{"response": {"Key": "MDE-MCO", "orig": {"code": "MDE", "type": "airport", "city": "Medellín", "fullCity": "Medellín, Colombia", "airport": "Medellin Jose Maria Cordova"}, "dest": {"code": "MCO", "type": "airport", "city": "Orlando", "fullCity": "Orlando, Florida", "airport": "Orlando Intl Airport"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "What is the typical flight duration from Medellín to Orlando?", "answer": "The flight from Medellín to Orlando covers about 1,590 miles and takes 4 hours nonstop. The return leg is 3 hours 45 minutes, slightly shorter thanks 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 Medellín to Orlando?", "answer": "Avianca flies non‑stop from Medellín (MDE) to Orlando (MCO) once daily, departing at 6:35 a.m. and taking about 4 hours. The flight runs every day of the week.", "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"]}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Medellín to Orlando?", "answer": "The cheapest time to fly from Medellín to Orlando is April through June, with average fares as low as $372 in April. The most expensive months are December and January, when average prices climb to $693 and $613 respectively.", "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 Orlando?", "answer": "For the best fare on flights from Medellín to Orlando, aim to book 9 to 11 weeks before departure, when prices average around $494. During peak summer or holiday periods, demand can push fares higher and reduce availability, so booking even earlier — roughly 12 to 14 weeks out — may help lock in a better deal.", "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 Orlando?", "answer": "No nonstop red-eye flights operate from Medellín to Orlando. One connecting red-eye itinerary exists, where JetBlue operates the overnight leg from San Juan (SJU) to Orlando, departing at 21:30 and arriving at 00:34 — landing just after midnight in the early hours. The full journey involves a JetBlue flight from Medellín to San Juan, a roughly 2-hour-10-minute layover, then the overnight JetBlue flight 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 Medellín to Orlando?", "answer": "Avianca operates the only nonstop flight from Medellín to Orlando, with daily service departing at 6:35 AM. The typical fare on this route is around $579.", "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 Orlando?", "answer": "Common layover cities include Miami, Panama City, Bogotá, and Fort Lauderdale. Miami and Fort Lauderdale offer numerous onward flights to Orlando and efficient U.S. connections. Panama City's Tocumen Airport provides streamlined transit and is a hub for Copa Airlines, while Bogotá serves as Avianca's main hub with frequent connections. These hubs keep total travel time competitive."}, "q10": {"question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Orlando?", "answer": "March to May and October to November offer pleasant temperatures and lower crowd levels outside peak holidays."}, "q11": {"question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Medellín to Orlando?", "answer": "Bring a valid Colombian passport, a U.S. visa or ESTA authorization, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage fees, and any required vaccination certificates."}, "q12": {"question": "Which airport should I use in Orlando?", "answer": "Orlando International Airport is the city's primary airport, located about 10 miles southeast of downtown, and serves most major airlines and international flights. Orlando Sanford International Airport is about 20 miles northeast, primarily handling low-cost carriers and charter flights, and is closer to some northern suburbs and Daytona Beach."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova from the city center?", "answer": "The most popular and fastest way to reach José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) from downtown Medellín is by taxi or ride-share, which takes about 30 minutes and is moderately priced. Shared shuttle buses are a cheaper alternative, though they take longer and may require a reservation. Public buses are the least expensive option but are slower and less direct. Driving and parking are possible, with both short-term and long-term lots available at the airport.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"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://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1356775606&title=Jos%C3%A9_Mar%C3%ADa_C%C3%B3rdova_International_Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2004-08-17T15:27:57Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9%20Mar%C3%ADa%20C%C3%B3rdova%20International%20Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-28T11:50:41Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?id=1356775606&page=Jos%C3%A9_Mar%C3%ADa_C%C3%B3rdova_International_Airport&title=Special:CiteThisPage&wpFormIdentifier=titleform", "title": "Cite This Page", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%20of%20the%20busiest%20airports%20in%20Colombia", "title": "List of the busiest airports in Colombia", "time_published": "2026-04-19T17:53:02Z"}]}, "q14": {"question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Orlando airport?", "answer": "Orlando International Airport (MCO) does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods inside the terminals. However, several nearby hotels, such as the Fairfield Inn Orlando Airport, offer complimentary shuttle service to and from 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://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"}]}, "q16": {"question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Medellín and Orlando airports?", "answer": "At Medellín's José María Córdova International Airport, accessibility services are available but specific details on mobility assistance or children's play areas aren't highlighted in the main terminal description; it's best to contact your airline or the airport directly at least 48 hours ahead to arrange wheelchair or special assistance. Orlando International Airport (MCO) offers a fully barrier-free design with companion care restrooms, adult changing tables, a Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program, and a sensory room for travelers with autism or sensory sensitivities, and you can request wheelchair or skycap services through your airline in advance. Both airports recommend coordinating assistance with your airline prior to travel day.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"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://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1356775606&title=Jos%C3%A9_Mar%C3%ADa_C%C3%B3rdova_International_Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2004-08-17T15:27:57Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9%20Mar%C3%ADa%20C%C3%B3rdova%20International%20Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-28T11:50:41Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?id=1356775606&page=Jos%C3%A9_Mar%C3%ADa_C%C3%B3rdova_International_Airport&title=Special:CiteThisPage&wpFormIdentifier=titleform", "title": "Cite This Page", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medellín_Airport", "title": "Medellín Airport", "time_published": "2019-12-29T10:16:27Z"}, {"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"}]}, "q17": {"question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Medellín to Orlando?", "answer": "The most common aircraft on the Medellín–Orlando route is the Airbus A320 family. Nonstop flights use the Airbus A320-100, while one-stop itineraries predominantly feature the Airbus A320-200 Neo and A320-100 (via Bogotá on Avianca or LATAM), with Boeing 737-800 and 737 MAX 8 also appearing on connections through Panama City on Copa. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, but travelers can generally expect modern narrow-body jets with Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment widely available.", "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 Orlando?", "answer": "Avianca (Star Alliance) is the only airline flying nonstop from Medellín to Orlando, so Star Alliance is the sole alliance with a direct presence on this route. Other alliances may offer connecting itineraries, but no other carrier operates nonstop service.", "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": "At José María Córdova International Airport in Medellín, departing passengers can access several lounges, including The Lounge Medellin in both the domestic and international terminals, plus Harmony Lounge Nacional and Harmony Lounge Internacional. The Lounge Medellin offers premium food, spirits, beer and wine, Wi‑Fi, and complimentary day beds (domestic) or showers and a children’s room (international); access is available through Priority Pass, LoungeKey, or by paying at the door, with a maximum stay of four hours. Harmony Lounge Nacional and Internacional are also available from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm and can be pre‑booked. There are no airline‑branded lounges such as Delta Sky Club or United Club at this airport.", "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 Orlando?", "answer": "Baggage rules vary by airline and fare type. Basic economy tickets often exclude checked bags, while standard international economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry-on. Premium fares allow additional or heavier checked luggage."}, "q22": {"question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Medellín to Orlando?", "answer": "Flights from Medellín to Orlando usually offer Economy and Business class, though flat‑bed seats depend on the airline; Premium Economy is uncommon on this route."}, "q23": {"question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible tickets and premium cabins usually offer same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy typically does not."}}}}