{"response": {"Key": "HOU-CO", "orig": {"code": "HOU", "type": "airport", "city": "Houston", "fullCity": "Houston, Texas", "airport": "William P Hobby Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "CO", "type": "country", "country": "Colombia"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "Which cities in Colombia can I fly to from Houston?", "answer": "From Houston you can fly non-stop to Bogotá, and with one stop you can reach Medellín, Cartagena or Cali. Bogotá is the main entry point and hub for connections. Medellín draws travelers for its spring-like climate, Cartagena for its colonial charm and Caribbean coast."}, "q1": {"question": "How long is the flight from Houston to Colombia?", "answer": "From Houston to Bogotá, a non-stop flight takes about 4 hours 50 minutes to 5 hours 10 minutes. One-stop routes to cities like Medellín or Cartagena usually range from 6 to 9 hours, with the return flight often slightly longer due to headwinds."}, "q2": {"question": "Are there direct flights from Houston to Colombia?", "answer": "Yes, you can fly non-stop from Houston to Colombia. United Airlines operates direct flights from Houston Intercontinental (IAH) to Bogotá (BOG) daily, with a flight time of about five hours southbound. If you prefer other Colombian cities, one-stop connections through Bogotá, Panama City, or Miami add roughly two to four hours to your total travel time."}, "q3": {"question": "Which airlines fly from Houston to Colombia?", "answer": "From Houston to Colombia you can fly United nonstop to Bogotá, or connect via American, Delta, Copa, Avianca, and Spirit through their hubs."}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Colombia?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Houston to Colombia are April, October, and September, while December and July are the most expensive. Booking 13 to 16 weeks ahead typically yields the best fares, and midweek departures tend to be cheaper than weekends. Peak summer and major holidays like Christmas and New Year's usually bring higher prices.", "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. 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."}, "q5": {"question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Houston to Colombia?", "answer": "For flights from Houston to Colombia, the optimal booking window is about 13 to 16 weeks before departure, when fares average around $990.", "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."}, "q6": {"question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Colombia?", "answer": "In Colombia, travelers often start in Bogotá for culture and dining, then visit Medellín for innovation and nightlife, Cartagena for colonial charm and beaches, and the Coffee Triangle or Santa Marta for nature."}, "q8": {"question": "Which airports in Colombia are best to fly into from Houston?", "answer": "From Houston to Colombia, El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá offers the most long-haul options and is the main hub for domestic connections. José María Córdova Airport in Medellín is a strong alternative for regional travel and the coffee region. Rafael Núñez Airport in Cartagena works best for Caribbean resorts and coastal destinations."}, "q12": {"question": "When is the best time of year to visit Colombia?", "answer": "For Colombia, December to March and July to August are the driest months, but expect higher prices. April to June and September to November see more rain but fewer tourists and lower costs, especially in Bogotá and Cartagena."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to William P Hobby Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Houston, you can reach William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) via taxi, ride‑share, rental car, or shuttle, with ride‑share being the most popular and often fastest option due to the roughly 11‑mile drive. Public transit is available via METRO bus route 40, which connects to the airport, while driving and parking is straightforward with several on‑site lots and the ability to reserve a spot in advance. Taxis and ride‑shares offer door‑to‑door convenience at a moderate cost, while the bus is the most budget‑friendly choice but slower.", "toolsUsed": ["article_lookup"], "references": [{"url": "https://fly2houston.com/hou/ground-transportation", "title": "HOU Ground Transportation | Airport Shuttle, Taxi, Uber, Lyft & Rent Car Houston"}, {"url": "https://fly2houston.com/hou", "title": "HOU Houston Airport | William P. Hobby", "time_published": "2026-06-09T05:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_P._Hobby_Airport", "title": "William P. Hobby Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T09:58:05Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William%20P.%20Hobby%20Airport", "title": "William P. Hobby Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-21T04:20:29Z"}, {"url": "https://faa.gov/flight_deck/hef", "title": "Manassas Regional Airport/Harry P. Davis Field (HEF) | Federal Aviation Administration", "time_published": "2026-03-10T00:00:00Z"}]}}}}