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    "Key": "EWR-CLO",
    "orig": {
      "code": "EWR",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Newark",
      "fullCity": "Newark, New Jersey",
      "airport": "Liberty Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "CLO",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Cali",
      "fullCity": "Cali, Colombia",
      "airport": "Alfonso Bonilla Aragon Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Newark to Cali?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Newark (EWR) to Cali (CLO). The fastest one-stop flights typically take 7 to 8 hours, with common layovers in Bogotá (BOG) or Panama City (PTY). The return trip is similar in duration."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Newark to Cali?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Newark to Cali. The fastest one‑stop routing is typically via Bogotá (BOG) on Avianca, with about 5 hours 40 minutes in the air and a short layover, making the total trip roughly 8½ hours. Other options connect through Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Medellín, or Panama City on a mix of Avianca, American, United, and Copa, but those add more ground time.",
        "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.",
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      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Newark to Cali?",
        "answer": "Yes — there are visa requirements for a flight from Newark to Cali, depending on your citizenship: U.S. citizens do not need a visa for tourist or business visits up to 90 days; a valid passport is required. Colombian nationals traveling from Newark to Cali need a valid Colombian passport. For the return, Colombian nationals require a U.S. visa or ESTA if eligible under the Visa Waiver Program; U.S. citizens need only a valid passport."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Cali?",
        "answer": "Taxis are the most-used option from Alfonso Bonilla Aragón Airport to Cali; official white taxis with fixed rates are available right outside the terminal, though ride‑sharing apps like Uber and Didi also operate and can be more convenient. The MÍO articulated bus system serves the airport with a dedicated feeder route, offering an economical mass‑transit alternative, but it may be slower and less comfortable. Car rentals from major agencies are available at the airport for those wanting flexibility, but driving in Cali can be challenging. The fastest option is typically a taxi or ride‑share, taking around 30–40 minutes to the city center.",
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            "url": "http://www.airportdistancecalculator.com/alfonso-b-aragon-airport-clo-details.html",
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            "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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      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Newark to Cali?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Newark to Cali are May, June, and September, with average round-trip fares around $464–$484. The most expensive period is December, when average prices climb to $782, followed by January and March around $589–$595.",
        "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 Newark to Cali?",
        "answer": "For flights from Newark to Cali, the best fares are typically found when booking 10 to 30 days before departure, with an average price around $525. Booking exactly 25 days out yields the lowest fare at about $519, while booking further in advance — such as 175 days out — can push prices up to $647. During summer and holiday periods, demand tends to rise, so aiming for the early end of that window or slightly earlier can help avoid peak pricing.",
        "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 Newark to Cali?",
        "answer": "Yes, connecting red-eye itineraries are available from Newark to Cali. The overnight leg is United's EWR–Panama City (PTY) flight departing at 11:55 PM and arriving at 4:04 AM, which lands in the early hours of the next day. After a layover of about 5 hours 26 minutes in Panama City, the itinerary continues on Copa Airlines to Cali.",
        "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 Newark to Cali?",
        "answer": "No airline flies nonstop from Newark to Cali. The most common one-stop routing is via Bogotá on Avianca, with up to roughly 21 daily connection options operated entirely by Avianca. Avianca also offers connections through Fort Lauderdale (with JetBlue on the first leg) and Medellín. American connects via Miami, and United via Panama City (with Copa on the second leg). Typical per‑carrier fares are not provided in the schedule data, so no median fares are available.",
        "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 Newark and Cali?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities include Panama City, Bogotá, and Miami. Panama City offers efficient Copa Airlines connections via its hub, while Bogotá provides numerous onward flights with Avianca. Miami has broad American Airlines connectivity and streamlined transit facilities."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Newark to Cali?",
        "answer": "On-time performance varies, with Newark subject to delays from weather and air traffic. Early flights, particularly on United or Avianca, tend to be more punctual."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Cali?",
        "answer": "December to March is the driest season with warm days and fewer tourists."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Newark to Cali?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months beyond your stay, a completed Check-Mig form, proof of onward or return travel, and a payment method for baggage. U.S. citizens do not need a visa for stays under 90 days, and a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if arriving from a risk country."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Cali?",
        "answer": "Cali has one commercial airport, Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (CLO), which serves all flights to the city."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Liberty Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "Getting to Newark Liberty International Airport from downtown Newark is straightforward. NJ Transit trains from Newark Penn Station connect to the AirTrain at the Newark Liberty International Airport Station, offering a quick and affordable public transit option. Taxis and ride-shares like Uber and Lyft provide door-to-door service directly to your terminal, with taxis being the most popular choice for convenience. If you’re driving, the airport is easily reached via I-78 and US 1-9, with on-site parking and a free cell phone waiting lot available.",
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            "url": "https://newarkairport.com/transportation",
            "title": "Transportation Options - EWR Newark Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-01-26T21:51:22Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://newarkairport.com/flights/connections-guide/travel-between-airports",
            "title": "Transferring Between Airports Guide - EWR Newark Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-01-28T18:57:23Z"
          },
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            "title": "Newark Liberty International Airport |",
            "time_published": "2020-09-16T00:00:00Z"
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      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Cali airport?",
        "answer": "Cali's Alfonso Bonilla Aragón Airport (CLO) does not have on‑site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods inside the terminal. For a proper rest, nearby hotels like the City Express Plus by Marriott Cali Colombia offer shuttle service (about 20.5 km away), and you can also find other hotels in the area with shuttle connections.",
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            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/cali-airport-guide.htm",
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            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/clopc-city-express-plus-cali-colombia/overview/",
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      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Alfonso Bonilla Aragon Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport offers currency exchange offices in both the domestic and international terminals, along with ATMs. Prayer rooms and a chapel are available on the second floor of the terminal building. Free Wi‑Fi is provided throughout the airport, with the network name “CLO Free Wi‑Fi” and a simple registration process.",
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Newark to Cali?",
        "answer": "The route from Newark to Cali has nonstop service operated by Avianca using the Airbus A320-100. On connecting itineraries, the most common long-leg aircraft are the Airbus A320-200 Neo and Boeing 787-8 (via Bogotá), with the Airbus A320-100 also appearing via Medellín and Fort Lauderdale; short connecting legs typically use A320-family or 737-family aircraft depending on the routing. The exact aircraft can vary by day and schedule, but A320-family jets and the 787-8 dominate the options 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.",
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      },
      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Newark to Cali?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Newark to Cali; the main connecting carriers are Avianca (Star Alliance), American Airlines (oneworld), and United Airlines (Star Alliance), with Copa Airlines (Star Alliance) appearing on the shorter leg of a United-operated connection via Panama City. JetBlue, which operates the first leg on some Avianca itineraries via Fort Lauderdale, is not part of any global alliance. SkyTeam is not represented among the carriers that regularly serve 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.",
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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Newark?",
        "answer": "At Newark Liberty (EWR), Terminal A houses a Delta Sky Club accessible to Delta One, SkyTeam Elite Plus, or Amex Platinum cardholders, offering a full bar and premium food. In Terminal B's B3 Satellite near Gate 60, a Lufthansa Lounge is available exclusively for passengers on Lufthansa Group flights, with complimentary beer, wine, spirits, and light snacks. Terminal C has Minute Suites, which are private sleep pods with daybeds and workspaces, available for a fee or through Priority Pass. No United Club or American Admirals Club operates at EWR.",
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            "time_published": "2026-02-04T20:34:00Z"
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-gb/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/EWR",
            "title": "American Express Lounges at Newark Liberty International Airport | Amex GB",
            "time_published": "2026-05-01T00:00:00Z"
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Newark to Cali?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance on Newark to Cali flights varies by airline and fare. Basic economy fares are typically restrictive and may not include a checked bag, while standard international economy often includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Check your specific fare rules, as some airlines allow a personal item only with basic economy."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Newark to Cali?",
        "answer": "Newark to Cali flights typically offer Economy and may include Premium Economy or flat‑bed Business class on certain connecting itineraries, though direct flights are limited."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium cabin tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy typically does not."
      }
    }
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