Flying from Medellin to New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA): What you need to know
Medellin and New York (where New York LaGuardia Airport is located) share the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch when you arrive.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Medellin to LGA.
Travelling during a peak time like January? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Medellin
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Medellin to LGA. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular airports:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
The journey from central Medellin to MDE takes around 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Medellin to New York LaGuardia Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport, data shows 76% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
You can reach EOH from central Medellin in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes to cover the 5 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport the day before your Medellin to LGA flight:
About New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Medellin to New York LaGuardia Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near LGA instead:
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Medellin to New York LaGuardia Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
You'll find LGA at Hangar 7 Centre.
Getting from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to central New York
From New York LaGuardia Airport, central New York is around 13 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It takes around 55 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
$416 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Medellin to New York LaGuardia Airport. Return flights start at $564. These prices may change based on demand.
To find cheap flights from Medellin to LGA, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Medellin to New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. January is the quietest month to go to New York. July is when most people book flights from Medellin to New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in New York is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 30ºC. Book your Medellin to LGA plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees temperatures of between -6ºC and 8ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Medellin to New York LaGuardia Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about New York
Start your New York trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Medellin to New York LaGuardia Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art are top sights which should be on any well-planned New York itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen New York, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Journey around 145 kilometres southwest to Philadelphia to tick off its must-visit sights. From Independence Hall to Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 290 kilometres southwest of New York, Baltimore is another essential stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.