Travelling from Orlando to Medellin: what you need to know
Orlando International Airport (MCO) is Orlando's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Orlando to Medellin taking off from here.
Hop off the plane at Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE), the chief entry point to Medellin.
Book a direct Orlando to Medellin flight and you'll be in transit for an average of 3 hours 45 minutes.
Medellin is one hour behind Orlando and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
The busiest route for flights from Orlando to Medellin is from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE). Choose from five weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MCO to MDE is the 08:00 Spirit Airlines service. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the last scheduled departure is at 16:45 with AVIANCA.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your Orlando to Medellin flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Getting away during a peak time like July? Busy periods (like spring break, Christmas and Thanksgiving) can easily add an hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando to Medellin
Right now, R 1,461 is the best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Orlando to Medellin. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 3,714. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book two months before you travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Orlando to Medellin flights.
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Flying from Orlando
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Set off from Orlando International Airport (MCO) on a nonstop flight from Orlando to Medellin. From MCO, you can travel directly to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE).
AVIANCA is a popular airline that offers direct Orlando to Medellin plane tickets leaving from MCO.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your Orlando to Medellin flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Orlando International Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
MCO is around 14 kilometres from central Orlando. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Orlando to Medellin? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to Orlando International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Orlando International Airport, 78.28% arrive on time at their destination.
MCO is located at One Airport Boulevard.
Arriving in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
The distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to central Medellin is roughly 18 kilometres. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Orlando to Medellin. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MDE instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car and explore beyond Medellin's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
After your flight from Orlando to Medellin has touched down, you can get to the city centre in around 15 minutes by car. Central Medellin is approximately 3 kilometres from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH).
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 30 minutes or so.
Grab an Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car and be in control of your journey. You can choose from popular rental outlets like Confort Rent a Car and Green Motion.
Lock in the best price by securing your ride from EOH one week in advance. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Medellin
August is the most popular month for flights from Orlando to Medellin. To skip the crowds, go to Medellin in April.
The warmest month in Medellin is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your Orlando to Medellin ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July has average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap flights from Orlando to Medellin around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Medellin
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Medellin right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Orlando to Medellin:
Parque Arvi and Comuna 13 are just two of the popular attractions to add to your Medellin to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Botero Plaza.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Medellin. Around 241 kilometres to the south-east, its top attractions include Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
Cali is another standout destination in Colombia and is around 322 kilometres south of Medellin. No journey is complete without seeing Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.