{ "response": { "Key": "BOG-FLL", "orig": { "code": "BOG", "type": "airport", "city": "Bogotá", "fullCity": "Bogotá, Colombia", "airport": "El Dorado Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "FLL", "type": "airport", "city": "Fort Lauderdale", "fullCity": "Fort Lauderdale, Florida", "airport": "Hollywood Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Bogotá to Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "A nonstop flight from Bogotá (BOG) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) typically takes about 3 hours 40–45 minutes. With one stop, the total travel time usually ranges from 6 to 8 hours, depending on the connection city. Return flights are generally slightly shorter, often around 3 hours 30 minutes nonstop." }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Bogotá to Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "Yes, Avianca flies non‑stop from Bogotá to Fort Lauderdale with 14 weekly flights, operating daily with departures around 9:05 AM and 9:15 AM. Avianca is the only carrier on this non‑stop route. Typical fares run about $497 round‑trip.", "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. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. 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. 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": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule", "redeye_flights" ] }, "q2": { "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Bogotá to Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "Yes, visa requirements apply when traveling from Bogotá to Fort Lauderdale. Colombian citizens must hold a valid U.S. visa or be eligible for the Visa Waiver Program (which Colombia is not part of) to enter the United States. U.S. citizens do not need a visa for short stays in Colombia. For other nationalities, both U.S. and Colombian entry rules depend on citizenship." }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) sits just 3 miles southwest of downtown, so getting into the city is quick and straightforward. Taxis, ride-share services like Uber and Lyft, and rental cars are all readily available at the arrivals level and are the most popular choices for their speed and door-to-door convenience. The most-used option is ride-share, thanks to its balance of cost and ease. For budget travelers, Broward County Transit Route 1 bus stops at the Rental Car Center and runs to central Fort Lauderdale, while the Tri-Rail commuter train connects to the region via a free shuttle to the nearby station.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.broward.org/Airport/passengers/Transportation/Pages/PublicTransportation.aspx", "title": "Transportation Public Transportation", "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.broward.org/Airport/passengers/Flights/Pages/DomesticInternationalLocations.aspx", "title": "Flights/Airlines Domestic / International Destinations", "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lauderdale%E2%80%93Hollywood_International", "title": "Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-14T22:47:44Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lauderdale-Hollywood_International_Airport", "title": "Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2003-07-15T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/business/about/Pages/CustomerService.aspx", "title": "About FLL Contact Us", "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Bogotá to Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Bogotá to Fort Lauderdale are April, August, and September, with average fares around $355–$382. The most expensive months are December, January, and March, with average fares reaching $474–$601, especially in December.", "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. 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.", "toolsUsed": [ "seasonal_prices" ] }, "q5": { "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Bogotá to Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "For flights from Bogotá to Fort Lauderdale, the best fares are typically found when booking 7 to 10 weeks ahead, with the lowest average price around $492. Booking exactly 70 days out can drop the fare to about $480, while waiting until the last minute pushes prices above $550.", "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.", "toolsUsed": [ "booking_timing" ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Bogotá to Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "There are no nonstop red‑eye flights from Bogotá to Fort Lauderdale. A connecting overnight itinerary is available: United Airlines departs Bogotá at 11:10 PM and arrives at Newark at 6:05 AM (the overnight leg), then connects to Fort Lauderdale on United after a 2h30m layover in Newark.", "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 Bogotá to Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "Avianca flies nonstop from Bogotá to Fort Lauderdale with 14 weekly flights (twice daily), departing around 9:05 AM and 9:15 AM. The typical fare on this route is approximately $497. Other carriers may also serve the route, often via a connection.", "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. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Bogotá and Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "Common layovers include Panama City, Miami and San Salvador, which offer efficient connections and competitive total travel times." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Bogotá to Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "On-time performance is generally reliable, though afternoon thunderstorms in both cities can cause delays. Early flights, especially on Avianca and Spirit, tend to depart closer to schedule." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "December to April offers warm, dry weather with low humidity and fewer crowds than summer." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Bogotá to Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for the duration of your stay, a valid U.S. visa or ESTA if eligible, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage fees, and any required vaccination certificates." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "Fort Lauderdale has one main airport: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). It's located about 5 miles southwest of downtown Fort Lauderdale and roughly 25 miles north of Miami Beach. FLL serves as a focus city for low-cost carriers like Spirit and JetBlue, with strong domestic and Caribbean connections." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to El Dorado Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Bogotá, the TransMilenio bus rapid transit system is the most popular and economical way to reach El Dorado International Airport, with a feeder route that stops directly at the terminal. Ride‑share and taxis are widely available and offer a faster, door‑to‑door trip, though they cost more. Driving is possible with on‑site parking, but traffic can be heavy, so public transport or a taxi is often more convenient.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal%20Eldorado%20%28TransMilenio%29", "title": "Portal Eldorado (TransMilenio)", "time_published": "2024-11-14T16:54:41Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aeropuerto_Internacional_El_Dorado", "title": "El Dorado International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2003-08-19T01:45:50Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal_Eldorado_(TransMilenio)", "title": "Portal Eldorado (TransMilenio)", "time_published": "2024-11-14T16:54:41Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bogota", "title": "Bogotá - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2026-03-10T11:51:40Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%20of%20airports%20in%20Colombia", "title": "List of airports in Colombia", "time_published": "2026-01-14T10:39:20Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Fort Lauderdale airport?", "answer": "Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods within its terminals. Several hotels are located nearby and offer shuttle service to and from the airport; passengers can also rest in the rental car center, which has padded seating and is relatively quiet.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/fort-lauderdale-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Fort Lauderdale Airport Guide (FLL) - 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": "2018-08-03T10:39:23Z" }, { "url": "http://www.sleepinginairports.net/usa/fortlauderdale.htm", "title": "Fort Lauderdale Airport Guide (FLL) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-04-13T20:44:46Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lauderdale%E2%80%93Hollywood_International", "title": "Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-14T22:47:44Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort%20Lauderdale%E2%80%93Hollywood%20International%20Airport", "title": "Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T22:30:01Z" }, { "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/business/about/Pages/CustomerService.aspx", "title": "About FLL Contact Us", "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/Passengers/Parking/EmployeeParking", "title": "Employee Parking Employee Parking", "favicon": "https://www.broward.org/SiteAssets/favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-06-28T08:51:20Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Bogotá to Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "On nonstop flights from Bogotá to Fort Lauderdale, Avianca typically uses the Airbus A320-100. On connecting itineraries, the same A320-100 appears on Avianca flights via Medellín, Cali, or Barranquilla, while United and Copa use Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft through Houston, Newark, or Panama City. The exact aircraft can vary by day and schedule, but these Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 MAX families are the most common types on this route.", "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" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Bogotá to Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "Star Alliance serves Bogotá–Fort Lauderdale through Avianca (which flies nonstop daily) and United, while JetBlue also flies nonstop but belongs to no global alliance. oneworld and SkyTeam serve the route via connections on American and Delta, respectively.", "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. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. 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. Stop counts, connecting hubs, and per-airline prices are drawn from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. We group those fares by number of stops, by the hub airport a connection routes through, and by operating airline, and report each group's share of the sample alongside its lowest and median price.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule", "route_options" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Bogotá?", "answer": "At Bogotá's El Dorado International Airport (BOG), Terminal 1 offers several lounge options. Avianca operates a domestic lounge and a Gold Lounge for international passengers, accessible with business class or elite status. The Copa Club in Terminal 1 International welcomes Copa Airlines business class and Star Alliance Gold members, with hours from 03:00 to 21:30. The independent El Dorado Lounge in the international departure area (near gate A8) accepts Priority Pass and day pass holders, featuring showers, a cinema, and a complimentary Gold Museum exhibit, though hot food may incur an extra charge. Terminal 2 houses the Harmony Lounge Bogota for domestic travelers.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/BOG", "title": "American Express Lounges at El Dorado International Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-05-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/colombia/el-dorado-international", "title": "El Dorado International Airport BOG Lounges - BOG Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-ca/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/BOG", "title": "American Express Lounges at El Dorado International Airport | Amex CA", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/colombia/el-dorado-international/bog9-el-dorado-lounge-international-departures", "title": "El Dorado Lounge (International Departures) BOG AIRPORT Terminal 1 International Bogota El Dorado Intl | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://next.loungebuddy.com/en-AU/BOG/el-dorado-lounge-terminal-1-international-ic36gGB1sB?currency=USD", "title": "El Dorado Lounge", "time_published": "2019-12-14T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Bogotá to Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "Baggage allowance on Bogotá to Fort Lauderdale flights depends on airline and fare. Basic economy tickets are restrictive and may not include a checked bag. Standard international economy fares typically include one free checked bag and a carry‑on." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Bogotá to Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "Flights from Bogotá to Fort Lauderdale generally offer Economy and may include flat‑bed Business class on select airlines, though Premium Economy is uncommon 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 usually does not." } } } }