{ "response": { "Key": "BOG-ORL", "orig": { "code": "BOG", "type": "airport", "city": "Bogotá", "fullCity": "Bogotá, Colombia", "airport": "El Dorado Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "ORL", "type": "airport", "city": "Orlando", "fullCity": "Orlando, Florida", "airport": "Orlando Executive Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Bogotá to Orlando?", "answer": "A nonstop flight from Bogotá (BOG) to Orlando (MCO) typically takes about 4 hours 15 minutes. With one stop, such as in Miami, Panama City, or Fort Lauderdale, total travel time usually ranges from 6 to 9 hours depending on the layover duration. The return flight from Orlando to Bogotá is often slightly shorter, averaging around 4 hours nonstop." }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Bogotá to Orlando?", "answer": "Yes, Avianca and LATAM fly nonstop from Bogotá (BOG) to Orlando (MCO) every day. Together they offer up to 49 weekly nonstop flights — 28 on Avianca and 21 on LATAM — all departing in the morning between 8:00 and 10:35 AM. Typical fares run around $569 on Avianca and $624 on LATAM.", "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.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule" ] }, "q2": { "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Bogotá to Orlando?", "answer": "Yes, visa requirements apply for travel from Bogotá to Orlando. Colombian nationals traveling to the United States need a visa for entry. U.S. citizens do not need a visa to enter Colombia for tourism or business for stays up to 90 days. If you are a national of another country, you must check both U.S. and Colombian entry requirements based on your citizenship." }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Bogotá to Orlando?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Bogotá to Orlando are May, April, and June, with average fares around $378–$390. The most expensive months are December, March, and January, where average prices climb to $497–$622.", "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 Orlando?", "answer": "For the Bogotá to Orlando route, booking 6–9 weeks ahead typically yields the best fares, averaging around $418, with the lowest price at 60 days out ($416). During summer or holiday peak periods, you may want to book a few weeks earlier within that window, as prices tend to rise significantly when booking very far in advance (e.g., $520 at 180 days).", "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 Orlando?", "answer": "No red-eye flights are available from Bogotá to Orlando — neither nonstop overnight service nor connecting itineraries whose long leg is a red-eye operate on this route.", "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 Orlando?", "answer": "Avianca and LATAM Airlines both fly nonstop from Bogotá to Orlando, with Avianca operating 28 weekly flights and LATAM 21 weekly flights, both daily. Avianca's median fare is around $569, while LATAM's is about $624.", "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 Orlando?", "answer": "Common layover cities include Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Panama City. Miami and Fort Lauderdale offer broad U.S. connections and efficient transfers, while Panama City provides a visa-free transit option and good onward connectivity." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Bogotá to Orlando?", "answer": "On‑time performance is generally fair, though afternoon thunderstorms can cause delays. Early departures on Avianca and Spirit tend to be more punctual." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Orlando?", "answer": "March to May and October to November provide pleasant temperatures and lower crowd levels than summer and holidays." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Bogotá to Orlando?", "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 Orlando?", "answer": "Orlando International Airport is the primary gateway, handling most domestic and international flights. Orlando Sanford International Airport is farther from downtown and theme parks, mainly serving low-cost carriers and charter flights." }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Orlando airport?", "answer": "Orlando International Airport (MCO) does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods inside the terminals. The closest hotels are located off-airport property, with many nearby options connected by complimentary shuttle services. These shuttles typically pick up from designated ground transportation areas outside the main terminal.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/orlando-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Orlando Airport Guide (MCO) - 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": "2018-08-06T07:54:01Z" }, { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/reviews/orlando-airport-reviews.htm", "title": "Orlando International Airport Reviews (MCO) – Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-03-02T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://orlandoairports.net", "title": "Orlando International Airport (MCO)", "time_published": "2026-07-20T08:27:21Z" }, { "url": "http://activities.marriott.com/north-america/usa/florida/orlando/activities/private_one_way_transfer_orlando_international_airport_to_orlando-XT3WPI", "title": "Private One-way Transfer Orlando International Airport To Orlando", "time_published": "2026-04-20T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando%20International%20Airport", "title": "Orlando International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T15:50:57Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_International_Airport_People_Movers", "title": "Orlando International Airport People Movers", "time_published": "2026-07-01T04:29:54Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Bogotá to Orlando?", "answer": "Nonstop flights from Bogotá to Orlando are typically operated with Airbus A320 family aircraft — Avianca uses the A320neo and LATAM the A320-100. On connecting itineraries, Boeing 737-800 and 737 MAX 8 are the most common long-leg types (especially via Panama City on Copa), though Airbus A320 variants also appear on one-stop routings through Medellín, Miami, or Fort Lauderdale. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, and most of these planes offer Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment on at least some carriers.", "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 Orlando?", "answer": "Nonstop flights from Bogotá to Orlando are operated by Avianca (Star Alliance) and LATAM, which belongs to no global alliance. Connecting itineraries also bring in Star Alliance carriers United, Air Canada, and Copa, oneworld's American, and SkyTeam's Delta, while LATAM remains the only major operating carrier on the route without an alliance.", "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. 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", "route_options" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Bogotá?", "answer": "At El Dorado International Airport (BOG), departing travelers have several lounge options. In Terminal 1, international passengers can access the Avianca Gold Lounge, Copa Club, and the independent El Dorado Lounge (near gate A8), which offers showers, spa services, and a cinema. Domestic travelers in Terminal 1 have The Lounge Bogota and the Avianca Lounge Bogota, while Terminal 2 features the Harmony Lounge Bogota. Access generally requires a business class ticket, elite status, or a day pass; the El Dorado Lounge, for example, accepts Priority Pass and offers a complimentary gold museum exhibit.", "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 Orlando?", "answer": "Baggage allowance on flights from Bogotá to Orlando depends on the airline and fare type. Basic economy tickets are often restrictive, sometimes excluding a checked bag entirely. Standard international economy fares typically include one free checked bag and a carry-on, while premium cabins offer more generous allowances." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Bogotá to Orlando?", "answer": "On the Bogotá to Orlando route, you can typically find Economy and flat‑bed Business class. Premium Economy is less common and available only on select flights." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary; flexible fares and premium cabins often allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy typically does not." } } } }