Travelling from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Orlando International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 45 minutes.
Medellin is one hour behind Orlando and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Each week, there are five Orlando International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport flights. To get going early, jump on the 08:00 Spirit Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 16:45 with AVIANCA.
To ensure you catch your MCO to MDE flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Medellin (and then discovering more of Colombia!) is easy with AVIANCA. This popular airline offers direct flights from Orlando International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is AVIANCA.
AVIANCA ranks as the top on-time carrier for MCO to MDE flights, with 81.08% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Orlando International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between MCO and MDE:
Miami International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
$147 is the lowest price for a one-way Orlando International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport flight. Return flights start at $326. These fares can change based on availability.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MCO to MDE.
The cheapest month for flights from Orlando International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MCO to MDE.
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Handy information about Orlando International Airport (MCO)
MCO's address is One Airport Boulevard.
Of all flights leaving Orlando International Airport, 78.28% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Orlando International Airport from central Orlando, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near MCO. Whether you've booked an early flight from Orlando International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
If you're getting in on a late Orlando International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near MDE:
Grab a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car and explore Medellin and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Confort Rent a Car are top providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to central Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from the centre of Medellin. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
August is the busiest month for flights from Orlando International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Medellin in April.
Book your flight from Orlando International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport for August if you want to visit Medellin during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 27ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MCO to MDE in July. Average temperatures are between 11ºC and 27ºC then.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Colombia just waiting to be discovered. Around 241 kilometres south-east of Medellin, a trip to Bogota will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
Around 322 kilometres south of Medellin, Cali is another essential stop in Colombia. Experience major highlights starting with Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.