Flying from Medellin to Orlando: 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 Orlando leaving from here.
Orlando International Airport (MCO) is the primary gateway where you can land in Orlando.
A direct flight from Medellin to Orlando takes an average of 3 hours 57 minutes. The timezone in Orlando is UTC-4, making it 1 hour ahead of Medellin.
The most popular route for flights from Medellin to Orlando is from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to Orlando International Airport (MCO). Choose from 5 services every week between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MDE to MCO is the 06:50 AVIANCA service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 14:46 with Spirit Airlines.
To ensure you get on your flight from Medellin to Orlando, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. A good rule for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
If you have a passport from Colombia, you'll need an embassy visa to visit United States. This applies when booking a cheap flight from Medellin to Orlando for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines ahead of booking and certainly before flying.
Flying from Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
You can book a direct flight from Medellin to Orlando leaving from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE). Begin your trip at MDE and touch down at Orlando International Airport (MCO).
Book your direct flight from Medellin to Orlando with Spirit Airlines. This popular carrier operates services from MDE.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing flights from Medellin to Orlando departing from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
Central Medellin to MDE is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 36 minutes to reach there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
After a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Medellin to Orlando or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving in Orlando
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Orlando International Airport (MCO) to central Orlando is approximately 32 kilometres. It'll take you around 22 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Reserve a hotel near MCO if you have a late flight from Medellin to Orlando. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
As soon as your flight from Medellin to Orlando has landed, you can reach the city centre in around 36 minutes by car. Central Orlando is roughly 48 kilometres from Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB).
The trip will take approximately 2 hours and 3 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Medellin to Orlando, settle in at a hotel close to SFB. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to Orlando
R 3,492 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Medellin to Orlando. A return flight starts from R 4,492. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Book 9 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from Medellin to Orlando.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Medellin to Orlando. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Sign into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know right away if there's a better deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you the hassle of looking for cheap tickets from Medellin to Orlando every day.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Medellin to Orlando.
Best time to go to Orlando
May is the quietest month for flights from Medellin to Orlando, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Orlando based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Schedule your flight from Medellin to Orlando for July if you want to head to the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Orlando to range from 23ºC to 34ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Medellin to Orlando in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 23ºC on average.
More about Orlando
Once you've booked your flight from Medellin to Orlando, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Orlando:
Universal Orlando Resort and Universal's Islands of Adventure are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Orlando to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Lake Eola Park.
Complete your Orlando trip with a car rental
Explore our range of car rentals once you've found your hotel and cheap flight from Medellin to Orlando. Whether you're looking for an economy ride, a standard vehicle or something in between, you can easily compare companies in one go to find the best deal.
