{
  "response": {
    "Key": "ORL-EC",
    "orig": {
      "code": "ORL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Orlando",
      "fullCity": "Orlando, Florida",
      "airport": "Orlando Executive Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "EC",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Ecuador"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Ecuador can I fly to from Orlando?",
        "answer": "From Orlando you usually fly into Quito or Guayaquil with one stop, often via Miami, Panama City or Bogota. Quito is the gateway to the Andes and Galapagos connections, while Guayaquil gives quicker access to the coast and is closer to many Galapagos cruise departures."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Orlando to Ecuador?",
        "answer": "From Orlando to Ecuador, non-stop service to Quito is not currently available, but one-stop flights to either Quito or Guayaquil typically take 6 to 9 hours depending on the connection. Southbound and northbound times are similar since the route is mostly north-south."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Orlando to Ecuador?",
        "answer": "There are no regular non-stop flights from Orlando to Ecuador. The most common one-stop routings connect through Miami, Fort Lauderdale, or Panama City, with total travel times typically ranging from about 6 to 9 hours depending on the layover."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Orlando to Ecuador?",
        "answer": "From Orlando to Ecuador you can fly with American, Delta, and Copa via their hubs. No nonstops are available."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Orlando to Ecuador?",
        "answer": "For flights from Orlando to Ecuador, the best time to book is about 8 to 11 weeks before departure, when fares average around $636 — booking too far out (6 months) or too close to departure can push prices above $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 include Quito for its colonial center, Guayaquil as a coastal gateway, Cuenca for culture, Baños for adventure, and the Galápagos Islands for wildlife."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Orlando to Ecuador?",
        "answer": "U.S. citizens do not need a visa for tourist stays in Ecuador of up to 90 days per year. No electronic travel authorization is currently required, but entry rules can change, so it's wise to verify requirements with the Ecuadorian embassy before traveling."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Ecuador are best to fly into from Orlando?",
        "answer": "From Orlando to Ecuador, Quito’s Mariscal Sucre International Airport and Guayaquil’s José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport are the main gateways. Quito offers more frequent connections from the U.S. and is ideal for exploring the Andes and the Galápagos, while Guayaquil is the better choice for the coast and the Galápagos. There are no train networks for onward travel, so domestic flights or buses are used for regional trips."
      },
      "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 highlands are dry June through September, while the coast and Galápagos are warm and sunny December to May. Avoid the rainy months of February to May for the coast and October to November for the highlands."
      }
    }
  }
}