Flying from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE) to Cali Airport (CLO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Cali Airport is 1 hour 5 minutes.
Medellin and Cali share the same timezone, UTC-5.
Each week, there are 59 Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Cali Airport flights. If you'd like to get going early, pick the 04:24 LATAM Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 22:38 with AVIANCA.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your MDE to CLO flight.
During popular months like December, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
With direct flights from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Cali Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to Cali (and then other destinations in Colombia) is a snap. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
Avianca is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates MDE to CLO flights, with 76.92% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Cali Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MDE and CLO:
Bogota Airport
Cartagena Airport
Balboa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE) to Cali Airport (CLO)
Right now, 17 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Cali Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 27 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from MDE to CLO, book your trip one month before your departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Cali Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MDE to CLO by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Cali Airport.
Handy information about Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE)
76% of flights leaving from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Medellin. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near MDE? If you're boarding an early flight from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Cali Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cali Airport (CLO)
Stay within a quick transfer of arrivals if you're touching down on a late Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Cali Airport flight. Hotel Real Elim International is a good option near CLO. Or check in and enjoy some rest at Hotel Sin Escala before travelling to your final destination.
Follow your own route with a Cali Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Localiza, Alamo or Budget and see more of Cali and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Cali Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Cali Airport (CLO)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Cali Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Cali. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Cali Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. September is the warmest month in Cali, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MDE to CLO in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Colombia
Cali has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Colombia just waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometres north-east of Cali, a visit to Bogota will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Teatro Colon Bogota, Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota.
Medellin is another sought-after destination in Colombia and is around 322 kilometres north of Cali. No journey is complete without experiencing EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13.





