain", "title": "AirTrain JFK - JFK Airport", "favicon": "https://www.jfkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/jfk_favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://jfkairport.com/to-from-airport/air-train", "title": "AirTrain JFK - JFK Airport", "favicon": "https://jfkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/jfk_favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_F._Kennedy_International_Airport", "title": "John F. Kennedy International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-16T08:12:00Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Saint Thomas airport?", "answer": "Saint Thomas Airport has no directly connected hotel, and the terminal closes nightly from 6:00 PM until 8:00 AM, so overnight stays inside are not possible. Several accommodations are available within a short drive, including Lindbergh Bay Hotel and Villas, Emerald Beach Resort, and Island View Guesthouse.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/st-thomas-airport-guide.htm", "title": "St. Thomas Airport Guide (STT) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2018-08-13T10:06:10Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyril_E._King_Airport", "title": "Cyril E. King Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-30T17:23:22Z" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/virgin-islands-(us)/st.-thomas/activities/shared_vip_shuttle_from_stt_airport_to_ritz_carlton_st_thomas-XY4H8K", "title": "Shared VIP Shuttle from STT Airport to Ritz Carlton St Thomas", "favicon": "https://activities.marriott.com/favicon.png" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/virgin-islands-(us)/great-cruz-bay/activities/shared_vip_shuttle_from_westin_frenchman_s_reef_to_stt_airport-XB0FFA", "title": "Shared VIP Shuttle from Westin Frenchman's Reef to STT Airport", "favicon": "https://activities.marriott.com/favicon.png" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/virgin-islands-(us)/st.-thomas/activities/private_airport_transfer_to_and_from_red_hook_ferry-XMHRZ1?property=STTWI", "title": "Private Airport Transfer to and from Red Hook Ferry", "favicon": "https://activities.marriott.com/favicon.png" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Cyril E King?", "answer": "Cyril E. King Airport doesn't have a publicly documented currency exchange office, prayer room, or chapel in its terminal amenities. Free Wi‑Fi is available at the airport, though the specific coverage areas aren't listed. You'll likely find the Wi‑Fi most reliable in the departures lounge and gate areas. For currency exchange, visitors typically use ATMs or exchange services in Charlotte Amalie. For prayer, there are no designated chapels at the airport.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyril_E._King_Airport", "title": "Cyril E. King Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-30T17:23:22Z" } ] }, "q16": { "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the New York City and Saint Thomas airports?", "answer": "At JFK, travelers with disabilities can request wheelchair or guided assistance through their airline or by submitting a TSA Cares form at least 72 hours before a flight, and Airport Customer Experience Specialists in red uniforms are available at information centers for on-site support. The airport also offers accessible restrooms, service animal relief areas, and assistance via phone or WhatsApp, but dedicated children's play areas are not mentioned in the available information. For St. Thomas's Cyril E. King Airport (STT), specific accessibility services and children's facilities are not detailed in the reference material, so you should contact the Virgin Islands Port Authority or your airline directly to arrange mobility assistance in advance.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://jfkairport.com/at-airport/accessibility-services", "title": "Accessibility Services - JFK Airport", "favicon": "https://jfkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/jfk_favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://jfkairport.com/explore-jfk/accessibility-services", "title": "Accessibility Services - JFK Airport", "favicon": "https://jfkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/jfk_favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://www.jfkairport.com/contact-us", "title": "Contact Us - JFK Airport", "favicon": "https://www.jfkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/jfk_favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://www.jfkairport.com/frequently-asked-questions", "title": "Frequently Asked Questions - JFK Airport", "favicon": "https://www.jfkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/jfk_favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://panynj.gov/port-authority/en/Accessibility.html", "title": "Accessibility" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyril_E._King_Airport", "title": "Cyril E. King Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-30T17:23:22Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyril_King", "title": "Cyril King", "time_published": "2026-07-24T14:35:32Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from New York City to Saint Thomas?", "answer": "American Airlines flies Airbus A319 aircraft on the New York JFK to Saint Thomas route, while Delta Air Lines operates Boeing 757-200s. American operates the route most frequently with daily departures.", "methodology": "Aircraft types come 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). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from New York City to Saint Thomas?", "answer": "American Airlines (oneworld) and Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from JFK to Saint Thomas. JetBlue also serves this route but belongs to no alliance. Other alliances may offer one-stop itineraries through their partner networks.", "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 New York City?", "answer": "JFK offers a wide range of lounge options across its terminals, including the American Express Centurion Lounge with chef-curated dining and a hidden speakeasy, the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club with Etihad Airways featuring made-to-order dining and wellness amenities, and the Delta One Lounge reserved exclusively for Delta One travelers with a spa and brasserie. JetBlue's BlueHouse lounge in Terminal 5 welcomes TrueBlue Mosaic 4 members, Premier Cardmembers, and Mint transatlantic customers with two bars and fresh food, while the Air India Maharaja Lounge serves authentic Indian buffet cuisine and a self-service bar. The Aer Lingus Lounge offers comfortable seating and complimentary food and beverages, and the American Airlines Admirals Club provides food, drinks, Wi-Fi, and a kids room. Terminal 1 houses the Lufthansa Senator and Business Lounges, Air France Lounge, VIP ONE Lounge, Turkish Airlines Lounge, Korean Air KAL Business Class Lounge, and Primeclass Lounge, while Terminal 4 adds HelloSky Lounge, Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, and Minute Suites. Terminal 8 offers the exclusive Chelsea Lounge with a champagne bar and James Beard Foundation meals, plus additional Minute Suites.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.jfkairport.com/dine-shop-relax/lounge-and-rest", "title": "Relaxation and Lounges - JFK Airport", "favicon": "https://www.jfkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/jfk_favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://aa.com/i18n/travel-info/clubs/joint-premium-lounges.jsp", "title": "Joint premium lounges at JFK Airport | American Airlines", "favicon": "https://aa.com/content/images/chrome/rebrand/favicon.png" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/airport-guides/new-york-ny-jfk-international", "title": "JFK Airport Guide | JFK Terminals, Transport & Facilities | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" }, { "url": "https://www.delta.com/us/en/airports/united-states/new-york-city-sky-club-jfk-airport-map", "title": "John F. 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Premium cabins offer more generous allowances." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from New York City to Saint Thomas?", "answer": "Flights from New York JFK to Saint Thomas typically offer Economy class, with some airlines providing premium seating such as extra-legroom Economy or standard domestic First Class; flat-bed Business and Premium Economy are not common on this route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare; flexible tickets and premium cabins typically allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy rarely does." } } } }