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    "Key": "MDE-MCO",
    "orig": {
      "code": "MDE",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Medellín",
      "fullCity": "Medellín, Colombia",
      "airport": "Medellin Jose Maria Cordova"
    },
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      "code": "MCO",
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      "city": "Orlando",
      "fullCity": "Orlando, Florida",
      "airport": "Orlando Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Medellín to Orlando?",
        "answer": "A nonstop flight from Medellín (MDE) to Orlando (MCO) typically takes about 4 hours 5 minutes. With one stop, common layovers include Panama City (PTY) or Bogotá (BOG), bringing total travel time to roughly 6 to 9 hours depending on connection duration."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Medellín to Orlando?",
        "answer": "Yes, Avianca flies non‑stop from Medellín (MDE) to Orlando (MCO) once daily, departing at 6:35 a.m. The service runs every day of the week and is the only non‑stop option on 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. 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.",
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      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Medellín to Orlando?",
        "answer": "Yes, visa requirements apply for travel from Medellín to Orlando. Colombian citizens need a valid U.S. visa to enter the United States, unless they are dual nationals of a Visa Waiver Program country and have an approved ESTA. U.S. citizens do not need a visa to enter Colombia for short stays (up to 90 days)."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Orlando?",
        "answer": "At Orlando International Airport (MCO), ground transportation to the city center includes taxis, ride‑shares (Uber, Lyft), rental cars, and a bus service (Lynx route 11). There is no direct rail link to downtown, but the airport’s intermodal terminal connects to the SunRail commuter train via a shuttle or rideshare to the nearest station. Ride‑sharing is the most used option for its convenience and door‑to‑door speed, typically reaching the city center in about 20–25 minutes. Rental cars are also popular, with many on‑airport and off‑airport providers, while taxis offer a flat‑rate fare to downtown. Lynx bus service is the most economical choice but takes longer, at roughly 45–60 minutes depending on traffic.",
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            "url": "https://orlandoairports.net",
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            "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"
          },
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            "url": "https://www.orlandoairports.net/flights/international-service/",
            "title": "International Service - Orlando International Airport (MCO)",
            "time_published": "2015-08-06T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Medellín to Orlando?",
        "answer": "April is the cheapest month to fly from Medellín to Orlando, with average fares around $367, while December is the most expensive at $689 on average. The low season runs April through June and August, and the high season includes February, November, January, and December.",
        "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. For this route, fares for the requested travel direction were unavailable, so the pattern shown is derived from the reverse direction, which shares the same seasonal demand cycle.",
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      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Medellín to Orlando?",
        "answer": "For flights from Medellín to Orlando, the best fares are typically found when booking 9 to 11 weeks in advance, with an average price of $492 during that window. During summer and holiday periods, demand can push prices higher, so it's wise to book a few weeks earlier than usual to secure the best rate.",
        "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. For this route, fares for the requested travel direction were unavailable, so the pattern shown is derived from the reverse direction, which shares the same seasonal demand cycle.",
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      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Medellín to Orlando?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop red-eye flights from Medellín to Orlando, but connecting itineraries with an overnight leg are available via San Juan (SJU). The red-eye leg is on JetBlue, departing San Juan at 22:40 and arriving in Orlando at 01:42 — that's in the early hours of the night, not the next morning. You'd connect through SJU from Medellín, with either JetBlue or Avianca operating the first leg.",
        "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 Medellín to Orlando?",
        "answer": "Avianca flies nonstop from Medellín to Orlando daily with about 7 weekly flights, at a median fare around $551. Other carriers may also serve this route with connecting itineraries.",
        "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 Medellín and Orlando?",
        "answer": "Common layovers include Panama City (PTY), Miami (MIA), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), and Bogotá (BOG). Panama City offers efficient connections via Copa Airlines and a compact hub. Miami and Fort Lauderdale provide broad onward flight options to Orlando with short hop times. Bogotá is a major hub with frequent flights and many daily departures."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Medellín to Orlando?",
        "answer": "On-time reliability is generally moderate, though afternoon thunderstorms can cause delays. Early flights, particularly on Spirit and Avianca, tend to have better punctuality."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Orlando?",
        "answer": "March to May and October to November offer pleasant temperatures and lower crowd levels before and after summer peak."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Medellín to Orlando?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, a valid U.S. visa or ESTA authorization, and proof of onward or return travel. Also carry a payment method for baggage and any required vaccination certificates."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Orlando?",
        "answer": "Orlando International Airport is the primary airport serving the city for both domestic and international flights, including direct connections from Medellín. It is located about 10 miles southeast of downtown Orlando and is the closest major airport to Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando. Orlando Sanford International Airport is farther north and mainly used by low-cost and charter carriers like Allegiant Air, but it does not currently offer direct flights from Medellín."
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Orlando airport?",
        "answer": "Orlando International Airport (MCO) does not have an on-site hotel or sleeping pods inside the terminal, but several nearby hotels are connected by free shuttle. The Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport is located inside the main terminal and is accessible without a shuttle, while other options like the Renaissance Orlando Airport Hotel and Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando Airport are a short shuttle ride away.",
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      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Orlando Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Orlando International Airport (MCO) offers free Wi-Fi throughout the terminals, with no login or time limit required. Currency exchange services are available via ICE Currency Services, with locations in Terminal A near the food court and in Terminal B near the east hall. Interfaith chapels are located pre-security in Terminal A (near the chapel) and Terminal B (near the hotel), providing quiet spaces for prayer and reflection.",
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      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Medellín and Orlando airports?",
        "answer": "At Medellín's José María Córdova Airport (MDE), passengers can request wheelchair or mobility assistance through their airline, ideally at least 48 hours before travel, though specific children's play areas are not prominently advertised. Orlando International Airport (MCO) offers a fully accessible terminal with elevators, companion care restrooms, adult changing tables, and a Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program for discreet assistance; it also features a sensory room for travelers with sensory sensitivities. Both airports recommend contacting your airline in advance to arrange any needed services.",
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Medellín to Orlando?",
        "answer": "The most common aircraft on the Medellín–Orlando nonstop is the Airbus A320, operated by Avianca. On connecting itineraries, the long leg is most often a Boeing 737 MAX 8 or Boeing 737-800 (typically via Panama City on Copa) or an Airbus A320 (via Bogotá on LATAM or Avianca). Specific 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.",
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      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Medellín to Orlando?",
        "answer": "Avianca (AV), a Star Alliance member, flies nonstop from Medellín to Orlando, while one-stop itineraries are offered by Copa Airlines (CM, Star Alliance), LATAM (LA, not in an alliance), JetBlue (B6, not in an alliance), American Airlines (AA, oneworld), and United Airlines (UA, Star 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. 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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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Medellín to Orlando?",
        "answer": "On Medellín–Orlando flights, Basic Economy fares often exclude checked bags. Standard economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on, though some airlines may only allow a personal item in the lowest fares."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Medellín to Orlando?",
        "answer": "From Medellín to Orlando, typical cabins include Economy and, on some flights, a recliner-style Business class; flat‑bed Business and Premium Economy are uncommon on this route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and higher cabins typically allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy rarely does."
      }
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