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  "response": {
    "Key": "FLL-CLO",
    "orig": {
      "code": "FLL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Fort Lauderdale",
      "fullCity": "Fort Lauderdale, Florida",
      "airport": "Hollywood 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 Fort Lauderdale to Cali?",
        "answer": "A nonstop flight from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Cali (CLO) typically takes about 3 hours 45 minutes to 4 hours. With one stop, the most common layover is in Bogotá (BOG), leading to a total travel time of roughly 6 to 8 hours depending on connection length. The return nonstop flight from Cali to Fort Lauderdale is similar in duration."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Fort Lauderdale to Cali?",
        "answer": "Yes — visa requirements apply for travel between Fort Lauderdale and Cali. U.S. citizens do not need a visa to enter Colombia for tourism or short stays (up to 90 days), but must hold a valid passport. Colombian citizens traveling to the United States must have a valid U.S. visa, unless they are dual nationals of a Visa Waiver Program country with an approved ESTA. Other nationalities should check both Colombian and U.S. entry rules based on their citizenship."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Cali?",
        "answer": "From Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (CLO) to Cali, taxis are the most reliable and widely used option, with prepaid taxi counters available at both terminals. Ride-share services like Uber and Didi operate in the area but may have limited pickup zones, so confirm directly with the driver. Public buses connect the airport to the city center, though they are less comfortable and slower. Car rentals are available from major agencies, but traffic in Cali can be heavy. For most travelers, a prepaid taxi is the fastest and most convenient choice.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
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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"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfonso%20Bonilla%20Arag%C3%B3n%20International%20Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-06T12:29:10Z"
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            "url": "http://m.cial.aero/Taxi",
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      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Cali?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Cali are April, August, and September, with average fares around $490–$536. The most expensive month is December, where average fares climb to about $702, and January through March are also high-season with averages around $568–$573.",
        "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 Fort Lauderdale to Cali?",
        "answer": "For flights from Fort Lauderdale to Cali, the optimal booking window is roughly 9 to 11 weeks before departure, when average fares drop to around $608. Booking about 75 days out can yield the lowest price, around $584, while last-minute or very early bookings (like 180 days ahead) can cost significantly more, up to $794.",
        "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 Fort Lauderdale to Cali?",
        "answer": "Overnight red‑eye flights are available from Fort Lauderdale to Cali, but only as a connecting itinerary whose long leg is a red‑eye. Avianca operates an overnight leg from Fort Lauderdale to Barranquilla (BAQ) departing at 22:10 and arriving at 00:05 — landing just after midnight, so it arrives in the early hours of the next day — with a long layover in Barranquilla before a connecting Avianca flight 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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Fort Lauderdale to Cali?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Fort Lauderdale to Cali. Avianca operates the most common one-stop routing via Bogotá, with up to 12 daily connections. Copa Airlines offers about 5 daily flights via Panama City, and a few Avianca connections route through Medellín or Barranquilla. 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": [
          "route_airlines"
        ]
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Fort Lauderdale and Cali?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities include Miami, Bogotá, and Panama City. Miami offers the shortest overall travel time with frequent connections. Bogotá provides extensive domestic onward options. Panama City features efficient transfers and visa-free transit for many nationalities."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Fort Lauderdale to Cali?",
        "answer": "On-time performance is generally reliable, though afternoon thunderstorms at Fort Lauderdale can cause delays. Early departures, particularly on Spirit and JetBlue, often have better punctuality."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Cali?",
        "answer": "June to August and December to February offer the driest, most pleasant weather and fewer tourists."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Fort Lauderdale to Cali?",
        "answer": "Bring a U.S. passport valid for at least six months beyond your stay, proof of onward or return travel, and a payment method for baggage. A visa is not required for U.S. citizens for stays under 90 days, but you may need a yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from certain countries."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Cali?",
        "answer": "Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport is Cali's only commercial airport, located about 16 km northeast of downtown. It handles all domestic and international flights for the city."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Hollywood Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Fort Lauderdale, the airport is about 3 miles southwest. Broward County Transit Route 1 runs daily from the central terminal to the Rental Car Center, and Tri-Rail trains connect via a free shuttle from the airport station at Dania Beach. Ride-share and taxi services are readily available and offer the fastest door-to-door trip, while driving yourself means short-term parking at the terminals or cheaper long-term lots. Public transit is the most budget-friendly, ride-share and taxis are moderately priced, and driving with parking is the most expensive.",
        "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",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-14T22:47:44Z"
          },
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            "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 Cali airport?",
        "answer": "Cali's Alfonso Bonilla Aragón Airport (CLO) does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods. However, nearby hotels like the City Express Plus by Marriott Cali Colombia offer shuttle service for a fee and are located roughly 20.5 kilometers from the airport.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/cali-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Cali Airport Guide (CLO) - Sleeping in Airports",
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            "url": "http://www.airportdistancecalculator.com/alfonso-b-aragon-airport-clo-details.html",
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            "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/south-america/colombia/cali/activities/private_arrival_or_departure_transfer_alfonso_bonilla_arag%C3%B3n_airport-XWGQOC?property=CLOPC",
            "title": "Private Arrival or Departure Transfer: Alfonso Bonilla Aragón Airport",
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            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/casa/bogota.htm",
            "title": "Bogota Airport Guide (BOG) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "time_published": "2026-05-30T01:25:48Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/clopc-city-express-plus-cali-colombia/overview/",
            "title": "City Express Cali Colombia (Official Site)",
            "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfonso_Bonilla_Aragón_International_Airport",
            "title": "Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport",
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      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Cali?",
        "answer": "Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Cali are operated by Avianca using the Airbus A320-100. One-stop connections — most often via Bogotá — also use the A320-100 on the longer leg, with the shorter leg flown by A320-family or A319 variants. The most common aircraft on this route is the Airbus A320-100, though the exact model can vary by day and airline; Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these services.",
        "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": [
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      },
      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Fort Lauderdale to Cali?",
        "answer": "Star Alliance members Avianca, Copa, United, and Air Canada all serve flights from Fort Lauderdale to Cali, while American represents oneworld and Delta represents SkyTeam. JetBlue and LATAM also operate on the 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. 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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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) has two lounges: a Delta Sky Club in Terminal 2 and an Escape Lounges – 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; it offers a full bar, fresh food, and runway views. The Escape Lounge, a Centurion Studio partner, admits Platinum Card Members, Priority Pass holders, and day-pass purchasers, featuring locally inspired cuisine, a tended bar, and quieter workspaces.",
        "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"
          },
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            "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"
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            "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"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lauderdale%E2%80%93Hollywood_International",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-14T22:47:44Z"
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            "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/business/about/Pages/CustomerService.aspx",
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            "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"
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      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Fort Lauderdale to Cali?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance on Fort Lauderdale to Cali flights depends on the airline and fare type. Basic economy tickets are restrictive and may not include a checked bag, while standard international economy fares usually include one checked bag and a carry-on. Premium cabins offer higher allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Fort Lauderdale to Cali?",
        "answer": "From Fort Lauderdale to Cali you'll typically find Economy and, on some airlines, 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 differ; flexible and higher cabin fares may allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy typically does not, and international routes may have additional restrictions."
      }
    }
  }
}