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    "Key": "CMH-ORL",
    "orig": {
      "code": "CMH",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Columbus",
      "fullCity": "Columbus, Ohio",
      "airport": "John Glenn Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "ORL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Orlando",
      "fullCity": "Orlando, Florida",
      "airport": "Orlando Executive Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Columbus to Orlando?",
        "answer": "The nonstop flight from Columbus to Orlando covers about 800 miles and typically takes 2 hours and 15 minutes. The return flight also takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes.",
        "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 Columbus to Orlando?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are direct nonstop flights from Columbus (CMH) to Orlando (MCO). Southwest operates daily with about 124 weekly departures, while Frontier flies six days a week (Monday and Wednesday through Sunday) with a handful of daily departures. The flight takes roughly 2 hours and 15 minutes.",
        "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.",
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      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Orlando?",
        "answer": "At Orlando International Airport (MCO), ground transportation to the city center includes taxis, rideshares like Uber and Lyft, public buses via Lynx, and on-site rental cars. Rideshare services are the most popular and typically fastest option, with a trip to downtown Orlando taking about 20 minutes and costing roughly $30 to $40. Lynx bus route 111 offers the most affordable transit at $2 per ride, though the journey can take over an hour. Taxis are readily available at set rates, while rental cars provide flexibility for exploring the wider Orlando area beyond downtown.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_International_Airport",
            "title": "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"
          },
          {
            "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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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_Executive_Airport",
            "title": "Orlando Executive Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-06T09:34:09Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Columbus to Orlando?",
        "answer": "Average fares from Columbus to Orlando bottom out around $179 in late September, with September and October the cheapest months overall at roughly $183–185 on average. The most expensive period is late December, where average fares climb to about $256, and December is the priciest month at $237.",
        "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 Columbus to Orlando?",
        "answer": "For Columbus to Orlando, the optimal booking window is 4 to 6 weeks before departure, with average fares around $130. The single cheapest day to book is 30 days out at roughly $128, while booking 180 days in advance runs about $270. For summer or holiday periods, demand pushes prices higher, so aim for the earlier end of that window or a bit sooner to lock in better fares.",
        "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.",
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      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Columbus to Orlando?",
        "answer": "Yes, Southwest operates a nonstop red-eye from Columbus (CMH) to Orlando (MCO) four nights a week — Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday — departing at 9:55 PM. Since Orlando is just a short flight away, this late-evening departure 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.",
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      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Columbus to Orlando?",
        "answer": "Southwest and Frontier fly nonstop from Columbus to Orlando. Southwest operates up to 124 weekly flights with departures throughout the day, while Frontier runs 12 weekly flights on most days. Specific median fares aren't listed for this route, but both carriers are well-established on it.",
        "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 Columbus and Orlando?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities include Atlanta, Charlotte, and Dallas, which offer frequent connections and efficient transfers, keeping total travel time competitive."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time arrivals on this route from Columbus to Orlando?",
        "answer": "On the Columbus to Orlando route, Southwest has an arrival on-time rate of 82.2% with a 0.6% cancellation rate, while Frontier arrives on time 80.8% of the time and cancels 3.7% of flights.",
        "methodology": "On-time arrival 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; a flight counts as on time when it arrives within 15 minutes of schedule. Carriers are ranked by arrival on-time rate on this route, and the carrier list itself comes 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).",
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        ]
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Orlando?",
        "answer": "March to May and October to November have pleasant temperatures and thinner crowds than summer and winter holidays."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Columbus to Orlando?",
        "answer": "For this domestic flight, bring a Real ID-compliant driver's license or passport; no visa or travel authorization is needed. Have a payment method ready for baggage fees, and check if any health documents are required."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Orlando?",
        "answer": "Orlando International is the primary airport for most travellers, located about 10 miles southeast of downtown and close to major attractions. It serves a full range of domestic and international airlines. Orlando Sanford is farther north and mainly used by low‑cost and charter carriers, including Allegiant and Sun Country."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to John Glenn Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Columbus to John Glenn International Airport, you can take the COTA AirConnect bus every 30 minutes for about 25 minutes, or the cheaper Line 7 bus with a transfer to the free CBUS circulator; both are the most budget-friendly options. Ride‑share services like Uber and Lyft pick up on the ground transportation level, while taxis are available 24/7 with a metered fare around $25 to downtown. Driving is straightforward via I‑670, with on‑site parking in the garage, though it’s the costliest choice. The AirConnect bus is often the most popular for its directness and low cost, while ride‑share or taxi is fastest outside of peak traffic.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://www.airportsdata.net/airport-CMH/",
            "title": "Columbus airport (CMH)",
            "time_published": "2025-11-14T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Glenn_Columbus_International_Airport?oldid=751470363",
            "title": "John Glenn Columbus International Airport - Wikipedia",
            "time_published": "2016-11-25T22:19:25Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.airportsdata.net/airport-CMH-transportation/",
            "title": "Transfer to/from - Columbus airport (CMH)",
            "time_published": "2020-03-26T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CMH",
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            "time_published": "2025-02-22T13:51:45Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbus_Airport",
            "title": "Columbus Airport",
            "time_published": "2024-10-23T19:10:27Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Orlando airport?",
        "answer": "Orlando International Airport (MCO) does not have on‑site transit hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods inside the terminals. Nearby hotels like the Fairfield Inn Orlando Airport offer free shuttle service and are located just outside the airport grounds.",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-30T20:55:24Z"
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            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/airport-hotels/transit-hotels.htm",
            "title": "Transit Hotels – Sleeping in Airports",
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            "time_published": "2026-06-22T14:15:16Z"
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            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/orlando-airport-guide.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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            "url": "https://www.orlandoairports.net/",
            "title": "Orlando International Airport (MCO)",
            "time_published": "2026-07-20T08:27:21Z"
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            "url": "https://marriott.com/en-us/hotels/mcofa-fairfield-inn-orlando-airport/experiences",
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      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Orlando Executive Airport?",
        "answer": "Orlando Executive Airport (ORL) is a general aviation airport and does not have the commercial amenities you're asking about; however, the metro area's primary commercial airport is Orlando International Airport (MCO). At MCO, free Wi-Fi is available throughout the terminals, and currency exchange services are offered by ICE Currency Services with locations in Terminals A and B, both pre- and post-security. The airport also has an interfaith chapel located post-security in the main terminal near the food court.",
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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"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://orlandoairports.net/getting-around-mco",
            "title": "Orlando International Airport (MCO)",
            "time_published": "2026-07-20T08:27:21Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://faa.gov/sfb",
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      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Columbus to Orlando?",
        "answer": "The nonstop flights from Columbus to Orlando are mostly operated with Boeing 737-800s, though some flights show an unspecified type — both Frontier and Southwest fly the route nonstop and the 737-800 is the only named aircraft in that segment. On connecting itineraries the long legs are a mix of Boeing 737s (‑800, MAX 8, MAX 9, ‑900), Airbus A321s (both CEO and NEO), and occasional A319s, A220s, or Embraer 175s, with the exact aircraft depending on the airline and the day. Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these aircraft, though the specific offerings vary by carrier.",
        "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 Columbus to Orlando?",
        "answer": "The only airlines flying nonstop from Columbus to Orlando are Southwest and Frontier, neither of which belongs to a global alliance — no SkyTeam, Star Alliance, or oneworld carrier operates this route nonstop, though alliance members may serve it via connections.",
        "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 Columbus?",
        "answer": "John Glenn Columbus International Airport has one independent lounge, the Escape Lounge in Concourse B, open from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM. It is accessible via Priority Pass and American Express Platinum Card membership, among other programs, and offers a quiet space with complimentary snacks and drinks away from the terminal crowds. There are no airline-branded lounges like Delta Sky Club or United Club at this airport.",
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            "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/john-glenn-columbus-international",
            "title": "John Glenn Columbus International Airport CMH Lounges - CMH Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass",
            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CMH",
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            "time_published": "2025-11-14T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-hk/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CMH",
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            "time_published": "2026-05-05T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%20Glenn%20Columbus%20International%20Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-05-01T08:17:28Z"
          }
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Columbus to Orlando?",
        "answer": "On the domestic Columbus to Orlando route, baggage rules vary by airline and fare. Basic Economy often allows only a personal item and charges for carry‑on and checked bags, while standard economy typically includes a carry‑on and charges for checked luggage."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Columbus to Orlando?",
        "answer": "Flights from Columbus to Orlando typically offer Economy seating, with some airlines providing extra-legroom Economy options; Premium Economy and flat-bed Business class are not common on this domestic route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare class; flexible and premium cabin tickets generally allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy fares often do not."
      }
    }
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