{ "response": { "Key": "MDE-MCO", "orig": { "code": "MDE", "type": "airport", "city": "Medellín", "fullCity": "Medellín, Colombia", "airport": "Medellin Jose Maria Cordova" }, "dest": { "code": "MCO", "type": "airport", "city": "Orlando", "fullCity": "Orlando, Florida", "airport": "Orlando Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Medellín to Orlando?", "answer": "The flight from Medellín to Orlando covers about 1,590 miles and takes 4 hours nonstop. The return leg is 3 hours 45 minutes, slightly shorter thanks to prevailing winds.", "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 Medellín to Orlando?", "answer": "Avianca flies non‑stop from Medellín (MDE) to Orlando (MCO) once daily, departing at 6:35 a.m. and taking about 4 hours. The flight runs every day of the week.", "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.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Orlando?", "answer": "Orlando International Airport (MCO) offers several ground transportation options, including rental cars available on-airport and off-airport, ride-share services, taxis, and an automated people mover that connects the main terminal to the Brightline intercity rail station. The Brightline provides rail service to Miami and is a notable alternative for longer trips, though it is not a commuter rail option to the city center. Rental cars are especially popular given Orlando's spread-out attractions, and the airport's dedicated rental car center makes this a convenient choice. Mass transit options are more limited, with no direct SunRail commuter rail link to the airport yet, though a future extension is under consideration.", "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" } ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Medellín to Orlando?", "answer": "No nonstop red-eye flights operate from Medellín to Orlando. One connecting red-eye itinerary exists, where JetBlue operates the overnight leg from San Juan (SJU) to Orlando, departing at 21:30 and arriving at 00:34 — landing just after midnight in the early hours. The full journey involves a JetBlue flight from Medellín to San Juan, a roughly 2-hour-10-minute layover, then the overnight JetBlue flight to Orlando.", "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 Medellín to Orlando?", "answer": "Avianca operates the only nonstop flight from Medellín to Orlando, with daily service departing at 6:35 AM. The typical fare on this route is around $579.", "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 Medellín and Orlando?", "answer": "Common layover cities include Miami, Panama City, Bogotá, and Fort Lauderdale. Miami and Fort Lauderdale offer numerous onward flights to Orlando and efficient U.S. connections. Panama City's Tocumen Airport provides streamlined transit and is a hub for Copa Airlines, while Bogotá serves as Avianca's main hub with frequent connections. These hubs keep total travel time competitive." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Orlando?", "answer": "March to May and October to November offer pleasant temperatures and lower crowd levels outside peak holidays." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Medellín to Orlando?", "answer": "Bring a valid Colombian passport, a U.S. visa or ESTA authorization, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage fees, and any required vaccination certificates." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Orlando?", "answer": "Orlando International Airport is the city's primary airport, located about 10 miles southeast of downtown, and serves most major airlines and international flights. Orlando Sanford International Airport is about 20 miles northeast, primarily handling low-cost carriers and charter flights, and is closer to some northern suburbs and Daytona Beach." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova from the city center?", "answer": "From Medellín city center to José María Córdova International Airport (MDE), a new highway completed in 2019 cut driving time to about 20 minutes, making taxi or ride-share the fastest and most convenient option, though also the most expensive. Public buses and shared shuttle vans run regularly from central Medellín and are the most popular budget choice, taking roughly 35–45 minutes depending on traffic. Driving yourself is possible with on-site parking available at the airport, and rental car options are offered at the terminal.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Mar%C3%ADa_C%C3%B3rdova_International_Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-11T04:17:16Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medell%C3%ADn", "title": "Medellín", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-10T23:25:35Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9%20Mar%C3%ADa%20C%C3%B3rdova%20International%20Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-28T11:50:41Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Orlando airport?", "answer": "Orlando International Airport has the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport located inside the main terminal on Level 4, with day rooms available. Several other hotels are nearby and offer free airport shuttles. The airport is open 24 hours, and informal rest spots with padded couches exist around the terminal.", "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 terminals, and it provides accessible services and a sensory room for travelers, though specific currency exchange offices and prayer rooms are not mentioned in the available information. The airport has Terminals A, B, and C, with shopping and dining options, but details on currency exchange or dedicated prayer spaces were not listed. Free Wi-Fi is available airport-wide, and there are also services like lost and found and rental cars.", "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 Medellín and Orlando airports?", "answer": "Orlando International Airport (MCO) provides a barrier-free path throughout the facility, with no change of floor level from check-in to boarding, plus companion care restrooms with adult changing tables, a sensory room for travelers with sensory sensitivities, and service animal relief areas. Assistance can be arranged through the airport's accessibility services, and travelers are encouraged to contact their airline or the airport in advance, typically at least 48 hours before departure. Specific accessibility details for José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) in Medellín are not listed in the available reference, though most major international airports offer standard mobility assistance and family facilities, so it is best to request help directly from the airline or airport well ahead of travel.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Mar%C3%ADa_C%C3%B3rdova_International_Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-11T04:17:16Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9%20Mar%C3%ADa%20C%C3%B3rdova%20International%20Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-28T11:50:41Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medell%C3%ADn", "title": "Medellín", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-10T23:25:35Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metrocable_(Medellín)", "title": "Metrocable (Medellín)", "time_published": "2026-06-06T17:55:22Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olaya_Herrera_Airport", "title": "Olaya Herrera Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-27T08:13:00Z" }, { "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 Medellín to Orlando?", "answer": "Avianca operates the nonstop route from Medellín to Orlando using Airbus A320 aircraft. No other carriers or aircraft types are listed for this route.", "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": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Medellín to Orlando?", "answer": "Avianca (Star Alliance) is the only airline flying nonstop from Medellín to Orlando, so Star Alliance is the sole alliance with a direct presence on this route. Other alliances may offer connecting itineraries, but no other carrier operates nonstop service.", "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 Medellín?", "answer": "The Lounge Medellin International in the international terminal is open to passengers departing on international flights, with a maximum 4-hour stay, complimentary day beds, showers, Wi-Fi, and pre-packed meals while standard buffet service is suspended. A separate The Lounge Medellin in the domestic terminal serves departing domestic passengers with premium food, spirits, beer and wine, conference rooms (charges apply), Wi-Fi, TVs, and flight monitors. Harmony Lounge Internacional and Harmony Lounge Nacional are also available, open from 06:00 to 21:00. A Dream Box sleeping capsule is offered as well.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/es-ar/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/MDE/The-Lounge-Medellin-International-Terminal-Internacional-BYzRp1Irxl", "title": "The Lounge Medellin International en Aeropuerto Internacional José María Córdova | Amex AR", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/es-LA/lounges/colombia/jose-maria-cordova-international/mde2-the-lounge-medellin-international", "title": "The Lounge Medellín Internacional MDE AIRPORT Aeropuerto Internacional José María Córdova (Medellín) | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/es-LA/lounges/colombia/jose-maria-cordova-international", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport MDE Lounges - MDE Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/es-mx/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/MDE/The-Lounge-Medellin-Terminal-de-vuelos-nacionales-KQlpb8y4sO", "title": "The Lounge Medellin en Aeropuerto Internacional José María Córdova | Amex MX", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/travelInformation/destinationInformation/mde-airport.html", "title": "Medellin, Colombia (MDE)", "favicon": "https://www.aa.com/content/images/chrome/rebrand/favicon.png" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Medellín to Orlando?", "answer": "Baggage rules vary by airline and fare type. Basic economy tickets often exclude checked bags, while standard international economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry-on. Premium fares allow additional or heavier checked luggage." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Medellín to Orlando?", "answer": "Flights from Medellín to Orlando usually offer Economy and Business class, though flat‑bed seats depend on the airline; Premium Economy is uncommon on this route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible tickets and premium cabins usually offer same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy typically does not." } } } }