Flying from Phoenix to Medellin: what you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Phoenix. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Phoenix to Medellin departing from here.
Hop off the plane at Medellin's chief entry point, Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE).
Leave enough time to get on your Phoenix 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.
If you're flying during a public holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Medellin
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap Phoenix to Medellin flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Getting cheap plane tickets from Phoenix to Medellin is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across every month and snap up a fantastic deal.
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Flying from Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
We make it a breeze to find a Phoenix to Medellin flight with a stopover. To see the options departing from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
PHX is about 6 kilometers from central Phoenix. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Phoenix to Medellin, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from PHX touch down on schedule 82.57% of the time.
PHX's address is 3400 Sky Harbor Boulevard.
Arriving in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is approximately 18 kilometers from the center of Medellin. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 35 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Phoenix to Medellin, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near MDE:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car and explore beyond Medellin's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
The center of Medellin is located around 3 kilometers from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). As soon as your flight from Phoenix to Medellin has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 15 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the center in 30 minutes or so.
Why wait around for a cab? An Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car lets you start exploring right away. Turn up the music and hit the road with a set of wheels from Confort Rent a Car or Green Motion.
Call dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from EOH one week ahead of time often means lower prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Medellin
April is the quietest month for flights from Phoenix to Medellin, while August is the most popular. Find the best time to go to Medellin based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your Phoenix to Medellin tickets, think about what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Medellin, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Phoenix to Medellin in July when temperatures average between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Medellin
Start your Medellin trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Phoenix to Medellin, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Parque Arvi, Botero Plaza and Pueblito Paisa are top attractions which should feature on every Medellin itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Medellin. Around 241 kilometers to the south-east, popular attractions include Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
Around 322 kilometers south of Medellin, Cali is another favorite stop in Colombia. No visit is complete without checking out Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.
