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    "Key": "CLO-MCO",
    "orig": {
      "code": "CLO",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Cali",
      "fullCity": "Cali, Colombia",
      "airport": "Alfonso Bonilla Aragon Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "MCO",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Orlando",
      "fullCity": "Orlando, Florida",
      "airport": "Orlando Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Cali to Orlando?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Cali (CLO) to Orlando (MCO). The fastest one-stop connections typically take around 7 to 9 hours, often via Bogotá (BOG) or Panama City (PTY). Return flights are generally similar in duration."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Cali to Orlando?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Cali (CLO) to Orlando (MCO). The most common one‑stop routings connect through Bogotá (BOG, about 7.5 hours total), Panama City (PTY, roughly 7.5 hours), or Miami (MIA, around 7 hours), with Copa and Avianca typically offering the lowest median fares in the $500–$510 range.",
        "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.",
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      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Cali to Orlando?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are visa requirements for travel from Cali to Orlando. Colombian citizens must have a valid U.S. visa to enter the United States; they are not part of the Visa Waiver Program. U.S. citizens do not need a visa to enter Colombia for tourism or business for stays up to 90 days. For the return from Orlando to Cali, the same rules apply: U.S. citizens can enter Colombia visa-free for up to 90 days, while Colombian citizens need a U.S. visa to re-enter the United States. Other nationalities should check both U.S. and Colombian entry requirements based on their citizenship."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Cali to Orlando?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Cali to Orlando are April, May, and June, with average fares around $446–$475. The most expensive months are December, January, and November, averaging $543–$710.",
        "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.",
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      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Cali to Orlando?",
        "answer": "For flights from Cali to Orlando, the best time to book is 8 to 11 weeks before departure, when average fares are around $504. Booking very early (6 months out) or last-minute tends to be pricier, peaking at $626. While this data reflects typical patterns, holiday and peak summer periods may require booking even earlier to secure lower fares.",
        "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": [
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        ]
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Cali to Orlando?",
        "answer": "No overnight (red-eye) flights operate from Cali (CLO) to Orlando (MCO) — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with a red-eye long leg are available 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": [
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      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Cali to Orlando?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Cali to Orlando. The most common one-stop routings are via Bogotá on LATAM or Avianca (each with about 18 daily connections) and via Panama City on Copa Airlines (around 17 daily connections). Avianca also offers a few connections through Medellín, and American Airlines connects through Miami. Typical per‑carrier fares are not available for this route.",
        "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": [
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        ]
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Cali and Orlando?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities between Cali and Orlando include Bogotá, Panama City, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale. Bogotá and Panama City offer broad connections and efficient transfers for northbound routes, while Miami and Fort Lauderdale serve as major U.S. gateways with short onward flights to Orlando."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Cali to Orlando?",
        "answer": "On-time performance is generally acceptable, though afternoon thunderstorms in both regions can cause delays. Morning departures, particularly on Avianca, tend to be more reliable."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Orlando?",
        "answer": "March to May and October to November offer pleasant temperatures and lower crowds than summer and holidays."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Cali to Orlando?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, a U.S. visa or ESTA if eligible, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage and any required vaccination certificates."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Orlando?",
        "answer": "Orlando has one main commercial airport, Orlando International Airport (MCO), which is located about 10 miles southeast of downtown and serves all major domestic and international flights to the region."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Alfonso Bonilla Aragon Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Cali, the fastest and most popular way to reach Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport is by taxi or ride-share, which take about 30–40 minutes via the Cali–Palmira highway. Public buses run from the city center to the airport, though they are slower and less direct, while shuttle services are limited. Driving and parking are possible, with both short-term and long-term lots available at the airport, but taxis remain the most convenient option for most travelers.",
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          {
            "url": "http://www.airportdistancecalculator.com/alfonso-b-aragon-airport-clo-details.html",
            "title": "Alfonso B. Aragon Airport (CLO) Details, Cali, Colombia",
            "time_published": "2026-05-03T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://airportdistancecalculator.com/flight-smr-to-clo.html",
            "title": "Distance From Simon Bolivar Airport to Alfonso B. Aragon Airport (SMR - CLO Distance)",
            "time_published": "2026-01-18T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfonso%20Bonilla%20Arag%C3%B3n%20International%20Airport",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfonso_Bonilla_Aragón_International_Airport",
            "title": "Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-06T12:29:10Z"
          },
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            "url": "http://m.cial.aero/Taxi",
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      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Orlando airport?",
        "answer": "Orlando International Airport (MCO) does not have any on‑site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods inside the terminals. The closest hotels are located off‑airport property and are connected by free shuttle services, with several major chains just minutes away.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/orlando-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Orlando Airport Guide (MCO) - Sleeping in Airports",
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            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/reviews/orlando-airport-reviews.htm",
            "title": "Orlando International   Airport Reviews (MCO) – Sleeping in Airports",
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            "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",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando%20International%20Airport",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_International_Airport_People_Movers",
            "title": "Orlando International Airport People Movers",
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      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Cali to Orlando?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Cali (CLO) to Orlando (MCO), so all flights connect. On the long leg, the most common aircraft are the Airbus A320 family (A320-100 and A320-200 Neo) via Bogotá on Avianca and LATAM, and the Boeing 737-800 and 737 MAX 8 via Panama City on Copa Airlines. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, but these narrow-body Airbus and Boeing types dominate the 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.",
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      },
      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Cali to Orlando?",
        "answer": "Flights from Cali (CLO) to Orlando (MCO) are connecting only and are operated by carriers from three global alliances: Star Alliance via Avianca, Copa, United, and Air Canada; oneworld via American Airlines; and SkyTeam via Aeromexico. Two major carriers on the route — JetBlue and LATAM — belong to no 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": [
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        ]
      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Cali?",
        "answer": "At Cali's Alfonso Bonilla Aragón Airport (CLO), the main lounge is the Avianca Sala VIP, located in the domestic terminal and open daily from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM. It is accessible to Avianca business class passengers, LifeMiles elite members, and those with eligible credit cards or lounge memberships like Priority Pass. The lounge offers a quiet space with refreshments and Wi-Fi. The Sala VIP Calima in the international terminal is temporarily closed, so travelers should check for updates before relying on it.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CLO",
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/de-de/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CLO",
            "title": "American Express Lounges at Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport | Amex DE",
            "time_published": "2026-05-02T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/colombia/cali-a-bonilla-aragon-intl",
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            "url": "http://www.airportdistancecalculator.com/alfonso-b-aragon-airport-clo-details.html",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Cali to Orlando?",
        "answer": "Baggage rules depend on the airline and fare type. Basic economy often restricts carry‑on to a personal item and may charge for checked bags, while standard international economy typically includes one free checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins offer more generous allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Cali to Orlando?",
        "answer": "Flights from Cali to Orlando typically offer Economy and Business class, though flat‑bed seats are less common on this route; Premium Economy is not widely available."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and higher cabin tickets often permit same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy typically does not."
      }
    }
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