{ "response": { "Key": "FLL-BOG", "orig": { "code": "FLL", "type": "airport", "city": "Fort Lauderdale", "fullCity": "Fort Lauderdale, Florida", "airport": "Hollywood Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "BOG", "type": "airport", "city": "Bogotá", "fullCity": "Bogotá, Colombia", "airport": "El Dorado Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Fort Lauderdale to Bogotá?", "answer": "A nonstop flight from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Bogotá (BOG) typically takes about 3 hours 25 minutes to 3 hours 40 minutes. With one stop, most often in Miami, the total travel time ranges from roughly 5 to 7 hours. Return flights are similar in duration, though westbound flights can be slightly longer due to headwinds." }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Bogotá?", "answer": "Yes, Avianca flies nonstop from Fort Lauderdale to Bogotá with 21 weekly flights operating daily. Departures are typically in the mid-afternoon, around 2:30 to 3:30 PM, and the median fare is about $399.", "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" ] }, "q2": { "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Fort Lauderdale to Bogotá?", "answer": "Yes, visa requirements apply for travel from Fort Lauderdale to Bogotá. If you are a U.S. citizen, you do not need a visa for tourist stays up to 90 days. If you are a Colombian citizen, you must have a valid U.S. visa or be a permanent resident to enter the United States. For other nationalities, check both Colombian and U.S. entry rules. In the other direction, Colombia requires a visa for many nationalities; U.S. citizens are exempt for short visits." }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Bogotá?", "answer": "From El Dorado International Airport (BOG), the most used and fastest option is the TransMilenio bus rapid transit system, with the Portal Eldorado station connected by a feeder bus that runs every few minutes and reaches the city center in about 30-45 minutes on dedicated lanes. Official taxis are available at fixed-rate booths and are reliable, though slower in traffic. Ride-share services like Uber and Cabify operate legally and are widely used. Car rentals are available but not recommended due to Bogotá's congestion and limited parking. The TransMilenio is the most used overall for its speed and affordability.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal%20Eldorado%20%28TransMilenio%29", "title": "Portal Eldorado (TransMilenio)", "time_published": "2024-11-14T16:54:41Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aeropuerto_Internacional_El_Dorado", "title": "El Dorado International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2003-08-19T01:45:50Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal_Eldorado_(TransMilenio)", "title": "Portal Eldorado (TransMilenio)", "time_published": "2024-11-14T16:54:41Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bogota", "title": "Bogotá - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2026-03-10T11:51:40Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%20of%20airports%20in%20Colombia", "title": "List of airports in Colombia", "time_published": "2026-01-14T10:39:20Z" } ] }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Bogotá?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Bogotá are April, August, and September, with average fares around $355–$382. The most expensive months are December, January, and March, when average prices climb to $463–$601, with December being the peak at $601.", "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.", "toolsUsed": [ "seasonal_prices" ] }, "q5": { "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Bogotá?", "answer": "For flights from Fort Lauderdale to Bogotá, the optimal booking window is about 7 to 10 weeks before departure, with an average fare around $492. Booking roughly 70 days ahead can yield the lowest prices, around $480, while waiting until the last minute or booking more than 5 months out tends to push fares above $550.", "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.", "toolsUsed": [ "booking_timing" ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Fort Lauderdale to Bogotá?", "answer": "No nonstop red‑eye flights operate from Fort Lauderdale to Bogotá. Connecting red‑eye itineraries are available: Avianca via Barranquilla (BAQ) with the overnight leg departing FLL at 22:10 and arriving BAQ at 00:05 (early hours), and United via Houston (IAH) or Newark (EWR) with the overnight leg departing IAH at 23:59 (arriving BOG at 04:54) or EWR at 23:40 (arriving BOG at 04:25), both arriving in the early 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.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Fort Lauderdale to Bogotá?", "answer": "Avianca operates nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Bogotá, with 21 weekly flights available daily. The typical median fare on this route is around $399.", "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 Fort Lauderdale and Bogotá?", "answer": "Common layovers include Miami, Panama City, Medellín, and San Salvador. Miami offers frequent connections and a short flight from Fort Lauderdale. Panama City’s Tocumen Airport is a major hub with efficient transfers and many onward flights. Medellín and San Salvador provide alternative routings with competitive total travel times and visa‑free transit for many nationalities." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Fort Lauderdale to Bogotá?", "answer": "On‑time reliability is generally fair, though afternoon thunderstorms in Fort Lauderdale can cause delays. Early morning flights, particularly on Spirit or JetBlue, tend to depart closer to schedule." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Bogotá?", "answer": "December to March and July to August are driest, with mild temperatures and fewer tourists." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Fort Lauderdale to Bogotá?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, 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 no vaccination certificates are currently required." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Bogotá?", "answer": "El Dorado International Airport is the only commercial airport serving Bogotá. It is located about 15 km west of the city center and handles all international and domestic flights." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Hollywood Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "To reach Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) from downtown Fort Lauderdale, you can take Broward County Transit bus Route 1, which stops at the Rental Car Center. Ride-share services like Uber and Lyft, as well as taxis, offer direct door-to-terminal service and are the most popular and fastest options, especially with luggage. Driving yourself is also straightforward, with on-airport parking garages and economy lots connected by shuttle. There’s no direct rail from downtown, but Tri-Rail’s airport station is a short free shuttle ride away if you’re coming from elsewhere in the region.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.broward.org/Airport/passengers/Transportation/Pages/PublicTransportation.aspx", "title": "Transportation Public Transportation", "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.broward.org/Airport/passengers/Flights/Pages/DomesticInternationalLocations.aspx", "title": "Flights/Airlines Domestic / International Destinations", "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lauderdale%E2%80%93Hollywood_International", "title": "Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-14T22:47:44Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lauderdale-Hollywood_International_Airport", "title": "Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2003-07-15T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/business/about/Pages/CustomerService.aspx", "title": "About FLL Contact Us", "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Bogotá airport?", "answer": "Bogotá's El Dorado International Airport does not have an on-site hotel or sleeping pods inside the terminals, but several nearby hotels offer complimentary shuttle service, including the Courtyard by Marriott and Aloft Bogotá Airport, both located within a short drive. The Courtyard shuttle runs hourly from 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM and every 30 minutes from 7:00 PM to midnight, while the Aloft shuttle operates hourly on the half-hour from 5:30 AM to 11:30 PM. For travelers staying airside, there are comfortable sleeping spots with armrest-free seating near Gate 32 and the Domestic Arrivals area.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/bogota-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Bogota Airport Guide (BOG) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2018-08-23T17:57:01Z" }, { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/casa/bogota.htm", "title": "Bogota Airport Guide (BOG) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-05-30T01:25:48Z" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/south-america/colombia/bogota/activities/private_airport_transfer_el_dorado_bog_to_bogota_hotel-XUZYS1?property=BOGMC", "title": "Private Airport Transfer : El Dorado (BOG) to Bogota Hotel 24/7", "time_published": "2026-03-17T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/bogal-aloft-bogota-airport/overview/?EM=DNM_ALOFTBOGOTAAIRPORT.COM", "title": "Aloft Bogota Airport - Hotel with Airport Shuttle to BOG", "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aeropuerto_Internacional_El_Dorado", "title": "El Dorado International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2003-08-19T01:45:50Z" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/bogcy-courtyard-bogota-airport/overview/", "title": "Courtyard Bogota Airport - Hotel With Complimentary Shuttle to BOG", "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at El Dorado Intl Airport?", "answer": "El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogotá offers currency exchange services and free Wi‑Fi. Money exchange counters are located throughout the terminals, particularly in the international arrivals area. Complimentary Wi‑Fi is available airport‑wide. Information on prayer rooms or chapels is not readily available in current amenity listings.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aeropuerto_Internacional_El_Dorado", "title": "El Dorado International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2003-08-19T01:45:50Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal%20Eldorado%20%28TransMilenio%29", "title": "Portal Eldorado (TransMilenio)", "time_published": "2024-11-14T16:54:41Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Dorado_Airport_(disambiguation)", "title": "El Dorado Airport (disambiguation)", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2025-06-01T21:24:11Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9%20Mar%C3%ADa%20C%C3%B3rdova%20International%20Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-28T11:50:41Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1356775606&title=Jos%C3%A9_Mar%C3%ADa_C%C3%B3rdova_International_Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2004-08-17T15:27:57Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Bogotá?", "answer": "The nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Bogotá are operated by Avianca using the Airbus A320-100. On connecting itineraries, the long leg is also typically an Airbus A320-100 with Avianca (often via Medellín, Cali, or Barranquilla), though some one-stop options route through U.S. hubs on United's Boeing 737 MAX 8 or through Panama on Copa's 737 MAX 8. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, and Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these modern narrowbody jets.", "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 Fort Lauderdale to Bogotá?", "answer": "Only Avianca flies nonstop from Fort Lauderdale to Bogotá, and it belongs to Star Alliance — so Star Alliance is the sole alliance with nonstop service on this route. Other alliances may offer connecting itineraries, but Avianca is the only carrier and it is not unaffiliated.", "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" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) has a Delta Sky Club in Terminal 2 and an Escape Lounge – The Centurion Studio Partner in Terminal 3. The Delta Sky Club is accessible to Delta One or SkyTeam premium cabin passengers, Delta Sky Club members, and eligible American Express cardholders, and it typically offers a full bar, hot and cold food, and runway views. The Escape Lounge welcomes Priority Pass and LoungeKey members, as well as American Express Platinum cardholders, and provides complimentary food and drinks in a quieter setting.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/FLL", "title": "American Express Lounges at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-05-02T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-xb/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/FLL", "title": "American Express Lounges at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | Amex XB", "time_published": "2026-05-04T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/lounges/usa/ft-lauderdale-fl-intl", "title": "Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport FLL Lounges - FLL Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lauderdale%E2%80%93Hollywood_International", "title": "Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-14T22:47:44Z" }, { "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/business/about/Pages/CustomerService.aspx", "title": "About FLL Contact Us", "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Fort Lauderdale to Bogotá?", "answer": "Allowances depend on the airline and fare class. Basic economy often excludes checked bags; standard international economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium fares offer more generous allowances." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Fort Lauderdale to Bogotá?", "answer": "Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Bogotá typically offer Economy and flat‑bed Business class; Premium Economy is uncommon on this route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Same‑day changes and standby depend on the airline and fare class; flexible and premium tickets typically offer these options, while the most restrictive fares do not." } } } }