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      "code": "CLO",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Cali",
      "fullCity": "Cali, Colombia",
      "airport": "Alfonso Bonilla Aragon Intl Airport"
    },
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      "code": "ORL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Orlando",
      "fullCity": "Orlando, Florida",
      "airport": "Orlando Executive Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Cali to Orlando?",
        "answer": "There are no scheduled nonstop flights from Cali to Orlando, so the journey requires a connection and typically takes approximately 7 to 10 hours total travel time. The direct distance from Cali to Orlando is about 1,750 miles.",
        "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 Cali to Orlando?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Cali (CLO) to Orlando (ORL). The fastest one-stop routings connect through Bogotá (BOG) with Avianca or LATAM, taking about 65 minutes on the first leg and roughly 4 hours 15 minutes on the second, with a layover of around 80–95 minutes, for a total journey of about 6½ to 7 hours. Copa also offers a connection via Panama City (PTY), though the layover is significantly longer at around 16 hours.",
        "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": "Orlando International Airport (MCO) is about 6 miles southeast of downtown Orlando, with taxis and ride shares (Uber/Lyft) being the most popular and fastest options, typically taking 20–25 minutes. The airport also has on-site rental car facilities and a Lynx public bus (Route 11) that connects to the city center, though it is slower. A rail link via the Brightline station is available with a shuttle connection to the airport, but it is not the most used method. Ride share is the most common choice for visitors.",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-30T20:55:24Z"
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      "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, with February, September, and October the cheapest months overall at roughly $289–$298. The most expensive stretch is late December, averaging about $374, while June and December are the priciest months at $362 and $355 respectively. Late spring and midsummer also run high, with May and July averaging above $320.",
        "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 Cali to Orlando?",
        "answer": "For Cali to Orlando, the optimal booking window is roughly 4-6 weeks before departure, when average fares drop to about $242. Booking around 30-35 days out yields the lowest prices ($241), while fares climb steadily if you book more than two months ahead, reaching over $450 at 180 days. For summer and holiday travel, demand typically pushes the sweet spot earlier, so aim to book 6-8 weeks out for those periods.",
        "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 Cali to Orlando?",
        "answer": "No overnight (red-eye) flights are scheduled from Cali (CLO) to Orlando (ORL) — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with a red-eye long leg were found on this route.",
        "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 Cali to Orlando?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Cali to Orlando. Avianca (via Bogotá, with up to 26 daily connections, and a few via Medellín) is the most frequent option, followed by Copa Airlines via Panama City (about 16 daily connections) and LATAM via Bogotá (about 14 daily connections). Fares are not available 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.",
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      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Cali and Orlando?",
        "answer": "Common layovers include Bogotá, Panama City, Miami and Fort Lauderdale, which offer broad connections and efficient transfers."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Orlando?",
        "answer": "March to May and October to November offer pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Cali to Orlando?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, a valid U.S. visa or ESTA, proof of onward or return travel, payment for baggage, and any required vaccination certificates."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Orlando?",
        "answer": "Orlando has two main airports. Orlando International is the primary gateway, located 10 miles southeast of downtown and close to major theme parks, served by full‑service and low‑cost airlines. Orlando Sanford is farther north, mainly used by low‑cost and charter carriers, and is less convenient for central Orlando and attractions."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Alfonso Bonilla Aragon Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Cali, the fastest way to reach Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (CLO) is by taxi or ride‑share, taking roughly 30–45 minutes depending on traffic. Public buses and shared shuttle vans are available at lower cost but with longer travel times and less direct routing. Driving and parking are feasible, with both short‑term and long‑term lots at the airport. Taxis and ride‑shares are the most popular choice for their convenience and door‑to‑door service.",
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            "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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      "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. Nearby hotels like the Fairfield Inn Orlando Airport offer complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport. Some airport lounges have shower facilities and rest areas, but there are no dedicated sleep rooms.",
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      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Orlando Executive Airport?",
        "answer": "Orlando Executive Airport is a general aviation reliever airport, not a commercial passenger terminal, so typical passenger amenities like currency exchange offices, prayer rooms, and free Wi‑Fi are not available there. Commercial flights to the Orlando area arrive at Orlando International Airport (MCO), which offers currency exchange services in Terminals A and B, a chapel in Terminal B, and free Wi‑Fi throughout the terminal. If your flight is to Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), amenities may differ, but no specific information on those is available.",
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Cali to Orlando?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Cali (CLO) to Orlando (ORL). On typical one-stop itineraries, the long-haul leg is most often flown with an Airbus A320-200 Neo or Airbus A320-100 (via Bogotá on Avianca or LATAM), or a Boeing 737-800 / 737 MAX 8 (via Panama City on Copa Airlines). The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, but these narrow-body Airbus and Boeing types are the most common. Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these aircraft, though the specific offerings depend on the carrier and individual 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.",
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      },
      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Cali to Orlando?",
        "answer": "The main airlines operating one-stop flights from Cali (CLO) to Orlando (ORL) are Avianca (AV), Copa Airlines (CM), and LATAM (LA). Avianca and Copa are both members of Star Alliance, while LATAM currently belongs to no global alliance. Other alliances, such as oneworld and SkyTeam, may offer connections on this route via partner carriers like American or Delta, but the core operators are Star Alliance plus the unaligned LATAM.",
        "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. 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. 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.",
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      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Cali?",
        "answer": "At Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (CLO) in Cali, the main lounge is the Avianca Sala VIP in the domestic terminal, open from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM. It is accessible to Avianca business class passengers, LifeMiles elite status holders, and Priority Pass members. A second lounge, Sala VIP Calima in the international terminal, is currently listed as temporarily closed.",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Cali to Orlando?",
        "answer": "On Cali to Orlando flights, Basic Economy often excludes a checked bag. Standard economy usually includes one checked bag and a carry‑on, while premium cabins allow two checked bags and larger carry‑ons."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Cali to Orlando?",
        "answer": "Flights from Cali to Orlando typically offer Economy and, on some airlines, 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 and premium tickets typically allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic fares usually do not."
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