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    "Key": "MCO-CLO",
    "orig": {
      "code": "MCO",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Orlando",
      "fullCity": "Orlando, Florida",
      "airport": "Orlando Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "CLO",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Cali",
      "fullCity": "Cali, Colombia",
      "airport": "Alfonso Bonilla Aragon Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Orlando to Cali?",
        "answer": "Orlando to Cali is about 1,750 miles. No nonstop flights operate on this route, so a connection is required; the total journey time is typically around 6 to 8 hours depending on the layover.",
        "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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      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Orlando to Cali?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Orlando to Cali. The shortest one-stop routings typically take about 8 hours 15 minutes, most often connecting through Bogotá on Avianca (about 4 hours to Bogotá, a short layover, then roughly an hour to Cali) or through Panama City on Copa, which tends to be the cheapest option with median fares around $477. Avianca also offers an overnight connecting option departing Orlando around 11:40 PM and arriving in Cali the next morning via Bogotá.",
        "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. 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.",
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      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Cali?",
        "answer": "Taxis are the most common and reliable way to get from Alfonso Bonilla Aragón Airport to downtown Cali, with prepaid taxi counters available at both terminals; the ride typically takes 30–40 minutes depending on traffic. Ride‑sharing apps like Uber and DiDi are also available but may be slightly less convenient for pickup at the airport. There is no direct mass‑transit rail link, though public buses (MIO) serve the airport area with a transfer required to reach the city center. Car rentals are available at the airport from major agencies, but driving in Cali can be chaotic for visitors. Overall, a prepaid taxi is the fastest and most‑used option for most travelers.",
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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"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfonso%20Bonilla%20Arag%C3%B3n%20International%20Airport",
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      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Orlando to Cali?",
        "answer": "Average fares from Orlando to Cali bottom out around $286 in early February, making it the cheapest stretch to fly. Overall, February, September, and October are the cheapest months, with average fares of $289, $293, and $298 respectively. The most expensive period is late December, where average fares climb to about $374, with June and December being the priciest months overall at $362 and $355 on average.",
        "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.",
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      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Orlando to Cali?",
        "answer": "For Orlando to Cali, the best fares are found when booking 4-6 weeks before departure, with an average price of $242 and the single cheapest day being 30 days out at $241. Booking very early — 180 days ahead — costs nearly double at $461, while last-minute bookings also climb, so aim for that one-month window. During summer or holiday periods, prices tend to run higher across the board, so booking slightly earlier within that range, around 6-8 weeks ahead, can help lock in a better fare.",
        "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 Orlando to Cali?",
        "answer": "No nonstop red-eye flights operate from Orlando to Cali, but a connecting overnight itinerary is available: Avianca departs Orlando (MCO) at 11:40 PM, arriving in Bogotá (BOG) at 2:45 AM in the early hours, then connects to Cali after a roughly 2 hour 25 minute layover.",
        "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 Orlando to Cali?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Orlando to Cali. The most common one-stop routings are on Avianca via Bogotá (about 27 daily connections) and via Medellín (2 daily), Copa Airlines via Panama City (15 daily), and LATAM Airlines via Bogotá (12 daily). American Airlines also offers a connection via Miami, though less frequently. Typical per-carrier fares are not available in this data.",
        "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 Orlando and Cali?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities between Orlando and Cali include Miami, Bogotá, and Panama City. Miami offers frequent connections and efficient U.S. transit. Bogotá provides broad domestic links within Colombia. Panama City features a modern hub with visa‑free transit for many nationalities."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Cali?",
        "answer": "December to March and June to August bring drier, sunny days and fewer tourists."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Orlando to Cali?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, any required Colombian visa or Check-Mig form, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage and any necessary vaccination certificates."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Cali?",
        "answer": "Cali has only one commercial airport, Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport, located about 16 kilometres northeast of downtown."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Orlando Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Orlando, the fastest and most popular option to reach Orlando International Airport (MCO) is typically a ride‑share service or taxi, which takes about 20 minutes in light traffic. Public bus service (Lynx route 11 or 51) is the most economical but takes 45–60 minutes. Several shared‑ride shuttles also operate from downtown hotels; driving yourself is straightforward with ample on‑airport parking in garages and economy lots.",
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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://www.orlandoairports.net/",
            "title": "Orlando International Airport (MCO)",
            "time_published": "2026-07-20T08:27:21Z"
          },
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            "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://faa.gov/sfb",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-06T09:34:09Z"
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        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Cali airport?",
        "answer": "Cali's Alfonso Bonilla Aragón Airport (CLO) does not have an on-site hotel, capsule hotel, or sleeping pods inside the terminal. There are no sleeping facilities in any specific terminal area, so you'd need to look off-airport. Nearby hotels like the City Express Plus by Marriott Cali Colombia offer a complimentary local shuttle, though it's a 20.5-kilometer drive from the airport.",
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            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/cali-airport-guide.htm",
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            "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/south-america/colombia/cali/activities/private_arrival_or_departure_transfer_alfonso_bonilla_arag%C3%B3n_airport-XWGQOC?property=CLOPC",
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            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/clopc-city-express-plus-cali-colombia/overview/",
            "title": "City Express Cali Colombia (Official Site)",
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      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Alfonso Bonilla Aragon Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport in Cali offers currency exchange offices in both the arrivals and departures areas of the main terminal. Prayer rooms and a chapel are available for passengers, located near the domestic boarding gates. Free Wi‑Fi is provided throughout the terminal, though connection speeds can vary during peak times.",
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            "url": "http://www.airportdistancecalculator.com/alfonso-b-aragon-airport-clo-15-day-weather-forecast.html",
            "title": "Alfonso B. Aragon Airport (CLO) 15 Day Weather Forecast, Cali Colombia",
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            "url": "http://m.cial.aero/Taxi",
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Orlando to Cali?",
        "answer": "No nonstop service exists between Orlando and Cali; the route is flown with one connection, most often through Bogotá (BOG) or Panama City (PTY). The long-haul leg is typically operated by an Airbus A320-200 Neo or Airbus A320-100 (Avianca and LATAM), and Boeing 737-800 or 737 MAX 8/9 (Copa Airlines), with the shorter connecting leg using similar narrow-body Airbus or Boeing types. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, though Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these modern narrow-body fleets.",
        "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.",
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      },
      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Orlando to Cali?",
        "answer": "Star Alliance serves the Orlando–Cali route through Avianca (via Bogotá or Medellín) and Copa Airlines (via Panama City), while oneworld is represented by American Airlines (via Miami). LATAM also operates one-stop flights via Bogotá but belongs to no global 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 Orlando?",
        "answer": "When departing from Orlando International Airport (MCO), there are several lounge options. Delta operates a Sky Club in Terminal B, Airside 4, accessible to Delta One, SkyTeam Elite Plus, and certain Amex cardholders, featuring a full bar and hot food buffet. Two locations of The Club MCO are available in Terminal A, Airside 1 (near gates 1–29) and Terminal B, Airside 4, both offering complimentary drinks, snacks, and a children’s play area, with access via Priority Pass, LoungeKey, or day pass. In the newer Terminal C, a Plaza Premium Lounge provides a spa and shower facilities, and is open to all passengers regardless of airline or class through Priority Pass or paid entry.",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-20T08:27:21Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/orlando-international",
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      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Orlando to Cali?",
        "answer": "Baggage rules depend on the airline and fare. 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 extra allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Orlando to Cali?",
        "answer": "Flights from Orlando to Cali usually feature Economy and flat‑bed Business class. Premium Economy is uncommon on this route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies depend on the airline and fare type; flexible tickets and premium cabins often allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic fares typically do not."
      }
    }
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}