Travelling from Medellin to Orlando: 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 Orlando jetting off from here.
Hop off the plane at Orlando International Airport (MCO), the chief entry point to Orlando.
Around 4 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Medellin to Orlando flight.
Orlando is one hour ahead of Medellin and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
The busiest route for flights from Medellin to Orlando is from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to Orlando International Airport (MCO). You can choose from five weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to take off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from MDE to MCO is the 06:50 AVIANCA option. If you prefer to travel later, the last available departure is at 14:46 with Spirit Airlines.
To ensure you get on your Medellin to Orlando flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to Orlando
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Medellin to Orlando is R 2,342. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 3,707. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
To snag cheap Medellin to Orlando flights, reserve your trip two months before your planned departure.
May is the best month for scoring an incredible deal on a plane ticket from Medellin to Orlando. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Find an affordable Medellin to Orlando flight with the help of our filters. Select your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
Flying from Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
If you're searching for a direct flight from Medellin to Orlando, you can depart from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE). Get from MDE to Orlando International Airport (MCO) without any stops.
Reserve your Medellin to Orlando plane tickets with AVIANCA. This carrier is a top pick for direct flights from MDE.
We make it easy to find a Medellin to Orlando flight with a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
To get to MDE from central Medellin, it takes around 35 minutes by car. It's roughly 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch an early flight from Medellin to Orlando? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Jose Maria Cordova International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, 69.76% touch down on time at their destination.
Arriving in Orlando
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Orlando International Airport (MCO) to central Orlando takes about 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Medellin to Orlando. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MCO instead:
Go where the road takes you with an Orlando International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Sonic, Dollar or Budget and chase adventure across Orlando and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Orlando International Airport about two weeks in advance of your Medellin to Orlando flight.
You'll find MCO at One Airport Boulevard.
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
Once your flight from Medellin to Orlando has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Orlando is approximately 31 kilometres from Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB).
The trip will take approximately 2 hours 5 minutes on public transport.
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with an Orlando Sanford International Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and be off and running.
Get first dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from SFB one week ahead of time often means more savings and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Orlando
July is the busiest month for flights from Medellin to Orlando. To avoid the crowds, head to Orlando in May.
Lock in a Medellin to Orlando ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Orlando to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Medellin to Orlando in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
More about Orlando
Once you've booked your flight from Medellin to Orlando, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Orlando:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Universal Orlando Resort, Universal's Islands of Adventure and Lake Eola Park are highlights which should feature on any good Orlando itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Orlando will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of United States you'll want to see. Around 209 kilometres north of Orlando, a trip to Jacksonville will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.
Around 338 kilometres south of Orlando, Miami is another favourite stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and American Airlines Arena.
