{ "response": { "Key": "CLO-MCO", "orig": { "code": "CLO", "type": "airport", "city": "Cali", "fullCity": "Cali, Colombia", "airport": "Alfonso Bonilla Aragon Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "MCO", "type": "airport", "city": "Orlando", "fullCity": "Orlando, Florida", "airport": "Orlando Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Cali to Orlando?", "answer": "There are no scheduled nonstop flights from Cali (CLO) to Orlando (MCO), so the journey requires at least one connection. The distance between the airports is about 1,750 miles. With a typical layover, the total travel time is usually in the range of 7 to 10 hours.", "methodology": "Flight times and distances come 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). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Orlando?", "answer": "Orlando International Airport (MCO) offers several ground transportation options: on-airport and off-airport rental cars, an automated people mover connecting to the Intermodal Terminal, and Brightline inter-city rail service to Miami from that terminal. Taxis and ride-shares are available at the terminal curbs, and a proposed SunRail commuter rail extension would eventually link the airport to the city center. Rental cars are the most-used option given Orlando's spread-out attractions and theme parks, while Brightline is the fastest way to reach downtown Miami rather than Orlando itself. Mass transit to Orlando's city center remains limited, with no direct light rail or commuter rail currently operating from MCO.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://orlandoairports.net/parking-transportation/parking/", "title": "Orlando International Airport (MCO)" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_International_Airport_Intermodal_Terminal", "title": "Orlando International Airport Intermodal Terminal", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-23T05:05:16Z" }, { "url": "https://orlandoairports.net", "title": "Orlando International Airport (MCO)", "time_published": "2026-08-17T11:55:22Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_International_Airport", "title": "Orlando International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-11T04:11:17Z" } ] }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Cali to Orlando?", "answer": "Average fares from Cali to Orlando bottom out around $286 in early February, making that the cheapest time to fly this route. February, September, and October are the cheapest months overall, with averages of $289, $293, and $298 respectively, while late December is the most expensive period at $374 on average. June and December are the priciest months, averaging $362 and $355.", "methodology": "Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.", "toolsUsed": [ "seasonal_prices" ] }, "q5": { "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Cali to Orlando?", "answer": "For flights from Cali to Orlando, the optimal booking window is roughly 4 to 6 weeks before departure, when average fares bottom out around $242. Booking about 30 days ahead yields the very cheapest fare at $241, while waiting until the last week or booking more than 3 months out pushes prices up to $275 or more. Summer and holiday periods typically require booking further in advance—often 8 to 12 weeks out—to secure similar savings.", "methodology": "Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.", "toolsUsed": [ "booking_timing" ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Cali to Orlando?", "answer": "No red-eye flights are currently scheduled from Cali (CLO) to Orlando (MCO) — there are no nonstop overnight services, and no connecting itineraries with an overnight long leg were found.", "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.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Cali to Orlando?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Cali to Orlando; the common connecting routings are operated by Avianca via Bogotá (about 26 daily one-stop options) or Medellín (around 2 daily), Copa Airlines via Panama City (about 16 daily), and LATAM via Bogotá (around 14 daily). No per‑carrier fares are provided for this route.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come 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 typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Cali and Orlando?", "answer": "Common layover cities are Bogotá, Panama City, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale. Bogotá offers the most frequent connections within Colombia, while Panama City provides efficient transfers via Copa Airlines. Miami and Fort Lauderdale are major U.S. hubs with extensive onward flights to Orlando, often keeping total travel time competitive." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Orlando?", "answer": "March to May and October to mid-November offer pleasant temperatures and lower crowds outside school breaks." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Cali to Orlando?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for the duration of your stay, a U.S. visa or ESTA, proof of onward or return travel, payment for bags, and any required vaccination certificates." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Orlando?", "answer": "Orlando has one main commercial airport, Orlando International Airport (MCO), which is about 10 miles southeast of downtown and serves all major airlines, handling both domestic and international flights." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Alfonso Bonilla Aragon Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Cali, the most popular and fastest way to reach Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport is by taxi or ride-share, which takes about 30 to 40 minutes depending on traffic and is generally more expensive than other options. Public bus services, often referred to as 'colectivos' or airport shuttles, offer a cheaper alternative but can be slower and less comfortable with limited luggage space. Driving yourself and parking at the airport is possible, with both short-term and long-term lots available, though parking fees add to the cost. There is no dedicated rail link, so shuttle vans operated by hotels or private companies are a common mid-range choice for groups.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfonso_Bonilla_Arag%C3%B3n_International_Airport", "title": "Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-10T01:41:44Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfonso%20Bonilla%20Arag%C3%B3n%20International%20Airport", "title": "Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2004-06-10T20:52:17Z" }, { "url": "http://www.airportdistancecalculator.com/alfonso-b-aragon-airport-clo-15-day-weather-forecast.html", "title": "Alfonso B. Aragon Airport (CLO) 15 Day Weather Forecast, Cali Colombia", "time_published": "2026-05-03T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Orlando airport?", "answer": "Orlando International Airport has a hotel directly connected to the terminal: the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport, located inside the Main Terminal on Level 4. Day rooms are available at this upscale hotel. Several other nearby hotels, including the Ramada by Wyndham Suites, Marriott Orlando Airport Lakeside, Sheraton Suites Orlando Airport, Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando Airport at Gateway Village, and Holiday Inn Orlando International Airport by IHG, offer free airport shuttles.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/orlando-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Orlando Airport Guide (MCO) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-08-06T07:54:01Z" }, { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/reviews/orlando-airport-reviews.htm", "title": "Orlando International Airport Reviews (MCO) – Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png" } ] }, "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 terminal, and while the airport provides a dedicated sensory room and companion care restrooms, it does not list currency exchange offices or prayer rooms/chapels in its published amenities. Currency exchange services are not mentioned in the airport's facilities, and no prayer room or chapel is listed among its services. Travelers needing currency exchange should consider doing so before arriving or at a downtown Orlando location.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://orlandoairports.net/parking-transportation/parking/", "title": "Orlando International Airport (MCO)" }, { "url": "https://www.orlandoairports.net/getting-around-mco/accessibility/", "title": "Accessibility - Orlando International Airport (MCO)", "time_published": "2015-08-10T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_International_Airport_Intermodal_Terminal", "title": "Orlando International Airport Intermodal Terminal", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-23T05:05:16Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_International_Airport", "title": "Orlando International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-11T04:11:17Z" }, { "url": "https://orlandoairports.net", "title": "Orlando International Airport (MCO)", "time_published": "2026-08-17T11:55:22Z" } ] }, "q16": { "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Cali and Orlando airports?", "answer": "At Cali's Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport, specific accessibility programs are not detailed in available information, so passengers should contact their airline or the airport directly to arrange mobility assistance, ideally at least 48 hours before departure. Orlando International Airport (MCO) offers extensive barrier-free access, including companion care restrooms, adult changing tables, service animal relief areas, visual paging, and a sensory room for travelers with sensory sensitivities. Orlando also has a roll-on/roll-off Gate Link system requiring no level changes between terminals and gates, and assistance can be requested through the airport or airline in advance.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfonso%20Bonilla%20Arag%C3%B3n%20International%20Airport", "title": "Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2004-06-10T20:52:17Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfonso_Bonilla_Arag%C3%B3n_International_Airport", "title": "Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-10T01:41:44Z" }, { "url": "http://www.airportdistancecalculator.com/alfonso-b-aragon-airport-clo-details.html", "title": "Alfonso B. Aragon Airport (CLO) Details, Cali, Colombia", "time_published": "2026-05-03T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "http://www.airportdistancecalculator.com/alfonso-b-aragon-airport-clo-15-day-weather-forecast.html", "title": "Alfonso B. Aragon Airport (CLO) 15 Day Weather Forecast, Cali Colombia", "time_published": "2026-05-03T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.orlandoairports.net/getting-around-mco/accessibility/", "title": "Accessibility - Orlando International Airport (MCO)", "time_published": "2015-08-10T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://orlandoairports.net/parking-transportation/parking/", "title": "Orlando International Airport (MCO)" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_International_Airport_Intermodal_Terminal", "title": "Orlando International Airport Intermodal Terminal", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-23T05:05:16Z" }, { "url": "https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/orders_notices/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentID/916660", "title": "Notice JO 7110.550 - Guidance for the Use of Runway Status Lights (RWSL) Light System at Orlando, FL Airport (MCO) (Cancelled)", "favicon": "https://www.faa.gov/themes/custom/faa/favicon.png" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_International_Airport", "title": "Orlando International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-11T04:11:17Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Cali to Orlando?", "answer": "Flights from Cali to Orlando are connecting only, with no nonstop service. Avianca operates the route most frequently, using Airbus A320-200 Neo aircraft on the long leg via Bogotá; LATAM uses Airbus A320-100 aircraft via Bogotá, Copa uses Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft via Panama City, and American uses Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft via Miami.", "methodology": "Aircraft types come 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). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Cali to Orlando?", "answer": "Flights from Cali (CLO) to Orlando (MCO) are primarily connecting services operated by Avianca and Copa Airlines, both members of Star Alliance, via Bogotá and Panama City respectively. LATAM also serves the route with a connection in Bogotá, but it does not belong to any global airline 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.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Cali?", "answer": "When departing from Cali, the Avianca Lounge Cali in the domestic terminal offers a quiet space with spirits, beer and wine, TVs, and Wi-Fi (charges apply). Access is limited to passengers on domestic Avianca, GOL, Avianca partner, or any Star Alliance flights, and it is the only lounge in the domestic terminal. The Sala VIP Calima in the international terminal is temporarily closed, so there is no listed lounge access for international departures from Cali.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/colombia/cali-a-bonilla-aragon-intl", "title": "Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport CLO Lounges - CLO Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/lounges/colombia/cali-a-bonilla-aragon-intl", "title": "Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport CLO Lounges - CLO Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CLO", "title": "American Express Lounges at Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://aa.com/web/i18n/travelInformation/destinationInformation/clo-airport.html", "title": "Cali, Colombia (CLO)", "favicon": "https://aa.com/content/images/chrome/rebrand/favicon.png" }, { "url": "https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CLO/Avianca-Lounge-Cali-Domestic-Terminal-fgkV1INogp/?searchresult=446", "title": "Avianca Lounge Cali at Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Cali to Orlando?", "answer": "Baggage rules on Cali–Orlando flights vary by airline and fare type. Basic economy often excludes a checked bag, while standard economy usually includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins and elite status may offer higher allowances." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Cali to Orlando?", "answer": "On this route, Economy is standard, and flat-bed Business class is available on connecting itineraries; Premium Economy is uncommon." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium‑cabin tickets generally offer same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy rarely permits them." } } } }