{"response": {"Key": "CLO-MCO", "orig": {"code": "CLO", "type": "airport", "city": "Cali", "fullCity": "Cali, Colombia", "airport": "Alfonso Bonilla Aragon Intl Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "MCO", "type": "airport", "city": "Orlando", "fullCity": "Orlando, Florida", "airport": "Orlando Intl Airport"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "What is the typical flight duration from Cali to Orlando?", "answer": "There are no scheduled nonstop flights from Cali (CLO) to Orlando (MCO), so the journey requires at least one connection. The distance between the airports is about 1,750 miles. With a typical layover, the total travel time is usually in the range of 7 to 10 hours.", "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"]}, "q3": {"question": "What are the ground transportation options in Orlando?", "answer": "Orlando International Airport (MCO) offers taxis, ride-shares like Uber and Lyft, shared-ride vans, public buses (Lynx), and on-site rental cars for getting to the city center. Taxis and ride-shares are the fastest and most-used options, with a typical 20–30 minute trip to downtown. Public transit is the cheapest but can take over an hour. Rental cars are convenient for exploring beyond the city, with many companies located right at the airport.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"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": "2026-07-30T20:55:24Z"}, {"url": "https://www.orlandoairports.net/", "title": "Orlando International Airport (MCO)", "time_published": "2026-07-20T08:27:21Z"}, {"url": "https://orlandoairports.net/getting-around-mco", "title": "Orlando International Airport (MCO)", "time_published": "2026-07-20T08:27:21Z"}, {"url": "https://faa.gov/sfb", "title": "Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) | Federal Aviation Administration", "favicon": "https://faa.gov/themes/custom/faa/favicon.png"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_Executive_Airport", "title": "Orlando Executive Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T09:34:09Z"}]}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Cali to Orlando?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Cali to Orlando are April, May, and June, with average fares around $447–$475. The most expensive months are December and January, when prices average $635–$722.", "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 Orlando?", "answer": "For flights from Cali to Orlando, the best fares are typically found when booking 8 to 11 weeks before departure, with an average price around $505. The absolute cheapest single day to book is about 60 days out at $502, while booking far in advance (e.g., 180 days) can cost significantly more. For summer or holiday travel, it's wise to book even earlier than the optimal window, as prices tend to rise closer to departure.", "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 Orlando?", "answer": "No red-eye flights are currently scheduled from Cali (CLO) to Orlando (MCO) — there are no nonstop overnight services, and no connecting itineraries with an overnight long leg were found.", "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 Orlando?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Cali to Orlando; the common connecting routings are operated by Avianca via Bogotá (about 26 daily one-stop options) or Medellín (around 2 daily), Copa Airlines via Panama City (about 16 daily), and LATAM via Bogotá (around 14 daily). No per‑carrier fares are provided for this route.", "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 Orlando?", "answer": "Common layover cities are Bogotá, Panama City, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale. Bogotá offers the most frequent connections within Colombia, while Panama City provides efficient transfers via Copa Airlines. Miami and Fort Lauderdale are major U.S. hubs with extensive onward flights to Orlando, often keeping total travel time competitive."}, "q10": {"question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Orlando?", "answer": "March to May and October to mid-November offer pleasant temperatures and lower crowds outside school breaks."}, "q11": {"question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Cali to Orlando?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for the duration of your stay, a U.S. visa or ESTA, proof of onward or return travel, payment for bags, and any required vaccination certificates."}, "q12": {"question": "Which airport should I use in Orlando?", "answer": "Orlando has one main commercial airport, Orlando International Airport (MCO), which is about 10 miles southeast of downtown and serves all major airlines, handling both domestic and international flights."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to Alfonso Bonilla Aragon Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Cali, the most convenient way to reach Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (CLO) is by taxi or ride‑share, which take about 30‑40 minutes via the Cali‑Palmira highway and are the fastest, most popular option. Licensed yellow taxis are widely available, while ride‑sharing apps like Uber and Didi also operate in the city. Public buses (such as the ‘Aeropuerto’ route) offer a budget‑friendly alternative, though they can be slower and less frequent. If driving yourself, the airport has both short‑term and long‑term parking lots directly across from the terminal.", "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 Orlando airport?", "answer": "Orlando International Airport (MCO) does not have an on‑site transit hotel, capsule hotel, or sleeping pods inside the terminal. Several nearby hotels are connected by shuttle, including the Fairfield Inn Orlando Airport which offers a free shuttle. For a restful overnight stay, you'll need to leave the secure area and take a short shuttle ride to one of the off‑airport hotels.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"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": "2026-07-30T20:55:24Z"}, {"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://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": "http://activities.marriott.com/north-america/usa/florida/orlando/activities/private_one_way_transfer_orlando_international_airport_to_orlando-XT3WPI", "title": "Private One-way Transfer Orlando International Airport To Orlando", "time_published": "2026-04-20T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.orlandoairports.net/", "title": "Orlando International Airport (MCO)", "time_published": "2026-07-20T08:27:21Z"}, {"url": "https://marriott.com/en-us/hotels/mcofa-fairfield-inn-orlando-airport/experiences", "title": "Things To Do | Fairfield Inn Orlando Airport", "favicon": "https://cache.marriott.com/Images/Mobile/MC_Logos/MarriottApple57x57.png"}]}, "q17": {"question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Cali to Orlando?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service between Cali (CLO) and Orlando (MCO); typical connecting itineraries route through Bogotá (BOG) or Panama City (PTY). On the Cali–Bogotá leg, Avianca mostly uses the Airbus A320neo and A320-100, while LATAM also flies the A320-100. The Bogotá–Orlando and Panama City–Orlando segments are commonly operated with Boeing 737-800 and 737 MAX 8 aircraft on Copa, with Avianca also using A320-family jets. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, and many of these planes offer Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment on longer segments.", "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 Cali to Orlando?", "answer": "Flights from Cali (CLO) to Orlando (MCO) are primarily connecting services operated by Avianca and Copa Airlines, both members of Star Alliance, via Bogotá and Panama City respectively. LATAM also serves the route with a connection in Bogotá, but it does not belong to any global airline 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"]}, "q20": {"question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Cali?", "answer": "Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (CLO) in Cali has an Avianca Sala VIP lounge in the domestic terminal and an Avianca Lounge Cali, though the Sala VIP Calima in the international terminal is temporarily closed. The Avianca lounge is accessible to Avianca business class passengers and Star Alliance Gold members, and it offers a quiet space with Wi-Fi and light refreshments. Priority Pass members can also access the Avianca Sala VIP.", "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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