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  "response": {
    "Key": "FLL-CO",
    "orig": {
      "code": "FLL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Fort Lauderdale",
      "fullCity": "Fort Lauderdale, Florida",
      "airport": "Hollywood Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "CO",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Colombia"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Colombia can I fly to from Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "From Fort Lauderdale you can fly non-stop to Bogotá, Medellín, Cartagena, Barranquilla, and Cali. Bogotá is the main hub for onward domestic connections. Medellín and Cartagena are popular for culture and beaches, while Barranquilla and Cali offer regional access."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Fort Lauderdale to Colombia?",
        "answer": "From Fort Lauderdale, non-stop flights to Bogotá take about 3 hours 30 minutes, while Cartagena is closer to 2 hours 50 minutes. One-stop routes to other cities like Medellín or Cali typically range from 5 to 8 hours depending on layovers, with westbound returns often slightly longer."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Colombia?",
        "answer": "Yes, you can fly non-stop from Fort Lauderdale to several cities in Colombia. JetBlue and Spirit operate direct flights to Bogotá, Medellín and Cartagena. Flight times are typically around three to four hours. If you are traveling to other Colombian cities, a connection in Bogotá or Medellín is common, with total travel times of roughly five to seven hours."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Fort Lauderdale to Colombia?",
        "answer": "From Fort Lauderdale to Colombia, JetBlue, Spirit, and Avianca offer nonstops. American and Copa provide one-stop options via their hubs."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Colombia?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Colombia are April, August, and September, when fares tend to be lowest outside of peak summer and major holiday periods. Booking about 7 to 10 weeks ahead typically yields the best prices on this route. Midweek departures and off-peak times of day generally offer better value, while December and January see the highest fares around the holidays.",
        "methodology": "This 'good deal' estimate shows a representative best price for each departure date across roughly a 12-month window (about 3 months back and 9 months forward). It is built from real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, accumulated into a price history for each departure date. Rather than weighting all of that history equally, we apply exponential time decay so recent prices dominate — a price seen yesterday counts almost in full, one from about a month ago roughly a third, and prices from a few months back very little — giving a figure that tracks today's market instead of a stale long-run average. Clear price outliers are removed before any calculation, departure dates with no observations are filled in from nearby dates, and the resulting curve is lightly smoothed so it reads as a clean seasonal trend rather than day-to-day noise. This booking-window guidance is built from the same real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, re-grouped by how many days before departure each price was seen (from the departure day out to about 180 days ahead) across the route's price history. At each booking lead time we report the 25th-percentile price — the cheaper end of what travelers were quoted, rather than the rock-bottom minimum (which can be a fluke) or the average (which is pulled up by expensive last-minute fares). The buy-or-wait advice then applies a risk premium that grows as departure approaches, since seat availability shrinks and prices become less predictable; using that adjusted curve we flag windows where waiting is likely to save a meaningful amount (at least $20 or 5%) versus windows where booking now is the better call. Isolated single-day recommendations are filtered out, so the advice only reflects a window that holds for several days in a row."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Fort Lauderdale to Colombia?",
        "answer": "For flights from Fort Lauderdale to Colombia, the sweet spot is roughly 7 to 11 weeks ahead — booking about two to three months out typically yields the best fares on routes like FLL–Bogotá, FLL–Medellín, and FLL–Cartagena, while waiting until the last minute can push prices noticeably higher.",
        "methodology": "This booking-window guidance is built from the same real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, re-grouped by how many days before departure each price was seen (from the departure day out to about 180 days ahead) across the route's price history. At each booking lead time we report the 25th-percentile price — the cheaper end of what travelers were quoted, rather than the rock-bottom minimum (which can be a fluke) or the average (which is pulled up by expensive last-minute fares). The buy-or-wait advice then applies a risk premium that grows as departure approaches, since seat availability shrinks and prices become less predictable; using that adjusted curve we flag windows where waiting is likely to save a meaningful amount (at least $20 or 5%) versus windows where booking now is the better call. Isolated single-day recommendations are filtered out, so the advice only reflects a window that holds for several days in a row."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Colombia?",
        "answer": "In Colombia, travelers often start in Bogotá for its museums and dining scene, then head to Medellín for year-round spring weather and innovation, and Cartagena for Caribbean colonial charm. The Coffee Triangle, centered on Armenia, Pereira and Manizales, offers lush landscapes and coffee farm stays, while Santa Marta provides access to Tayrona National Park. All are reachable by direct flights from the U.S., with short domestic hops connecting them."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Colombia are best to fly into from Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "From Fort Lauderdale to Colombia, Bogotá El Dorado is the main international gateway with the most flight options and domestic connections. Medellín José María Córdova and Cartagena Rafael Núñez are better for regional travel, with Cartagena ideal for Caribbean beach resorts."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Colombia?",
        "answer": "For Colombia, December to March and July to August are dry seasons with generally good weather, but prices and crowds peak around Christmas, New Year and Easter. April to June and September to November see more rain but lower fares and fewer tourists, especially in Bogotá, Medellín and Cartagena."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Hollywood Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Fort Lauderdale, you can reach Hollywood International Airport via Broward County Transit Route 1 bus, the Tri-Rail commuter train with a free airport shuttle, ride‑share and taxi services, or by driving with on‑site parking. Ride‑share and taxis are the fastest and most popular, taking about 10–15 minutes and costing more than transit; the Tri‑Rail shuttle is a budget‑friendly option but requires a train ride plus a short shuttle transfer.",
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            "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/business/about/Pages/CustomerService.aspx",
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