Flying from Medellin to New York: what you need to know
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is Medellin's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Medellin to New York jetting off from here.
New York has a good selection of airports you can jet into. Disembark at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) or LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
Hop on a direct Medellin to New York flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 35 minutes.
New York is one hour ahead of Medellin and observes the UTC-4 timezone.
The busiest route for flights from Medellin to New York is from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). You can select from nine weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to be on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MDE to JFK is the 17:00 AVIANCA option. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 23:10 with AVIANCA.
Give yourself enough time to get on your Medellin to New York flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to New York
R 2,916 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Medellin to New York. A return flight starts from R 4,122. These prices can change based on demand.
Lock in cheap Medellin to New York flights by booking three months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding a bargain.
June is the best month for nabbing an awesome deal on a plane ticket from Medellin to New York. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Flying from Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
You can catch a direct flight from Medellin to New York leaving from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE). Begin your journey at MDE and come in for landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
AVIANCA is a popular carrier that offers direct Medellin to New York plane tickets leaving from MDE.
We make it simple to find a Medellin to New York flight with a stopover. To see all the options departing from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
To get to MDE from central Medellin, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're going by car. It's roughly 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch an early flight from Medellin to New York? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport:
When it comes to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.76% of flights complete their journey on time.
Arriving in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York takes about 50 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Book a hotel near JFK if you're coming in on a late flight from Medellin to New York. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a John F. Kennedy International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Dollar or Sixt and find adventure across New York and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from John F. Kennedy International Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
After your flight from Medellin to New York has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in around 30 minutes by car. Central New York is approximately 14 kilometres from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near EWR. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Medellin to New York:
Dollar, Budget and Thrifty make picking up a Newark Liberty International Airport rental car simple. These providers are located around or in the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Lock in the lowest price by securing your ride from EWR three weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.
You'll find Newark Liberty International Airport at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Make your way to the city centre after your flight from Medellin to New York has touched down. Central New York is about 13 kilometres from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and takes roughly 25 minutes to get to by car.
The journey takes roughly 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
If you don't want to travel to the centre, head for a hotel close to LGA. Check in to one of these options after your Medellin to New York flight:
Whether you're looking for a zippy mini for a solo trip or a roomy SUV to move the whole family, you'll find the right LaGuardia Airport rental car for you. Browse wheels available from companies such as Dollar, Ace Rent a Car and Thrifty.
If you're after a specific kind of vehicle, lock in your ride from LGA about two weeks ahead of your flight from Medellin to New York. This improves your chances of getting your preferred car, as well as a better price.
LaGuardia Airport's street address is Hangar 7 Centre.
Best time to go to New York
July is the most popular month for flights from Medellin to New York. To skip the crowds, go to New York in May.
The warmest month in New York is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Medellin to New York ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Medellin to New York in January when temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about New York
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in New York right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Medellin to New York:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building are attractions you won't want to skip in New York.
Explore more of United States
Philadelphia is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced New York. Around 129 kilometres to the south-west, top sights here include Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Boston is another standout destination in United States and is around 306 kilometres north-east of New York. No journey is complete without experiencing Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.