{
  "response": {
    "Key": "ORL-IT",
    "orig": {
      "code": "ORL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Orlando",
      "fullCity": "Orlando, Florida",
      "airport": "Orlando Executive Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "IT",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Italy"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Italy can I fly to from Orlando?",
        "answer": "From Orlando you typically connect through a European hub into Rome Fiumicino or Milan Malpensa, then onward to Venice, Florence, Naples or Bologna. Rome is the main gateway for central and southern Italy, while Milan works well for the lakes and Alps."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Orlando to Italy?",
        "answer": "From Orlando to Italy, non‑stop flights to Rome take roughly 9½ to 10 hours eastbound and about 10½ to 11 hours westbound. One‑stop routes to Milan or Naples typically range from 12 to 15 hours depending on the connection."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Orlando to Italy?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from Orlando to Italy. Most itineraries require one connection, often through a major European hub like London, Frankfurt, Amsterdam or Paris, or through a U.S. gateway such as New York or Atlanta. Total travel times typically range from 11 to 14 hours depending on the layover."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Orlando to Italy?",
        "answer": "From Orlando to Italy you can fly Delta, American, United, Air Canada, Lufthansa, and other European carriers via their hubs."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Orlando to Italy?",
        "answer": "For flights from Orlando to Italy, the best time to book is roughly 9 to 11 weeks before departure, when fares average around $1,030, though you can often still find prices near $1,025 about 10 weeks out.",
        "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 Italy?",
        "answer": "In Italy, travelers usually start with Rome for ancient history and the Vatican, then visit Florence for Renaissance art, Venice for its canals, and the Amalfi Coast or Cinque Terre for coastal scenery. Milan is another common entry point for fashion and northern lakes."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Orlando to Italy?",
        "answer": "As a U.S. citizen flying from Orlando to Italy for a short tourist stay, you do not need a visa for visits under 90 days. Italy is part of the Schengen Area, and an electronic travel authorization system is being introduced in 2025, so check for updates before you travel."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Italy are best to fly into from Orlando?",
        "answer": "From Orlando to Italy, Rome Fiumicino is the top gateway with the most long-haul flights and excellent train connections to the rest of the country. Milan Malpensa is a strong alternative for northern Italy and the lakes, while Venice Marco Polo suits the northeast. Naples and Palermo work well for the Amalfi Coast or Sicily."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Italy?",
        "answer": "For Italy, mid-April to June and September to mid-October offer comfortable weather and fewer tourists than peak summer in cities like Rome, Florence, and Venice."
      }
    }
  }
}