{"response": {"Key": "CTG-FLL", "orig": {"code": "CTG", "type": "airport", "city": "Cartagena", "fullCity": "Cartagena, Colombia", "airport": "Rafael Nuñez Intl Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "FLL", "type": "airport", "city": "Fort Lauderdale", "fullCity": "Fort Lauderdale, Florida", "airport": "Hollywood Intl Airport"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "What is the typical flight duration from Cartagena to Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "The flight from Cartagena to Fort Lauderdale is about 1,120 miles and typically takes 3 hours nonstop. The return leg is slightly shorter at 2 hours 53 minutes.", "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 Cartagena to Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "JetBlue flies nonstop from Cartagena (CTG) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL), operating about 24 flights per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, with afternoon departures around 1:20 to 2:55 PM. The flight takes roughly 3 hours.", "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 Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport offers taxis, ride‑share services, and rental cars directly at the terminals, with shuttles to the Tri‑Rail commuter train and Broward County Transit Route 1 bus that connect to downtown. The Tri‑Rail shuttle runs from the arrivals level and reaches the nearby FLL station in minutes, making it a practical rail link to the city center, while the bus stops at the Rental Car Center. Ride‑share and taxis are the fastest door‑to‑door options, typically taking under 15 minutes to reach downtown Fort Lauderdale, and they are the most commonly used by travelers. Rental cars are also widely available on‑site for those preferring to drive themselves.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://www.broward.org/Airport/passengers/Transportation/Pages/PublicTransportation.aspx", "title": "Transportation Public Transportation", "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.broward.org/Airport/passengers/Flights/Pages/DomesticInternationalLocations.aspx", "title": "Flights/Airlines Domestic / International Destinations", "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lauderdale%E2%80%93Hollywood_International", "title": "Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-14T22:47:44Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lauderdale-Hollywood_International_Airport", "title": "Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2003-07-15T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/business/about/Pages/CustomerService.aspx", "title": "About FLL Contact Us", "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Cartagena to Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "On the Cartagena to Fort Lauderdale route, the cheapest months to fly are September, May, and August, with average fares around $362, $369, and $376 respectively. The most expensive months are December, January, and March, where average fares climb to $602, $510, and $475.", "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 Cartagena to Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "For the best fares from Cartagena to Fort Lauderdale, book 6 to 9 weeks before departure, when average prices hover around $550. The absolute lowest price is about $545 at 50 days out, while last-minute tickets can spike to $744. Summer and holiday periods typically see higher demand, so booking closer to 9 weeks ahead is wise for those peak times.", "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 Cartagena to Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "No overnight (red‑eye) flights operate from Cartagena (CTG) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) — neither nonstop red‑eyes nor connecting itineraries whose long leg is a red‑eye were found in the schedule.", "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 Cartagena to Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "JetBlue operates non‑stop flights from Cartagena to Fort Lauderdale, with 24 weekly departures on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. The typical median fare for JetBlue on this route is around $9,944.", "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 Cartagena and Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "Common layover cities include Panama City, Bogotá, and Miami. Panama City offers efficient connections via Copa Airlines with a compact hub, while Bogotá provides broad coverage through Avianca. Miami is a major gateway with numerous onward flights and streamlined U.S. transit processes."}, "q10": {"question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "November to April offers warm, sunny days with low humidity and fewer crowds outside holiday weeks."}, "q11": {"question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Cartagena to Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, 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 Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is the only commercial airport serving the city, located just a few miles from downtown and the beach."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to Rafael Nuñez Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "Rafael Núñez International Airport is located in the Crespo neighborhood, about 5 km north of Cartagena's historic center. Taxis are the most popular and fastest option, taking about 15–20 minutes depending on traffic, with a typical fare of 15,000–20,000 COP. Ride‑sharing apps like Uber and DiDi are also available but may face restrictions near the terminal; they offer similar convenience and cost. Public buses (Transcaribe feeder routes) run from the city center to Crespo, but they are slower and less direct; there is no dedicated airport shuttle. Driving and parking are possible, with short‑ and long‑term lots at the terminal, but are rarely necessary given the short taxi ride.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://www.airports-terminal.com/interjet-airlines/interjet-airlines-ctg-terminal-rafael-nunez-international-airport/", "title": "Interjet Airlines CTG Terminal – Rafael Núñez International Airport", "time_published": "2024-07-06T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1356774552&title=Rafael_N%C3%BA%C3%B1ez_International_Airport", "title": "Rafael Núñez International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2005-08-15T21:14:07Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafael%20N%C3%BA%C3%B1ez%20International%20Airport", "title": "Rafael Núñez International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-14T23:02:26Z"}, {"url": "https://www.airports-terminal.com/kuwait-airways/kuwait-airways-agp-terminal-malaga-costa-del-sol-airport/", "title": "Kuwait Airways AGP Terminal, Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport", "time_published": "2024-07-02T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafael_Núñez_International_Airport", "title": "Rafael Núñez International Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T10:49:13Z"}]}, "q14": {"question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Fort Lauderdale airport?", "answer": "Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport does not have any on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods within its terminals. Travelers can rest in pre-security areas with armrest-equipped seating, though the terminals are cold and noisy overnight. Several nearby hotels offer shuttle service, with the rental car center often cited as a quieter spot to wait if you're not leaving the airport.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/fort-lauderdale-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Fort Lauderdale Airport Guide (FLL) - 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": "2018-08-03T10:39:23Z"}, {"url": "http://www.sleepinginairports.net/usa/fortlauderdale.htm", "title": "Fort Lauderdale Airport Guide (FLL) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-04-13T20:44:46Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lauderdale%E2%80%93Hollywood_International", "title": "Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-14T22:47:44Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort%20Lauderdale%E2%80%93Hollywood%20International%20Airport", "title": "Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T22:30:01Z"}, {"url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/business/about/Pages/CustomerService.aspx", "title": "About FLL Contact Us", "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/Passengers/Parking/EmployeeParking", "title": "Employee Parking Employee Parking", "favicon": "https://www.broward.org/SiteAssets/favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-06-28T08:51:20Z"}]}, "q17": {"question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Cartagena to Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "The only aircraft type reported for nonstop Cartagena–Fort Lauderdale service is the Airbus A320-100, operated by JetBlue. Connecting itineraries — most commonly via Bogotá with Avianca — also use the Airbus A320-100 on both legs, though some Avianca connections involve the Airbus A319, and Copa connections via Panama City use Boeing 737 variants (737-800, 737 MAX 9, 737-700). The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, and while Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on this route, specific features depend on the carrier and the particular aircraft assigned.", "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 Cartagena to Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "JetBlue (B6) is the only airline with nonstop service from Cartagena to Fort Lauderdale, operating 24 weekly flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. JetBlue does not belong to any global airline alliance, so no alliance serves this route nonstop; other alliances may offer connecting itineraries.", "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 Cartagena?", "answer": "Cartagena offers two airport lounges: the Avianca Lounge in the domestic terminal (near gate 4, open 4:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.) and the Heroica VIP Lounge in the international terminal (near gate 9, open 4:00 a.m.–midnight). The Avianca Lounge is available to Avianca, GOL, Avianca partners, and Star Alliance passengers on domestic flights, while Heroica VIP Lounge accepts Priority Pass, LoungeKey, and other lounge membership programs. Both lounges offer complimentary alcoholic drinks, Wi‑Fi, and flight monitors, and the Avianca Lounge also has conference rooms (fee applies).", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/colombia/cartagena-rafael-nunez", "title": "Rafael Nuñez International Airport CTG Lounges - CTG Airport Guide and lounges.  | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "http://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CTG/Avianca-Lounge-Cartagena-Domestic-Terminal-svgn78g404/", "title": "Avianca Lounge Cartagena at Rafael Nunez International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png"}, {"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-nz/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CTG", "title": "American Express Lounges at Rafael Nunez International Airport | Amex NZ", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png"}, {"url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/colombia/cartagena-rafael-nunez/ctg4-heroica-vip-lounge-ctg-intl", "title": "Heroica VIP Lounge - CTG Intl CTG AIRPORT International Terminal Cartagena Rafael Nunez | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1356774552&title=Rafael_N%C3%BA%C3%B1ez_International_Airport", "title": "Rafael Núñez International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2005-08-15T21:14:07Z"}]}, "q21": {"question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Cartagena to Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "Baggage allowance on Cartagena–Fort Lauderdale flights varies by airline and fare type. Basic economy often excludes checked bags; standard economy usually includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium fares provide additional checked baggage."}, "q22": {"question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Cartagena to Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "Flights from Cartagena to Fort Lauderdale typically offer Economy and sometimes a domestic-style Business class with standard recliner seats, while flat-bed Business is not common on this route."}, "q23": {"question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies depend on the airline and fare type; flexible and premium tickets typically allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy fares do not."}}}}