{"response": {"Key": "EWR-DEL", "orig": {"code": "EWR", "type": "airport", "city": "Newark", "fullCity": "Newark, New Jersey", "airport": "Liberty Intl Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "DEL", "type": "airport", "city": "Delhi", "fullCity": "Delhi, India", "airport": "Indira Gandhi Intl Airport"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "What is the typical flight duration from Newark to Delhi?", "answer": "The flight from Newark to Delhi is about 7,310 miles and typically takes 14 hours 50 minutes nonstop. The return leg from Delhi to Newark is longer at about 16 hours 55 minutes due to prevailing winds. One-stop itineraries can add several hours, often totaling 18 to 22 hours of journey time.", "methodology": "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.", "toolsUsed": ["flight_schedule"]}, "q1": {"question": "Are there any direct flights from Newark to Delhi?", "answer": "Yes, United Airlines and Air India both fly nonstop from Newark to Delhi. United runs up to three daily departures (around 8:30–9:15 PM), while Air India flies four times a week — on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays — with an 11:30 AM departure. The flight takes roughly 14½ to 15½ hours eastbound.", "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.", "toolsUsed": ["route_airlines", "flight_schedule"]}, "q3": {"question": "What are the ground transportation options in Delhi?", "answer": "From Indira Gandhi International Airport, the Delhi Metro's Airport Express Line is the fastest route to the city center, reaching New Delhi Railway Station in about 20 minutes. Prepaid taxis and app-based ride services like Uber and Ola are widely available and offer door-to-door convenience, though travel time varies with traffic. The metro is the most used option for its speed and reliability, while taxis are preferred by those with heavy luggage or late-night arrivals. Car rentals are present but less common for city transfers due to local driving conditions.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://hongkongairport.com/sites/en/passenger-guide/overseas-airports-information/delhi.page", "title": "Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport, Passenger Guide - Hong Kong International Airport", "favicon": "https://hongkongairport.com/iwov-resources/image/common/icon/favicon.ico"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indira%20Gandhi%20International%20Airport", "title": "Indira Gandhi International Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T11:11:01Z"}, {"url": "https://www.civilaviation.gov.in/taxonomy/term/180", "title": "Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi | Ministry of Civil Aviation", "time_published": "2026-03-30T10:57:53Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Delhi", "title": "Transport in Delhi", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-06-07T13:07:46Z"}, {"url": "https://hongkongairport.com/en/transport/to-from-airport/index.page", "title": "Overview, To and From Airport - Hong Kong International Airport", "favicon": "https://hongkongairport.com/iwov-resources/image/common/icon/favicon.ico"}]}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Newark to Delhi?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Newark to Delhi are September, August, and November, with average fares around $721, $746, and $758 respectively. The most expensive months are June, July, and December, where average fares climb to $887, $882, and $879.", "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.", "toolsUsed": ["seasonal_prices"]}, "q5": {"question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Newark to Delhi?", "answer": "For the best fare from Newark to Delhi, book 9 to 11 weeks before departure, when prices average around $965. The sweet spot is roughly 70 days out, where fares can dip to $961, while waiting until the last minute can push prices above $1,300. During summer and holiday peaks, booking even earlier—closer to the 11-week mark or beyond—helps avoid steeper spikes.", "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.", "toolsUsed": ["booking_timing"]}, "q6": {"question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Newark to Delhi?", "answer": "Yes, United operates a daily nonstop red-eye from Newark to Delhi, departing at 9:15 PM. It arrives the next morning.", "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 Newark and Delhi?", "answer": "Common layover cities between Newark and Delhi include London Heathrow, Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi. London offers broad connections and efficient transfers for US passport holders, while the Gulf hubs provide extensive networks and smooth transit experiences, often with visa-free options for many nationalities."}, "q10": {"question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Delhi?", "answer": "October to March offers pleasant temperatures and lower humidity, avoiding the extreme heat and monsoon rains."}, "q11": {"question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Newark to Delhi?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date and a valid Indian visa or e-Visa. You may need proof of onward or return travel and a payment method for baggage. Check if vaccination certificates are required."}, "q12": {"question": "Which airport should I use in Delhi?", "answer": "Delhi has only one commercial airport, Indira Gandhi International Airport, so you will use it for all flights into the city."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to Liberty Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Newark, the fastest and most popular way to reach Liberty International Airport is by taking NJ Transit or Amtrak from Newark Penn Station to the airport's rail station, then connecting via the AirTrain to your terminal. Public buses and the Newark Airport Express bus offer a cheaper alternative from Manhattan, while taxis and ride-shares like Uber and Lyft provide door-to-door convenience at a higher cost. Driving and parking are also an option, with short-term and long-term lots connected by the AirTrain, though traffic can be heavy.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://newarkairport.com/transportation", "title": "Transportation Options - EWR Newark Airport", "favicon": "https://newarkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/ewr_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-01-26T21:51:22Z"}, {"url": "https://newarkairport.com/flights/connections-guide/travel-between-airports", "title": "Transferring Between Airports Guide - EWR Newark Airport", "favicon": "https://newarkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/ewr_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-01-28T18:57:23Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newark%20Liberty%20International%20Airport", "title": "Newark Liberty International Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T12:21:54Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?diff=prev&oldid=1337528333&title=Lehigh_Valley_International_Airport", "title": "Lehigh Valley International Airport: Difference between revisions", "time_published": "2026-02-10T00:46:59Z"}, {"url": "https://portfolio.panynj.gov/category/newark-liberty-international-airport/", "title": "Newark Liberty International Airport |", "time_published": "2020-09-16T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q14": {"question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Delhi airport?", "answer": "Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) does not have on-site hotels or capsule hotels directly inside the terminals. However, there are numerous hotels in the nearby Aerocity hospitality district, just a 3 km shuttle ride away, including properties like Novotel and Pullman that offer 24-hour bars and restaurants. For resting inside the airport, Terminal 3 has armrest-free seating and carpeted areas where travelers often sleep, though access may be limited to three hours before departure.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/new-delhi-airport-guide.htm", "title": "New Delhi Airport Guide (DEL) - 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": "2026-07-01T17:37:09Z"}, {"url": "http://www.sleepinginairports.net/asia/delhi.htm", "title": "New Delhi Airport Guide (DEL) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-04-13T19:27:41Z"}, {"url": "https://all.accor.com/a/tr/destination/place/hotels-indira-gandhi-international-airport-ci551.html", "title": "Indira Gandhi Uluslararası Havalimanı, Yeni Delhi yakınındaki oteller: all.accor.com ile rezervasyon yapın", "time_published": "2026-04-07T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://all.accor.com/a/id/destination/place/hotels-indira-gandhi-international-airport-ci551.html", "title": "Hotel di dekat Bandara Internasional Indira Gandhi, NEW DELHI: pesan dengan all.accor.com", "time_published": "2026-04-23T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://activities.marriott.com/asia/india/new-delhi/activities/new_delhi_airport_to_hotels_drop_private_transfers-X66OFJ", "title": "New Delhi Airport to Hotels drop: Private Transfers", "time_published": "2026-02-25T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indira%20Gandhi%20International%20Airport", "title": "Indira Gandhi International Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T11:11:01Z"}]}, "q17": {"question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Newark to Delhi?", "answer": "Nonstop flights from Newark to Delhi typically use the Boeing 787-9, operated by American Airlines and United, and the Airbus A350-900, operated by Air India. On connecting itineraries, common long-haul aircraft include the Boeing 777-200, Boeing 787-9, and Airbus A350-1000, with shorter legs flown on various Airbus and Boeing narrow-bodies. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, but these are the most common types on this route.", "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"]}, "q20": {"question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Newark?", "answer": "In Newark’s Terminal A, the Delta Sky Club welcomes Delta One and SkyTeam premium cabin passengers, as well as Medallion elite members and certain Amex cardholders, with a full bar and a spa. Over in Terminal B’s B3 satellite, the Lufthansa Lounge next to Gate 60 serves Lufthansa Group business and first class passengers and top-tier Star Alliance elites, offering premium food, spirits, and Wi‑Fi. In Terminal C, Minute Suites provides private sleep pods with daybeds and workstations, accessible with Priority Pass or by the hour, though it isn’t a traditional lounge. United’s own United Club and Polaris Lounge are also in Terminal C for eligible travelers, but those are not detailed in this data.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://www.newarkairport.com/", "title": "Newark Liberty International Airport - EWR Newark Airport", "favicon": "https://www.newarkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/ewr_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-02-04T20:34:00Z"}, {"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-gb/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/EWR", "title": "American Express Lounges at Newark Liberty International Airport | Amex GB", "time_published": "2026-05-01T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/newark-liberty-international", "title": "Newark Liberty International Airport EWR Lounges - EWR Airport Guide and lounges.  | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.delta.com/us/en/airports/united-states/new-york-city-sky-club-newark-airport-map", "title": "Newark Liberty (EWR) Airport Map & Lounges | Delta Air Lines", "time_published": "2023-01-01T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-centurion-card-idc-en/EWR/Lufthansa-Lounge-Terminal-B-B3-Satellite-0D1lyNseWB/", "title": "Lufthansa Lounge at Newark Liberty International Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q21": {"question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Newark to Delhi?", "answer": "On Newark–Delhi flights, baggage allowance depends on the airline and fare type. Basic Economy often excludes checked bags or charges a fee. Standard international economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on, while premium cabins offer more generous allowances."}, "q22": {"question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Newark to Delhi?", "answer": "Newark to Delhi flights typically offer Economy, Premium Economy, and flat-bed Business class; First class is available on select flights."}, "q23": {"question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible tickets and premium cabins often allow same‑day changes or standby, while the cheapest fares typically do not."}}}}