{ "response": { "Key": "US-PEI", "orig": { "code": "US", "type": "country", "country": "United States" }, "dest": { "code": "PEI", "type": "airport", "city": "Pereira", "fullCity": "Pereira, Colombia", "airport": "Matecaña Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "From which U.S. cities can I fly to Pereira?", "answer": "From the United States, you can fly nonstop to Pereira only from New York (JFK), with Avianca operating about 8 weekly flights taking around 5.5 hours. Most travelers from other US cities connect through New York or regional hubs like Bogotá or Panama City. Your choice of departure city depends on your location—those on the East Coast have the most direct access, while others may need a longer connecting itinerary.", "methodology": "The U.S. departure cities with nonstop service to this destination and their 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 identify every U.S. airport with scheduled nonstop service, group airports into their metropolitan areas, and rank cities by scheduled weekly departures.", "toolsUsed": [ "country_to_city" ] }, "q2": { "question": "Are there direct flights to Pereira?", "answer": "Yes, there are direct flights from the United States to Pereira. Avianca operates nonstop service from New York (JFK) to Pereira, with 8 weekly flights and a typical flight time of about 5 hours and 30 minutes. No other US cities currently offer nonstop flights to Pereira.", "methodology": "Nonstop service is identified from the scheduled operating flights in 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); a destination with no scheduled nonstop from the United States is reported as having none.", "toolsUsed": [ "country_to_city" ] }, "q3": { "question": "Which U.S. cities are usually cheapest or easiest for flying to Pereira?", "answer": "Miami is the cheapest U.S. departure city to Pereira, with round-trip fares from $410, followed by New York City at $675 round-trip.", "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.", "toolsUsed": [ "dest_flight_pricing" ] }, "q5": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly to Pereira?", "answer": "The cheapest time to fly from the US to Pereira is typically during the low season from February to April and again from late August to November, avoiding the December holiday peak and summer months. For the best fares, book at least two to three months ahead and consider midweek departures on Tuesday or Wednesday, as weekend and evening flights tend to be pricier." }, "q6": { "question": "How far in advance should I book flights to Pereira?", "answer": "There is no reliable booking window for flights from the United States to Pereira, so general advice is to book international trips roughly two to three months ahead for a balance of availability and price, keeping in mind that holidays and peak periods sell out earlier.", "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.", "toolsUsed": [ "dest_flight_pricing" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Do I need a visa to travel to Pereira?", "answer": "For United States citizens, no visa is required for a short tourist visit to Pereira, Colombia. Travelers from the United States may stay visa-free for up to 90 days.\n\nThis is general guidance to help you plan, not official immigration advice — entry rules can change and can depend on your nationality and circumstances, so please confirm the current requirements with the relevant embassy or official government source before you travel.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Colombia", "title": "Visa policy of Colombia", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/favicon/wikipedia.ico" }, { "url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/colombia/entry-requirements", "title": "Colombia entry requirements — GOV.UK", "favicon": "https://www.gov.uk/favicon.ico" } ], "preopenedReferences": true, "stageOnly": true }, "q8": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on flights to Pereira?", "answer": "Baggage rules to Pereira vary by airline and fare. Basic economy tickets often exclude checked bags or charge a fee, while standard international economy usually includes one checked bag and a carry-on. Premium cabins generally allow two checked bags. Always confirm with your airline." }, "q10": { "question": "What time of day is usually cheapest for flights to Pereira?", "answer": "Afternoon departures tend to be the cheapest from the United States to Pereira, Colombia, with fares averaging around $650 round-trip compared to roughly $705 for other times of day. That's a modest difference, so while afternoon is the best window, the time of day doesn't drastically change the price.", "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.", "toolsUsed": [ "dest_flight_pricing" ] }, "q11": { "question": "Which airport will I arrive at and how do I get from Matecaña Intl Airport to downtown Pereira?", "answer": "You’ll arrive at Matecaña International Airport (PEI), which serves Pereira, Colombia; it lies about 2 km (1.2 mi) west of downtown. The terminal has a dedicated stop for the Megabús bus rapid transit system, plus general bus service and a taxi area, making public transport straightforward. Megabús offers a direct, frequent ride from the airport into central Pereira and nearby Dosquebradas, typically taking 20–30 minutes depending on traffic. Taxis and ride-share services are also available directly outside the terminal for a faster door-to-door journey of roughly 15–20 minutes.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mateca%C3%B1a_International_Airport", "title": "Matecaña International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-27T08:44:05Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mateca%C3%B1a%20International%20Airport", "title": "Matecaña International Airport", "time_published": "2026-02-28T08:40:09Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megabús", "title": "Megabús", "time_published": "2026-02-16T22:48:55Z" } ] }, "q12": { "question": "Which cabin and seat options are typical on flights to Pereira?", "answer": "Flights from the US to Pereira typically offer economy class only, as most services are operated by narrow-body aircraft or regional jets; premium economy and lie-flat business class are rare, and first class does not appear on this route." }, "q13": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Pereira airport?", "answer": "Matecaña International Airport in Pereira does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods. There are no overnight accommodations inside the terminal, and no hotels are connected by shuttle from the airport. Travelers needing to sleep near the airport will need to arrange a taxi or ride-share to a hotel in central Pereira, a short drive away.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/pereira-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Pereira Airport Guide", "time_published": "2024-09-11T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/lounge/pereira-airport/avianca-sala-vip-pei.htm", "title": "Avianca Sala VIP | Pereira Airport", "time_published": "2023-11-22T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mateca%C3%B1a%20International%20Airport", "title": "Matecaña International Airport", "time_published": "2026-02-28T08:40:09Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mateca%C3%B1a_International_Airport", "title": "Matecaña International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-27T08:44:05Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options at Pereira airport?", "answer": "The only lounge I can confidently identify at Matecaña International Airport in Pereira is the Sala VIP Quimbaya, located airside in the main terminal after security. It is accessible to Priority Pass and American Express Platinum Card holders, as well as eligible passengers on domestic flights, and children under 12 enter free with an adult. The lounge offers complimentary snacks, Wi-Fi, TV, flight information monitors, and a non-smoking environment, with beer, wine, and spirits available for an additional charge (limited to two complimentary alcoholic drinks per adult). A conference room is also available for a fee, and the lounge operates from 4:00 AM to 3:00 PM.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/es-LA/lounges/colombia/matecana-international", "title": "Matecaña International Airport PEI Lounges - PEI Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://www.prioritypass.com/icon.png?icon.1k7202wk2zqql.png?dpl=1f82db4e-b1f8-481b-b911-c24ef915cc46" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-xb/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/PEI", "title": "American Express Lounges at Matecana International Airport | Amex XB", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com:443/zh-CN/lounges/colombia/matecana-international", "title": "Matecaña International Airport PEI Lounges - PEI Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://aa.com/web/i18n/travelInformation/destinationInformation/pei-airport.html", "title": "Pereira, Colombia (PEI)", "favicon": "https://aa.com/content/images/chrome/rebrand/favicon.png" }, { "url": "https://www.americanexpress.com/es-ar/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/PEI/Sala-VIP-Quimbaya-Terminal-principal-lK9nJkF6z2/", "title": "Sala VIP Quimbaya en Aeropuerto Internacional de Matecana | Amex AR", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Pereira?", "answer": "The cheapest day of the week to fly from the United States to Pereira is Tuesday, with a typical fare of $421 compared to the weekly average of $450. Midweek departures generally offer better value than weekends on this route.", "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.", "toolsUsed": [ "dest_flight_pricing" ] } } } }