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    "Key": "CMH-ORL",
    "orig": {
      "code": "CMH",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Columbus",
      "fullCity": "Columbus, Ohio",
      "airport": "John Glenn 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 Columbus to Orlando?",
        "answer": "A nonstop flight from Columbus (CMH) to Orlando (MCO) typically takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes. With layovers, the total travel time often ranges from 4 to 6 hours, depending on the connection city and layover duration. The return flight is usually similar in duration, though it can be slightly longer due to headwinds."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Columbus to Orlando?",
        "answer": "Yes, nonstop flights from Columbus (CMH) to Orlando (MCO) run daily on Southwest with up to 124 flights a week, plus Frontier offers nonstop service six days a week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) with about 12 weekly flights.",
        "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.",
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      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Columbus to Orlando?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Columbus to Orlando are March, May, and August, with average fares around $267–$286, while the most expensive months are December, October, and November, where averages climb to $345–$358.",
        "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.",
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      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Columbus to Orlando?",
        "answer": "For flights from Columbus to Orlando, the best fares are typically found when booking 3 to 6 weeks before departure, with the absolute lowest price around 25 days out at $106. During peak summer and holiday periods, demand is higher, so booking earlier — roughly 6 to 10 weeks ahead — is wise to avoid steep last-minute price hikes.",
        "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.",
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      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Columbus to Orlando?",
        "answer": "Yes, a nonstop red-eye operates from Columbus (CMH) to Orlando (MCO) on Southwest, departing at 9:55 PM on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Since the flight departs late evening and is a short domestic hop, it arrives the same night — not the next morning.",
        "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.",
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      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Columbus to Orlando?",
        "answer": "Southwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Columbus to Orlando. Southwest operates up to 124 flights per week with departures throughout the day, while Frontier runs about 12 weekly flights on most days of the week. Specific median fares are not provided 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 Columbus and Orlando?",
        "answer": "Common efficient layover cities for this domestic route include Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, and Baltimore. Atlanta and Charlotte offer broad connections as major airline hubs, while Nashville and Baltimore provide efficient transfers with typically shorter layovers, keeping total travel time competitive."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Columbus to Orlando?",
        "answer": "On-time performance is generally reliable, though afternoon thunderstorms in Florida can cause delays. Booking early morning flights, especially on Southwest or Spirit, improves your odds of departing on schedule."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Orlando?",
        "answer": "March to May offers pleasant temperatures and lower humidity, with fewer crowds than summer and holiday periods."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Columbus to Orlando?",
        "answer": "For this domestic flight, bring a Real ID-compliant driver's license or passport, a payment method for baggage fees, and any required vaccination certificates. No visa or passport validity requirements apply."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Orlando?",
        "answer": "Orlando International Airport is the primary airport, located closest to downtown and major attractions like Walt Disney World. Orlando Sanford International Airport is farther north and mainly serves low-cost and charter airlines."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to John Glenn Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Columbus, you can take the COTA AirConnect bus (Line 7) to the airport in about 25 minutes for a few dollars, or use ride‑share services like Uber and Lyft that pick up on the ground transportation level. Taxis are available 24/7 and cost roughly $25 to downtown; driving yourself is also an option with on‑site parking. The bus is the most affordable, while ride‑share and taxis offer the quickest door‑to‑terminal trip.",
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            "url": "https://www.airportsdata.net/airport-CMH/",
            "title": "Columbus airport (CMH)",
            "time_published": "2025-11-14T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Glenn_Columbus_International_Airport?oldid=751470363",
            "title": "John Glenn Columbus International Airport - Wikipedia",
            "time_published": "2016-11-25T22:19:25Z"
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            "url": "https://www.airportsdata.net/airport-CMH-transportation/",
            "title": "Transfer to/from - Columbus airport (CMH)",
            "time_published": "2020-03-26T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CMH",
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            "time_published": "2025-02-22T13:51:45Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbus_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2024-10-23T19:10:27Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "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 hotel is the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport, located inside the main terminal building with direct access from both Terminals A and B, so no shuttle is needed. Several other nearby hotels are connected by complimentary shuttle services.",
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            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/orlando-airport-guide.htm",
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      },
      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Columbus and Orlando airports?",
        "answer": "At John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), passengers with disabilities can request wheelchair assistance and other support through their airline, ideally 48 hours before travel; the airport also offers accessible facilities and a service animal relief area. Orlando International Airport (MCO) provides a fully barrier-free environment with elevators, companion care restrooms with adult changing tables, a sensory room for travelers with sensory sensitivities, and the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program for discreet assistance. Both airports recommend contacting your airline in advance to arrange mobility assistance and any specific services.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%20Glenn%20Columbus%20International%20Airport",
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            "url": "https://www.orlandoairports.net/getting-around-mco/accessibility/",
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            "time_published": "2015-08-10T00:00:00Z"
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Columbus to Orlando?",
        "answer": "The nonstop flights from Columbus to Orlando are operated by Frontier and Southwest, most commonly using Boeing 737-family aircraft — the Boeing 737 MAX 8 appears specifically, while many flights show an unspecified type that is also likely a 737 variant. On connecting itineraries, the long legs are typically Airbus A321s (especially via Charlotte, Philadelphia, and Dallas/Fort Worth on American) or Boeing 737-800s and MAX 8s (via Chicago Midway, Baltimore, and Nashville on Southwest), with regional jets like the Embraer 175 and Canadair Regional Jet often handling the shorter feeder leg. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, but the route is dominated by 737 and A321 narrowbodies; Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available across these fleets.",
        "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 Columbus to Orlando?",
        "answer": "Southwest and Frontier operate nonstop flights from Columbus to Orlando. Southwest is not part of any global alliance, and Frontier is also an unaligned low-cost carrier, so no major global airline alliance serves this route nonstop.",
        "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.",
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      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Columbus?",
        "answer": "At John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), the main lounge option is the Escape Lounge in Concourse B, open from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM. It is accessible to Priority Pass members and American Express Platinum Card holders, offering a quiet space with complimentary snacks and drinks. There is also a USO Lounge for active military and their families, located near Concourse C, which provides amenities like computers, TV, and refreshments. No airline-branded lounges such as Delta Sky Club, United Club, or American Admirals Club are present at this airport.",
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            "title": "John Glenn Columbus International Airport CMH Lounges - CMH Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass",
            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CMH",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Columbus to Orlando?",
        "answer": "Baggage rules depend on the airline and fare type. Basic economy often doesn't include a checked bag; standard economy may charge extra. Carry-on is usually allowed, but size and weight limits vary by airline."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Columbus to Orlando?",
        "answer": "Flights from Columbus to Orlando typically offer Economy and standard recliner Business/First class; Premium Economy and flat‑bed Business are not common on this domestic route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare, with flexible and premium tickets often allowing same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy rarely does."
      }
    }
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}