{"response": {"Key": "CTG-MIA", "orig": {"code": "CTG", "type": "airport", "city": "Cartagena", "fullCity": "Cartagena, Colombia", "airport": "Rafael Nuñez Intl Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "MIA", "type": "airport", "city": "Miami", "fullCity": "Miami, Florida", "airport": "Miami Intl Airport"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "What is the typical flight duration from Cartagena to Miami?", "answer": "The flight from Cartagena to Miami is about 1,110 miles and typically takes 3 hours and 8 minutes nonstop. The return leg to Cartagena takes around 3 hours, a slightly shorter trip by about 8 minutes due to prevailing winds.", "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 Cartagena to Miami?", "answer": "Yes, American Airlines and Avianca both fly nonstop from Cartagena to Miami, each operating daily. American runs up to 11 departures a day spread across the morning and afternoon, while Avianca offers a single daily flight around noon. The flight takes about three hours and ten minutes.", "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 Miami?", "answer": "At Miami International Airport, you can reach the city center via taxi, ride‑share, rental car, or public transit. The most practical and widely used option is the Metrorail, which connects to the airport via the free MIA Mover people mover to the Miami Intermodal Center; trains run frequently and cost $2.25. Tri‑Rail commuter rail and Metrobus also serve the station, while taxis and ride‑shares offer door‑to‑door convenience at higher cost. Rental cars are available at a consolidated center reached by the MIA Mover. Metrorail is the fastest and most popular public transit link to downtown Miami.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://miami-airport.com/public-transportation.asp", "title": "Miami International Airport MIA Public Transportation - Miami International Airport", "favicon": "https://miami-airport.com/favicon.ico"}, {"url": "https://news.miami-airport.com/mia-celebrates-colombian-independence-day-with-traditional-dance-performances/", "title": "MIA celebrates Colombian Independence Day with traditional dance perfo", "favicon": "https://content.presspage.com/favicon/default.ico?1429092662", "time_published": "2026-07-21T18:38:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miami%20Intermodal%20Center", "title": "Miami Intermodal Center", "time_published": "2026-04-29T16:27:33Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation_in_South_Florida", "title": "Transportation in South Florida", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-17T23:49:11Z"}, {"url": "https://faa.gov/flight_deck/opf", "title": "Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF) | Federal Aviation Administration", "time_published": "2026-03-10T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Cartagena to Miami?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Cartagena to Miami are April, May, and September, with average fares around $361–$395. The most expensive months are December, January, and March, when average prices climb to $488–$600.", "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 Cartagena to Miami?", "answer": "For the Cartagena to Miami route, the best fares are typically found when booking 6 to 9 weeks ahead, with the absolute lowest around 55 days out at about $443. Last-minute tickets can jump past $580, and summer or holiday peaks often shift the ideal window a bit earlier, so aiming for roughly 2–3 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 Cartagena to Miami?", "answer": "No nonstop red‑eye flights operate from Cartagena to Miami, but connecting overnight itineraries are available. One option connects in Medellín (MDE) on Avianca, with the overnight leg departing MDE at 23:50 and arriving in Miami at 04:20 after a 2h20m layover. Another connects in Panama City (PTY) on Copa Airlines, with the overnight leg departing PTY at 21:33 and arriving in Miami at 01:47 after a 5h08m layover.", "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 Cartagena to Miami?", "answer": "American Airlines and Avianca fly nonstop from Cartagena to Miami. American operates up to 84 weekly flights with a median fare around $737, while Avianca offers daily service at a median fare near $476.", "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 Cartagena and Miami?", "answer": "Common layover cities include Panama City, Bogotá, and Medellín. Panama City offers efficient connections via Copa Airlines' Hub of the Americas, while Bogotá and Medellín provide broad domestic and international networks with Avianca, often keeping total travel time competitive."}, "q10": {"question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Miami?", "answer": "December to April offers mild, dry weather and fewer crowds than the summer and hurricane season."}, "q11": {"question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Cartagena to Miami?", "answer": "Bring a valid passport with at least six months of validity, a U.S. visa or ESTA authorization, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage, and any required vaccination certificates."}, "q12": {"question": "Which airport should I use in Miami?", "answer": "Miami International is the area's only major commercial airport, serving all international and domestic flights. It is located about eight miles west of downtown Miami and South Beach."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to Rafael Nuñez Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "Rafael Núñez International Airport is located in the Crespo neighborhood, about 4 km northeast of Cartagena's historic center. Taxis are the most popular and convenient option, taking around 15–20 minutes, while ride‑share apps like Uber are available but may be slightly less reliable. Public buses (Transcaribe feeder routes or colectivos) serve the airport for a much lower cost, though they are slower and less comfortable. There is no dedicated airport shuttle, and driving yourself is possible with paid parking on‑site, but taxis remain the fastest door‑to‑terminal choice.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://www.airports-terminal.com/interjet-airlines/interjet-airlines-ctg-terminal-rafael-nunez-international-airport/", "title": "Interjet Airlines CTG Terminal – Rafael Núñez International Airport", "time_published": "2024-07-06T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1356774552&title=Rafael_N%C3%BA%C3%B1ez_International_Airport", "title": "Rafael Núñez International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2005-08-15T21:14:07Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafael%20N%C3%BA%C3%B1ez%20International%20Airport", "title": "Rafael Núñez International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-14T23:02:26Z"}, {"url": "https://www.airports-terminal.com/kuwait-airways/kuwait-airways-agp-terminal-malaga-costa-del-sol-airport/", "title": "Kuwait Airways AGP Terminal, Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport", "time_published": "2024-07-02T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafael_Núñez_International_Airport", "title": "Rafael Núñez International Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T10:49:13Z"}]}, "q14": {"question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Miami airport?", "answer": "Miami International Airport has 15 Wait n’ Rest luxury sleep rooms in Concourse D, with another location opening in Concourse H, offering hourly rates starting at $40 for one guest and overnight packages from $200. These rooms are inside the secure area and include private showers, bathrooms, and in-room entertainment. Several nearby hotels like the Pullman Miami Airport also provide complimentary shuttle service to and from the terminals.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://all.accor.com/gb/hotel-0889-pullman-miami-airport/index.shtml", "title": "Miami Airport Hotels - Pullman Miami Hotel - Hotels near MIA - ALL", "time_published": "2026-03-04T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://meetings.accor.com/hotel/0889/index.en.shtml", "title": "Miami Airport Hotels - Pullman Miami Hotel - Hotels near MIA - Meetings", "time_published": "2026-03-08T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/airport-hotels/transit-hotels.htm", "title": "Transit Hotels – 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": "2026-06-22T14:15:16Z"}, {"url": "https://news.miami-airport.com/mia-debuts-first-wait-n-rest-sleep-rooms-in-north-america/", "title": "MIA debuts first Wait n’ Rest sleep rooms in North America", "time_published": "2026-03-10T17:38:58Z"}, {"url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/miami-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Miami Airport Guide (MIA) - 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": "2018-08-06T07:08:50Z"}, {"url": "https://news.miami-airport.com/mia-and-ps-host-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-for-airports-first-private-terminal-inside-historic-pan-am-headquarters/", "title": "MIA and PS host ribbon-cutting ceremony for airport’s first private terminal inside historic Pan Am headquarters", "favicon": "https://content.presspage.com/favicon/default.ico?800856290", "time_published": "2026-06-17T18:11:36Z"}]}, "q15": {"question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Miami Intl Airport?", "answer": "At Miami International Airport, currency exchange services are available throughout the terminals, with several locations pre- and post-security. A non-denominational chapel can be found on the first level of Terminal D between the north and south concourses. Free Wi‑Fi is provided airport-wide, so staying connected is easy from any gate or lounge.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://miami-airport.com/services-and-amenities.asp", "title": "Services & Amenities - Miami International Airport", "favicon": "https://miami-airport.com/favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://news.miami-airport.com/mia-and-ps-host-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-for-airports-first-private-terminal-inside-historic-pan-am-headquarters/", "title": "MIA and PS host ribbon-cutting ceremony for airport’s first private terminal inside historic Pan Am headquarters", "favicon": "https://content.presspage.com/favicon/default.ico?800856290", "time_published": "2026-06-17T18:11:36Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miami%20International%20Airport", "title": "Miami International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T12:29:24Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skytrain_(Miami_International_Airport)", "title": "Skytrain (Miami International Airport)", "time_published": "2026-06-15T17:31:18Z"}, {"url": "https://faa.gov/flight_deck/opf", "title": "Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF) | Federal Aviation Administration", "time_published": "2026-03-10T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q17": {"question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Cartagena to Miami?", "answer": "Nonstop flights from Cartagena to Miami are typically operated with an Airbus A319 or a Boeing 737-800, both flown by American Airlines. On connecting itineraries, the most common aircraft on the longer leg are the Airbus A320-100 (via Bogotá or Medellín on LATAM or Avianca) and the Boeing 737-800 or 737 MAX family (via Panama City on Copa). The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, but these narrow-body types dominate the 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"]}, "q18": {"question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Cartagena to Miami?", "answer": "American Airlines, a member of the Oneworld alliance, and Avianca, a member of the Star Alliance, operate nonstop flights from Cartagena to Miami. No other alliances serve this route directly.", "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"]}, "q20": {"question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Cartagena?", "answer": "Cartagena's Rafael Núñez International Airport has two lounges: the Avianca Lounge Cartagena in the domestic terminal (airside, second floor near gate 4, open 4:00 AM–10:00 PM) and the Heroica VIP Lounge in the international terminal (airside, first floor near gate 9, open 4:00 AM–midnight). The Avianca Lounge admits Avianca, GOL, Avianca partners, and Star Alliance passengers, along with eligible Priority Pass and Amex Platinum cardholders, and offers Wi‑Fi, spirits, beer, wine, and conference rooms. The Heroica VIP Lounge is accessible via Priority Pass, LoungeKey, or a paid day pass and features complimentary alcoholic drinks, air conditioning, and disabled access.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/colombia/cartagena-rafael-nunez", "title": "Rafael Nuñez International Airport CTG Lounges - CTG Airport Guide and lounges.  | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "http://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CTG/Avianca-Lounge-Cartagena-Domestic-Terminal-svgn78g404/", "title": "Avianca Lounge Cartagena at Rafael Nunez International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png"}, {"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-nz/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CTG", "title": "American Express Lounges at Rafael Nunez International Airport | Amex NZ", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png"}, {"url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/colombia/cartagena-rafael-nunez/ctg4-heroica-vip-lounge-ctg-intl", "title": "Heroica VIP Lounge - CTG Intl CTG AIRPORT International Terminal Cartagena Rafael Nunez | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1356774552&title=Rafael_N%C3%BA%C3%B1ez_International_Airport", "title": "Rafael Núñez International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2005-08-15T21:14:07Z"}]}, "q21": {"question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Cartagena to Miami?", "answer": "Baggage rules on Cartagena–Miami flights depend on the airline and fare. Basic economy usually excludes a checked bag and may restrict carry‑ons to a personal item. Standard economy generally includes one checked bag and a full‑size carry‑on, while premium cabins offer more."}, "q22": {"question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Cartagena to Miami?", "answer": "Typical cabin options are Economy and flat-bed Business class. Premium Economy is uncommon, and First class is not available."}, "q23": {"question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium cabin tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy typically does not."}}}}