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    "Key": "FLL-CTG",
    "orig": {
      "code": "FLL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Fort Lauderdale",
      "fullCity": "Fort Lauderdale, Florida",
      "airport": "Hollywood Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "CTG",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Cartagena",
      "fullCity": "Cartagena, Colombia",
      "airport": "Rafael Nuñez Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena?",
        "answer": "A nonstop flight from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Cartagena (CTG) typically takes about 3 hours. Flights with one stop, often in Miami or Panama City, can extend total travel time to 5–7 hours. The return flight duration is similar, though slight variations may occur due to wind patterns."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena?",
        "answer": "JetBlue flies nonstop from Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena four days a week — Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday — with 16 weekly departures, typically leaving around 11:00–11:19 AM.",
        "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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      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena?",
        "answer": "Yes, visa requirements apply for travel between Fort Lauderdale and Cartagena. U.S. citizens do not need a visa for tourist stays up to 90 days in Colombia, but must have a valid passport. Colombian citizens need a visa to enter the U.S., unless they qualify for the Visa Waiver Program (rare). For other nationalities, check both U.S. and Colombian entry rules based on your passport."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena are September (average $354), August ($358), and May ($369), while the most expensive are December (average $606), January ($516), and March ($490).",
        "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 Cartagena?",
        "answer": "For the best fares from Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena, book 6 to 9 weeks before departure, when prices average around $551. Booking exactly 50 days ahead can save a bit more at about $546, while last-minute tickets cost significantly more at $736. Holiday periods and peak seasons likely push prices higher, so aiming for that 6-to-9-week window is a reliable strategy.",
        "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 Cartagena?",
        "answer": "No overnight (red-eye) flights operate from Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena — neither a nonstop red-eye nor a connecting itinerary whose long leg is an overnight flight was found in the schedule.",
        "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 Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena?",
        "answer": "JetBlue operates non‑stop service from Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena with 16 weekly flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, departing around 11:00–11:19 AM. The median fare on this route is approximately $849.",
        "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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      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Fort Lauderdale and Cartagena?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities include Panama City, Bogotá, and Medellín, offering efficient connections and visa‑free transit for U.S. citizens."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena?",
        "answer": "On‑time performance is generally reliable, but afternoon thunderstorms in Fort Lauderdale can cause delays. Early morning flights, especially on Spirit or JetBlue, tend to depart more punctually."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Cartagena?",
        "answer": "December to April is the dry season with sunny skies and lower humidity, ideal for avoiding heavy rains and crowds."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, a completed Check-Mig form, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage, and any required vaccination certificates for Colombia."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Cartagena?",
        "answer": "Cartagena has only one airport, Rafael Núñez International Airport, located about 5 km from the historic walled city and popular tourist areas."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Hollywood Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Fort Lauderdale, you can reach FLL via Broward County Transit Route 1 bus, which stops at the Rental Car Center, or by taking the Tri-Rail commuter train to the FLL station and connecting via a free shuttle bus to the terminals. Ride-share services and taxis are readily available and offer door-to-door convenience, typically taking 10–15 minutes. Driving and parking on-site is also an option, with several garages and lots. The bus is the most affordable, while ride-share or taxi is the fastest and most popular choice.",
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            "url": "https://www.broward.org/Airport/passengers/Transportation/Pages/PublicTransportation.aspx",
            "title": "Transportation Public Transportation",
            "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"
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            "title": "Flights/Airlines Domestic / International Destinations",
            "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"
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            "title": "Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport - Wikipedia",
            "time_published": "2003-07-15T00:00:00Z"
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            "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 Cartagena airport?",
        "answer": "Cartagena Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) does not have any on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods. For a comfortable night's rest, several nearby hotels offer shuttle service to and from the airport. The terminal itself has some seating that can be pushed together for resting, but no dedicated sleep facilities are available inside.",
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            "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/south-america/colombia/cartagena/activities/cartagena_private_vip_airport_transportation_ctg-XTRQGB",
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            "url": "https://www.airports-terminal.com/interjet-airlines/interjet-airlines-ctg-terminal-rafael-nunez-international-airport/",
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena?",
        "answer": "Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena are typically operated with the Airbus A320-100, flown by JetBlue. On one-stop itineraries, the most common aircraft on the long leg is also the Airbus A320-100 (via Bogotá or Medellín on Avianca), with the Boeing 737 MAX 8 appearing on Copa connections through Panama City. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, but these narrow-body types dominate the 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 Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena?",
        "answer": "JetBlue (B6) is the only airline with nonstop service from Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena, operating 16 weekly flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. JetBlue does not belong to any global airline alliance, so no alliance serves this route nonstop; travelers seeking alliance connections would need to connect through another city.",
        "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 Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "At Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), the two main lounge options are the Delta Sky Club in Terminal 2 and the Escape Lounges – The Centurion Studio Partner in Terminal 3. The Delta Sky Club is accessible to Delta One, SkyTeam Premium Cabin, and elite members, or with certain credit cards, and typically offers a full bar, shower suites, and runway views. The Escape Lounge welcomes Priority Pass, American Express Platinum, and other select cardholders, as well as day-pass purchasers, and features complimentary hot food, a bar, and comfortable workspaces.",
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/FLL",
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            "time_published": "2026-05-02T00:00:00Z"
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena?",
        "answer": "Baggage policies on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena depend on the airline and fare type. Basic economy fares are restrictive and often exclude checked bags, while standard international economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins provide additional allowance."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena?",
        "answer": "On flights from Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena, you can typically expect 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 vary by airline and fare, with flexible and premium cabins generally offering same‑day changes or standby while basic economy typically does not."
      }
    }
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}