{
  "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 and Cali on various carriers. Bogotá and Medellín are the main hubs for onward domestic flights to smaller cities like Pereira or Santa Marta. Cartagena is a popular coastal destination with direct flights. Travelers choose based on their itinerary: Bogotá for culture and connections, Medellín for city life and coffee region access, Cartagena for beaches, and Cali for salsa and Pacific access."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Fort Lauderdale to Colombia?",
        "answer": "From Fort Lauderdale, non-stop flights to Bogotá typically take about 3 hours 45 minutes to 4 hours, and to Medellín roughly 3½ hours. One-stop itineraries to other Colombian cities like Cartagena or Cali often range from 5 to 8 hours depending on the layover, with westbound returns sometimes slightly longer due to headwinds."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Colombia?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are non-stop flights from Fort Lauderdale to several cities in Colombia. JetBlue, Spirit, and Avianca operate direct routes to Bogotá, Medellín, and Cartagena. Flight times are typically around 3.5 to 4 hours. If you prefer other destinations, one-stop connections through Miami or Panama City are common with total travel times of 6 to 8 hours."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Fort Lauderdale to Colombia?",
        "answer": "From Fort Lauderdale to Colombia, JetBlue and Spirit fly nonstop. One-stop options include American via Miami and Copa via Panama City."
      },
      "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 March, April, and September, when average fares dip into the low-to-mid $300s, while December and January are the most expensive. For the best price, book about 2 to 5 weeks ahead of departure. Peak summer and major holidays like Christmas and New Year's tend to be pricier, and although specific day-of-week data is unavailable, midweek flights typically offer lower fares than weekends on most routes.",
        "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 best time to book is typically 6 to 10 weeks ahead of departure, when fares tend to bottom out before rising sharply inside about 3 weeks."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Colombia?",
        "answer": "Colombia's top draws include Bogotá for culture and dining, Medellín for innovation and springlike weather, Cartagena for colonial charm and beaches, Cali for salsa and nightlife, and the Coffee Triangle for lush landscapes and haciendas. Most are reached via direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Bogotá or Medellín, with short domestic hops onward."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Fort Lauderdale to Colombia?",
        "answer": "U.S. citizens do not need a visa for tourist stays in Colombia of up to 90 days. No electronic travel authorization is required, but you should always verify current entry rules before departure as policies can change."
      },
      "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 gateway with the most flights and onward connections, including domestic links. Medellín José María Córdova is popular for city stays and coffee region access. Cartagena works well for Caribbean coast resorts, while Cali is good for southwestern Colombia. Fort Lauderdale offers nonstop flights to Bogotá, Medellín, and Cartagena on various carriers."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Colombia?",
        "answer": "December to March and July to August are popular dry seasons in Colombia, especially for Cartagena and Bogotá, but April to June and September to November offer fewer crowds and lower prices with some rain."
      }
    }
  }
}