Travelling from Los Angeles to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your journey from in Los Angeles. Check out your options leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY) when booking your flight from Los Angeles to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE).
Medellin is two hours ahead of Los Angeles. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport is located in Medellin, which is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Los Angeles to MDE. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Peak season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Los Angeles to MDE that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LAX and MDE include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Travelling from central Los Angeles to LAX takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Los Angeles International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
Los Angeles International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX land on time.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
You can arrive at VNY from central Los Angeles in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to travel the 32 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Los Angeles to MDE flight? Kick back in a hotel near Van Nuys Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
About Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Have a late flight from Los Angeles to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near MDE and be in snooze mode sooner:
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Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Los Angeles to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
116 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. A return flight starts from 283 €. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Los Angeles to MDE if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
Affordable Los Angeles to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
August is when most people book flights from Los Angeles to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE). Plan your visit to Medellin in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Before locking in your Los Angeles to MDE plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Medellin, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
July sees temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Medellin
After booking your flight from Los Angeles to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. 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
Medellin has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Colombia just waiting to be discovered. Around 225 kilometres south-east of Medellin, a visit to Bogota will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Free Walking tour Bogotá de la Candelaria, Teatro Colon Bogota and Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City.
Around 274 kilometres north-east of Medellin, Bucaramanga is another essential stop in Colombia. Start your sightseeing at Catedral de la Sagrada Familia, Panachi and Canon Del Chicamocha.