{"response": {"Key": "BLR-US", "orig": {"code": "BLR", "type": "airport", "city": "Bengaluru", "fullCity": "Bengaluru, India", "airport": "Kempegowda Intl Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "US", "type": "country", "country": "United States"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "Which cities in United States can I fly to from Bengaluru?", "answer": "From Bengaluru you can fly non-stop to San Francisco and, from late 2025, to Dallas/Fort Worth. One-stop connections through Delhi, Mumbai, Dubai, or Doha reach New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Houston, and Seattle. Choose San Francisco or Los Angeles for the West Coast, New York or Washington D.C. for the East Coast, and Chicago or Dallas for central U.S. access."}, "q1": {"question": "How long is the flight from Bengaluru to United States?", "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from Bengaluru to the United States. Typical one-stop flights to New York take about 18 to 20 hours, while flights to San Francisco take around 19 to 22 hours. Westbound flights to the US tend to be slightly faster due to tailwinds."}, "q2": {"question": "Are there direct flights from Bengaluru to United States?", "answer": "Yes, there are non-stop flights from Bengaluru to the United States. Air India and American Airlines operate direct services to San Francisco, and Air India also flies non-stop to New York (JFK). Flight time to the West Coast is roughly 16 to 17 hours westbound. If you are flying to other U.S. cities, common one-stop routings go via major hubs like Delhi, Dubai, Doha, or London, with total travel times typically between 20 and 26 hours depending on the connection."}, "q3": {"question": "Which airlines fly from Bengaluru to United States?", "answer": "From Bengaluru to the US you have nonstop on Air India and one-stop options via Emirates, Qatar, Etihad, Lufthansa, British Airways and others."}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Bengaluru to United States?", "answer": "September, October, and August are the cheapest months to fly from Bengaluru to the United States, with September fares typically lowest, while December, June, and July are the most expensive — peak summer and the winter holidays carry a premium. Booking about 14 to 16 weeks ahead (roughly three to four months) usually yields the best price, and though departure-timing data isn't available for this route, midweek departures and off-peak hours tend to be cheaper than weekend or evening flights on most long-haul routes.", "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. 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."}, "q5": {"question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Bengaluru to United States?", "answer": "For flights from Bengaluru to the United States, the optimal booking window is roughly 10 to 17 weeks ahead, with the best fares typically found around 90 to 105 days before departure.", "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."}, "q6": {"question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in United States?", "answer": "For the United States, popular cities include New York for landmarks and culture, Los Angeles for entertainment and beaches, San Francisco for scenery and tech, Chicago for architecture and food, and Washington D.C. for museums and history."}, "q8": {"question": "Which airports in United States are best to fly into from Bengaluru?", "answer": "From Bengaluru to the United States, major international gateways include New York JFK, Newark, San Francisco, Chicago O'Hare, and Dallas/Fort Worth. These airports offer the most long-haul options and connections. For onward train travel, Newark and New York are well-connected to Amtrak's Northeast Corridor. For resorts, Miami and Orlando are good entry points, while Los Angeles and San Francisco serve the West Coast and regional travel."}, "q12": {"question": "When is the best time of year to visit United States?", "answer": "For the United States, April to June and September to October offer mild weather and fewer crowds than summer, but the best time varies by region. Summer is peak season in most areas, with higher prices and larger crowds."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to Kempegowda Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From Bengaluru city center, the Vayu Vajra air-conditioned bus service operated by BMTC is the most popular and affordable option, running frequently from major hubs like Kempegowda Bus Station and Mysore Road to the airport. Taxis and ride-shares like Ola and Uber are widely available and faster, especially outside peak traffic, but cost significantly more. A suburban train service connects the city to the Kempegowda International Airport Halt station, where a free shuttle bus transfers you to the terminal, though trains run only six days a week. Driving yourself is possible with ample parking, but the 35 km journey can take over an hour in traffic.", "toolsUsed": ["article_lookup"], "references": [{"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kempegowda_International_Airport", "title": "Kempegowda International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-25T14:42:29Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kempegowda%20International%20Airport%20halt%20railway%20station", "title": "Kempegowda International Airport halt railway station", "time_published": "2026-04-26T13:12:02Z"}, {"url": "https://civilaviation.gov.in/taxonomy/term/178", "title": "Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru | Ministry of Civil Aviation", "time_published": "2026-04-30T11:04:08Z"}, {"url": "http://www.civilaviation.gov.in/ministry-documents/proforma/order-sample-part-4", "title": "Order Sample Part 4 | Ministry of Civil Aviation", "time_published": "2025-11-11T12:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kempegowda_International_Airport_halt_railway_station", "title": "Kempegowda International Airport halt railway station", "time_published": "2026-07-02T12:43:15Z"}]}}}}