Flying from New York to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE): What you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from New York to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE). Check out your options for taking off from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
5 hours 35 minutes is the average travel time for a direct New York to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport flight.
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport is located in Medellin. The city runs on the UTC-5 timezone and is one hour behind New York.
Choose from 9 direct services a week between John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE). This is the busiest route, with AVIANCA offering a 1:05am departure from JFK to MDE.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from New York to MDE.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from New York to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) can be booked from this terminal.
AVIANCA is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from New York to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport jetting out of JFK.
AVIANCA ranks first in bookings for flights from JFK to MDE.
With 79.25% of its services arriving as scheduled, AVIANCA is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from New York to MDE departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Top options include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
Matecana International Airport (PEI)
Located around 48 kilometres from central New York, JFK can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from New York to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
74.1% of flights departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from New York to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. Check out these connections between Newark Liberty International Airport and MDE:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
You can reach EWR from the centre of New York in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 24 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your New York to MDE flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73.3%.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Book a plane ticket from New York to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) departing from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) with one or more stops. Some popular stopovers between LGA and MDE are:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
From the centre of New York, LGA is around 18 kilometres away. It takes roughly 25 minutes to get there by car and 1 hour or so if you use public transport.
Make catching an early New York to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to LaGuardia Airport and get to your check-in counter with time to spare:
LGA has a solid on-time arrivals rating of 80.0%, so you can rely on your flight to stay on track and reach your final stop as expected.
LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Have a late flight from New York to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near MDE and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car to explore Medellin and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride around one week ahead of your New York to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Currently, R 1,417 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 3,755. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from New York to MDE, book your ticket five months ahead of your departure date.
The best month for landing cheap New York to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport tickets is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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Uncover a great deal on a flight from New York to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from New York to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from New York to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE). August is the busiest month to visit Medellin. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in April.
Lock in a New York to MDE plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Medellin to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from New York to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport in July when temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Medellin
Once you've booked your flight from New York to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Medellin:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13 are must-do's during your Medellin adventure.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many places in Colombia waiting to be explored once you've seen Medellin. Around 225 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Free Walking tour Bogotá de la Candelaria, Teatro Colon Bogota and Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City.
Bucaramanga is another favourite destination in Colombia and is around 274 kilometres north-east of Medellin. No trip is complete without experiencing Catedral de la Sagrada Familia, Panachi and Canon Del Chicamocha.
