{"response": {"Key": "FLL-MDE", "orig": {"code": "FLL", "type": "airport", "city": "Fort Lauderdale", "fullCity": "Fort Lauderdale, Florida", "airport": "Hollywood Intl Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "MDE", "type": "airport", "city": "Medellín", "fullCity": "Medellín, Colombia", "airport": "Medellin Jose Maria Cordova"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "What is the typical flight duration from Fort Lauderdale to Medellín?", "answer": "The flight from Fort Lauderdale to Medellín is about 1,410 miles and typically takes 3 hours and 30 minutes nonstop, with the return leg taking 3 hours and 34 minutes. JetBlue and Avianca both operate daily nonstop service on this route.", "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 Medellín?", "answer": "JetBlue and Avianca both fly nonstop from Fort Lauderdale to Medellín, with daily service on each. Together they offer up to 9 daily departures — JetBlue operates six flights in the late morning (around 11:00–11:44 AM) and Avianca operates three in the evening (around 6:10–7:10 PM). The flight takes about 3½ hours southbound and roughly 3 hours 34 minutes on the return.", "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 Medellín?", "answer": "José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) is about 20 km southeast of Medellín in Rionegro, roughly a 30-minute drive. Taxis and ride‑sharing apps are the most common and convenient options, with fixed fares available at airport booths. There is no direct mass‑transit rail or metro link, but public buses run from the airport to the city center and are the budget choice. Car rentals are available on‑site, though not widely used for just getting downtown. The fastest and most popular method is a taxi or ride‑share.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/José_María_Córdova_International_Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-19T12:06:25Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1356775606&title=Jos%C3%A9_Mar%C3%ADa_C%C3%B3rdova_International_Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2004-08-17T15:27:57Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9%20Mar%C3%ADa%20C%C3%B3rdova%20International%20Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-28T11:50:41Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?id=1356775606&page=Jos%C3%A9_Mar%C3%ADa_C%C3%B3rdova_International_Airport&title=Special:CiteThisPage&wpFormIdentifier=titleform", "title": "Cite This Page", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%20of%20the%20busiest%20airports%20in%20Colombia", "title": "List of the busiest airports in Colombia", "time_published": "2026-04-19T17:53:02Z"}]}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Medellín?", "answer": "April, May, and September are the cheapest months to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Medellín, with average fares as low as $328. December is the most expensive month, with averages reaching $564, followed by January and July.", "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 Medellín?", "answer": "For flights from Fort Lauderdale to Medellín, the optimal booking window is 9 to 11 weeks before departure, with average fares around $517. Booking around 65 days out can yield the lowest single-day fare of about $512, while prices rise closer to departure and spike well above $600 when booking more than 5 months ahead.", "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 Medellín?", "answer": "There are no nonstop red-eye flights from Fort Lauderdale to Medellín. However, a connecting red-eye itinerary is available: Avianca operates an overnight leg from Fort Lauderdale to Barranquilla (BAQ) departing at 10:10 PM and arriving at 12:05 AM the same night, with a connecting Avianca flight to Medellín after a layover of about 6 hours 50 minutes.", "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 Fort Lauderdale to Medellín?", "answer": "JetBlue and Avianca operate nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Medellín, with JetBlue offering 42 weekly flights at a median fare around $821 and Avianca providing 21 weekly flights at approximately $507. Both airlines fly daily, with JetBlue departures clustered around late morning and Avianca departing in the evening.", "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 Fort Lauderdale and Medellín?", "answer": "Common layover cities include Panama City, Bogotá, Miami and San Salvador. Panama City offers a central hub with extensive connections and efficient transfers. Bogotá is a major gateway with many onward flights. Miami provides broad connectivity and a short first leg. San Salvador allows visa‑free transit for many nationalities and competitive total travel times."}, "q10": {"question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Medellín?", "answer": "December to March and June to August are ideal, with dry, spring‑like weather and fewer tourists."}, "q11": {"question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Fort Lauderdale to Medellín?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, proof of onward or return travel, and a payment method for baggage. U.S. citizens do not need a visa for stays under 90 days; check if a Check-Mig form or vaccination certificate is required."}, "q12": {"question": "Which airport should I use in Medellín?", "answer": "José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) is the main gateway, located about 45 minutes from downtown in Rionegro. It handles nearly all international and domestic flights. The older Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) is right in the city but only serves regional and commuter flights within Colombia."}, "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 Route 1, which stops at the Rental Car Center. Tri-Rail commuter trains connect from the Fort Lauderdale station with a free shuttle to the terminals, offering a reliable rail option. Ride-share services like Uber and Lyft, along with taxis, provide the fastest and most popular door-to-door transport, taking about 10–15 minutes. Driving yourself is also convenient with short-term and long-term parking available directly at the airport.", "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 Medellín airport?", "answer": "Medellín's José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods within the terminal. There are no dedicated sleeping areas or quiet zones, though some seating is available airside. Nearby hotels are accessible by shuttle or a short drive, with the closest options located in Rionegro about 20 minutes away.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/medellin-jose-maria-cordova-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Medellin José María Córdova Airport Guide (MDE) - 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": "2018-06-27T18:01:09Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/José_María_Córdova_International_Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-19T12:06:25Z"}, {"url": "https://activities.marriott.com/south-america/colombia/medellin/activities/medell%C3%ADn_private_transfer_jos%C3%A9_mar%C3%ADa_c%C3%B3rdova_airport-XM1Y6T?property=MDEFI", "title": "Medellín Private Transfer: José María Córdova Airport", "time_published": "2026-03-01T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://activities.marriott.com/south-america/colombia/medellin/activities/medellin_private_transfer_from_medellin_airport-XBH85X?property=MDEFI", "title": "Medellin private transfer from Medellin airport", "time_published": "2026-01-22T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9%20Mar%C3%ADa%20C%C3%B3rdova%20International%20Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-28T11:50:41Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1356775606&title=Jos%C3%A9_Mar%C3%ADa_C%C3%B3rdova_International_Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2004-08-17T15:27:57Z"}]}, "q15": {"question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Medellin Jose Maria Cordova?", "answer": "José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) has currency exchange services and banks available in the terminal. A prayer room or chapel is not explicitly mentioned in the available information. Free Wi‑Fi is not confirmed, though the airport offers a range of passenger amenities including shops, restaurants, and VIP lounges.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/José_María_Córdova_International_Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-19T12:06:25Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1356775606&title=Jos%C3%A9_Mar%C3%ADa_C%C3%B3rdova_International_Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2004-08-17T15:27:57Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9%20Mar%C3%ADa%20C%C3%B3rdova%20International%20Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-28T11:50:41Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?id=1356775606&page=Jos%C3%A9_Mar%C3%ADa_C%C3%B3rdova_International_Airport&title=Special:CiteThisPage&wpFormIdentifier=titleform", "title": "Cite This Page", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medellín_Airport", "title": "Medellín Airport", "time_published": "2019-12-29T10:16:27Z"}]}, "q17": {"question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Medellín?", "answer": "The Airbus A320-100 is the primary aircraft on nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Medellín, operated by Avianca and JetBlue. On one-stop itineraries, the long leg is also most often an Airbus A320-100, though connections through Panama City on Copa use Boeing 737-800s and 737-700s, and United connections via Houston can involve Boeing 737 MAX 8s. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, but the A320 family and Boeing 737s dominate the route, and Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available.", "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 Medellín?", "answer": "JetBlue (B6) is not part of any global alliance, while Avianca (AV) is a Star Alliance member. So from Fort Lauderdale to Medellín, Star Alliance is the only global alliance with a nonstop presence on this route via Avianca; JetBlue operates the majority of flights unaffiliated. Other alliances may offer connecting itineraries, but no SkyTeam or oneworld carriers fly this route nonstop.", "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, there are two notable lounges: a Delta Sky Club in Terminal 2 and an Escape Lounges – The Centurion Studio Partner in Terminal 3. The Delta Sky Club is accessible to Delta One and SkyTeam premium cabin passengers, Delta Sky Club members, and select American Express cardholders, featuring complimentary snacks, drinks, and Wi-Fi. The Escape Lounge is a Centurion Studio Partner available to Platinum Card Members, Priority Pass members, and day-pass purchasers, offering a full bar and hot food buffet.", "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 Medellín?", "answer": "Baggage allowance depends on the airline and fare class. Basic economy fares on this route often exclude a free checked bag, while standard international economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry-on. Premium cabins offer more generous allowances, usually with two checked bags."}, "q22": {"question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Fort Lauderdale to Medellín?", "answer": "Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Medellín typically offer Economy and sometimes flat‑bed Business class. Premium Economy is not common on this route."}, "q23": {"question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets usually permit same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy generally does not."}}}}