Flying from New York to Medellin: what you need to know
When searching for your flight from New York to Medellin, there's a selection of airports you can jet off from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are some of New York's main terminals.
Hop off the plane at Medellin's chief entry point, Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE).
Around 5 hours 35 minutes is how long you'll be in transit on a direct New York to Medellin flight.
Medellin's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Medellin one hour behind New York.
The busiest route for flights from New York to Medellin is from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE). Choose from nine services every week between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from JFK to MDE is the 01:05 AVIANCA service. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the latest available service is at 07:10 with AVIANCA.
To ensure you don't miss your New York to Medellin flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Medellin
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Flying from New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You can catch a direct flight from New York to Medellin jetting off from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Begin your journey at JFK and come in for landing at Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE).
AVIANCA is a leading airline that offers direct New York to Medellin plane tickets leaving from JFK.
We make it easy to book a New York to Medellin flight with a stopover. To see all the options departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
Located around 19 kilometres from central New York, JFK can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from New York to Medellin, these stays will have you sleeping nice and close to your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% of flights complete their journey on time.
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Break up your New York to Medellin flight with a stop so you can recharge or tick a new place off your list. Top stopovers between Newark Liberty International Airport and Medellin include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
EWR is about 14 kilometres from central New York. It'll take you 30 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from New York to Medellin, stay in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
73% of all departures from Newark Liberty International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
The street address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Reserve a ticket from New York to Medellin out of LaGuardia Airport (LGA) with a stop or two. Some popular stopovers between LGA and Medellin are:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
The journey to LGA from central New York is around 1 hour by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 25 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer and still make your New York to Medellin flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near LaGuardia Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out early:
LGA has a very good 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.
The street address of LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
Arriving in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Medellin. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 35 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from New York to Medellin, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near MDE:
Go where the road takes you with a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car and experience more of Medellin and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) is roughly 3 kilometres from the centre of Medellin. Once you've disembarked your flight from New York to Medellin, it'll take you approximately 15 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 30 minutes or so.
Land, grab your Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car, and hit the road without skipping a beat. Confort Rent a Car and Green Motion are well-known companies to pick from here.
Lock in the lowest price by securing your ride from EOH one week ahead of time. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Medellin
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from New York to Medellin. August is the busiest month to visit Medellin. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in April.
The warmest month in Medellin is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your New York to Medellin ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
July sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap flights from New York to Medellin around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Medellin
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Medellin right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from New York to Medellin:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Parque Arvi, Botero Plaza and Pueblito Paisa are essential stops on your Medellin itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Colombia waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometres south-east of Medellin, a visit to Bogota will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
Cali is another favourite destination in Colombia and is around 322 kilometres south of Medellin. No journey is complete without experiencing Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.