{ "response": { "Key": "CLO-ORL", "orig": { "code": "CLO", "type": "airport", "city": "Cali", "fullCity": "Cali, Colombia", "airport": "Alfonso Bonilla Aragon 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 Cali to Orlando?", "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Cali (CLO) to Orlando (MCO). The most common one-stop itineraries, often via Bogotá (BOG) or Panama City (PTY), take around 7 to 9 hours total travel time. Return flights are 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 (ORL). The quickest way is a one-stop connection, typically taking about 7½ hours, most often via Bogotá (BOG), Panama City (PTY), or Miami (MIA). Copa Airlines (via PTY) and Avianca (via BOG) tend to offer the lowest fares on this route, with median prices around $500–$510.", "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" ] }, "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 eligible for the Visa Waiver Program. U.S. citizens traveling to Colombia do not need a visa for stays of up to 90 days for tourism or business. Non-U.S. or Colombian nationals should check requirements based on their citizenship." }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Orlando?", "answer": "At Orlando International Airport (MCO), ground transportation options include taxis, ride‑share services (Uber, Lyft), rental cars (on‑airport and off‑airport), and public buses (Lynx). For downtown Orlando, ride‑share and taxis are the fastest door‑to‑door choices, typically taking 20–30 minutes. Rental cars are widely used by visitors heading to theme parks and other regional destinations. Lynx bus service is the most economical but slower, with routes 11 and 51 connecting to downtown. Ride‑share is the most commonly used option for direct trips to the city center.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://orlandoairports.net", "title": "Orlando International Airport (MCO)", "time_published": "2026-07-20T08:27:21Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_International_Airport_People_Movers", "title": "Orlando International Airport People Movers", "time_published": "2026-07-01T04:29:54Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_Executive_Airport", "title": "Orlando Executive Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T09:34:09Z" }, { "url": "https://www.faa.gov/sfb", "title": "Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) | Federal Aviation Administration", "time_published": "2026-06-02T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.orlandoairports.net/flights/international-service/", "title": "International Service - Orlando International Airport (MCO)", "time_published": "2015-08-06T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "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, while December is the most expensive month at $710 on average. January and November also see higher prices, with averages of $613 and $543 respectively.", "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 Cali to Orlando?", "answer": "The sweet spot for booking Cali to Orlando is about 8 to 11 weeks ahead, with average fares around $504. Booking roughly 60 days out can snag the lowest price near $501, while waiting until the last minute or booking too far in advance (like 180 days) pushes prices above $600. For summer and holiday travel, start looking closer to 11 weeks out since demand can tighten availability earlier.", "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 Cali to Orlando?", "answer": "No overnight (red‑eye) flights operate from Cali (CLO) to Orlando (ORL) — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with a red‑eye long leg are currently scheduled.", "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 Cali to Orlando?", "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from Cali to Orlando. Avianca connects through Bogotá (about 19 daily departures) and Medellín (3 daily), LATAM also via Bogotá (18 daily), Copa Airlines through Panama City (16 daily), and American Airlines via Miami (3 daily). Typical median fares for Avianca are around $395, LATAM around $402, Copa around $425, and American around $470.", "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 Cali and Orlando?", "answer": "Common layover hubs for this route include Bogotá, Miami, and Panama City. Bogotá offers frequent domestic connections from Cali and onward flights to Orlando. Miami provides a major U.S. gateway with extensive service to Orlando and streamlined immigration facilities. Panama City’s Tocumen Airport is a well-organized hub with many connecting options and often competitive total travel times." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Cali to Orlando?", "answer": "On‑time reliability is moderate, with afternoon thunderstorms in Cali and Orlando often causing delays. Morning flights on Avianca and Copa Airlines tend to perform better." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Orlando?", "answer": "March to May offers pleasant temperatures and lower humidity, with fewer tourists than summer or winter 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 valid U.S. visa or ESTA authorization, 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 International Airport (MCO) is the primary airport, located about 10 miles southeast of downtown and close to major theme parks. It serves most domestic and international airlines. Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) is about 30 miles north, used mainly by low‑cost carriers for leisure travel." }, "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 (CLO) is by taxi or ride‑share, taking about 30–40 minutes via the Cali–Palmira highway; taxis are widely available and moderately priced, while ride‑shares offer similar convenience with app‑based booking. Public buses operated by companies like Expreso Palmira run along the same corridor and are the cheapest option, though they take longer and may require a transfer near the airport entrance. Shuttle services are not common, but some hotels can arrange private transfers. Driving yourself is possible with ample parking at the airport, but it’s generally less convenient than a taxi unless you need a car at your destination.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "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" }, { "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" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfonso%20Bonilla%20Arag%C3%B3n%20International%20Airport", "title": "Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2004-06-10T20:52:17Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfonso_Bonilla_Aragón_International_Airport", "title": "Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T12:29:10Z" }, { "url": "http://m.cial.aero/Taxi", "title": "Taxi | Cochin International Airport", "favicon": "http://m.cial.aero/images/cial.ico" } ] }, "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. However, there are several nearby hotels connected by free shuttle, including the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport located just outside the main terminal. Many travelers also rest in the airside areas on benches, armchairs, or carpeted floor spaces overnight.", "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 Cali to Orlando?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Cali to Orlando, so all flights connect. The most common aircraft on the longer leg are the Airbus A320 family (A320-100 and A320-200neo) 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 types dominate the one-stop itineraries.", "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 Cali to Orlando?", "answer": "Flights from Cali to Orlando are served by Star Alliance (via United, Avianca, Copa, and Air Canada), oneworld (via American), and SkyTeam (via Aeromexico). JetBlue and LATAM also operate on this route but belong to no global 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 Cali?", "answer": "At Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (CLO) in Cali, the Avianca Sala VIP lounge is the primary option, located in the domestic terminal and open daily from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Access is available to Avianca business class passengers, LifeMiles elite members, and Priority Pass or LoungeKey members, with a typical rating of 4.1 out of 5. The international terminal’s Sala VIP Calima lounge is temporarily closed, so Avianca Sala VIP is the only operational lounge at this time. It offers a quiet space to relax with complimentary snacks, drinks, and Wi-Fi before your flight.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CLO", "title": "American Express Lounges at Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "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" }, { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/colombia/cali-a-bonilla-aragon-intl", "title": "Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport CLO Lounges - CLO Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/lounges/colombia/cali-a-bonilla-aragon", "title": "Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport CLO Lounges - CLO Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "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" } ] }, "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 excludes a checked bag, while standard international economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry-on. Premium classes 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 often flat‑bed Business class; 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; flexible and premium tickets typically allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy and similar restrictive fares rarely do." } } } }