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      "code": "MCO",
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      "city": "Orlando",
      "fullCity": "Orlando, Florida",
      "airport": "Orlando Intl Airport"
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      "city": "Lima",
      "fullCity": "Lima, Peru",
      "airport": "Jorge Chávez Intl Airport"
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      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Orlando to Lima?",
        "answer": "Orlando to Lima is about 2,810 miles. No nonstop flights are scheduled on this route, so the trip requires a connection; a typical one-stop journey takes roughly 8 to 12 hours, depending on layover.",
        "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.",
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      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Lima?",
        "answer": "Getting from Jorge Chávez International Airport to Lima's city center is challenging because there is no highway, metro, or public bus directly serving the airport; the only access is across two temporary bridges without pedestrian footpaths. Taxis and ride-share services are the most practical and commonly used options, though they must navigate heavy Lima traffic, while car rentals are available but require driving on congested roads. The Metropolitano bus rapid transit and Lima Metro Line 1 serve the city but do not reach the airport, so they are not useful for the initial airport-to-center leg. Micros (minibuses) and combis are the most common public transportation within Lima itself, but they are considered risky and do not serve the airport. Overall, taxis or pre-arranged transfers are the fastest and most-used way to reach the city center from the airport.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Peru",
            "title": "Tourism in Peru",
            "time_published": "2026-07-14T08:54:00Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Lima",
            "title": "Transport in Lima",
            "time_published": "2026-05-12T09:37:11Z"
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      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Orlando to Lima?",
        "answer": "Average fares from Orlando to Lima bottom out around $294 in early February, the cheapest stretch on the route. The cheapest months overall are February ($299), September ($302), and October ($307), while the most expensive period is late December, averaging $386.",
        "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.",
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      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Orlando to Lima?",
        "answer": "For Orlando to Lima, the optimal booking window is roughly 4-6 weeks before departure, with the best single fare around $252 when booked 35 days out. Booking much earlier (e.g. 6 months ahead) tends to cost nearly twice as much, around $477, while last-minute fares climb back above $300. For summer and holiday periods, demand is higher, so aim for the earlier end of that window or slightly beyond to lock in a better price.",
        "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.",
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      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Orlando to Lima?",
        "answer": "No nonstop red‑eyes operate from Orlando to Lima, but connecting itineraries with an overnight long leg are available. Copa Airlines offers the most frequent option, departing Panama City around 9:19 PM or 9:44 PM and arriving in Lima at 12:55 AM or 1:20 AM (early hours), with a short layover in Panama City. Other one‑stop red‑eye connections include Avianca via Bogotá (departing Orlando at 11:40 PM, arriving Bogotá at 2:45 AM), LATAM via Atlanta (departing Atlanta at 11:15 PM, arriving Lima at 5:00 AM), and Arajet via Punta Cana and Santo Domingo (departing Santo Domingo at 9:00 PM, arriving Lima at 1:00 AM).",
        "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.",
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      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Orlando to Lima?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Orlando to Lima. Copa Airlines via Panama City is the most common one-stop option, offering around 30 daily connections with a layover of about 76 minutes. Avianca via Bogotá provides about 8 daily connections, while United via Houston, LATAM via Bogotá (with a longer layover), and American via Miami each offer around 4 daily connections. Specific per-carrier fares are not available 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.",
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      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Orlando and Lima?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities between Orlando and Lima include Miami, Panama City, Bogotá, and Fort Lauderdale. Miami and Fort Lauderdale offer quick connections and numerous daily flights. Panama City’s Tocumen Airport provides efficient transfers and visa‑free transit for many nationalities, while Bogotá serves as a major South American hub with broad onward connections."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Lima?",
        "answer": "December to April offers warm, sunny days with little rain and lower humidity, avoiding the overcast skies of winter."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Orlando to Lima?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, and check if you need a visa or proof of onward travel; have a payment method for baggage and any required vaccination certificates."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Lima?",
        "answer": "Lima has one main international airport, Jorge Chávez International Airport, located about 11 kilometres northwest of downtown Lima. It serves all commercial flights to the city, so you have no alternative airport choice."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Orlando Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Orlando, you can reach Orlando International Airport (MCO) by public transportation such as the Lynx bus system, which offers routes 11 and 42 to the airport, or by ride-share and taxi services. Shared shuttle vans and hotel shuttles are also available, and if you drive, there are several on-airport parking garages and lots with reservation options. Ride-share and taxis are typically the fastest and most popular choices for door-to-door convenience, while buses are the most budget-friendly but slower.",
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            "url": "https://orlandoairports.net/parking-transportation/parking/",
            "title": "Orlando International Airport (MCO)"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_International_Airport_Intermodal_Terminal",
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            "time_published": "2026-08-23T05:05:16Z"
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            "url": "https://orlandoairports.net",
            "title": "Orlando International Airport (MCO)",
            "time_published": "2026-08-17T11:55:22Z"
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      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Lima airport?",
        "answer": "Yes, there is a hotel directly connected to Lima airport: the Wyndham Grand Costa Del Sol Lima Airport is connected to the new terminal. There is also a Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport located across from the old terminal building, and in-terminal sleep pods called Sleepover Pods are available after security in the International Terminal, open 24 hours.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/lima-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Lima Airport Guide (LIM) - Sleeping in Airports",
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            "time_published": "2018-10-02T00:00:39Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://pullman.accor.com/es/hotels/lima/B462.html",
            "title": "Pullman Lima San Isidro: hotel prémium con spa y gastronomía de autor",
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            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/casa/lima.htm",
            "title": "Lima Airport Guide (LIM) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "time_published": "2026-05-30T01:37:14Z"
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      },
      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Orlando and Lima airports?",
        "answer": "Orlando International Airport offers extensive accessibility services, including a barrier-free path from check-in to boarding, elevators, moving walkways, companion care restrooms with adult changing tables, service animal relief areas, visual paging displays, TTY telephones, and a Sensory Room for travelers with sensory sensitivities. Travelers can also reserve a free security line spot through the MCO Reserve program, and assistance can be arranged through the airport's accessibility page. Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima does not publish specific accessibility or children's facility details in the available information, so travelers should contact the airport or their airline directly to arrange mobility assistance, typically at least 48 hours in advance.",
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            "url": "https://www.orlandoairports.net/getting-around-mco/accessibility/",
            "title": "Accessibility - Orlando International Airport (MCO)",
            "time_published": "2015-08-10T00:00:00Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-08-23T05:05:16Z"
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            "title": "Notice JO 7110.550 - Guidance for the Use of Runway Status Lights (RWSL) Light System at Orlando, FL Airport (MCO) (Cancelled)",
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Orlando to Lima?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Orlando to Lima; connecting itineraries are flown by Copa Airlines via Panama City, American Airlines via Miami, Avianca via Bogotá, LATAM via Atlanta or Bogotá, Delta via Atlanta, United via Houston, and Arajet via Punta Cana. Copa's long leg typically uses the Boeing 737-800, American uses the Airbus A321-200neo, Avianca uses the Airbus A320-200neo, LATAM uses the Boeing 767-300 or Airbus A320-100, Delta uses the Airbus A330-300, United uses the Boeing 757-200, and Arajet uses the Boeing 737 MAX 8.",
        "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.",
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      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Orlando?",
        "answer": "Orlando International Airport has several lounge options when departing for Lima: The Club MCO operates two locations, one in Terminal A Concourse 1 (near Gates 1-29) and another in Terminal B Concourse 4 (near Gates 70-99), both open daily from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with pre-booking available. A Plaza Premium Lounge is located in Terminal C, open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., offering a la carte dining, conference facilities, and a games room, with a maximum two-hour stay and complimentary admission for children under two. Additionally, an Admirals Club is available in Terminal B near Gate 55, open daily from 4:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., featuring complimentary food and drinks, a full-service bar, and Wi-Fi. Access to The Club MCO and Plaza Premium Lounge is typically available through Priority Pass membership, while the Admirals Club is for American Airlines Admirals Club members and eligible customers.",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Orlando to Lima?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance on this route depends on the airline and fare type. Basic economy tickets often restrict checked bags, while standard international economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry-on. Premium cabins and elite status may grant additional allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Orlando to Lima?",
        "answer": "Flights from Orlando to Lima typically offer Economy and flat-bed Business class; Premium Economy is not common on this route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare class; flexible and premium tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic fares typically do not."
      }
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