Flying from Dallas to Medellin: what you need to know
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is Dallas's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Dallas to Medellin taking off from here.
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is the primary point of entry to Medellin.
Dallas and Medellin follow the same timezone, UTC-5.
To ensure you make your Dallas to Medellin flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
If you're going away during a popular month like July, get to the terminal even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines are longer during peak periods like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas to Medellin
To find cheap Dallas to Medellin flights, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from Dallas to Medellin throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from Dallas to Medellin by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' Dallas to Medellin flights.
Flying from Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
We make it simple to find a Dallas to Medellin flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of Dallas, DFW can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Dallas to Medellin or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Of all flights leaving Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, 73.22% touch down on time at their destination.
DFW is located at 2400 Aviation Dr.
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.
Book a hotel close to MDE if you're coming in on a late flight from Dallas to Medellin. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car and find adventure across Medellin and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport around one week before your travel date.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) is around 3 kilometres from the centre of Medellin. After your flight from Dallas to Medellin, it takes approximately 15 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 30 minutes.
Land, collect your Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car, and set off without skipping a beat. Confort Rent a Car and Green Motion are leading outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best price by securing your ride from EOH one week in advance. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Medellin
April is the quietest month for flights from Dallas to Medellin, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Medellin based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
When booking your Dallas to Medellin tickets, think about what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Medellin, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Dallas to Medellin in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
More about Medellin
Once you've booked your flight from Dallas to Medellin, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Medellin:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Medellin itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many places in Colombia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Medellin. Around 241 kilometres to the south-east, popular attractions include Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
Cali is another well-known destination in Colombia and is around 322 kilometres south of Medellin. No trip is complete without seeing Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.