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    "Key": "MCO-LIM",
    "orig": {
      "code": "MCO",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Orlando",
      "fullCity": "Orlando, Florida",
      "airport": "Orlando Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "LIM",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Lima",
      "fullCity": "Lima, Peru",
      "airport": "Jorge Chávez Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Orlando to Lima?",
        "answer": "Orlando to Lima is about 2,810 miles. No nonstop flights are scheduled on this route, so the trip requires a connection; a typical one-stop journey takes roughly 8 to 12 hours, depending on 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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      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Lima?",
        "answer": "From Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), the fastest way to reach central Lima is by taxi or ride‑share, which take about 30‑40 minutes to Miraflores or the Historic Centre. Official airport taxis are available at fixed rates and are the most used option for visitors, offering a safer and more predictable ride than hailing a street taxi. Ride‑sharing apps like Uber and Cabify also operate and are generally reliable, though you may need to meet your driver in the parking area. There is no direct rail or Metro link from the airport, and the public bus system (micros and combis) is not recommended for tourists due to safety concerns, erratic driving, and lack of dedicated stops. Car rentals are available at the airport, but driving in Lima’s heavy traffic can be challenging for first‑time visitors.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Peru",
            "title": "Tourism in Peru",
            "time_published": "2026-01-10T17:27:42Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Lima",
            "title": "Tourism in Peru",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism%20in%20Peru",
            "title": "Tourism in Peru",
            "time_published": "2026-01-10T17:27:42Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jorge%20Ch%C3%A1vez%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Jorge Chávez International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-15T03:44:38Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Lima",
            "title": "Transport in Lima",
            "time_published": "2026-05-12T09:37:11Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Orlando to Lima?",
        "answer": "Average fares from Orlando to Lima bottom out around $294 in early February, the cheapest stretch on the route. The cheapest months overall are February ($299), September ($302), and October ($307), while the most expensive period is late December, averaging $386.",
        "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 Lima?",
        "answer": "For Orlando to Lima, the optimal booking window is roughly 4-6 weeks before departure, with the best single fare around $252 when booked 35 days out. Booking much earlier (e.g. 6 months ahead) tends to cost nearly twice as much, around $477, while last-minute fares climb back above $300. For summer and holiday periods, demand is higher, so aim for the earlier end of that window or slightly beyond to lock in a better price.",
        "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 Orlando to Lima?",
        "answer": "No nonstop red‑eyes operate from Orlando to Lima, but connecting itineraries with an overnight long leg are available. Copa Airlines offers the most frequent option, departing Panama City around 9:19 PM or 9:44 PM and arriving in Lima at 12:55 AM or 1:20 AM (early hours), with a short layover in Panama City. Other one‑stop red‑eye connections include Avianca via Bogotá (departing Orlando at 11:40 PM, arriving Bogotá at 2:45 AM), LATAM via Atlanta (departing Atlanta at 11:15 PM, arriving Lima at 5:00 AM), and Arajet via Punta Cana and Santo Domingo (departing Santo Domingo at 9:00 PM, arriving Lima at 1:00 AM).",
        "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 Orlando to Lima?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Orlando to Lima. Copa Airlines via Panama City is the most common one-stop option, offering around 30 daily connections with a layover of about 76 minutes. Avianca via Bogotá provides about 8 daily connections, while United via Houston, LATAM via Bogotá (with a longer layover), and American via Miami each offer around 4 daily connections. Specific per-carrier 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 Orlando and Lima?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities between Orlando and Lima include Miami, Panama City, Bogotá, and Fort Lauderdale. Miami and Fort Lauderdale offer quick connections and numerous daily flights. Panama City’s Tocumen Airport provides efficient transfers and visa‑free transit for many nationalities, while Bogotá serves as a major South American hub with broad onward connections."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Lima?",
        "answer": "December to April offers warm, sunny days with little rain and lower humidity, avoiding the overcast skies of winter."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Orlando to Lima?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, and check if you need a visa or proof of onward travel; have a payment method for baggage and any required vaccination certificates."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Lima?",
        "answer": "Lima has one main international airport, Jorge Chávez International Airport, located about 11 kilometres northwest of downtown Lima. It serves all commercial flights to the city, so you have no alternative airport choice."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Orlando Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Orlando, the main options to reach Orlando International Airport (MCO) include public buses, shared shuttle vans, ride-share services like Uber and Lyft, taxis, and driving yourself. The Lynx bus system offers the cheapest option with routes 11, 42, and 51, though it takes over an hour. Ride-share and taxis are the most popular and provide a direct, roughly 20-minute trip, while shared shuttles are a middle ground in cost and time. Driving and parking at the airport is also convenient, with several on-site garages and lots.",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-30T20:55:24Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-07-20T08:27:21Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://orlandoairports.net/getting-around-mco",
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          },
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            "time_published": "2026-07-06T09:34:09Z"
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      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Lima airport?",
        "answer": "Lima's Jorge Chávez International Airport has a Sleepover facility landside in the arrivals area of the main terminal, open 24/7, with sleeping pods and private cabins including FlexiSuites, bunk cabins, and nap pods. Showers are available for an additional fee, and you'll need to pass through passport control and check in again for your next flight after your stay. No shuttle is required to reach these on-site sleeping facilities.",
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            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/lima-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Lima Airport Guide",
            "time_published": "2025-09-03T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/casa/lima.htm",
            "title": "Lima Airport Guide (LIM) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "time_published": "2026-05-30T01:37:14Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/south-america/peru/lima/activities/peru_jorge_chavez_airport_lim_private_transfer_to_lima_city-XYN180",
            "title": "Lima Airport One Way Private Transfer LIM to Lima City Center",
            "time_published": "2026-05-05T00:00:00Z"
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      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Jorge Chávez Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) offers currency exchange offices and free Wi‑Fi throughout the terminal. Prayer rooms or chapels are not mentioned in available information, so their presence cannot be confirmed. Currency exchange services are located in the main hall and departures area, while the free Wi‑Fi network is accessible across all public zones.",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-06T09:47:04Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-04-29T20:24:24Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lima_Airport_Partners",
            "title": "Lima Airport Partners",
            "time_published": "2026-06-16T20:24:01Z"
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      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Orlando to Lima?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Orlando to Lima, so all flights connect. The most common aircraft on the longest leg is the Boeing 737-800, typically connecting through Panama City on Copa Airlines, though Boeing 737 MAX 8 and Boeing 737-700 variants also appear on that routing. Other connecting options use the Airbus A320-200 Neo via Bogotá on Avianca, the Boeing 767-300 via Houston on United, or the Airbus A321-200 Neo via Miami on American, so the exact aircraft depends on the airline and connection you choose. Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available across these aircraft types, though the specific offering varies 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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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Orlando?",
        "answer": "At Orlando International Airport (MCO), you'll find a Delta Sky Club in Terminal B, Airside 4, accessible to Delta One, SkyTeam premium cabin passengers, and Sky Club members, with complimentary drinks and a full bar. The Club MCO operates two locations — in Terminal A, Airside 1 and Terminal B, Airside 4 — welcoming Priority Pass, LoungeKey, and day-pass holders, and featuring a spa for refreshing between flights. In Terminal C, the Plaza Premium Lounge offers another independent option, also available through Priority Pass and day passes, with pre-booking available. All lounges are post-security and open daily from early morning until evening.",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Orlando to Lima?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance on this route depends on the airline and fare type. Basic economy tickets often restrict checked bags, while standard international economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry-on. Premium cabins and elite status may grant additional allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Orlando to Lima?",
        "answer": "Flights from Orlando to Lima typically offer Economy and flat-bed Business class; Premium Economy is not common on this route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare class; flexible and premium tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic fares typically do not."
      }
    }
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