Traveling from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Medellin: what you need to know
Kansas City International Airport is located in Kansas City. Following the UTC-5 timezone, Medellin is one hour ahead of Kansas City.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your MCI to Medellin flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book plane tickets from MCI to Medellin with a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Located around 26 kilometers from central Kansas City, MCI can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near MCI. Whether you're taking an early flight from Kansas City International Airport to Medellin or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are a convenient choice:
Of all flights leaving Kansas City International Airport, 78% touch down on time at their destination.
You'll find MCI at 601 Brasilia Avenue.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Medellin
The best price we've found for a one-way Kansas City International Airport to Medellin flight is AED 860. The cheapest price for a return flight is AED 1,734. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from MCI to Medellin if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, check out the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for a Kansas City International Airport to Medellin ticket.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's an even better deal on cheap flights from MCI to Medellin.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Kansas City International Airport to Medellin by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
Airports in Medellin
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE)
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE) is around 32 kilometers from the center of Medellin. If you're opting for a ride-share or a cab, the drive takes about 45 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
Think about booking a hotel close to MDE if you're coming in on a late flight from Kansas City International Airport to Medellin. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Reserving your vehicle from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport about one week in advance of your flight from MCI to Medellin can help you get the best possible rate.
Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Once your flight from Kansas City International Airport to Medellin has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city center in about 15 minutes by car. Central Medellin is roughly 5 kilometers from Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH).
The trip will take roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places to call home for the night near EOH. Unwind and get cozy after your MCI to Medellin flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Reserving your ride from EOH one week ahead of time often means better prices and a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Medellin
January is the most popular month for flights from Kansas City International Airport to Medellin. To escape the crowds, visit Medellin in December.
Before locking in your Kansas City International Airport to Medellin plane ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Medellin, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MCI to Medellin in December if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) on average.
More about Medellin
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Medellin right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Kansas City International Airport to Medellin:
Palacio de Bellas Artes and EcoParque Comuna 13 are just two of the popular attractions to add to your Medellin to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Museo comuna 13.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Medellin. Around 241 kilometers away to the southeast, its top attractions include Teatro Colon Bogota, Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota.
Cali is another essential stop in Colombia and is around 322 kilometers south of Medellin. No journey is complete without seeing Cristo Rey, El Retiro Park and Parque Simón Bolívar.
