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    "Key": "CLO-MCO",
    "orig": {
      "code": "CLO",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Cali",
      "fullCity": "Cali, Colombia",
      "airport": "Alfonso Bonilla Aragon Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "MCO",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Orlando",
      "fullCity": "Orlando, Florida",
      "airport": "Orlando Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Cali to Orlando?",
        "answer": "There are no scheduled nonstop flights from Cali (CLO) to Orlando (MCO), so the journey requires at least one connection. The distance between the airports is about 1,750 miles. With a typical layover, the total travel time is usually in the range of 7 to 10 hours.",
        "methodology": "Flight times and distances come 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). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.",
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      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Orlando?",
        "answer": "Orlando International Airport (MCO) offers taxis, ride-shares like Uber and Lyft, shared-ride vans, public buses (Lynx), and on-site rental cars for getting to the city center. Taxis and ride-shares are the fastest and most-used options, with a typical 20–30 minute trip to downtown. Public transit is the cheapest but can take over an hour. Rental cars are convenient for exploring beyond the city, with many companies located right at the airport.",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-30T20:55:24Z"
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            "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"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_Executive_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-06T09:34:09Z"
          }
        ],
        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Cali to Orlando?",
        "answer": "Average fares from Cali to Orlando bottom out around $286 in early February, making that the cheapest time to fly this route. February, September, and October are the cheapest months overall, with averages of $289, $293, and $298 respectively, while late December is the most expensive period at $374 on average. June and December are the priciest months, averaging $362 and $355.",
        "methodology": "Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Cali to Orlando?",
        "answer": "For flights from Cali to Orlando, the optimal booking window is roughly 4 to 6 weeks before departure, when average fares bottom out around $242. Booking about 30 days ahead yields the very cheapest fare at $241, while waiting until the last week or booking more than 3 months out pushes prices up to $275 or more. Summer and holiday periods typically require booking further in advance—often 8 to 12 weeks out—to secure similar savings.",
        "methodology": "Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Cali to Orlando?",
        "answer": "No red-eye flights are currently scheduled from Cali (CLO) to Orlando (MCO) — there are no nonstop overnight services, and no connecting itineraries with an overnight long leg were found.",
        "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": [
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      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Cali to Orlando?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Cali to Orlando; the common connecting routings are operated by Avianca via Bogotá (about 26 daily one-stop options) or Medellín (around 2 daily), Copa Airlines via Panama City (about 16 daily), and LATAM via Bogotá (around 14 daily). No per‑carrier fares are provided for this route.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come 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 typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        ]
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Cali and Orlando?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities are Bogotá, Panama City, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale. Bogotá offers the most frequent connections within Colombia, while Panama City provides efficient transfers via Copa Airlines. Miami and Fort Lauderdale are major U.S. hubs with extensive onward flights to Orlando, often keeping total travel time competitive."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Orlando?",
        "answer": "March to May and October to mid-November offer pleasant temperatures and lower crowds outside school breaks."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Cali to Orlando?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for the duration of your stay, a U.S. visa or ESTA, proof of onward or return travel, payment for bags, and any required vaccination certificates."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Orlando?",
        "answer": "Orlando has one main commercial airport, Orlando International Airport (MCO), which is about 10 miles southeast of downtown and serves all major airlines, handling both domestic and international flights."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Alfonso Bonilla Aragon Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Cali, the most convenient way to reach Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (CLO) is by taxi or ride‑share, which take about 30‑40 minutes via the Cali‑Palmira highway and are the fastest, most popular option. Licensed yellow taxis are widely available, while ride‑sharing apps like Uber and Didi also operate in the city. Public buses (such as the ‘Aeropuerto’ route) offer a budget‑friendly alternative, though they can be slower and less frequent. If driving yourself, the airport has both short‑term and long‑term parking lots directly across from the terminal.",
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            "url": "http://www.airportdistancecalculator.com/alfonso-b-aragon-airport-clo-details.html",
            "title": "Alfonso B. Aragon Airport (CLO) Details, Cali, Colombia",
            "time_published": "2026-05-03T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://airportdistancecalculator.com/flight-smr-to-clo.html",
            "title": "Distance From Simon Bolivar Airport to Alfonso B. Aragon Airport (SMR - CLO Distance)",
            "time_published": "2026-01-18T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfonso%20Bonilla%20Arag%C3%B3n%20International%20Airport",
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            "url": "http://m.cial.aero/Taxi",
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        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      },
      "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 inside the terminal. Several nearby hotels are connected by shuttle, including the Fairfield Inn Orlando Airport which offers a free shuttle. For a restful overnight stay, you'll need to leave the secure area and take a short shuttle ride to one of the off‑airport hotels.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_International_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-30T20:55:24Z"
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            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/airport-hotels/transit-hotels.htm",
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            "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"
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            "title": "Orlando International Airport (MCO)",
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            "url": "https://marriott.com/en-us/hotels/mcofa-fairfield-inn-orlando-airport/experiences",
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        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Cali to Orlando?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service between Cali (CLO) and Orlando (MCO); typical connecting itineraries route through Bogotá (BOG) or Panama City (PTY). On the Cali–Bogotá leg, Avianca mostly uses the Airbus A320neo and A320-100, while LATAM also flies the A320-100. The Bogotá–Orlando and Panama City–Orlando segments are commonly operated with Boeing 737-800 and 737 MAX 8 aircraft on Copa, with Avianca also using A320-family jets. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, and many of these planes offer Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment on longer segments.",
        "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": [
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        ]
      },
      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Cali to Orlando?",
        "answer": "Flights from Cali (CLO) to Orlando (MCO) are primarily connecting services operated by Avianca and Copa Airlines, both members of Star Alliance, via Bogotá and Panama City respectively. LATAM also serves the route with a connection in Bogotá, but it does not belong to any global airline alliance.",
        "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": [
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        ]
      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Cali?",
        "answer": "Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (CLO) in Cali has an Avianca Sala VIP lounge in the domestic terminal and an Avianca Lounge Cali, though the Sala VIP Calima in the international terminal is temporarily closed. The Avianca lounge is accessible to Avianca business class passengers and Star Alliance Gold members, and it offers a quiet space with Wi-Fi and light refreshments. Priority Pass members can also access the Avianca Sala VIP.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CLO",
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/de-de/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CLO",
            "title": "American Express Lounges at Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport | Amex DE",
            "time_published": "2026-05-02T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/colombia/cali-a-bonilla-aragon-intl",
            "title": "Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport CLO Lounges - CLO Airport Guide and lounges.  | Priority Pass",
            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/lounges/colombia/cali-a-bonilla-aragon",
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            "url": "http://www.airportdistancecalculator.com/alfonso-b-aragon-airport-clo-details.html",
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        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Cali to Orlando?",
        "answer": "Baggage rules on Cali–Orlando flights vary by airline and fare type. Basic economy often excludes a checked bag, while standard economy usually includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins and elite status may offer higher allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Cali to Orlando?",
        "answer": "On this route, Economy is standard, and flat-bed Business class is available on connecting itineraries; Premium Economy is uncommon."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium‑cabin tickets generally offer same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy rarely permits them."
      }
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