{"response": {"Key": "BOG-MIA", "orig": {"code": "BOG", "type": "airport", "city": "Bogotá", "fullCity": "Bogotá, Colombia", "airport": "El Dorado Intl Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "MIA", "type": "airport", "city": "Miami", "fullCity": "Miami, Florida", "airport": "Miami Intl Airport"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "What is the typical flight duration from Bogotá to Miami?", "answer": "The typical nonstop flight from Bogotá to Miami takes about 4 hours and 5 minutes, covering a distance of about 1,510 miles. The return leg is shorter, typically 3 hours and 42 minutes, a difference of 23 minutes due to prevailing winds.", "methodology": "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": ["flight_schedule"]}, "q1": {"question": "Are there any direct flights from Bogotá to Miami?", "answer": "Yes, there are nonstop flights from Bogotá to Miami operated by American Airlines, Avianca, LATAM, and Emirates, all running daily. Avianca also offers two daily red-eye departures at 10:55 PM and 11:10 PM. The flight takes about 4 hours, and nonstop fares typically range from $392 to $588, though connecting options via hubs like Atlanta or Panama City can be cheaper.", "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. 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. Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps. 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.", "toolsUsed": ["route_airlines", "flight_schedule", "redeye_flights", "route_aircraft", "route_options"]}, "q3": {"question": "What are the ground transportation options in Miami?", "answer": "At Miami International Airport, you can access taxis, ride-share services, rental cars, and public transit. The most popular and efficient option is the free MIA Mover elevated train, which connects directly to the Miami Intermodal Center for Metrorail and Tri-Rail. From there, the Metrorail Orange Line reaches downtown in about 15 minutes for a $2.25 fare, and the Miami Beach Bus Express 150 provides a $2.25 link to South Beach. Taxis and ride-shares are readily available curbside, while rental cars are centralized at the Rental Car Center via the MIA Mover, though driving can be congested.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://miami-airport.com/public-transportation.asp", "title": "Miami International Airport MIA Public Transportation - Miami International Airport", "favicon": "https://miami-airport.com/favicon.ico"}, {"url": "https://news.miami-airport.com/mia-celebrates-colombian-independence-day-with-traditional-dance-performances/", "title": "MIA celebrates Colombian Independence Day with traditional dance perfo", "favicon": "https://content.presspage.com/favicon/default.ico?1429092662", "time_published": "2026-07-21T18:38:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miami%20Intermodal%20Center", "title": "Miami Intermodal Center", "time_published": "2026-04-29T16:27:33Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation_in_South_Florida", "title": "Transportation in South Florida", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-17T23:49:11Z"}, {"url": "https://faa.gov/flight_deck/opf", "title": "Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF) | Federal Aviation Administration", "time_published": "2026-03-10T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Bogotá to Miami?", "answer": "April, May, and September are the cheapest months to fly from Bogotá to Miami, with average fares around $299–$344, while December, January, and July are the most expensive, averaging $396–$468.", "methodology": "This 'good deal' estimate shows a representative best price for each departure date across roughly a 12-month window (about 3 months back and 9 months forward). It is built from real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, accumulated into a price history for each departure date. Rather than weighting all of that history equally, we apply exponential time decay so recent prices dominate — a price seen yesterday counts almost in full, one from about a month ago roughly a third, and prices from a few months back very little — giving a figure that tracks today's market instead of a stale long-run average. Clear price outliers are removed before any calculation, departure dates with no observations are filled in from nearby dates, and the resulting curve is lightly smoothed so it reads as a clean seasonal trend rather than day-to-day noise. For this route, fares for the requested travel direction were unavailable, so the pattern shown is derived from the reverse direction, which shares the same seasonal demand cycle.", "toolsUsed": ["seasonal_prices"]}, "q5": {"question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Bogotá to Miami?", "answer": "For flights from Bogotá to Miami, the best fares are typically found when booking 7 to 10 weeks before departure, with an average price around $389. The absolute lowest price appears about 65 days out at $388, while booking very early (more than 20 weeks ahead) or very late (less than 3 weeks) tends to be more expensive. For summer and holiday travel, booking earlier within that window—closer to 10 weeks out—is advisable to avoid price surges.", "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. For this route, fares for the requested travel direction were unavailable, so the pattern shown is derived from the reverse direction, which shares the same seasonal demand cycle.", "toolsUsed": ["booking_timing"]}, "q6": {"question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Bogotá to Miami?", "answer": "Yes, overnight red‑eye flights are available nonstop from Bogotá to Miami. Avianca operates two daily red‑eyes, departing at 10:55 PM and 11:10 PM and arriving the next morning.", "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 Bogotá to Miami?", "answer": "American Airlines, Avianca, LATAM, and Emirates all fly nonstop from Bogotá to Miami. American operates the most flights at 70 per week with a median fare around $684, Avianca offers 49 weekly flights at about $552, LATAM has 28 weekly flights at roughly $569, and Emirates runs 21 weekly flights with a median fare near $484.", "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"]}, "q8": {"question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Bogotá and Miami?", "answer": "Common layover cities include Panama City, San Salvador, and Mexico City, which offer efficient connections and competitive total travel times. Panama City’s Tocumen Airport is a major hub with many onward flights, while San Salvador and Mexico City provide streamlined transfers and often visa‑free transit for eligible nationalities."}, "q10": {"question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Miami?", "answer": "December to April offers warm, dry weather and smaller crowds outside major holidays."}, "q11": {"question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Bogotá to Miami?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for your stay, a U.S. visa or ESTA authorization, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage, and any required vaccination certificates."}, "q12": {"question": "Which airport should I use in Miami?", "answer": "Miami International is the main airport, close to downtown and ideal for international arrivals. Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood is about 30 miles north, often used by low‑cost carriers and some domestic flights. Palm Beach International is farther north and mainly serves regional and seasonal routes."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to El Dorado Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "Public transportation to El Dorado International Airport from downtown Bogotá is primarily via the TransMilenio bus rapid transit system, with feeder route 16-14 connecting Portal Eldorado station directly to the airport terminals. Metered taxis are widely available and generally the fastest and most popular option, taking 20–40 minutes depending on traffic. Ride-share services like Uber also operate, though they may face regulatory restrictions, and driving yourself is possible with on-site parking but often slower due to congestion.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal%20Eldorado%20%28TransMilenio%29", "title": "Portal Eldorado (TransMilenio)", "time_published": "2024-11-14T16:54:41Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aeropuerto_Internacional_El_Dorado", "title": "El Dorado International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2003-08-19T01:45:50Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal_Eldorado_(TransMilenio)", "title": "Portal Eldorado (TransMilenio)", "time_published": "2024-11-14T16:54:41Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bogota", "title": "Bogotá - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2026-03-10T11:51:40Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%20of%20airports%20in%20Colombia", "title": "List of airports in Colombia", "time_published": "2026-01-14T10:39:20Z"}]}, "q14": {"question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Miami airport?", "answer": "Miami International Airport has 15 Wait n' Rest luxury sleep rooms inside Concourse D, with another location opening in Concourse H later this summer. These rooms offer hotel-style bedding, private showers, and hourly rates starting at $40 for one person or overnight packages from $200. There is also a Pullman Miami Airport hotel with a complimentary shuttle running from 4:30 AM to midnight, located off-site.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://all.accor.com/gb/hotel-0889-pullman-miami-airport/index.shtml", "title": "Miami Airport Hotels - Pullman Miami Hotel - Hotels near MIA - ALL", "time_published": "2026-03-04T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://meetings.accor.com/hotel/0889/index.en.shtml", "title": "Miami Airport Hotels - Pullman Miami Hotel - Hotels near MIA - Meetings", "time_published": "2026-03-08T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/airport-hotels/transit-hotels.htm", "title": "Transit Hotels – 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": "2026-06-22T14:15:16Z"}, {"url": "https://news.miami-airport.com/mia-debuts-first-wait-n-rest-sleep-rooms-in-north-america/", "title": "MIA debuts first Wait n’ Rest sleep rooms in North America", "time_published": "2026-03-10T17:38:58Z"}, {"url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/miami-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Miami Airport Guide (MIA) - 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": "2018-08-06T07:08:50Z"}, {"url": "https://news.miami-airport.com/mia-and-ps-host-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-for-airports-first-private-terminal-inside-historic-pan-am-headquarters/", "title": "MIA and PS host ribbon-cutting ceremony for airport’s first private terminal inside historic Pan Am headquarters", "favicon": "https://content.presspage.com/favicon/default.ico?800856290", "time_published": "2026-06-17T18:11:36Z"}]}, "q15": {"question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Miami Intl Airport?", "answer": "Miami International Airport offers currency exchange offices, a non-denominational chapel located on the first level of Terminal D, and free Wi‑Fi throughout the terminals. ATMs are also available in all terminals. These amenities are part of a broad range of passenger services at the airport.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://miami-airport.com/services-and-amenities.asp", "title": "Services & Amenities - Miami International Airport", "favicon": "https://miami-airport.com/favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://news.miami-airport.com/mia-and-ps-host-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-for-airports-first-private-terminal-inside-historic-pan-am-headquarters/", "title": "MIA and PS host ribbon-cutting ceremony for airport’s first private terminal inside historic Pan Am headquarters", "favicon": "https://content.presspage.com/favicon/default.ico?800856290", "time_published": "2026-06-17T18:11:36Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miami%20International%20Airport", "title": "Miami International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T12:29:24Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skytrain_(Miami_International_Airport)", "title": "Skytrain (Miami International Airport)", "time_published": "2026-06-15T17:31:18Z"}, {"url": "https://faa.gov/flight_deck/opf", "title": "Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF) | Federal Aviation Administration", "time_published": "2026-03-10T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q17": {"question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Bogotá to Miami?", "answer": "The most common aircraft on nonstop flights from Bogotá to Miami are the Airbus A320 (flown by LATAM and Avianca) and the Boeing 737 MAX 8 (flown by American Airlines). Emirates also operates the route with a Boeing 777-300ER, though less frequently. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, and most flights on this route offer Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": ["route_aircraft"]}, "q18": {"question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Bogotá to Miami?", "answer": "Nonstop flights from Bogotá to Miami are operated by American Airlines (oneworld), Avianca (Star Alliance), LATAM, and Emirates. LATAM and Emirates are both major carriers on the route but do not belong to any global airline alliance. Other alliances may serve the route via connections, but the nonstop carriers represent only oneworld and Star 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. 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. 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", "route_options", "flight_schedule", "article_lookup"]}, "q20": {"question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Bogotá?", "answer": "At El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá, the best lounge options for international departures include the Avianca Gold Lounge, Copa Club, and the independent El Dorado Lounge, all located airside in Terminal 1. The Avianca Gold Lounge is accessible to Avianca business class passengers and Star Alliance Gold members, offering a premium pre-flight experience. The Copa Club, operated by Copa Airlines, is open daily from 3:00 AM to 9:30 PM and typically admits business class passengers and eligible elite status holders. The El Dorado Lounge, open 24/7 near Gate A8, is widely accessible through Priority Pass, LoungeKey, and some airline business class tickets, and stands out with a cinema, spa services, showers, and a complimentary Gold Museum exhibit. Domestic travelers can find The Lounge Bogota and Avianca Lounge Bogota in the domestic area of Terminal 1, while Harmony Lounge Bogota serves Terminal 2.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/BOG", "title": "American Express Lounges at El Dorado International Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-05-05T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/colombia/el-dorado-international", "title": "El Dorado International Airport BOG Lounges - BOG Airport Guide and lounges.  | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-ca/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/BOG", "title": "American Express Lounges at El Dorado International Airport | Amex CA", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png"}, {"url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/colombia/el-dorado-international/bog9-el-dorado-lounge-international-departures", "title": "El Dorado Lounge (International Departures) BOG AIRPORT Terminal 1 International Bogota El Dorado Intl | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://next.loungebuddy.com/en-AU/BOG/el-dorado-lounge-terminal-1-international-ic36gGB1sB?currency=USD", "title": "El Dorado Lounge", "time_published": "2019-12-14T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q21": {"question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Bogotá to Miami?", "answer": "Baggage rules on Bogotá–Miami flights depend on the airline and fare type. Basic economy tickets often exclude a free checked bag, while standard international economy usually includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins offer higher allowances."}, "q22": {"question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Bogotá to Miami?", "answer": "Flights from Bogotá to Miami typically offer Economy and 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 differ by airline and fare class; flexible and premium cabin tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy fares typically do not."}}}}