{"response": {"Key": "MCO-FCO", "orig": {"code": "MCO", "type": "airport", "city": "Orlando", "fullCity": "Orlando, Florida", "airport": "Orlando Intl Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "FCO", "type": "airport", "city": "Rome", "fullCity": "Rome, Italy", "airport": "Leonardo da Vinci Airport"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "What is the typical flight duration from Orlando to Rome?", "answer": "Orlando to Rome requires a connection since no nonstop flights are scheduled. The distance is about 5,110 miles, and a typical total journey with one stop takes roughly 12 to 15 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 Orlando to Rome?", "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Orlando (MCO) to Rome (FCO). The quickest way to make the trip is a one-stop connection, typically taking around 14 hours 45 minutes total, with common routings through Newark, Philadelphia, Washington Dulles, or Frankfurt on airlines like United, American, Lufthansa, and Air Canada. About three-quarters of travelers fly one-stop, and the cheapest one-stop fares start around $640, with a typical price near $1,326.", "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"]}, "q3": {"question": "What are the ground transportation options in Rome?", "answer": "From Rome Fiumicino Airport, the fastest option to the city center is the Leonardo Express train to Termini station, taking about 32 minutes. Regional trains also serve stations like Tiburtina and Ostiense, while buses from several companies provide cheaper but slower connections. Official taxis have a fixed fare of €55 to the Aurelian Walls, and ride-sharing services are available. The train is the most-used and recommended mode for its speed and reliability.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://www.adr.it/web/aeroporti-di-roma-en/pax-fco-to-and-from", "title": "Fiumicino Airport Transport: How to Get to and from FCO | ADR", "favicon": "https://www.adr.it/o/adr-new-theme/images/favicon.ico"}, {"url": "https://www.adr.it/web/aeroporti-di-roma-en/pax-fco-bus", "title": "Fiumicino Airport buses: routes, stops and timetables | ADR", "favicon": "https://www.adr.it/o/adr-dxp-theme/images/favicon.ico"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiumicino%20Aeroporto%20railway%20station", "title": "Fiumicino Aeroporto railway station", "time_published": "2025-11-27T16:48:57Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiumicino_Aeroporto_railway_station", "title": "Fiumicino Aeroporto railway station", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2025-11-27T16:48:57Z"}, {"url": "http://adr.it/web/aeroporti-di-roma-en-/pax-fco-taxi", "title": "Taxi - ADR", "time_published": "2023-06-01T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Orlando to Rome?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Orlando to Rome are November, February, and January, with average round-trip fares around $840–$872, while the most expensive are June, May, and July, averaging $1,178–$1,304.", "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 Orlando to Rome?", "answer": "For flights from Orlando to Rome, the best fares are typically found when booking 14 to 16 weeks ahead, with an average price around $1,033. Booking too late — within a few weeks of departure — pushes fares up by about $150, while the absolute lowest single fare was $1,025 at 180 days out. For peak summer or holiday travel, demand is higher, so securing tickets within that 14- to 16-week window becomes even more important to avoid steeper last-minute premiums.", "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 Orlando to Rome?", "answer": "There are no nonstop red‑eye flights from Orlando to Rome, but several one‑stop itineraries have an overnight long leg. The earliest overnight departure from Orlando is on British Airways via London Heathrow, leaving MCO at 18:10 and arriving at LHR at 07:45 the next morning. Other Orlando‑originating red‑eye legs include Aer Lingus via Dublin (departing 19:59, arriving 09:20), Eurowings Discover via Frankfurt (departing 19:50, arriving 11:10), and Icelandair via Keflavík (departing 22:00, arriving 09:25). Additional connections are available through U.S. and Canadian hubs such as Newark, Philadelphia, Miami, and Montréal on carriers like United, American, and Air Canada, with typical overnight departures between 16:40 and 21:30 and arrivals between 07:05 and 11:45.", "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 Orlando to Rome?", "answer": "No airline offers nonstop service from Orlando to Rome. The most common one‑stop routings are on United via Newark (about 10 weekly flights), British Airways via London Heathrow (about 7 weekly), and Air Canada via Montreal (about 6 weekly). Other carriers with regular connections include American via Philadelphia, United via Washington Dulles, and Discover Airlines via Frankfurt. Per‑carrier typical fares are not available for this route.", "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 Orlando and Rome?", "answer": "Common layovers include London, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, and Paris, which offer extensive connections and efficient transfer processes."}, "q10": {"question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Rome?", "answer": "April to May and late September to October offer pleasant mild weather and fewer tourists than summer."}, "q11": {"question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Orlando to Rome?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least three months beyond your planned stay in the Schengen area, proof of onward or return travel, any required visa or ETIAS authorization if in effect, a payment method for baggage, and any vaccination certificates if applicable."}, "q12": {"question": "Which airport should I use in Rome?", "answer": "Fiumicino is the main international gateway, well-connected to central Rome via express train. Ciampino is closer to the centre and used mainly by low-cost carriers for European flights."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to Orlando Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Orlando, the most popular and fastest way to reach Orlando International Airport (MCO) is by ride-share or taxi, taking about 20 minutes via the SR 408 Expressway. Public bus service (Lynx routes 11 and 42) is the budget option but takes significantly longer. Several shared-ride shuttle services also operate from downtown hotels, and driving yourself is straightforward with multiple parking garages and lots at the airport.", "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"}]}, "q14": {"question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Rome airport?", "answer": "Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods inside the terminals, but there are several nearby hotels connected by a free shuttle, including the Hilton Rome Airport, which is accessible via a covered walkway from the terminals.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/rome-fiumicino-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Rome Fiumicino Airport Guide (FCO) - 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": "2018-10-02T00:00:42Z"}, {"url": "https://activities.marriott.com/europe/italy/lazio/rome/activities/fiumicino_airport_rome_fco_to_rome_round_trip_private_transfer-XJLMUV?property=ROMWI", "title": "Fiumicino Airport Rome (FCO) to Rome - Round-Trip Private Transfer", "time_published": "2026-04-04T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/reviews/rome-fiumicino-airport-reviews.htm", "title": "Rome Fiumicino Airport Reviews (FCO)", "time_published": "2024-10-21T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://activities.marriott.com/europe/italy/lazio/rome/activities/private_transfer_from_rome_to_fco_airport-X1SGSF?property=ROMWI", "title": "Private Transfer : From Rome to FCO airport", "time_published": "2026-04-05T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.adr.it/web/aeroporti-di-roma-en/pax-fco-to-and-from", "title": "Fiumicino Airport Transport: How to Get to and from FCO | ADR", "favicon": "https://www.adr.it/o/adr-new-theme/images/favicon.ico"}, {"url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/lounges/rome-fiumicino-airport-lounges.htm", "title": "Rome Fiumicino Airport Lounges (FCO)", "time_published": "2024-01-01T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q15": {"question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Leonardo da Vinci Airport?", "answer": "Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) has currency exchange offices, a Christian Catholic Chapel in the Terminal 1 departure hall, a multi-faith prayer room in the Terminal 1 arrival hall near door 6 and another near gate E18 in the extra-Schengen boarding area, and free Wi‑Fi available throughout the airport.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://www.adr.it/web/aeroporti-di-roma-en/pax-fco-airport-map", "title": "Fiumicino Airport Map: terminals, gates and airport layout | ADR", "favicon": "https://www.adr.it/o/adr-dxp-theme/images/favicon.ico"}, {"url": "https://www.adr.it/web/aeroporti-di-roma-en/pax-fco-airport-services/", "title": "Airport services - ADR", "time_published": "2023-06-01T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiumicino_Airport", "title": "Rome Fiumicino Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2003-06-18T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiumicino%20Aeroporto%20railway%20station", "title": "Fiumicino Aeroporto railway station", "time_published": "2025-11-27T16:48:57Z"}, {"url": "https://www.adr.it/web/aeroporti-di-roma-en/servizi", "title": "Facilities and services at Airport of Rome Fiumicino", "time_published": "2023-06-01T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q16": {"question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Orlando and Rome airports?", "answer": "Orlando International Airport provides a barrier-free path throughout the facility, companion care restrooms with adult changing tables, a sensory room for travelers with sensory sensitivities, and a Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program for discreet assistance requests, with curbside check-in and wheelchair-accessible ground transport available on request from your airline. Rome Fiumicino Airport offers infrastructure improvements for passengers with reduced mobility, including easily accessible desks and priority security procedures, a nursery and kids area with complimentary strollers in boarding areas, and family-friendly welcome toilets. At both airports, it’s advisable to contact your airline at least 48 hours before travel to arrange specific mobility or accessibility services.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://www.orlandoairports.net/", "title": "Orlando International Airport (MCO)", "time_published": "2026-07-20T08:27:21Z"}, {"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/getting-around-mco/accessibility/", "title": "Accessibility - Orlando International Airport (MCO)", "time_published": "2015-08-10T00:00:00Z"}, {"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%20International%20Airport", "title": "Orlando International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T15:50:57Z"}, {"url": "https://www.adr.it/web/aeroporti-di-roma-en/pax-fco-airport-services/", "title": "Airport services - ADR", "time_published": "2023-06-01T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.adr.it/web/aeroporti-di-roma-en/pax-fco-faq1", "title": "FAQ - ADR", "time_published": "2023-06-01T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiumicino%20Aeroporto%20railway%20station", "title": "Fiumicino Aeroporto railway station", "time_published": "2025-11-27T16:48:57Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiumicino_Airport", "title": "Rome Fiumicino Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2003-06-18T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.adr.it/en/web/aeroporti-di-roma-en/servizi", "title": "Facilities and services at Airport of Rome Fiumicino", "time_published": "2023-06-01T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q17": {"question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Orlando to Rome?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Orlando to Rome, so all flights involve a connection. On the long transatlantic leg, the most common aircraft are Boeing 777 variants (notably the 777-300ER and base 777), Boeing 787-9 and 787-10, and Airbus A330-300s, with some flights also using Boeing 767-400s, 767-300s, and A330-900 Neos. The shorter domestic feeder legs typically use Airbus A320-family or Boeing 737 aircraft. The exact aircraft on any given day depends on the airline and connecting hub, but these widebody types dominate the ocean crossing. Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these long-haul jets, though the specifics vary by carrier and individual aircraft configuration.", "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 Orlando to Rome?", "answer": "Star Alliance (via United or Air Canada), oneworld (via British Airways or American Airlines), and SkyTeam (via ITA Airways, occasionally with Delta on the short leg) all serve connecting itineraries from Orlando to Rome. Non-alliance carriers like Discover Airlines, Aer Lingus, and Icelandair also operate connections on this route.", "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 Orlando?", "answer": "Orlando International Airport has several lounge options. The Delta Sky Club is in Terminal B, Airside 4, accessible to Delta One, SkyTeam Elite Plus, or with a qualifying credit card, and features a satellite bar with runway views. The Club MCO operates three locations — in Terminal A (Gates 1-29), Terminal B (Airside 4), and Terminal C — accepting Priority Pass, LoungeKey, and day passes, with complimentary drinks and light snacks. In Terminal C, the Plaza Premium Lounge also welcomes Priority Pass members and day-pass holders, offering a quieter space with showers and a varied buffet.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/MCO", "title": "American Express Lounges at Orlando International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png"}, {"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-ca/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/MCO", "title": "American Express Lounges at Orlando International Airport | Amex CA", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png"}, {"url": "https://www.orlandoairports.net/", "title": "Orlando International Airport (MCO)", "time_published": "2026-07-20T08:27:21Z"}, {"url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/orlando-international", "title": "Orlando International Airport MCO Lounges - MCO Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://my.prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c"}, {"url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/orlando-international/mco2-the-club-mco-gates-1-29", "title": "The Club MCO (Gates 1-29) MCO AIRPORT Terminal A Concourse 1 Orlando International | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q21": {"question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Orlando to Rome?", "answer": "On flights from Orlando to Rome, baggage rules differ by airline and fare type. Basic economy often excludes a free checked bag. Standard economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on, while premium cabins provide more generous allowances."}, "q22": {"question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Orlando to Rome?", "answer": "Flights from Orlando to Rome typically offer Economy and flat‑bed Business class, with Premium Economy available on select airlines."}, "q23": {"question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy generally does not."}}}}