Travelling from Medellin to Las Vegas: what you need to know
Planning your trip starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Medellin. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Medellin to Las Vegas taking off from here.
Touch down at Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS), the chief entry point to Las Vegas.
The timezone in Las Vegas is UTC-7, which is two hours behind Medellin.
Allow plenty of time to catch your Medellin to Las Vegas flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to Las Vegas
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap Medellin to Las Vegas flight. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for your plane ticket from Medellin to Las Vegas.
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Flying from Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing Medellin to Las Vegas flights departing from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
MDE is about 18 kilometres from central Medellin. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Medellin to Las Vegas? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Jose Maria Cordova International Airport:
When it comes to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport's on-time performance, 69.76% of flights complete their journey on time.
Arriving in Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) to central Las Vegas takes around 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 3 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
If you have a late flight from Medellin to Las Vegas, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near LAS:
Explore without limits with a Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Alamo and discover more of Las Vegas and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) about one week before your travel date.
The address for LAS is 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
Best time to go to Las Vegas
May is the quietest month for flights from Medellin to Las Vegas, while October is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Las Vegas based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Medellin to Las Vegas ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Las Vegas to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Medellin to Las Vegas in January when temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Las Vegas
Start your Las Vegas trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Medellin to Las Vegas, check out our selection of hotels including:
Las Vegas Strip and Fountains of Bellagio are just two of the major attractions to put on your Las Vegas to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Fremont Street Experience.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Las Vegas, now it's time to explore other parts of United States. Journey around 370 kilometres south-west to Los Angeles to tick off its popular sights. From Griffith Observatory to The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Phoenix is another favourite destination in United States and is around 418 kilometres south-east of Las Vegas. No trip is complete without a visit to Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park.
