{"response": {"Key": "LIM-MCO", "orig": {"code": "LIM", "type": "airport", "city": "Lima", "fullCity": "Lima, Peru", "airport": "Jorge Chávez Intl Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "MCO", "type": "airport", "city": "Orlando", "fullCity": "Orlando, Florida", "airport": "Orlando Intl Airport"}, "faq": {"q1": {"question": "Are there any direct flights from Lima to Orlando?", "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Lima to Orlando. The shortest one-stop routings typically connect through Bogotá (BOG) or Panama City (PTY) and take around 12 hours and 45 minutes, with Copa via PTY and Avianca via BOG being the most frequent options. Fares for these connecting itineraries generally start around $487, with Copa often offering the best median price near $794.", "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. 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": ["route_airlines", "flight_schedule", "route_options", "redeye_flights"]}, "q3": {"question": "What are the ground transportation options in Orlando?", "answer": "At Orlando International Airport (MCO), you'll find taxis, ride‑share services (Uber, Lyft), rental cars, and shared‑ride vans, but no direct rail link to downtown. Ride‑share and rental cars are the most popular options; a taxi or ride‑share to downtown Orlando takes about 20–25 minutes and costs roughly $35–$45. The airport is about 6 miles southeast of downtown, making a ride‑share the fastest and most convenient choice for most travelers.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_International_Airport", "title": "Orlando International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-30T20:55:24Z"}, {"url": "https://www.orlandoairports.net/", "title": "Orlando International Airport (MCO)", "time_published": "2026-07-20T08:27:21Z"}, {"url": "https://orlandoairports.net/getting-around-mco", "title": "Orlando International Airport (MCO)", "time_published": "2026-07-20T08:27:21Z"}, {"url": "https://faa.gov/sfb", "title": "Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) | Federal Aviation Administration", "favicon": "https://faa.gov/themes/custom/faa/favicon.png"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_Executive_Airport", "title": "Orlando Executive Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T09:34:09Z"}]}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Lima to Orlando?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Lima to Orlando are April, June, and May, with average fares around $535–$593. The most expensive period is December, July, and January, when average prices climb to $661–$781.", "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 Lima to Orlando?", "answer": "For flights from Lima to Orlando, the optimal booking window is about 6 to 9 weeks before departure, with average fares around $644. Booking very last-minute can push prices above $700, while the sweet spot around 55 days out can dip to $640. During peak summer or holiday periods, demand may shorten the ideal window and raise fares, so booking closer to 9 weeks out is generally safer.", "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 Lima to Orlando?", "answer": "No nonstop red-eye flights operate from Lima to Orlando, but connecting itineraries with an overnight long leg are available. American Airlines offers a late-evening departure from Lima to Miami, typically leaving between 10:00 PM and 11:45 PM and arriving in Miami between 4:56 AM and 6:39 AM (in the early hours), then connecting onward to Orlando.", "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 Lima to Orlando?", "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Lima to Orlando. The most common one-stop routing is via Panama City (PTY) on Copa Airlines, with about 28 daily connections. Avianca offers around 13 daily connections through Bogotá (BOG), and American Airlines has about 6 daily connections via Miami (MIA). Other less frequent one-stop options include LATAM through Bogotá or Atlanta, Delta through Atlanta, and Arajet via Punta Cana. No per-carrier fare data is available for these connecting itineraries.", "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 Lima and Orlando?", "answer": "Common layovers include Panama City via Copa Airlines, Bogotá via Avianca, Miami via American Airlines, and Fort Lauderdale via Spirit, keeping total travel time competitive. Panama City and Bogotá offer efficient transfers with broad South American connections, while Miami and Fort Lauderdale provide quick U.S. entry points with many onward flights to Orlando."}, "q10": {"question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Orlando?", "answer": "March to May and October to November offer pleasant temperatures and smaller crowds than summer and winter holidays."}, "q11": {"question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Lima to Orlando?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, a U.S. visa or ESTA if applicable, proof of onward or return travel, and a payment method for baggage. Check current vaccination or health document requirements before departure."}, "q12": {"question": "Which airport should I use in Orlando?", "answer": "Orlando International is the primary airport, closest to downtown and theme parks. Orlando Sanford serves low-cost and charter flights and is farther north, mainly used for leisure travel."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to Jorge Chávez Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "To reach Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) from downtown Lima, the fastest and most popular option is a taxi or ride-share service, which offers door-to-door convenience and takes about 30–50 minutes depending on traffic. Official airport taxis and app-based services like Uber or Cabify are available, with taxis generally being more expensive but reliable. A more budget-friendly choice is the Airport Express Lima shuttle bus, which runs between Miraflores, San Isidro, and the airport with fixed stops and onboard Wi-Fi. Public buses (micros or combis) are the cheapest but least recommended due to safety concerns, frequent stops, and limited luggage space. Driving and parking at the airport is possible, but traffic can be heavy, and parking fees add to the cost.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Peru", "title": "Tourism in Peru", "time_published": "2026-01-10T17:27:42Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Lima", "title": "Tourism in Peru", "time_published": "2026-01-10T17:27:42Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism%20in%20Peru", "title": "Tourism in Peru", "time_published": "2026-01-10T17:27:42Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jorge%20Ch%C3%A1vez%20International%20Airport", "title": "Jorge Chávez International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-15T03:44:38Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Lima", "title": "Transport in Lima", "time_published": "2026-05-12T09:37:11Z"}]}, "q14": {"question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Orlando airport?", "answer": "Orlando International Airport (MCO) does not have an on-site transit hotel, capsule hotel, or sleeping pods within the terminal. However, there are several nearby hotels connected by free shuttles, such as the Fairfield Inn Orlando Airport, which offers a complimentary shuttle to and from the airport. For a restful sleep between flights, you'll need to book a room at one of these off-airport properties.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_International_Airport", "title": "Orlando International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-30T20:55:24Z"}, {"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://sleepinginairports.net/guides/orlando-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Orlando Airport Guide (MCO) - 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": "2018-08-06T07:54:01Z"}, {"url": "http://activities.marriott.com/north-america/usa/florida/orlando/activities/private_one_way_transfer_orlando_international_airport_to_orlando-XT3WPI", "title": "Private One-way Transfer Orlando International Airport To Orlando", "time_published": "2026-04-20T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.orlandoairports.net/", "title": "Orlando International Airport (MCO)", "time_published": "2026-07-20T08:27:21Z"}, {"url": "https://marriott.com/en-us/hotels/mcofa-fairfield-inn-orlando-airport/experiences", "title": "Things To Do | Fairfield Inn Orlando Airport", "favicon": "https://cache.marriott.com/Images/Mobile/MC_Logos/MarriottApple57x57.png"}]}, "q17": {"question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Lima to Orlando?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Lima to Orlando, so all flights connect. On the longer leg, the most common aircraft are the Boeing 737-800 (via Panama City on Copa Airlines) and the Airbus A320-200 Neo (via Bogotá on Avianca), with the Airbus A321-200 Neo (via Miami on American) and Airbus A320-100 (via Bogotá on LATAM) also appearing regularly. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, and while specific onboard amenities aren't guaranteed, Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these modern narrowbody and widebody jets.", "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 Lima to Orlando?", "answer": "No airline operates nonstop flights from Lima to Orlando, but several carriers offer one-stop connections. Copa Airlines (Star Alliance, via Panama City), Avianca (Star Alliance, via Bogotá), American Airlines (oneworld, via Miami), LATAM (no alliance, via Bogotá or Atlanta), Delta (SkyTeam, via Atlanta), and Arajet (no alliance, via Punta Cana) all serve the route. Star Alliance has the most options through Copa and Avianca, while LATAM and Arajet are the unaffiliated carriers.", "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 Lima?", "answer": "The Club LIM is the main independent lounge at Lima's Jorge Chávez International Airport, located airside in the International Terminal on the Mezzanine Level. Access is available to Priority Pass, LoungeKey, and American Express Platinum cardholders, as well as through day passes. The lounge features showers, private workstations, a children's play area, and complimentary alcoholic drinks for guests 18 and older, though access is limited to three hours before departure.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/LIM/The-Club-LIM-International-Terminal-e9Ua05x1cO", "title": "The Club LIM at Jorge Chavez International Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-05-03T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/peru/jorge-chavez-international/lim11-the-club-lim", "title": "The Club LIM LIM AIRPORT International Pier Jorge Chávez International | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/LIM", "title": "American Express Lounges at Jorge Chavez International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png"}, {"url": "https://www.delta.com/br/en/airports/latin-america/lima-sky-club-airport-map", "title": "Lima (LIM) Airport Map & Lounges | Delta Air Lines", "time_published": "2023-01-01T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://prioritypass.com/lounges/peru/lima-jorge-chavez-intl/lim1-sumaq-vip-lounge-and-business-center", "title": "Jorge Chávez International Airport LIM Lounges - LIM Airport Guide and lounges.  | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q21": {"question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Lima to Orlando?", "answer": "Baggage rules depend on the airline and fare class. Basic Economy often excludes a checked bag and may restrict carry‑on to a small personal item. Standard international economy usually includes one free checked bag and a carry‑on, while premium cabins offer more."}, "q22": {"question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Lima to Orlando?", "answer": "Flights from Lima to Orlando typically offer Economy and flat-bed Business class, with Premium Economy available on select itineraries but not consistently offered across all airlines."}, "q23": {"question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies depend on the airline and fare type; flexible tickets and premium cabins usually allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy typically does not."}}}}