{
  "response": {
    "Key": "MCO-CLO",
    "orig": {
      "code": "MCO",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Orlando",
      "fullCity": "Orlando, Florida",
      "airport": "Orlando Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "CLO",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Cali",
      "fullCity": "Cali, Colombia",
      "airport": "Alfonso Bonilla Aragon Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Orlando to Cali?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Orlando (MCO) to Cali (CLO). With one stop, total travel time usually ranges from 7 to 10 hours, depending on the layover city. Common layover points include Bogotá (BOG), Miami (MIA), and Panama City (PTY). The shortest itineraries often connect via Bogotá, while Miami connections can be slightly longer. Return flights from Cali to Orlando typically take a similar amount of time."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Orlando to Cali?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Orlando (MCO) to Cali (CLO). The shortest connecting options are one-stop routings via Bogotá (BOG) on Avianca or LATAM — about 5 hours 25 minutes including a 75–175 minute layover — or via Panama City (PTY) on Copa, totaling roughly 5 hours 50 minutes with a longer layover.",
        "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. Carrier service and weekly frequencies are summarized 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). Where available, on-time and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, and typical fares from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "route_airlines",
          "flight_schedule"
        ]
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Orlando to Cali?",
        "answer": "Yes, visa requirements apply for travel from Orlando, Florida to Cali, Colombia, depending on your nationality. U.S. citizens do not need a visa for tourist or short business visits to Colombia for stays up to 90 days. Colombian citizens need a valid U.S. visa or an approved ESTA (if eligible) to enter or transit the United States. Travelers of other nationalities should check both U.S. transit/entry requirements and Colombian entry requirements based on their passport."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Cali?",
        "answer": "From Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (CLO) to Cali’s city center, taxis are the most common and reliable option, taking about thirty minutes and costing a fixed rate payable at the airport booth. Ride-share services like Uber are available but operate in a legal gray area, so drivers may ask passengers to sit in the front. There is no direct mass transit from the airport. Public buses run from the main road outside the airport but are slow, crowded, and not recommended for visitors with luggage. Car rentals are available but driving in Cali can be challenging due to traffic and road conditions. Most travelers use official airport taxis for safety and convenience."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Orlando to Cali?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Orlando to Cali are April (around $434), March ($444), and May ($465), while the most expensive are December (around $722), January ($602), and November ($508).",
        "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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "seasonal_prices"
        ]
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Orlando to Cali?",
        "answer": "For flights from Orlando to Cali, the optimal booking window is roughly 8 to 11 weeks before departure, with an average fare around $520 and the absolute cheapest single day at 60 days out ($516). Booking last-minute or more than 4 months ahead tends to be pricier, and for summer or holiday travel you should add several extra weeks to that window to avoid peak surcharges.",
        "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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "booking_timing"
        ]
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Orlando to Cali?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop red-eye flights from Orlando (MCO) to Cali (CLO), but connecting overnight options exist, typically departing Orlando around 11:40 PM on Avianca, arriving in Bogotá around 2:45 AM with a roughly 2.5-hour layover before the onward flight to Cali.",
        "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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "redeye_flights"
        ]
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Orlando to Cali?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Orlando to Cali. Based on schedule data, common connecting options include Avianca via Bogotá, Copa Airlines via Panama City, LATAM via Bogotá, and American Airlines via Miami.",
        "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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "route_airlines"
        ]
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Orlando and Cali?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities for flights from Orlando to Cali include Panama City, Bogotá and Miami. Panama City offers efficient connections via Copa Airlines and often has competitive total travel times. Bogotá is a major hub with many onward flights to Cali, though it requires a domestic connection. Miami provides broad connectivity and multiple daily options, but may involve a longer routing. All these hubs allow for streamlined transfers without additional visa requirements for this route."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Orlando to Cali?",
        "answer": "On-time performance is generally acceptable, though afternoon thunderstorms in Orlando and occasional congestion can cause delays. Early morning departures, particularly on Copa Airlines via Panama City, offer the best chance of leaving on schedule."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Cali?",
        "answer": "June to August and December to February offer drier, sunny days and fewer tourists."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Orlando to Cali?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, a completed Check-Mig form, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage and any required vaccination or insurance documents. U.S. citizens do not need a visa for stays under 90 days."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Cali?",
        "answer": "Cali has one commercial airport, Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (CLO), serving all flights to the city. It is about 16 km northeast of downtown Cali, a 30‑ to 45‑minute drive. Major airlines include Avianca, LATAM, Copa, and American, with connections to domestic cities and international hubs. No other airport in the area handles scheduled passenger flights."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Orlando Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Orlando to MCO, Lynx bus 11 or 42 takes about 40–50 min and is the cheapest. Rideshare and taxis are fastest at 20–30 min but cost more. Shuttle vans and on‑site parking are also available."
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Cali airport?",
        "answer": "Cali's Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport has no on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods. The nearest hotels, such as Hotel Las Victorias and Hotel Campestre Santa Monica, are a short shuttle or taxi ride away, typically within a 10-15 minute drive from the terminal."
      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Alfonso Bonilla Aragon Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport has currency exchange offices in the main terminal, a Catholic chapel on the second floor, and free Wi‑Fi available throughout the terminal."
      },
      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Orlando and Cali airports?",
        "answer": "Orlando International (MCO) offers wheelchair assistance, accessible restrooms, and a children’s play area in the main terminal. Request mobility help through your airline 48 hours in advance. Cali’s Alfonso Bonilla Aragón Airport (CLO) provides basic wheelchair services but has no dedicated children’s play areas; arrange assistance in advance through your airline."
      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Orlando to Cali?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Orlando (MCO) to Cali (CLO); common connecting itineraries typically use an Airbus A320-200 Neo or Airbus A320-100 via Bogotá (Avianca or LATAM), a Boeing 737-800 or 737 MAX 8/9 via Panama City (Copa), or a Boeing 737 MAX 8 via Miami (American). The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, but Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these connecting flights.",
        "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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "route_aircraft"
        ]
      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Orlando?",
        "answer": "Orlando International Airport offers The Club at MCO in Terminals A and B, accessible via Priority Pass, LoungeKey, or a day pass (around $40–$50), featuring complimentary snacks, drinks, Wi‑Fi, and showers. Airline‑branded lounges include the Delta Sky Club near gate 71 (eligible for Delta One, SkyTeam Premium, or Amex Platinum cardholders), and the United Club in Terminal B (for United Club members, business class, or Star Alliance Gold). There is no American Admirals Club at MCO."
      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Orlando to Cali?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance on flights from Orlando to Cali depends on the airline and fare class. Basic economy tickets often do not include a checked bag, and may restrict carry‑on to a personal item only. Standard international economy fares typically include one free checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins and higher fare classes offer more generous allowances. Always confirm with your airline before flying."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Orlando to Cali?",
        "answer": "Typical cabin options from Orlando to Cali include Economy and, on some connecting itineraries, 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 vary by airline and fare class; flexible and premium cabin tickets typically allow same-day changes or standby, while basic economy fares generally do not."
      }
    }
  }
}