Flying from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Medellin: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Miami International Airport to Medellin is 3 hours 32 minutes.
Miami International Airport is located in Miami. Based in the UTC-5 timezone, Medellin is 1 hour behind Miami.
The most popular route is from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE). You can select from 48 services every week between these two airports. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MIA to MDE is the 10:05 American Airlines service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 21:10 with American Airlines.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from MIA to Medellin.
If you're getting away during a popular month like July, arrive at the terminal even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. You can expect lines to be longer during peak periods like summer and spring break.
Nonstop flights from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Medellin are available for booking. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) will be where your journey ends.
There's a range of carriers that operate direct flights from Miami International Airport to Medellin, such as:
We make it easy to find a flight from MIA to Medellin that includes a stopover. To see all the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Matecana International Airport (PEI)
Alfonso B. Aragon Airport (CLO)
You won't need a visa for Colombia if you have a passport from United States and are traveling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to changes. So before booking your cheap tickets from Miami International Airport to Medellin, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date information.
Located around 16 kilometers from the center of Miami, MIA can be reached in approximately 19 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 22 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to MIA? If you're boarding an early flight from Miami International Airport to Medellin, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Medellin
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Miami International Airport to Medellin is $116. The cheapest price for a return flight is $289. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 8 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MIA to Medellin.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Miami International Airport to Medellin. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to the center of Medellin takes around 36 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometers away.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Miami International Airport to Medellin, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near MDE:
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
The center of Medellin is about 6 kilometers from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). As soon as your flight from Miami International Airport to Medellin has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 16 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 31 minutes.
There are some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near EOH. Kick back and get cozy after your flight from MIA to Medellin at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Medellin
August is the most popular month for flights from Miami International Airport to Medellin. To avoid the crowds, plan your trip to Medellin in April when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Medellin is August, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from Miami International Airport to Medellin in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
July has average temperatures of between 11ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap flights from MIA to Medellin sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Medellin
Once you've booked your flight from Miami International Airport to Medellin, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Medellin:
Parque Arvi and Comuna 13 are a couple of top attractions to add to your Medellin travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Botero Plaza.
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