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  "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 typically connect through Miami, Panama City or Bogotá to Quito or Guayaquil. Quito is the highland capital with access to the Andes and Galapagos flights. Guayaquil is the coastal hub for beaches and the southern highlands."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Orlando to Ecuador?",
        "answer": "Orlando to Quito or Guayaquil typically involves one stop and takes around 6 to 8 hours total, with shorter flights to Quito. Non-stop options are limited, so most itineraries connect through Miami, Panama City, or Bogotá. Westbound returns are often similar in duration, though some routes may be slightly longer due to prevailing winds."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Orlando to Ecuador?",
        "answer": "There are currently no non-stop flights from Orlando to Ecuador. Most itineraries connect through Miami, Atlanta, or Panama City (PTY), with total travel times typically ranging from about 7 to 10 hours depending on the layover."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Orlando to Ecuador?",
        "answer": "From Orlando to Ecuador you can fly American, Delta, Copa, Avianca or LATAM, with one stop in Miami, Atlanta, Panama City, Bogotá or Lima."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Orlando to Ecuador?",
        "answer": "For flights from Orlando to Ecuador, the optimal booking window is about 8 to 11 weeks before departure, when fares average around $634.",
        "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": "In Ecuador, Quito and Cuenca are top choices for colonial architecture and culture, while the Galápagos Islands draw nature lovers. Guayaquil serves as a gateway to the coast and the islands, and Baños offers adventure and hot springs."
      },
      "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 primary entry points. Quito offers more frequent connections from the U.S. and is the gateway to the Andes, Amazon, and Galápagos flights. Guayaquil serves the coast and is closer to beach resorts. Neither city has extensive train networks; onward travel relies on flights or buses."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Ecuador?",
        "answer": "For Ecuador, June to September is the dry season in the Andes and a good time to visit Quito or the Galápagos. Coastal areas are warm and sunny from December to April. Prices and crowds peak in July and August and around Christmas and New Year, while spring and autumn offer milder conditions and fewer tourists."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Orlando Executive Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "Orlando Executive Airport (ORL) is a general aviation field about 3 miles east of downtown Orlando, and there is no direct public bus or rail service to it. Ride-share and taxis are the most popular and quickest options, taking under 10 minutes from the city center, while driving yourself is equally fast and parking is free or very low cost on-site. There are no scheduled shuttle buses for the public, so a private car, taxi, or ride-share is essentially the only practical way to reach the airport.",
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