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    "Key": "MCO-CLO",
    "orig": {
      "code": "MCO",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Orlando",
      "fullCity": "Orlando, Florida",
      "airport": "Orlando 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 Orlando to Cali?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Orlando (MCO) to Cali (CLO). The most common one‑stop routes connect through Bogotá (BOG) or Panama City (PTY), with total travel times typically ranging from 6 to 9 hours depending on the layover duration. The return flight from Cali to Orlando is similar in total time."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Orlando to Cali?",
        "answer": "Yes, visa requirements apply. U.S. citizens do not need a visa for tourist stays up to 90 days in Colombia. Colombian citizens need a visa to enter the United States, unless they are eligible for the Visa Waiver Program (which Colombian nationals are not). All travelers must have a valid passport. Check for any health-related entry requirements."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Cali?",
        "answer": "From Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (CLO), the primary ground transportation to Cali is by taxi. Pre-paid taxi counters are available at the airport, offering a regulated and commonly used service; rideshare apps and car rentals are also present but less prevalent. There is no direct mass transit link to the city center, making taxis the fastest and most reliable option for the roughly 20‑kilometer journey.",
        "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"
          },
          {
            "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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      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Orlando to Cali?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Orlando to Cali are April, May, and June, with average fares around $446–$475. December and January are the most expensive, with average prices reaching $613–$710.",
        "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 Orlando to Cali?",
        "answer": "For flights from Orlando to Cali, the best fares are typically found when booking 8 to 11 weeks ahead, with an average price around $504. During summer and holiday periods, demand pushes prices higher, so aiming for the earlier end of that window or even a bit sooner can help secure a better deal.",
        "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": [
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      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Orlando to Cali?",
        "answer": "No nonstop red‑eye flights operate from Orlando (MCO) to Cali (CLO), but connecting overnight itineraries are available — the long leg is Avianca's MCO→Bogotá (BOG) red‑eye departing at 11:40 PM and arriving in Bogotá at 2:45 AM, landing in the early hours, with a connection onward to Cali on Avianca after about a 2‑hour‑25‑minute layover.",
        "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 Orlando to Cali?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Orlando to Cali. Copa Airlines via Panama City is the most frequent one-stop option, with about 14 daily connections, followed by LATAM and Avianca, both connecting through Bogotá with around 11 and 9 daily flights respectively. American Airlines offers a handful of connections via Miami, while Avianca also has a few routings through Medellín or Fort Lauderdale. Per-carrier 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": [
          "route_airlines"
        ]
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Orlando and Cali?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities between Orlando and Cali include Miami, Bogotá, and Panama City. Miami offers frequent connections and a straightforward transfer. Bogotá is a major hub with extensive domestic links to Cali, though you must clear immigration there. Panama City's Tocumen Airport provides efficient connections and visa‑free transit for many nationalities."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Orlando to Cali?",
        "answer": "On‑time reliability is generally good, though afternoon thunderstorms in Orlando can cause delays. Early morning flights offer the best chance for a punctual departure, especially on airlines like Avianca."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Cali?",
        "answer": "June to August and December to February are ideal, with dry, sunny days and fewer tourists."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Orlando to Cali?",
        "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."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Cali?",
        "answer": "Cali has one main commercial airport, Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (CLO). It is located about 16 km northeast of downtown, serving both domestic and international flights, and is the only practical choice for arriving in the city."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Orlando Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Orlando, you can reach Orlando International Airport (MCO) by public bus (Lynx routes 11 or 42) or the SunRail train with a connecting shuttle, though the bus is slow and the train requires a transfer. Ride-share services like Uber and Lyft are the most popular and usually fastest, offering door-to-door convenience. Taxis are also available but can be pricier. If driving, MCO has extensive on-site parking garages and economy lots, but you'll need to budget extra time for traffic on SR-528 or 417.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://orlandoairports.net",
            "title": "Orlando International Airport (MCO)",
            "time_published": "2026-07-20T08:27:21Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_International_Airport_People_Movers",
            "title": "Orlando International Airport People Movers",
            "time_published": "2026-07-01T04:29:54Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_Executive_Airport",
            "title": "Orlando Executive Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-06T09:34:09Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.faa.gov/sfb",
            "title": "Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) | Federal Aviation Administration",
            "time_published": "2026-06-02T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.orlandoairports.net/flights/international-service/",
            "title": "International Service - Orlando International Airport (MCO)",
            "time_published": "2015-08-06T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Cali airport?",
        "answer": "Alfonso Bonilla Aragón Airport (CLO) in Cali does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods inside the terminal. For uninterrupted sleep, nearby hotels offer shuttle service for a fee, such as the City Express Plus by Marriott Cali Colombia located about 20.5 kilometers away. The airport operates 24 hours, but it's unclear if overnight stays inside are permitted, so having a backup plan is advised.",
        "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",
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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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      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Alfonso Bonilla Aragon Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (CLO) offers currency exchange offices in the international arrivals and departures areas, and free Wi‑Fi is available throughout the terminal. Prayer rooms or chapels are not specifically mentioned in the available information, so their presence could not be confirmed.",
        "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",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfonso%20Bonilla%20Arag%C3%B3n%20International%20Airport",
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          {
            "url": "http://www.airportdistancecalculator.com/alfonso-b-aragon-airport-clo-15-day-weather-forecast.html",
            "title": "Alfonso B. Aragon Airport (CLO) 15 Day Weather Forecast, Cali Colombia",
            "time_published": "2026-05-03T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "http://m.cial.aero/Taxi",
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      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Orlando to Cali?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service between Orlando and Cali, so all flights connect. The most common aircraft on the longer leg are the Airbus A320 family (including A320-100 and A320-200 Neo variants) and Boeing 737 models (737-800 and 737 MAX 8), typically routing through Bogotá, Panama City, or Miami. 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": [
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      },
      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Orlando to Cali?",
        "answer": "No airline flies nonstop from Orlando to Cali, but the one-stop connecting carriers are Copa Airlines (CM, via Panama City), LATAM (LA, via Bogotá), Avianca (AV, via Bogotá or Medellín), and American Airlines (AA, via Miami). Copa is in Star Alliance, LATAM is not in any global alliance, Avianca is in Star Alliance, and American is in oneworld. JetBlue (B6) also appears on one Avianca connection via Fort Lauderdale but is not itself an alliance member.",
        "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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        ]
      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Orlando?",
        "answer": "Orlando International Airport (MCO) has a Delta Sky Club in Terminal B, Airside 4, a Plaza Premium Lounge in Terminal C, and two locations of The Club MCO — one in Terminal A, Airside 1 and another in Terminal B, Airside 4. Delta Sky Club access is available to Delta One or SkyTeam business-class passengers, Delta Sky Club members, and select American Express cardholders. The Club MCO lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, LoungeKey, and day passes starting around $45; both locations offer showers, Wi-Fi, and complimentary drinks. Plaza Premium Lounge in Terminal C also accepts Priority Pass and day-pass purchases, with a quieter atmosphere and a la carte dining options.",
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/MCO",
            "title": "American Express Lounges at Orlando International Airport | Amex US",
            "time_published": "2026-05-05T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/fi-fi/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/MCO",
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            "time_published": "2026-05-05T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://orlandoairports.net",
            "title": "Orlando International Airport (MCO)",
            "time_published": "2026-07-20T08:27:21Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/orlando-international",
            "title": "Orlando International Airport MCO Lounges - MCO Airport Guide and lounges.  | Priority Pass",
            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com:443/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/orlando-international/mco1-the-club-mco-gates-70-99",
            "title": "The Club MCO (Gates 70-99) MCO AIRPORT Terminal B Concourse 4 Orlando FL International | Priority Pass",
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      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Orlando to Cali?",
        "answer": "Baggage rules depend on the airline and fare class. Basic economy fares on this route may not include a checked bag, while standard international economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins offer more generous allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Orlando to Cali?",
        "answer": "Flights from Orlando to Cali typically offer Economy and may include Premium Economy or flat-bed Business class on connecting itineraries, as nonstop options are limited."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies depend on the airline and fare; flexible tickets and premium cabins often allow same‑day changes or standby, while restrictive economy fares typically do not."
      }
    }
  }
}