{"response": {"Key": "US-MDE", "orig": {"code": "US", "type": "country", "country": "United States"}, "dest": {"code": "MDE", "type": "airport", "city": "Medellín", "fullCity": "Medellín, Colombia", "airport": "Medellin Jose Maria Cordova"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "From which cities in United States can I fly to Medellín?", "answer": "You can fly nonstop to Medellín from five US cities: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, New York (JFK), Houston (IAH), and Orlando (MCO). Miami offers the most flights, with 196 weekly departures on Avianca and American Airlines, while Fort Lauderdale has 63 weekly flights on JetBlue and Avianca. New York, Houston, and Orlando have fewer weekly nonstops, all operated by Avianca except Houston which is served by United. Travelers typically pick the departure city closest to home or the one with the most convenient schedule, balancing flight availability and connection ease.", "methodology": "The US departure cities with nonstop service to this destination, their weekly flight frequencies, typical flight times, airlines, and red-eye availability 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 identify every US airport with scheduled nonstop service to the destination, group them into their metropolitan areas, and rank the cities by scheduled weekly departures; the typical flight time is the median scheduled duration, and red-eye availability is flagged from scheduled local departure and arrival times.", "toolsUsed": ["country_to_city"]}, "q1": {"question": "How long is the flight from United States to Medellín?", "answer": "Nonstop flights from the United States to Medellín are available from five gateways, with typical flight times ranging from about 3 hours 27 minutes out of Miami to 5 hours 25 minutes from New York JFK. Other nonstop options include Fort Lauderdale at 3 hours 30 minutes, Houston at 4 hours 44 minutes, and Orlando at 3 hours 45 minutes. Connecting flights from other major US cities will generally take longer, depending on the layover.", "methodology": "The US departure cities with nonstop service to this destination, their weekly flight frequencies, typical flight times, airlines, and red-eye availability 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 identify every US airport with scheduled nonstop service to the destination, group them into their metropolitan areas, and rank the cities by scheduled weekly departures; the typical flight time is the median scheduled duration, and red-eye availability is flagged from scheduled local departure and arrival times.", "toolsUsed": ["country_to_city"]}, "q2": {"question": "Are there direct flights from United States to Medellín?", "answer": "Yes, there are nonstop flights from the United States to Medellín from five cities. Miami and Fort Lauderdale offer the most frequent service, with Avianca and American Airlines from Miami and JetBlue and Avianca from Fort Lauderdale. New York (JFK), Houston (IAH), and Orlando (MCO) also have nonstops, all on Avianca except Houston which is on United. Flight times range from about 3.5 hours from Miami and Fort Lauderdale to roughly 5.5 hours from New York.", "methodology": "The US departure cities with nonstop service to this destination, their weekly flight frequencies, typical flight times, airlines, and red-eye availability 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 identify every US airport with scheduled nonstop service to the destination, group them into their metropolitan areas, and rank the cities by scheduled weekly departures; the typical flight time is the median scheduled duration, and red-eye availability is flagged from scheduled local departure and arrival times.", "toolsUsed": ["country_to_city"]}, "q3": {"question": "Which cities in United States are usually cheapest or easiest for flying to Medellín?", "answer": "Miami and Fort Lauderdale offer the most direct flights and lowest fares. New York and Orlando also have good options. Travelers from smaller U.S. cities usually connect through Miami or Fort Lauderdale for the most frequent service to Medellín."}, "q4": {"question": "Which airlines fly from United States to Medellín?", "answer": "Avianca, American, JetBlue, and United fly nonstop from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, New York, Houston, and Orlando. Avianca and United are Star Alliance; American is Oneworld.", "methodology": "The US departure cities with nonstop service to this destination, their weekly flight frequencies, typical flight times, airlines, and red-eye availability 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 identify every US airport with scheduled nonstop service to the destination, group them into their metropolitan areas, and rank the cities by scheduled weekly departures; the typical flight time is the median scheduled duration, and red-eye availability is flagged from scheduled local departure and arrival times.", "toolsUsed": ["country_to_city"]}, "q5": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from United States to Medellín?", "answer": "For flights from the United States to Medellín, the cheapest months are typically February through May and September through November, avoiding the December holiday peak and summer vacation season. Midweek departures, especially Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and early morning or late-night flights tend to offer lower fares. Booking two to three months ahead often secures the best rates."}, "q6": {"question": "How far in advance should I book flights from United States to Medellín?", "answer": "Book flights from the United States to Medellín about 6 to 10 weeks ahead for the best balance of price and availability, but secure tickets 12 or more weeks in advance if traveling during peak periods like Colombian holidays, Christmas, or U.S. spring break."}, "q8": {"question": "What is the baggage allowance on flights from United States to Medellín?", "answer": "On US-to-Medellín flights, standard economy typically includes one checked bag. Basic economy fares on American, Delta, and United often exclude checked bags or charge a fee. Spirit and JetBlue may charge for all checked bags. Premium cabins allow two or more. Always verify with your airline."}, "q10": {"question": "What time of day is usually cheapest for flights from United States to Medellín?", "answer": "For flights from the United States to Medellín, evening and late-night departures often offer lower fares, while morning flights tend to be pricier due to business traveler demand. Red-eye flights from major gateways like Miami or Fort Lauderdale can be particularly economical. These patterns can shift depending on the day of the week and season, with midweek evenings generally cheaper than weekends."}, "q12": {"question": "Which cabin and seat options are typical on flights from United States to Medellín?", "answer": "Flights to Medellín typically offer economy and a domestic-style first class recliner, not a lie-flat seat, as most services are operated with narrow-body aircraft; premium economy is rare and true lie-flat business class is not standard on this route."}, "q13": {"question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Medellín airport?", "answer": "Medellín's José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods inside the terminal, and there are no dedicated rest zones. However, several nearby hotels are a short shuttle or taxi ride away, including options in Rionegro and the surrounding area, with some offering shuttle services for convenience.", "toolsUsed": ["article_lookup"], "references": [{"url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/medellin-jose-maria-cordova-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Medellin José María Córdova Airport Guide (MDE) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-06-27T18:01:09Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/José_María_Córdova_International_Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-19T12:06:25Z"}, {"url": "https://activities.marriott.com/south-america/colombia/medellin/activities/medell%C3%ADn_private_transfer_jos%C3%A9_mar%C3%ADa_c%C3%B3rdova_airport-XM1Y6T?property=MDEFI", "title": "Medellín Private Transfer: José María Córdova Airport", "time_published": "2026-03-01T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://activities.marriott.com/south-america/colombia/medellin/activities/medellin_private_transfer_from_medellin_airport-XBH85X?property=MDEFI", "title": "Medellin private transfer from Medellin airport", "time_published": "2026-01-22T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9%20Mar%C3%ADa%20C%C3%B3rdova%20International%20Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-28T11:50:41Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1356775606&title=Jos%C3%A9_Mar%C3%ADa_C%C3%B3rdova_International_Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2004-08-17T15:27:57Z"}]}, "q14": {"question": "What are the best airport lounge options at Medellín airport?", "answer": "At Medellín's José María Córdova International Airport (MDE), you'll find several lounges. The Lounge Medellin operates in both the domestic and international terminals, accessible via Priority Pass, select credit cards, or paid entry; the domestic location offers complimentary day beds and a four-hour max stay, while the international branch adds showers and a children's room. Harmony Lounge also has separate domestic (Nacional) and international locations, with pre-booking available for the international side. All lounges provide Wi‑Fi, flight monitors, and complimentary food and drinks.", "toolsUsed": ["article_lookup"], "references": [{"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/MDE/The-Lounge-Medellin-Domestic-Terminal-KQlpb8y4sO", "title": "The Lounge Medellin at José María Córdova International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png"}, {"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/MDE/The-Lounge-Medellin-International-International-Terminal-BYzRp1Irxl", "title": "The Lounge Medellin International at José María Córdova International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png"}, {"url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/colombia/jose-maria-cordova-international", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport MDE Lounges - MDE Airport Guide and lounges.  | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/José_María_Córdova_International_Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-19T12:06:25Z"}, {"url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/colombia/jose-maria-cordova-international", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport MDE Lounges - MDE Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://my.prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c", "time_published": "2024-11-05T16:20:09Z"}]}}}}