Travelling from Medellin to Philadelphia: what you need to know
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is Medellin's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Medellin to Philadelphia taking off from here.
Disembark at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), the major arrival point in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia's timezone is UTC-4, making Philadelphia one hour ahead of Medellin.
To ensure you don't miss your Medellin to Philadelphia flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to Philadelphia
Booking in advance is often the key to securing a cheap Medellin to Philadelphia flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your plane ticket from Medellin to Philadelphia.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines by using the filters. Alternatively, sort your Medellin to Philadelphia flight results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
Flying from Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even explore another city. When searching for Medellin to Philadelphia flights leaving from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Central Medellin to MDE is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Booked an early flight from Medellin to Philadelphia? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Jose Maria Cordova International Airport:
69.76% of flights that leave from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Arriving in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia takes around 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 11 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Medellin to Philadelphia, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near PHL:
Pick up a Philadelphia International Airport rental car and explore Philadelphia and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Budget are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Philadelphia International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) is about 48 kilometres from central Philadelphia. After your flight from Medellin to Philadelphia, it takes approximately 40 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour 45 minutes or so.
Budget, National and Enterprise make picking up a Trenton-Mercer Airport rental car easy and quick. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Get the lowest price by securing your ride from TTN four weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
You can find Trenton-Mercer Airport at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
Best time to go to Philadelphia
August is the busiest month for flights from Medellin to Philadelphia. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Philadelphia in February.
Book a Medellin to Philadelphia ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Philadelphia to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Medellin to Philadelphia in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
More about Philadelphia
Once you've booked your flight from Medellin to Philadelphia, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Philadelphia:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Philadelphia itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Philadelphia has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be explored. About 129 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia, a trip to New York will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
If you're interested in discovering another side of United States, head for Boston, roughly 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia. Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum are among its highlights.
