{
  "response": {
    "Key": "FLL-EC",
    "orig": {
      "code": "FLL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Fort Lauderdale",
      "fullCity": "Fort Lauderdale, Florida",
      "airport": "Hollywood Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "EC",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Ecuador"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Ecuador can I fly to from Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "From Fort Lauderdale you can fly non-stop to Quito on JetBlue or Spirit, and to Guayaquil on JetBlue. Quito is the highland capital near the Andes and the gateway to the Galapagos, while Guayaquil is the coastal commercial center and hub for beach destinations."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Fort Lauderdale to Ecuador?",
        "answer": "From Fort Lauderdale, non-stop flights to Quito take about 4 hours 30 minutes southbound and around 4 hours 45 minutes northbound. One-stop routes to Guayaquil or Quito typically run 6 to 9 hours total, depending on the connection."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Ecuador?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are non-stop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Ecuador. JetBlue operates direct service to Quito, and Spirit Airlines flies non-stop to Guayaquil. Flight times are about 4½ hours southbound. If non-stops are unavailable, common one-stop routings connect through Miami or Panama City, with total travel times around 7 to 9 hours."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Fort Lauderdale to Ecuador?",
        "answer": "JetBlue and Spirit fly nonstop to Guayaquil. One-stop options via Panama City with Copa, or via Bogotá with Avianca are common."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Fort Lauderdale to Ecuador?",
        "answer": "For flights from Fort Lauderdale to Ecuador, aim to book about 5 to 8 weeks ahead — that window averages around $559, while waiting until the last minute can push fares close to $700.",
        "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."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Ecuador?",
        "answer": "Ecuador's top destinations are Quito for its colonial center, the Galápagos Islands for wildlife, Cuenca for culture and architecture, and the Amazon or cloud forests for nature."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Fort Lauderdale to Ecuador?",
        "answer": "U.S. citizens visiting Ecuador for a short tourist stay do not need a visa and are generally granted a 90-day stay upon arrival. No electronic travel authorization is required, but entry rules can change, so verify current requirements before departure."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Ecuador are best to fly into from Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "From Fort Lauderdale to Ecuador, Quito’s Mariscal Sucre International is the primary gateway with the most long-haul options and best connections to the Andes and Amazon. Guayaquil’s José Joaquín de Olmedo works well for the coast and Galápagos departures, but direct flights from FLL are limited, so you may need a connection."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Ecuador?",
        "answer": "Ecuador's best months are June to September and December to January. The dry season from June to September offers sunny days in the highlands and Amazon, while December to January brings warm weather and festivals. Avoid the rainy months of February to May for outdoor activities."
      }
    }
  }
}