{"response": {"Key": "MDE-FLL", "orig": {"code": "MDE", "type": "airport", "city": "Medellín", "fullCity": "Medellín, Colombia", "airport": "Medellin Jose Maria Cordova"}, "dest": {"code": "FLL", "type": "airport", "city": "Fort Lauderdale", "fullCity": "Fort Lauderdale, Florida", "airport": "Hollywood Intl Airport"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "What is the typical flight duration from Medellín to Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "The flight from Medellín to Fort Lauderdale is about 1,410 miles and typically takes 3 hours and 34 minutes nonstop. The return leg is slightly shorter at 3 hours and 30 minutes, a difference of just 4 minutes. Both Avianca and JetBlue operate daily nonstop service on this route.", "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 Medellín to Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "JetBlue and Avianca both fly nonstop from Medellín (MDE) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL). JetBlue operates five daily flights (35 weekly), all departing in the early afternoon, while Avianca runs one daily flight at 1:00 PM. Both carriers serve the route daily, and the flight takes about 3½ hours.", "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. 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", "redeye_flights"]}, "q3": {"question": "What are the ground transportation options in Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "At Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, you have several ground transportation options to reach the city center. Taxis and ride-share services like Uber and Lyft are readily available at designated pick-up areas outside the terminals. For mass transit, Broward County Transit bus Route 1 stops at the Rental Car Center, and the Tri-Rail commuter train offers a free shuttle from the terminals to its nearby station, connecting to downtown. Car rentals are also available on-site. Ride-share and taxis are the most-used options for their convenience and speed, typically reaching downtown in about 10–15 minutes.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://www.broward.org/Airport/passengers/Transportation/Pages/PublicTransportation.aspx", "title": "Transportation Public Transportation", "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.broward.org/Airport/passengers/Flights/Pages/DomesticInternationalLocations.aspx", "title": "Flights/Airlines Domestic / International Destinations", "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lauderdale%E2%80%93Hollywood_International", "title": "Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-14T22:47:44Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lauderdale-Hollywood_International_Airport", "title": "Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2003-07-15T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/business/about/Pages/CustomerService.aspx", "title": "About FLL Contact Us", "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Medellín to Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Medellín to Fort Lauderdale are April, May, and September, with average round-trip fares around $328–$356. The most expensive months are December, January, and July, where average prices climb to about $449–$564.", "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 Medellín to Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "For flights from Medellín to Fort Lauderdale, the best fares typically appear when booking 9 to 11 weeks before departure, averaging around $517, with the absolute cheapest day seen at 65 days out at $512. Booking too early (180 days) can cost $643, and last-minute fares (within a week) rise to $626. For summer or holiday travel, prices tend to be higher overall, so sticking to this 9–11 week window is still your best bet, but expect to pay a premium compared to off-peak periods.", "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 Medellín to Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "No overnight (red-eye) flights operate from Medellín to Fort Lauderdale — the schedule shows neither nonstop red-eyes nor connecting itineraries whose long leg is a red-eye on this route.", "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 Medellín to Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "JetBlue and Avianca operate nonstop from Medellín to Fort Lauderdale. JetBlue offers up to 35 weekly flights with a median fare around $887, while Avianca runs daily service with a typical fare near $538.", "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 Medellín and Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "Common layover cities include Miami, Panama City, and Bogotá, which keep total travel time competitive. Miami offers the shortest routing and broad US connections. Panama City provides efficient transfers with Copa Airlines and visa‑free transit for many nationalities. Bogotá serves as a major hub with extensive onward flights to Fort Lauderdale."}, "q10": {"question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "March to May and October to early December offer pleasant temperatures and lower humidity, with fewer tourists than winter peak."}, "q11": {"question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Medellín to Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for your entire stay, a valid 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 Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "Fort Lauderdale has one commercial airport, Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL). It serves the city directly and is about 5 km south of downtown, convenient for beaches and the cruise port."}, "q14": {"question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Fort Lauderdale airport?", "answer": "Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods. Nearby hotels such as the Hyatt Place and Hilton Garden Inn are connected by free shuttle, with pick-up points outside each terminal. Passengers may also rest in pre-security areas overnight, though seating has armrests and the terminals are cold.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/fort-lauderdale-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Fort Lauderdale Airport Guide (FLL) - 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": "2018-08-03T10:39:23Z"}, {"url": "http://www.sleepinginairports.net/usa/fortlauderdale.htm", "title": "Fort Lauderdale Airport Guide (FLL) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-04-13T20:44:46Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lauderdale%E2%80%93Hollywood_International", "title": "Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-14T22:47:44Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort%20Lauderdale%E2%80%93Hollywood%20International%20Airport", "title": "Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T22:30:01Z"}, {"url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/business/about/Pages/CustomerService.aspx", "title": "About FLL Contact Us", "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/Passengers/Parking/EmployeeParking", "title": "Employee Parking Employee Parking", "favicon": "https://www.broward.org/SiteAssets/favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-06-28T08:51:20Z"}]}, "q15": {"question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Hollywood Intl Airport?", "answer": "Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) provides free Wi‑Fi throughout all terminals. Information on currency exchange offices and prayer rooms or chapels is not detailed in the available airport amenities data.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://www.broward.org/Airport/passengers/pages/terminals.aspx", "title": "Passengers Dine & Shop", "time_published": "2026-04-04T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/business/about/Pages/CustomerService.aspx", "title": "About FLL Contact Us", "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lauderdale%E2%80%93Hollywood_International", "title": "Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-14T22:47:44Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lauderdale-Hollywood_International_Airport", "title": "Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2003-07-15T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/Passengers/Parking/EmployeeParking", "title": "Employee Parking Employee Parking", "favicon": "https://www.broward.org/SiteAssets/favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-06-28T08:51:20Z"}]}, "q17": {"question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Medellín to Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "The nonstop flights from Medellín to Fort Lauderdale typically use the Airbus A320-100, operated by Avianca and JetBlue. On connecting itineraries, the long leg is also most often an A320-100 (via Bogotá, Cali, Barranquilla, or other Avianca hubs), while the short connecting leg may be an A320-100, A319, or A320neo with Avianca, or a Boeing 737-800 with Copa via Panama. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, and most flights offer Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment.", "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 Medellín to Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "Nonstop flights from Medellín to Fort Lauderdale are operated by JetBlue (B6) and Avianca (AV). Avianca is a Star Alliance member, while JetBlue belongs to no global alliance. Other alliances may serve the route via connections, but no specific carriers outside these two operate nonstop.", "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 Medellín?", "answer": "When departing from Medellín's José María Córdova International Airport (MDE), you'll find several independent lounges. The Lounge Medellin operates two locations: one in the domestic terminal (near Gate 1, third floor) and one in the international terminal (near Gates 10-11, second floor). Both are accessible via Priority Pass, select credit cards, or by paying at the door, and they offer premium food, spirits, Wi‑Fi, and flight monitors; the international lounge also has showers and a children's room. Harmony Lounge also has a domestic and an international branch, each open 6:00 AM–9:00 PM and similarly available through lounge membership programs or day passes. No airline-branded lounges (such as Avianca or LATAM) operate at MDE.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/MDE/The-Lounge-Medellin-Domestic-Terminal-KQlpb8y4sO", "title": "The Lounge Medellin at José María Córdova International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png"}, {"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/MDE/The-Lounge-Medellin-International-International-Terminal-BYzRp1Irxl", "title": "The Lounge Medellin International at José María Córdova International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png"}, {"url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/colombia/jose-maria-cordova-international", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport MDE Lounges - MDE Airport Guide and lounges.  | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/José_María_Córdova_International_Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-19T12:06:25Z"}, {"url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/colombia/jose-maria-cordova-international", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport MDE Lounges - MDE Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://my.prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c", "time_published": "2024-11-05T16:20:09Z"}]}, "q21": {"question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Medellín to Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "On Medellín–Fort Lauderdale flights, baggage rules vary by airline and fare type. Basic economy often excludes checked bags, while standard economy usually includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins offer more generous allowances."}, "q22": {"question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Medellín to Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "Flights from Medellín to Fort Lauderdale usually offer Economy class; Premium Economy is uncommon and flat‑bed Business is available on select airlines."}, "q23": {"question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and higher‑cabin tickets may allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy typically does not."}}}}