{
  "response": {
    "Key": "MDE-US",
    "orig": {
      "code": "MDE",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Medellín",
      "fullCity": "Medellín, Colombia",
      "airport": "Medellin Jose Maria Cordova"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "US",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "United States"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in United States can I fly to from Medellín?",
        "answer": "From Medellín you can fly non-stop to Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando in Florida, and to New York JFK. With one stop, you reach cities across the U.S. via hubs like Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Panama City or Bogotá. Travelers choose Florida for beaches and Latin culture, New York for city life and connections, or other U.S. regions by connecting onward."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Medellín to United States?",
        "answer": "From Medellín to the U.S., non-stop flights to Miami take about 3 hours 45 minutes, while flying to New York typically involves a connection and totals 7 to 9 hours. Northbound flights are usually shorter due to tailwinds, with return trips to Medellín taking 30 to 60 minutes longer."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Medellín to United States?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are non-stop flights from Medellín to several U.S. cities. From José María Córdova International Airport (MDE), you can fly directly to Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, and New York (JFK) on airlines such as American Airlines, Spirit, JetBlue, and Avianca. Flight times to Miami are about 3 hours and 40 minutes, while to New York it's around 5 hours 30 minutes. Prices are generally lower midweek and during the off-peak rainy season. If your destination isn't served non-stop, common one-stop routings connect via Bogotá, Panama City, or Miami, with total travel times typically between 7 and 12 hours depending on the layover."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Medellín to United States?",
        "answer": "From Medellín you can fly Avianca, American, JetBlue, Spirit and Copa nonstop to the U.S., plus one-stop options via Bogotá or Panama City."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Medellín to United States?",
        "answer": "For flights from Medellín to the United States, the optimal booking window is roughly 5 to 10 weeks ahead of departure — about 4–7 weeks for New York, 9–11 weeks for Miami, and 5–8 weeks for Los Angeles — with last‑minute fares running $100–$150 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. For this route, fares for the requested travel direction were unavailable, so the pattern shown is derived from the reverse direction, which shares the same seasonal demand cycle."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in United States?",
        "answer": "Popular U.S. cities for visitors include New York for landmarks and culture, Los Angeles for entertainment and beaches, Miami for nightlife and Latin vibe, Orlando for theme parks and San Francisco for iconic sights and tech."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Medellín to United States?",
        "answer": "As a U.S. citizen, you do not need a visa to enter the United States. Simply present your valid U.S. passport when returning home. No electronic travel authorization is required for U.S. citizens, but always check for any updated entry requirements before your flight."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in United States are best to fly into from Medellín?",
        "answer": "From Medellín, Miami and Fort Lauderdale are the most convenient entry points with the most direct flights, and they offer extensive connections across the U.S. and to the Caribbean. New York JFK gives access to the Northeast and good onward train options via Amtrak. Orlando is a strong choice for theme parks and regional travel in Florida."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit United States?",
        "answer": "For the United States as a whole, spring (April to early June) and autumn (September to October) offer milder weather and fewer crowds than the busy, expensive summer months. Winter varies greatly by region but can be a good time to visit southern destinations like Florida or California, while summer is peak season for national parks and northern cities."
      }
    }
  }
}