{
  "response": {
    "Key": "ORL-CO",
    "orig": {
      "code": "ORL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Orlando",
      "fullCity": "Orlando, Florida",
      "airport": "Orlando Executive Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "CO",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Colombia"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Colombia can I fly to from Orlando?",
        "answer": "From Orlando you can fly non-stop to Bogota and Medellin. One-stop connections through Miami or Fort Lauderdale open up Cartagena, Cali and other cities. Bogota is the main hub for domestic flights, while Medellin and Cartagena are popular for culture and Caribbean beaches."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Orlando to Colombia?",
        "answer": "Spirit Airlines flies nonstop from Orlando to Bogotá in about 4 hours. With one stop, flights to Bogotá, Medellín, or Cartagena typically take 6 to 9 hours total. Eastbound flights are slightly shorter than westbound returns."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Orlando to Colombia?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are non-stop flights from Orlando to Colombia. Several airlines operate direct service from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to major Colombian cities. Key non-stop routes include Orlando to Bogotá (BOG) on Avianca and Spirit Airlines, Orlando to Medellín (MDE) on Spirit and JetBlue, and Orlando to Cartagena (CTG) on Spirit. Flight times are around 3.5 to 4 hours southbound and slightly longer northbound. If non-stops are not available or sold out, common one-stop routings connect through Miami or Fort Lauderdale, with total travel times of 6 to 8 hours."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Orlando to Colombia?",
        "answer": "From Orlando to Colombia you can fly nonstop on JetBlue, Spirit, or Avianca, or connect via Panama with Copa or via Miami with American."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Orlando to Colombia?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Orlando to Colombia are March, April, and May, with fares typically lowest in March, while December and January are the most expensive. Booking 2 to 5 weeks ahead usually yields the best prices, and midweek departures tend to be cheaper than weekends, though peak summer and major holidays can drive fares higher regardless.",
        "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 Orlando to Colombia?",
        "answer": "For flights from Orlando to Colombia, the optimal booking window is about 2 to 5 weeks before departure, with the lowest fares typically appearing around 15 to 20 days out.",
        "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": "For Colombia, top cities include Bogotá for culture and dining, Medellín for innovation and nightlife, Cartagena for colonial charm and beaches, and Cali for salsa dancing. Santa Marta offers access to Tayrona National Park. Most are reachable by direct or connecting flights from major U.S. hubs, with domestic flights connecting key cities quickly."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Orlando to Colombia?",
        "answer": "U.S. citizens do not need a visa for tourist visits to Colombia of 90 days or less, but you must hold a valid passport. No electronic travel authorization is required at this time, though entry rules can change, so check official sources before your trip."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Colombia are best to fly into from Orlando?",
        "answer": "From Orlando to Colombia, El Dorado in Bogotá offers the most long-haul connections and is the hub for domestic flights and onward travel. José María Córdova in Medellín is a strong alternative for regional trips around Antioquia and the Coffee Region. Rafael Núñez in Cartagena works best for Caribbean beach resorts and coastal exploration."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Colombia?",
        "answer": "For Colombia, December to March is the driest period, especially in the Andes and Caribbean coast. June to August is also relatively dry but busier. April and October are rainier but offer lower prices. Fly into Bogotá for year-round mild weather or Cartagena for beach conditions."
      }
    }
  }
}