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  "response": {
    "Key": "MIA-CO",
    "orig": {
      "code": "MIA",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Miami",
      "fullCity": "Miami, Florida",
      "airport": "Miami Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "CO",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Colombia"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Colombia can I fly to from Miami?",
        "answer": "From Miami you can fly non-stop to Bogotá, Medellín, Cartagena, Cali, Barranquilla, and Pereira. Bogotá is the main hub for onward domestic connections, Medellín offers a vibrant city experience, and Cartagena is ideal for beach and colonial charm."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Miami to Colombia?",
        "answer": "From Miami to Colombia, non-stop flights to Bogotá take about 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours, while Medellín and Cartagena are similar at roughly 3 to 3½ hours. Eastbound flights are slightly shorter due to tailwinds, adding 20 to 40 minutes on the westbound return. One-stop itineraries to smaller cities usually take 6 to 8 hours."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Miami to Colombia?",
        "answer": "Yes, Miami has a strong non-stop network to Colombia. Major gateways like Bogotá, Medellín and Cartagena are served by American Airlines, Avianca and LATAM, with typical flight times around 3 to 3½ hours. Barranquilla and Cali also see non-stops on some carriers. If you are flying to a smaller city, you can connect in Bogotá or Medellín."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Miami to Colombia?",
        "answer": "From Miami to Colombia you can fly American and Avianca nonstop, plus Copa, LATAM, Delta and United with one stop via their hubs."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Miami to Colombia?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Miami to Colombia are April, May, and September, with lower fares also common in August. For the best price, book 7 to 10 weeks ahead, and aim for midweek departures — Tuesday and Wednesday tend to offer the lowest fares — while avoiding peak summer and major holidays like December and January, when prices climb sharply.",
        "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 Miami to Colombia?",
        "answer": "For flights from Miami to Colombia, the best time to book is about 7 to 10 weeks ahead of departure, when fares average around $389.",
        "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": "Colombia's top cities include Bogotá for culture and dining, Medellín for innovation and nightlife, Cartagena for colonial charm and beaches, plus the Coffee Region and Santa Marta for nature and Tayrona Park."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Colombia are best to fly into from Miami?",
        "answer": "From Miami to Colombia, El Dorado in Bogota offers the most long-haul options and is the country's main hub with extensive domestic connections. Jose Maria Cordova in Medellin is a strong alternative for those heading to the coffee region, while Rafael Nunez in Cartagena suits travelers focused on Caribbean beaches and colonial charm. Colombia lacks a comprehensive passenger train network, so onward travel relies on flights or buses."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Colombia?",
        "answer": "For Colombia, December to March and July to August are the driest months in the Andes, including Bogotá and Medellín, but they also bring higher prices and crowds. April to June and September to November offer a good balance of lighter rain, fewer tourists and lower fares."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Miami Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Miami, you can reach Miami International Airport by taking the Metrorail Orange Line to the Miami Intermodal Center, then transferring to the free MIA Mover people mover directly into the terminal — this is a popular and affordable public transit option. Ride‑share services like Uber and Lyft, as well as taxis, offer door‑to‑door convenience and are the fastest way to the airport outside of peak traffic, though they cost more than transit. Driving yourself is possible with several on‑airport parking garages, but allow extra time for traffic and parking costs. The Metrorail/MIA Mover combination is the most popular budget‑friendly choice, while ride‑share is typically the quickest.",
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            "url": "https://news.miami-airport.com/mia-celebrates-colombian-independence-day-with-traditional-dance-performances/",
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