{"response": {"Key": "DAC-JFK", "orig": {"code": "DAC", "type": "airport", "city": "Dhaka", "fullCity": "Dhaka, Bangladesh", "airport": "Hazrat Shahjalal Intl Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "JFK", "type": "airport", "city": "New York City", "fullCity": "New York City, New York", "airport": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport"}, "faq": {"q1": {"question": "Are there any direct flights from Dhaka to New York City?", "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Dhaka (DAC) to New York JFK. The shortest one-stop routings typically connect through Doha (Qatar Airways), Dubai (Emirates), or Abu Dhabi (Etihad), with a total travel time around 23 hours 55 minutes. Etihad is often the low-fare leader with prices starting around $968, while Emirates has the lowest median fare at roughly $1,460.", "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, flight times and distances for this route come 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). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates 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; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold. Stop counts, connecting hubs, and per-airline prices are drawn from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. We group those fares by number of stops, by the hub airport a connection routes through, and by operating airline, and report each group's share of the sample alongside its lowest and median price.", "toolsUsed": ["route_airlines", "flight_schedule", "route_options"]}, "q3": {"question": "What are the ground transportation options in New York City?", "answer": "At JFK, the fastest way to Manhattan is typically a taxi, with a flat fare of $70 plus tolls and tip, though ride-share apps like Uber and Lyft are also widely used and convenient. The AirTrain connects to the subway (E, J, Z lines) and Long Island Rail Road, offering a cheaper mass transit option that takes about 50–70 minutes to Midtown. Rental cars are available at Federal Circle via the AirTrain, and shared shuttles or private car services are also authorized. Most travelers use taxis or ride-shares for door-to-door ease, but the AirTrain/subway combo is the most cost-effective and heavily used public transit route.", "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. 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The most expensive months are June and May, when average fares climb to roughly $1,388 and $1,305, respectively.", "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 Dhaka to New York City?", "answer": "For the best fare from Dhaka to New York City, book 11 to 14 weeks ahead, when prices average around $1,259. Booking right before departure can cost over $1,488, while the absolute cheapest day is about 90 days out at $1,253. Summer and holiday periods likely push optimal booking even earlier, so aiming for 3-4 months in advance is a safe bet.", "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 Dhaka to New York City?", "answer": "No nonstop red-eye flights operate from Dhaka to New York City, but a connecting overnight itinerary is available via Delhi on Air India: the long overnight leg departs Delhi at 22:50 and arrives at JFK at 09:40 the next morning, with a layover of about 5 hours 35 minutes in Delhi.", "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 Dhaka to New York City?", "answer": "There are no nonstop flights between Dhaka and New York JFK. The most frequent one‑stop connections are operated by Qatar Airways via Doha (around 26 daily options), Emirates via Dubai (4 options), and Etihad via Abu Dhabi (4 options, including partner flights). Air India offers a connection via Delhi, and Gulf Air connects via Bahrain, each with one daily option. No per‑carrier fares are available for this route in the current data.", "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"]}, "q8": {"question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Dhaka and New York City?", "answer": "Common layover cities include Doha, Dubai, Istanbul and Abu Dhabi. These hubs offer broad connections and efficient transfers, with visa‑free transit available for many nationalities. Total travel times are competitive, typically ranging from 18 to 22 hours depending on layover duration."}, "q10": {"question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to New York City?", "answer": "April to June and September to early November offer mild temperatures and fewer tourists than midsummer or the December holidays."}, "q11": {"question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Dhaka to New York City?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, a valid U.S. visa or ESTA, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage and COVID-19 vaccination certificate if required."}, "q12": {"question": "Which airport should I use in New York City?", "answer": "John F. Kennedy International is the primary gateway for long‑haul international flights and serves most full‑service carriers. Newark Liberty International also handles many global routes and can be more convenient for Manhattan's west side. LaGuardia focuses on domestic and short‑haul flights and is closest to Midtown."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to Hazrat Shahjalal Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is about 17 km north of central Dhaka, with the eight‑lane Airport Road as the main link. Ride‑sharing services like Uber, Pathao, and Obhai are the most popular and generally fastest door‑to‑door option, while official airport taxis from the arrivals kiosk offer a fixed‑price alternative. Public transport is limited, but the Airport Railway Station sits right outside the terminal with commuter trains from Dhaka Cantonment and other city stations. Driving yourself is possible and the airport has parking, though traffic is often heavy, so allow extra time.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hazrat_Shahjalal_International_Airport", "title": "Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-05T23:02:37Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhaka_Airport_fire", "title": "Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-02T22:06:55Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hazrat%20Shahjalal%20International%20Airport", "title": "Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-26T21:56:18Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurmitola", "title": "Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2005-03-06T18:41:44Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhaka_Airport_railway_station", "title": "Dhaka Airport railway station", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-02T11:15:56Z"}]}, "q14": {"question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at New York City airport?", "answer": "JFK Airport has one on-site hotel, the TWA Hotel, located in the former TWA Flight Center and accessible via the AirTrain. It offers day rooms and traditional overnight stays without needing a shuttle. There are no capsule hotels or sleeping pods within the terminals, but several nearby hotels are connected by free shuttles.", "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. 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Kennedy International Airport (JFK) offers several currency exchange offices across most terminals, including Travelex locations in Terminals 1, 4, 7, and 8, where you can buy or sell foreign currency. The airport provides interfaith chapels and prayer rooms in Terminals 1, 4, and 8, offering quiet spaces for reflection and worship. Complimentary Wi‑Fi is available throughout all passenger terminals, allowing you to stay connected during your time at the airport.", "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. 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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 Dhaka to New York City?", "answer": "The main operating carriers on the Dhaka–New York route are Qatar Airways (Oneworld), Air India (Star Alliance), Emirates (no alliance), Etihad (no alliance), and Gulf Air (no alliance). Qatar Airways and Air India are the only alliance members among the primary operators, while Emirates and Etihad dominate as unaffiliated carriers. Other alliances may serve the route through codeshare connections, but the core airlines are largely outside the global alliances.", "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. Stop counts, connecting hubs, and per-airline prices are drawn from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. We group those fares by number of stops, by the hub airport a connection routes through, and by operating airline, and report each group's share of the sample alongside its lowest and median price.", "toolsUsed": ["route_airlines", "route_options"]}, "q20": {"question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Dhaka?", "answer": "At Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC), departing international passengers can access the Intercontinental Dhaka Balaka Executive Lounge in Terminal 1, which offers premium food, Wi‑Fi, flight monitors, a smoking area, and conference rooms for an extra fee. The Skylounge is also available airside in the international departures area, with amenities like air conditioning, conference facilities, digital card access, a library, quiet rooms, a prayer room, complimentary foot massage chairs, and a separate smoking room. Access to the Balaka lounge is limited to 4 hours (children under 2 free), while the Skylounge permits a 6‑hour stay and admits two children under 5 free per cardholder. Both lounges accept Priority Pass, and the Balaka lounge can also be accessed with an American Express Platinum Card.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/DAC/Intercontinental-Dhaka-Balaka-Executive-Lounge-Terminal-1-International-0dAc9RJuU3", "title": "Intercontinental Dhaka Balaka Executive Lounge at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png"}, {"url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/bangladesh/shahjalal-international/dac1-skylounge", "title": "Skylounge DAC AIRPORT Terminal 1 Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/bangladesh/shahjalal-international/dac1-skylounge", "title": "Skylounge DAC AIRPORT Terminal 1 Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-th/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/DAC/Intercontinental-Dhaka-Balaka-Executive-Lounge-Terminal-1-International-0dAc9RJuU3", "title": "Intercontinental Dhaka Balaka Executive Lounge at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport | Amex TH", "time_published": "2026-05-05T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://flights.cathaypacific.com/destinations/en_BD/flights-from-dhaka", "title": "All Flights from Dhaka (DAC) | Dhaka | Cathay Pacific | Bangladesh"}]}, "q21": {"question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Dhaka to New York City?", "answer": "On Dhaka to New York flights, baggage rules depend on the airline and fare class. Basic economy often excludes a free checked bag, while standard international economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins offer more generous allowances."}, "q22": {"question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Dhaka to New York City?", "answer": "Flights from Dhaka to New York City typically offer Economy and flat‑bed Business class; Premium Economy is available on select airlines."}, "q23": {"question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Same‑day changes and standby depend on the airline and fare class; flexible and premium tickets often allow them, while restrictive economy fares usually do not."}}}}