{ "response": { "Key": "MCO-CLE", "orig": { "code": "MCO", "type": "airport", "city": "Orlando", "fullCity": "Orlando, Florida", "airport": "Orlando Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "CLE", "type": "airport", "city": "Cleveland", "fullCity": "Cleveland, Ohio", "airport": "Hopkins Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Orlando to Cleveland?", "answer": "The flight from Orlando to Cleveland covers about 900 miles and typically takes 2 hours and 38 minutes. On the return, the flight is slightly shorter at 2 hours and 31 minutes, a small difference of about 7 minutes.", "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 Cleveland?", "answer": "Yes, Frontier, United, and Southwest all fly nonstop from Orlando (MCO) to Cleveland (CLE). Frontier operates the most with about 60 weekly flights, United has around 26, and Southwest offers roughly 17 — all three run daily 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" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Cleveland?", "answer": "From Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, the RTA Red Line light rail provides a direct and affordable connection to downtown in about 25 minutes, making it the most popular option. Taxis, ride-shares like Uber and Lyft, and rental cars are also readily available, with a drive to the city center taking roughly 15–20 minutes. The Red Line is generally the fastest during peak traffic, while ride-shares offer door-to-door convenience.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Hopkins_International_Airport", "title": "Cleveland Hopkins International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-17T18:08:22Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland%20Hopkins%20International%20Airport", "title": "Cleveland Hopkins International Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T08:14:17Z" }, { "url": "https://www.fly.faa.gov/fly/flyfaa/flyfaaindex?ARPT=CLE&p=1", "title": "Cleveland Hopkins International Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-17T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/procedures/application/index.cfm?event=directory&directory=2015010624914001001-CLE-NDBR&type=ndbr&nasrId=CLE", "title": "USA Banner", "time_published": "2024-04-30T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Municipal_Airport", "title": "Cleveland Municipal Airport", "time_published": "2026-06-06T11:46:17Z" } ] }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Orlando to Cleveland?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Orlando to Cleveland are October, January, and September, with average fares around $146, $149, and $151 respectively. The most expensive months are July, June, and December, with averages of $187, $181, and $179.", "methodology": "This seasonal price baseline is a 365-day daily curve of typical round-trip fares for the route, precomputed monthly in-house from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive (the same data that backs the site), not a third party. For each calendar day we take a representative round-trip fare — a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings — and Gaussian-smooth the series so it reads as a clean seasonal trend rather than day-to-day noise. Thin and international routes are neighbor-filled: the seasonal shape is borrowed from the nearest dense routes (by origin-and-destination great-circle distance) with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings, so a sparse route still shows a plausible curve. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.", "toolsUsed": [ "seasonal_prices" ] }, "q5": { "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Orlando to Cleveland?", "answer": "For Orlando to Cleveland, the best fares are typically found when booking 3 to 6 weeks before departure, averaging around $110. The absolute cheapest single day is about 25 days out at $109, while booking 5 months or more in advance can cost over $200. For summer and holiday periods, demand pushes fares higher, so aim closer to the 4-6 week mark and avoid last-minute bookings.", "methodology": "This booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. It expresses the typical round-trip fare as a function of how many days before departure a trip is booked — from about 180 days out down to the day of departure — aggregating the route's bookings by advance-purchase days and Gaussian-smoothing the curve the same way as the seasonal baseline. From that curve we highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare as the suggested booking window. Thin and international routes are neighbor-filled from the nearest dense routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.", "toolsUsed": [ "booking_timing" ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Orlando to Cleveland?", "answer": "Yes, Frontier operates nonstop red-eye flights from Orlando (MCO) to Cleveland (CLE), with 10 weekly departures running daily. Typical departure times are around 9:56 PM to 10:44 PM, and since this is a short domestic hop, the flight lands the same night — not the next morning.", "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 Cleveland?", "answer": "Frontier, United, and Southwest operate nonstop from Orlando to Cleveland. Frontier offers around 60 weekly flights, United about 26, and Southwest roughly 17, all with daily 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" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Orlando and Cleveland?", "answer": "Common layovers on Orlando to Cleveland flights include Atlanta, Charlotte, and Detroit, which keep total travel time competitive. Atlanta offers the most frequencies and a vast network, Charlotte provides efficient connections and moderate overall duration, while Detroit serves as a central Midwest hub with quick transfers." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Orlando to Cleveland?", "answer": "On the Orlando–Cleveland route, United flights have an 88% on-time departure rate with no cancellations, while Frontier is at 79% on-time with a 1% cancellation rate, and Southwest is at 74% on-time with no cancellations.", "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" ] }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Cleveland?", "answer": "May, June, and September offer pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists than summer." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Orlando to Cleveland?", "answer": "For this domestic flight, bring a Real ID-compliant driver's license or a valid passport. Have a credit card or other payment method for checked bags, and check if any health documents are required." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Cleveland?", "answer": "Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is the only major airport serving the city, located about 12 miles southwest of downtown. It handles all commercial flights and offers direct access to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and other attractions." }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Cleveland airport?", "answer": "Cleveland Hopkins Airport (CLE) does not have on-site hotels or sleeping pods within the terminals, but several nearby hotels are connected by free shuttle, including the Aloft Cleveland Airport just a quick ride away. The airport is open 24 hours and overnight sleepers are permitted in the landside areas, though you'll need to re-clear security in the morning.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/cleveland-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Cleveland Airport Guide (CLE) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2018-08-03T09:47:28Z" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/usa/ohio/cleveland/activities/cleveland_to_cleveland_hopkins_airport_cle_departure_private_transfer-XN0B9U", "title": "Cleveland to Cleveland Hopkins Airport (CLE) - Departure Private Transfer", "time_published": "2026-01-21T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/cleaa-aloft-cleveland-airport/overview/?EM=DNM_ALOFTCLEVELANDAIRPORT.COM", "title": "Aloft Cleveland Airport - Hotel Near Cleveland International Airport", "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Hopkins_International_Airport", "title": "Cleveland Hopkins International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-17T18:08:22Z" }, { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/reviews/cleveland-airport-reviews.htm", "title": "Cleveland Airport Reviews (CLE)", "time_published": "2023-07-11T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland%20Hopkins%20International%20Airport", "title": "Cleveland Hopkins International Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T08:14:17Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Orlando to Cleveland?", "answer": "Nonstop flights from Orlando to Cleveland are typically operated with Airbus A321-200 Neo aircraft on United and unspecified types on Frontier, though the exact aircraft can vary by day and airline. Connecting itineraries commonly use Boeing 737-800s, Boeing 737 MAX 8s, and Airbus A321-100s on longer legs, with shorter hops often on regional jets like the Embraer 175 or Canadair Regional Jet 700. Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these mainline and regional jets, but specific amenities depend on the carrier and 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 Cleveland?", "answer": "United, a Star Alliance member, flies nonstop from Orlando to Cleveland alongside Frontier and Southwest, neither of which belongs to any alliance. Other alliances may serve the route via connections, but no SkyTeam or oneworld carriers operate nonstop here.", "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 (MCO) has a Delta Sky Club in Terminal B, Airside 4, accessible to Delta One, SkyTeam premium cabin, and eligible elite passengers, as well as Delta SkyMiles Reserve cardholders. There are two independent The Club MCO lounges, one in Terminal A, Airside 1 and another in Terminal B, Airside 4, both available to Priority Pass, LoungeKey, and day-pass purchasers, with comfortable seating, complimentary snacks and drinks, and early hours from 5:00 AM. Terminal C hosts a Plaza Premium Lounge, open to Priority Pass and Plaza Premium members, featuring a spa and shower facilities. These lounges are all located after security and offer a quiet space to relax before your flight.", "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 Cleveland?", "answer": "Baggage rules on this domestic route depend on the airline and fare type. Basic economy often charges for checked bags and may restrict carry‑ons to a personal item. Standard economy usually allows a carry‑on and personal item for free, with checked bags available for a fee." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Orlando to Cleveland?", "answer": "On this domestic route, you'll typically find Economy and possibly extra-legroom Economy; Premium Economy and flat-bed Business are not common." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy typically does not." } } } }