Travelling from Los Angeles to Medellin: what you need to know
Los Angeles is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Los Angeles to Medellin leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Los Angeles Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
Disembark at Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE), the major arrival point in Medellin.
Medellin's timezone is UTC-5, making Medellin three hours ahead of Los Angeles.
To ensure you make it on your Los Angeles to Medellin flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Medellin
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap Los Angeles to Medellin flight. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your plane ticket from Los Angeles to Medellin.
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Flying from Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing Los Angeles to Medellin flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Travelling from central Los Angeles to LAX takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After an easy start to your travels? Stay near Los Angeles International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Los Angeles to Medellin or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
80% of flights leaving Los Angeles International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when setting off from LAX.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Arriving in Medellin
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE)
The distance from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE) to central Medellin is approximately 18 kilometres. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It usually takes 1 hour 15 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Los Angeles to Medellin, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near MDE:
Hit the road running by picking up a Medellin Jose Maria Cordova 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 lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport around one week before your travel date.
Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) is roughly 3 kilometres from the centre of Medellin. Once you've hopped off your flight from Los Angeles to Medellin, it'll take you approximately 15 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
The journey will take approximately 25 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Los Angeles to Medellin, rest your head at a hotel near EOH. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Why waste time waiting for public transport? A Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car lets you get moving right away. Put on your favourite playlist and hit the road with a set of wheels from Confort Rent a Car or Green Motion.
Lock in the best price by securing your ride from EOH one week ahead of time. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Medellin
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles to Medellin. December is the most popular month to travel to Medellin. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book a Los Angeles to Medellin ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Medellin to range from 9ºC (48ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
December sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Look for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Medellin around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Medellin
Start your Medellin trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Medellin, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Palacio de Bellas Artes, Museo comuna 13 and Laguna de Guatape are top attractions which should be on every Medellin itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Colombia you'll want to see. Around 241 kilometres southeast of Medellin, a visit to Bogota will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Teatro Colon Bogota, Gold Museum and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Colombia, consider Cali, roughly 322 kilometres south of Medellin. Cristo Rey, Parque Simón Bolívar and San Felipe Lodge. Birding & Wellness RN are among its highlights.