{"response": {"Key": "CLO-EWR", "orig": {"code": "CLO", "type": "airport", "city": "Cali", "fullCity": "Cali, Colombia", "airport": "Alfonso Bonilla Aragon Intl Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "EWR", "type": "airport", "city": "Newark", "fullCity": "Newark, New Jersey", "airport": "Liberty Intl Airport"}, "faq": {"q3": {"question": "What are the ground transportation options in Newark?", "answer": "Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) offers several ground transportation options to reach downtown Newark or Manhattan. The AirTrain connects all terminals to the Newark Liberty International Airport Station, where you can catch NJ Transit or Amtrak trains — this is often the fastest and most-used option, reaching Manhattan in about 30 minutes. Licensed taxis are available outside each terminal with regulated fares, and ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft can pick you up curbside. Rental cars are accessible via the AirTrain from the Rental Car Center, and authorized shuttle or private car services are also available.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://newarkairport.com/transportation", "title": "Transportation Options - EWR Newark Airport", "favicon": "https://newarkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/ewr_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-01-26T21:51:22Z"}, {"url": "https://newarkairport.com/flights/connections-guide/travel-between-airports", "title": "Transferring Between Airports Guide - EWR Newark Airport", "favicon": "https://newarkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/ewr_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-01-28T18:57:23Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newark%20Liberty%20International%20Airport", "title": "Newark Liberty International Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T12:21:54Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?diff=prev&oldid=1337528333&title=Lehigh_Valley_International_Airport", "title": "Lehigh Valley International Airport: Difference between revisions", "time_published": "2026-02-10T00:46:59Z"}, {"url": "https://portfolio.panynj.gov/category/newark-liberty-international-airport/", "title": "Newark Liberty International Airport |", "time_published": "2020-09-16T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Cali to Newark?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Cali to Newark are May, June, and September, with average fares around $464–$490, while December is by far the most expensive at an average of $790, followed by January and March.", "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 Cali to Newark?", "answer": "For flights from Cali to Newark, the best fares typically appear when booking 10 to 30 days before departure, with an average around $531. Booking about 25 days out can yield the lowest price, around $525, while booking more than 90 days ahead tends to push fares above $550. During peak summer or holiday periods, prices often rise earlier, so aiming for the upper end of the 10–30 day window or slightly earlier can help avoid steeper increases.", "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 Cali to Newark?", "answer": "There are no nonstop red‑eye flights from Cali (CLO) to Newark (EWR), but several connecting itineraries have an overnight long leg. Avianca operates via Bogotá (departing 23:15, arriving JFK at 06:05) and via Medellín (departing 22:40, arriving JFK at 05:20), both arriving in the early hours. United offers a red‑eye via Panama City (departing 22:55, arriving EWR at 05:14) and via Bogotá (departing 23:10, arriving EWR at 06:05), also arriving in the early hours. Copa has a Panama City connection departing 21:45 and arriving JFK at 03:59, arriving in the early hours as well.", "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 Newark?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Cali (CLO) to Newark (EWR). The most common one-stop routings are via Bogotá on Avianca (about 24 daily connections, with a median fare not provided in the schedule data), via Medellín on Avianca (6 daily), via Panama City on Copa Airlines connecting to United (6 daily), and via Panama City on Copa Airlines throughout (3 daily). Other carriers like American via Miami also appear, though less frequently. Since per-carrier fares aren't available here, no specific pricing can be given.", "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 Cali and Newark?", "answer": "Common layovers include Bogotá, Miami, and Panama City. Bogotá offers the most frequent connections from Cali and keeps the overall journey time shorter. Miami provides broad onward connectivity to Newark and efficient U.S. pre‑clearance for many travelers. Panama City's Tocumen hub allows visa‑free transit for numerous nationalities and often yields competitive total travel times."}, "q10": {"question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Newark?", "answer": "May through June and September through early October offer pleasant spring and fall temperatures and fewer tourists than summer."}, "q11": {"question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Cali to Newark?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months beyond your stay, a valid 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 Newark?", "answer": "Newark Liberty International Airport is the only commercial airport in Newark, serving as a major hub for United Airlines and offering extensive domestic and international connections."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to Alfonso Bonilla Aragon Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport is located between Cali and Palmira, about a 30‑minute drive from downtown Cali. There is no dedicated rail or metro link, so the most popular and fastest option is a taxi or ride‑share, which are readily available and offer a direct, comfortable trip at a moderate cost. Pre‑paid taxis from official airport counters and rideshare services like Uber provide fixed fares to the city center. Public buses also serve the airport but are slower and less convenient, while driving yourself is possible with paid parking at the terminal, though the taxi is generally the easiest choice.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"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": "https://airportdistancecalculator.com/flight-smr-to-clo.html", "title": "Distance From Simon Bolivar Airport to Alfonso B. Aragon Airport (SMR - CLO Distance)", "time_published": "2026-01-18T00:00:00Z"}, {"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_Aragón_International_Airport", "title": "Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T12:29:10Z"}, {"url": "http://m.cial.aero/Taxi", "title": "Taxi | Cochin International Airport", "favicon": "http://m.cial.aero/images/cial.ico"}]}, "q14": {"question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Newark airport?", "answer": "Newark Liberty International Airport does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods directly inside the terminals. The Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott is located on airport grounds and offers a complimentary shuttle to all terminals, along with several other nearby hotels within a five-minute drive that also provide free shuttle service.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/newark-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Newark Airport Guide (EWR) - 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": "2018-08-06T08:00:34Z"}, {"url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/ewrap-newark-liberty-international-airport-marriott/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0", "title": "Newark NJ Hotel | Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott", "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/ewrap-newark-liberty-international-airport-marriott/overview/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2&y_source=1_NjQ3NTI3LTcxNS1sb2NhdGlvbi53ZWJzaXRl", "title": "Newark NJ Hotel | Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott", "time_published": "2024-10-11T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/sleep-guide/sleeping-in-newark-airport.htm", "title": "Sleeping in Newark Airport", "time_published": "2024-09-12T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.newarkairport.com/", "title": "Newark Liberty International Airport - EWR Newark Airport", "favicon": "https://www.newarkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/ewr_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-02-04T20:34:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/ewreb-residence-inn-newark-elizabeth-liberty-international-airport/overview/", "title": "Hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport | Residence Inn Newark", "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q15": {"question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Liberty Intl Airport?", "answer": "Newark Liberty International Airport offers currency exchange offices, prayer and meditation rooms, and free Wi‑Fi. Currency exchange is available across the terminals, with exact locations accessible via the airport’s interactive map. Prayer and meditation rooms are provided as a supportive service, also locatable through the map. Free Wi‑Fi is available airport‑wide by selecting “_Free EWR WiFi” from the network list.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://www.newarkairport.com/", "title": "Newark Liberty International Airport - EWR Newark Airport", "favicon": "https://www.newarkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/ewr_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-02-04T20:34:00Z"}, {"url": "https://newarkairport.com/at-airport/family-amenities-and-services", "title": "Airport Services and Amenities - EWR Newark Airport", "favicon": "https://newarkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/ewr_favicon.ico"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newark%20Liberty%20International%20Airport", "title": "Newark Liberty International Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T12:21:54Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newark%20Liberty%20International%20Airport%20Station", "title": "Newark Liberty International Airport Station", "time_published": "2026-02-08T00:20:58Z"}, {"url": "https://portfolio.panynj.gov/category/newark-liberty-international-airport/", "title": "Newark Liberty International Airport |", "time_published": "2020-09-16T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q17": {"question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Cali to Newark?", "answer": "A nonstop option on Avianca uses an Airbus A320-100. Most itineraries connect, typically through Bogotá (BOG) on Avianca, where the long leg is often an Airbus A320-200 Neo or Boeing 787-8, paired with a shorter A320-family or A319 hop. Other common connecting patterns route through Panama City (PTY) on United or Copa with Boeing 737 MAX 9 or 737-800 equipment, or through Miami (MIA) on American with 737 MAX 8s. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, and Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these flights.", "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"]}, "q20": {"question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Cali?", "answer": "At Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (CLO) in Cali, the main lounge is the Avianca Sala VIP, located in the terminal and open daily from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Access is available to Avianca business class passengers, LifeMiles elite members, and Priority Pass or LoungeKey cardholders, and it typically offers complimentary snacks, beverages, Wi-Fi, and a quiet space to relax or work. A second lounge, Sala VIP Calima in the international terminal, is listed but currently marked as temporarily closed. No other airline-branded lounges like Delta Sky Club or United Club operate at CLO, and independent options such as Plaza Premium are not present.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"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://americanexpress.com/de-de/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CLO", "title": "American Express Lounges at Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport | Amex DE", "time_published": "2026-05-02T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://my.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", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://prioritypass.com/lounges/colombia/cali-a-bonilla-aragon", "title": "Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport CLO Lounges - CLO Airport Guide and lounges.  | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "http://www.airportdistancecalculator.com/alfonso-b-aragon-airport-clo-details.html", "title": "Alfonso B. 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