{"response": {"Key": "JFK-CAI", "orig": {"code": "JFK", "type": "airport", "city": "New York City", "fullCity": "New York City, New York", "airport": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "CAI", "type": "airport", "city": "Cairo", "fullCity": "Cairo, Egypt", "airport": "Cairo Intl Airport"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "What is the typical flight duration from New York City to Cairo?", "answer": "The typical nonstop flight from New York City to Cairo takes about 10 hours and 30 minutes, covering roughly 5,600 miles. The return leg is longer, around 12 hours, due to prevailing winds. Connecting itineraries can add several hours, with total one-stop journeys often ranging from 14 to 18 hours.", "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 New York City to Cairo?", "answer": "EgyptAir flies nonstop from JFK to Cairo with 14 weekly flights — twice daily, every day of the week. Departures are around 12:45 PM and 12:55 PM, and the typical fare is about $1,041.", "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"]}, "q3": {"question": "What are the ground transportation options in Cairo?", "answer": "Getting from Cairo International Airport to the city center is easiest by taxi or ride-hailing app like Uber, Careem, or the local SWVL buses, which are the most practical and widely used options. Official white taxis are available outside terminals and should use the meter, while ride-hailing apps offer fixed fares and avoid haggling. There is no direct metro link from the airport, but public buses serve several routes to central Cairo and are the cheapest option, though they can be slow and crowded. The new airport shuttle bus service connects to the closest metro station, but it’s not yet a seamless connection. For flexibility, car rentals are available at the airport, but driving in Cairo’s chaotic traffic is not recommended for visitors.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Cairo", "title": "Transport in Cairo", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-04-27T17:21:32Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport%20in%20Cairo", "title": "Transport in Cairo", "time_published": "2026-04-27T17:21:32Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Cairo_Airport", "title": "El Cairo Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T01:39:30Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El%20Cairo%20Airport", "title": "El Cairo Airport", "time_published": "2023-03-09T20:05:13Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cairo_Metro", "title": "Cairo Metro", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-18T16:48:52Z"}]}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from New York City to Cairo?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from New York City to Cairo are April, September, and October, with average fares around $699, $745, and $756 respectively. The most expensive months are March, December, and February, where average prices climb to about $841, $814, and $807.", "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 New York City to Cairo?", "answer": "For flights from New York City to Cairo, the optimal booking window is 5 to 25 days before departure, where average fares hover around $904, and the absolute cheapest tickets appear about 10 days out at $899. Booking much earlier — around 130 to 145 days ahead — tends to be pricier, with fares climbing to roughly $954. During peak summer and holiday periods, demand can push prices higher and shorten availability, so aiming for the earlier side of that window (a few weeks out) is still wise, but last‑minute deals are rarely better.", "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 New York City to Cairo?", "answer": "There are no nonstop red‑eye flights from New York to Cairo, but connecting itineraries whose long leg is an overnight flight are available. Air France offers departures from JFK to Paris CDG leaving between 4:30 PM and 9:30 PM, arriving at CDG between 5:55 AM and 11:10 AM (all arriving the next morning), and British Airways operates JFK/EWR to London LHR departures from 5:50 PM to 10:40 PM, landing at LHR between 5:50 AM and 10:35 AM (all next‑morning arrivals). Delta also runs a JFK–CDG red‑eye departing 7:15 PM or 8:10 PM, arriving at CDG at 9:05 AM or 10:00 AM the next morning, and Royal Air Maroc has a JFK–Casablanca departure at 8:45 PM arriving at 8:50 AM.", "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 Cairo?", "answer": "EgyptAir operates nonstop service from New York JFK to Cairo, with two daily flights offering a total of 14 weekly departures. Typical median fares on this route are around $1,041.", "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 New York City and Cairo?", "answer": "Common layover cities between New York (JFK) and Cairo (CAI) include Istanbul, Doha, Dubai, and Frankfurt. Istanbul offers a single connection with Turkish Airlines and often a short layover. Doha and Dubai provide efficient transfers and extensive networks via Qatar Airways and Emirates. Frankfurt is a major European hub with frequent connections and smooth transit for U.S. passport holders, who do not need a visa for airside transit in Germany."}, "q10": {"question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Cairo?", "answer": "October to April offers mild, sunny days and fewer tourists, making it the best time to visit Cairo."}, "q11": {"question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from New York City to Cairo?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, an Egyptian visa obtained online or on arrival, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage, and any required vaccination certificates."}, "q12": {"question": "Which airport should I use in Cairo?", "answer": "Cairo International Airport is the sole commercial airport serving Cairo. It is located about 22 kilometres northeast of the city centre and handles all international and domestic flights."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to John F Kennedy Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From Midtown Manhattan, the AirTrain combined with the subway or Long Island Rail Road is the most popular and often fastest route, especially during peak traffic, and costs less than a taxi. Licensed yellow taxis offer a flat fare to anywhere in Manhattan, while ride‑share apps like Uber and Lyft have variable pricing and pick up at designated areas outside each terminal. Shared shuttle vans and private car services are also available, and driving yourself means using the Van Wyck Expressway with on‑airport parking lots connected by the AirTrain.", "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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There are no capsule hotels or sleeping pods inside the terminals, but the Novotel Cairo Airport is a nearby hotel within easy shuttle distance. The airport also has a 350-room hotel linked to Terminal 3, and additional hotels are available nearby via shuttle.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/cairo-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Cairo Airport Guide", "time_published": "2025-08-13T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/reviews/cairo-airport-reviews.htm", "title": "Cairo   Airport Reviews (CAI) – Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2025-04-21T13:48:24Z"}, {"url": "https://all.accor.com/a/en/destination/city/hotels-cairo-v4724.html", "title": "Discover Hotels in Cairo | Book at ALL.com", "time_published": "2025-01-20T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/caiam-le-meridien-cairo-airport/overview/?EM=DNM_LEMERIDIENCAIROAIRPORT.COM", "title": "Le Méridien Cairo Airport - Hotel Connected To Terminal 3 of CAI", "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://activities.marriott.com/africa/egypt/cairo/activities/cairo_international_airport_cai_to_cairo_hotels_round_trip_private_transfer-XFF95T?property=CAIBR", "title": "Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Cairo hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer", "time_published": "2026-04-08T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/lounges/cairo-airport-lounges.htm", "title": "Cairo   Airport Lounges (CAI) – Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png"}]}, "q17": {"question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from New York City to Cairo?", "answer": "Nonstop flights from New York JFK to Cairo are operated by EgyptAir using an Airbus A350-900. One-stop connecting options feature a variety of long-haul aircraft, most commonly the Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A350-900 on the primary leg, with short connecting segments on types like the Boeing 787-9, Airbus A320 family, or Boeing 777. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline; Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these modern fleets.", "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"]}, "q18": {"question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from New York City to Cairo?", "answer": "The nonstop JFK–CAI service is operated solely by EgyptAir (MS), a Star Alliance member. One-stop connecting itineraries on this route also involve Star Alliance carriers (United, Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian, Air Canada), plus Oneworld members (Qatar Airways, British Airways) and unaligned airlines (Royal Air Maroc, Ethiopian).", "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"]}, "q20": {"question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from New York City?", "answer": "At JFK, lounges vary by terminal. In Terminal 1, you'll find the Lufthansa Senator and Business Lounges, the Primeclass Lounge, Air France Lounge, VIP ONE Lounge, Turkish Airlines Lounge, and Korean Air KAL Business Class Lounge. In Terminal 4, options include the Centurion Lounge, two Delta Sky Clubs (Concourse A and B), the Air India Lounge, Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, and the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club with Etihad Airways. Access typically depends on your airline, class of service, elite status, or lounge membership programs like Priority Pass, and some lounges offer day passes. Notable features include the Air France Lounge's complimentary Clarins spa treatments and the Delta Sky Club's covered Sky Deck in Concourse A.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/JFK", "title": "American Express Lounges at John F. 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Standard economy usually allows one free checked bag, while premium cabins offer more generous allowances."}, "q22": {"question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from New York City to Cairo?", "answer": "Flights from New York City to Cairo typically offer Economy, Premium Economy on select airlines, and flat-bed Business class."}, "q23": {"question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies differ by airline; flexible and premium fares often allow same‑day changes or standby, while deeply discounted economy tickets typically do not."}}}}