{ "response": { "Key": "MCO-GYE", "orig": { "code": "MCO", "type": "airport", "city": "Orlando", "fullCity": "Orlando, Florida", "airport": "Orlando Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "GYE", "type": "airport", "city": "Guayaquil", "fullCity": "Guayaquil, Ecuador", "airport": "José Joaquín de Olmedo Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Orlando to Guayaquil?", "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Orlando to Guayaquil, so the journey requires a connection and typically takes approximately 6 to 8 hours total, depending on the layover. The distance between the cities is about 2,120 miles.", "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" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Orlando to Guayaquil?", "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Orlando (MCO) to Guayaquil (GYE). The shortest connecting option routes through Panama City (PTY) on Copa Airlines, taking roughly 7.5 hours total with a layover of about 4 hours. Other common one-stop connections go through Bogotá (BOG) on Avianca or Miami (MIA) on American, with typical total travel times around 7.5 to 8.5 hours.", "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. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold. Stop counts, connecting hubs, and per-airline prices are drawn from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. We group those fares by number of stops, by the hub airport a connection routes through, and by operating airline, and report each group's share of the sample alongside its lowest and median price. 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": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule", "route_options", "redeye_flights" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Guayaquil?", "answer": "Guayaquil's airport sits just 5 km (3 mi) north of the city center on Avenida de las Américas, so ground transportation is quick and straightforward. Taxis are the most-used and fastest option, with official airport taxis available right outside arrivals; ride-sharing apps like Uber and Cabify also operate but may have limited pickup zones. Public buses run along Avenida de las Américas and are the cheapest choice, though they can be crowded and slower with luggage. Car rentals are available at the airport from major agencies, but driving in central Guayaquil is not recommended for visitors due to traffic and parking scarcity. There is no rail or metro connection from the airport, so taxis or ride-shares are the best balance of convenience and safety.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9%20Joaqu%C3%ADn%20de%20Olmedo%20International%20Airport", "title": "José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport", "time_published": "2026-03-29T12:13:51Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Joaqu%C3%ADn_de_Olmedo_International_Airport", "title": "José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-26T01:50:23Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Ecuador", "title": "Transport in Ecuador", "time_published": "2026-07-18T04:35:12Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guayaquil,_Ecuador", "title": "Guayaquil - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2003-04-24T18:12:50Z" } ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Orlando to Guayaquil?", "answer": "No nonstop red-eyes operate from Orlando to Guayaquil, but connecting itineraries whose long leg is an overnight red-eye are available. On a representative day, Avianca offers an overnight leg from Orlando to Bogotá departing at 11:40 PM and arriving at 2:45 AM (arriving in the early hours), then connecting to Guayaquil after a layover of about 4 hours and 10 minutes.", "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 Orlando to Guayaquil?", "answer": "No airline flies nonstop from Orlando to Guayaquil. The most common one-stop routing is via Panama City on Copa Airlines, with around 35 daily connections and a short layover. Avianca offers connections through Bogotá about 9 times daily, while American Airlines connects via Miami roughly 4 times a day. JetBlue also offers a connecting option through Fort Lauderdale, though with only about one daily departure.", "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 Orlando and Guayaquil?", "answer": "Common layovers include Miami, Panama City, and Bogotá. Miami offers frequent connections and a short first leg. Panama City (Tocumen) provides efficient transfers and a hub for Copa Airlines with broad South American reach. Bogotá is a major Avianca hub with smooth connections, though transit times may be slightly longer." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Guayaquil?", "answer": "June through November is the dry season with less rain, while December to May is warmer and more humid. For fewer crowds, aim for May, June, or October." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Orlando to Guayaquil?", "answer": "Bring a U.S. passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival, proof of onward or return travel, and a payment method for baggage. A visa is not required for U.S. citizens for stays up to 90 days. Check if any vaccination certificates are needed." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Guayaquil?", "answer": "Guayaquil has only one airport, José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport, which serves all commercial flights to the city." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Orlando Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "Getting from downtown Orlando to Orlando International Airport is easiest by ride-share (Uber or Lyft) or taxi, which offer door-to-door service in about 20–30 minutes and are the most popular options. Public transportation is available via Lynx bus routes 11, 42, and 51, which are the cheapest choice but take longer with limited frequency. Shuttle buses and private vans are also offered by many hotels and companies for a moderate cost, while driving yourself and parking on-site is convenient but pricier, especially for long trips.", "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" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Guayaquil airport?", "answer": "There is no hotel directly connected to Guayaquil Airport. However, the Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport is located just 0.2 miles away, with several other nearby options including Hotel Air Suites, DC Suites Aeropuerto, Tryp by Wyndham Guayaquil, and Sheraton Guayaquil Hotel, most of which offer shuttle service.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/gyesi-sheraton-guayaquil-hotel/overview/", "title": "Sheraton Guayaquil Hotel - Near GYE & Downtown Guayaquil", "time_published": "2024-10-11T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/guayaquil/gyeap/hoteldetail/amenities", "title": "Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport - Free Internet & More", "favicon": "https://digital.ihg.com/is/image/ihg/app-web-chiclet-holidayinn?fmt=png-alpha" }, { "url": "https://all.accor.com/hotel/B5E6/index.tr.shtml", "title": "Ibis Styles El Malecón Guayaquil - ALL" }, { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/guayaquil-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Guyaquil Airport Guide (GYE) - 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": "2018-08-25T14:25:39Z" }, { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/reviews/guayaquil-airport-reviews.htm", "title": "Guayaquil Airport Reviews (GYE) – Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png" } ] }, "q16": { "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Orlando and Guayaquil airports?", "answer": "Orlando International Airport (MCO) offers a barrier-free path and accessible services throughout the facility, including companion care restrooms with adult changing tables, a sensory room for travelers with sensory sensitivities, service animal relief areas, visual paging displays, and TTY/TDD phones. Wheelchair and mobility assistance can be arranged through individual airlines, typically by requesting it at least 48 hours before departure. José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) in Guayaquil has a modern terminal, but specific accessibility programs, mobility assistance request procedures, or children’s play areas are not detailed in publicly available airport information.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "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" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Joaqu%C3%ADn_de_Olmedo_International_Airport", "title": "José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-26T01:50:23Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9%20Joaqu%C3%ADn%20de%20Olmedo%20International%20Airport", "title": "José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport", "time_published": "2026-03-29T12:13:51Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_busiest_airports_in_Ecuador", "title": "List of the busiest airports in Ecuador", "time_published": "2022-03-11T18:23:51Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Ecuador", "title": "Transport in Ecuador", "time_published": "2026-07-18T04:35:12Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Orlando to Guayaquil?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Orlando to Guayaquil; connecting itineraries operate via Panama City, Bogotá, Miami, or Fort Lauderdale. Copa Airlines' Panama City connections most often use Boeing 737-800s or 737 MAX 8s on the long leg, with 737s on the short hop, while Avianca's Bogotá routing uses an Airbus A320-200 Neo and A320-100, American's Miami connection uses a 737 MAX 8 with A319 or 737s on the domestic leg, and JetBlue's Fort Lauderdale option pairs an A321-200 Neo with an A320-100.", "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 Orlando to Guayaquil?", "answer": "Star Alliance (via Copa Airlines through Panama City and Avianca through Bogotá) and oneworld (via American Airlines through Miami) serve the Orlando–Guayaquil route; JetBlue also operates a connecting itinerary via Fort Lauderdale but belongs to no 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", "article_lookup" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Orlando?", "answer": "Orlando International Airport has several lounge options: The Club MCO operates two locations, one in Terminal A near Gates 1-29 and one in Terminal B near Gates 70-99, both open daily from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with pre-booking available. Delta Sky Club is in Terminal B, Airside 4, and Plaza Premium Lounge is in Terminal C, open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with a la carte food and premium drinks available for an extra charge, plus a maximum two-hour stay and a children's play area. An Admirals Club is also located in Terminal B near Gate 55, open daily from 4:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., offering complimentary food and drinks, a full-service bar, and Wi-Fi.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/MCO", "title": "American Express Lounges at Orlando International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://aa.com/pubcontent//en_US/travelInformation/airportAmenities/mco-club.html", "title": "Orlando, FL (MCO)", "favicon": "https://aa.com/content/images/chrome/rebrand/favicon.png" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/orlando-international", "title": "Orlando International Airport MCO Lounges - MCO Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/orlando-international/mco3-plaza-premium-lounge", "title": "Plaza Premium Lounge MCO AIRPORT Terminal C Orlando FL International | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?icon.1k7202wk2zqql.png?dpl=1f82db4e-b1f8-481b-b911-c24ef915cc46" }, { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/orlando-international", "title": "Orlando International Airport MCO Lounges - MCO Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://my.prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Orlando to Guayaquil?", "answer": "Baggage allowance on the Orlando–Guayaquil route varies by airline and fare type. Basic economy tickets are often restrictive and may not include a checked bag. Standard international economy fares typically include one checked bag and a carry-on, while premium cabins offer more generous allowances." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Orlando to Guayaquil?", "answer": "Flights from Orlando to Guayaquil typically offer Economy and sometimes flat-bed Business class. Premium Economy is uncommon on this route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies depend on the airline and fare type; flexible and premium cabin tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy typically does not." } } } }