Flying from Fort Lauderdale to Medellin: what you need to know
Fort Lauderdale's main base, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore your departure choices from here for your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Medellin.
Come in for landing at Medellin's major arrival point, Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE).
The average length of a direct Fort Lauderdale to Medellin flight is 3 hours 25 minutes.
Medellin is one hour behind Fort Lauderdale and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is the most popular route that connects these two cities. There are 15 flights a week to pick from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from Fort Lauderdale to Medellin is with AVIANCA at 16:30. Choose the first FLL to MDE departure operated by JetBlue Airways at 09:50 to make the most of your arrival in Medellin.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your Fort Lauderdale to Medellin flight.
Travelling over a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Medellin
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Medellin is $101. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $301. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Book two months before you want to travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Fort Lauderdale to Medellin flights.
The best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Medellin is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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Flying from Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
You can catch a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to Medellin leaving from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Start your trip at FLL and land at Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE).
You'll have your pick of airlines that offer direct Fort Lauderdale to Medellin plane tickets out of FLL. Let one of these carriers take you there:
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even explore another city. When searching for Fort Lauderdale to Medellin flights leaving from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Alfonso B. Aragon Airport (CLO)
FLL is around 5 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Medellin, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Of all flights leaving Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, 73.74% touch down on time at their destination.
FLL's address is 320 Terminal Drive.
Arriving in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Medellin. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 35 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Fort Lauderdale to Medellin. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MDE instead:
Get your adventure underway 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.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) is roughly 3 kilometres from the centre of Medellin. Following your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Medellin, it'll take you approximately 15 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You can expect the journey to take about 30 minutes on public transport.
Pick up an Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car and make every stop one of your choosing. You can select from top providers like Confort Rent a Car and Green Motion.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Securing your ride one week ahead of your arrival at EOH will help you stay within budget.
Best time to go to Medellin
April is the quietest month for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Medellin, while August is the most popular. Work out the best time to go to Medellin based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Book a Fort Lauderdale to Medellin ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Medellin to range from 11ºC to 27ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 11ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to Medellin around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Medellin
After booking your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Medellin, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Medellin:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult 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 places in Colombia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Medellin. Around 241 kilometres to the south-east, its top attractions include Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
Cali is another sought-after destination in Colombia and is around 322 kilometres south of Medellin. No journey is complete without experiencing Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.