{"response": {"Key": "FLL-CTG", "orig": {"code": "FLL", "type": "airport", "city": "Fort Lauderdale", "fullCity": "Fort Lauderdale, Florida", "airport": "Hollywood Intl Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "CTG", "type": "airport", "city": "Cartagena", "fullCity": "Cartagena, Colombia", "airport": "Rafael Nuñez Intl Airport"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "What is the typical flight duration from Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena?", "answer": "The flight from Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena is about 1,120 miles and typically takes 2 hours and 53 minutes nonstop. The return leg is slightly longer at 3 hours. JetBlue operates the route four days a week.", "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 Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena?", "answer": "JetBlue flies nonstop from Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena four days a week — Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays — with morning departures around 11:00 AM and a typical flight time of about 2 hours 55 minutes. It's the only airline offering a nonstop on this route; the median fare runs around $9,068.", "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"]}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena 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 prices 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.", "toolsUsed": ["seasonal_prices"]}, "q5": {"question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena?", "answer": "On the Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena route, the best fares are typically found when booking 6 to 9 weeks ahead, with the absolute lowest around 50 days out at about $545. For peak summer travel (June–August) and major holidays like Christmas and New Year's, you'll want to book even earlier — 10 to 12 weeks out is a safer window, as last-minute fares can jump above $740.", "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.", "toolsUsed": ["booking_timing"]}, "q6": {"question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena?", "answer": "No overnight or red‑eye flights operate from Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with a red‑eye long leg are available on this route.", "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"]}, "q8": {"question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Fort Lauderdale and Cartagena?", "answer": "Common layover cities include Miami, Bogotá, and Panama City, keeping total travel time competitive. Miami offers frequent short-hop connections and broad regional service. Bogotá provides efficient transfers with multiple onward flights to Cartagena. Panama City allows visa‑free transit for many nationalities and has good connectivity."}, "q10": {"question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Cartagena?", "answer": "December to March offers the driest, most comfortable weather and fewer crowds."}, "q11": {"question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena?", "answer": "Bring a U.S. passport valid for at least six months, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage, and any required visa or Colombia Check-Mig form. Yellow fever vaccination is recommended but not mandatory."}, "q12": {"question": "Which airport should I use in Cartagena?", "answer": "Cartagena has one airport, Rafael Núñez International Airport, located just 5 km from the historic old town and beaches."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to Hollywood Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Fort Lauderdale, the cheapest option is Broward County Transit bus Route 1, which stops at the Rental Car Center. The Tri-Rail commuter train offers a rail connection with a free shuttle from the FLL station to the terminals, and ride‑share services like Uber and Lyft provide direct door‑to‑terminal convenience. Taxis are also available, and driving is straightforward via I‑595 with several on‑airport parking garages. Ride‑share and taxis are typically the fastest, while bus and Tri‑Rail are the most economical.", "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"}]}, "q14": {"question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Cartagena airport?", "answer": "Cartagena Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods. Nearby hotels are available and offer shuttle service; for example, the Sofitel Legend Santa Clara is about a 15-minute drive from the airport. Some travelers report that the main terminal has comfortable seats that can be pushed together for resting, though bring bug spray for mosquitoes.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/cartagena-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Cartagena Airport Guide (CTG) - 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": "2018-08-23T19:21:35Z"}, {"url": "https://activities.marriott.com/south-america/colombia/cartagena/activities/cartagena_private_vip_airport_transportation_ctg-XTRQGB", "title": "Cartagena Private VIP Airport Transportation (CTG)", "time_published": "2026-03-01T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://activities.marriott.com/south-america/colombia/cartagena/activities/cartagena_airport_to_cartagena_or_vice_versa_one_way_private_t-XGG1UV", "title": "Cartagena Airport to Cartagena (or vice versa) One Way Private T", "time_published": "2026-03-01T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://meetings.accor.com/hotel/A232/index.en.shtml", "title": "Hotel in Cartagena with beautiful views of the Caribbean | Boutique - Meetings", "time_published": "2026-03-01T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://all.accor.com/hotel/A232/index.en.shtml", "title": "Hotel in Cartagena with beautiful views of the Caribbean | Boutique - ALL", "time_published": "2026-04-07T00:00:00Z"}, {"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"}]}, "q15": {"question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Rafael Nuñez Intl Airport?", "answer": "Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) offers currency exchange services in the international terminal. Free Wi‑Fi is available throughout the airport. Information on prayer rooms or chapels is not mentioned in the available details.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"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://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/wiki/Rafael_Núñez_International_Airport", "title": "Rafael Núñez International Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T10:49:13Z"}, {"url": "https://www.airports-terminal.com/lion-air/lion-air-kmg-terminal-kunming-changshui-international-airport/", "title": "Lion Air KMG Terminal, Kunming Changshui International Airport", "time_published": "2024-07-11T00:00:00Z"}, {"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"}]}, "q17": {"question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena?", "answer": "The nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena are typically operated with an Airbus A320-100 by JetBlue. On connecting itineraries, the most common aircraft are the Airbus A320-100 (often via Bogotá or Medellín on Avianca) and the Boeing 737-800 or 737-700 (via Panama City on Copa), though the exact type can vary by day and airline. Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these aircraft, but specifics can depend on the individual carrier's configuration.", "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 Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena?", "answer": "JetBlue (B6) is the only airline with nonstop service from Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena, and it is not a member of any global alliance. Other alliances may serve the route through connections, but no specific alliance carriers operate it directly.", "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 Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "At Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), the Delta Sky Club in Terminal 2 offers access for Delta One passengers, SkyTeam Elite Plus members, and those with an annual membership or certain American Express cards, featuring a full bar and complimentary snacks. Terminal 3 houses the Escape Lounge – The Centurion Studio Partner, which welcomes American Express Platinum and Centurion cardholders, Priority Pass members, and day-pass purchasers, with a buffet, bar, and quieter atmosphere than the terminal.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/FLL", "title": "American Express Lounges at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-05-02T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-xb/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/FLL", "title": "American Express Lounges at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | Amex XB", "time_published": "2026-05-04T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://prioritypass.com/lounges/usa/ft-lauderdale-fl-intl", "title": "Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport FLL Lounges - FLL Airport Guide and lounges.  | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"}, {"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://www.broward.org/airport/business/about/Pages/CustomerService.aspx", "title": "About FLL Contact Us", "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q21": {"question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena?", "answer": "Baggage rules depend on your airline and fare type. Basic economy tickets often exclude a free checked bag but allow a personal item only. Standard international economy typically includes one checked bag and a full‑size carry‑on."}, "q22": {"question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena?", "answer": "Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena typically offer Economy and, on some airlines, 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 vary by airline and fare class; flexible tickets and premium cabins often allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic and restricted fares generally do not."}}}}