Flying from Las Vegas to Medellin: what you need to know
Las Vegas's main base, Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Las Vegas to Medellin.
Disembark at Medellin's primary gateway, Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE).
Medellin's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Medellin two hours ahead of Las Vegas.
To ensure you catch your Las Vegas to Medellin flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're heading away during a popular month like October, make your way to the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines will be longer during holiday periods like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
How to find the cheapest flights from Las Vegas to Medellin
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap Las Vegas to Medellin flights if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from Las Vegas to Medellin throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Flying from Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your Las Vegas to Medellin flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
LAS is around 10 kilometres from central Las Vegas. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Las Vegas to Medellin? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport):
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) scores high marks for its on-time performance. 82.07% of flights that depart LAS arrive at their destination without delay.
You'll find LAS at 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
Arriving in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to central Medellin takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 18 kilometres away.
Book a hotel close to MDE if you're coming in on a late flight from Las Vegas to Medellin. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car and discover Medellin and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Confort Rent a Car are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport about one week before your trip.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
The centre of Medellin is around 3 kilometres from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). After your flight from Las Vegas to Medellin has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 15 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 30 minutes or so.
Land, grab your Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car, and hit the road without skipping a beat. Confort Rent a Car and Green Motion are top companies to pick from here.
Avoid potential price surges. Booking your ride one week ahead of your arrival at EOH will save you money.
Best time to go to Medellin
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Las Vegas to Medellin. August is the most popular month for a trip to Medellin. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in April.
The warmest month in Medellin is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your Las Vegas to Medellin ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap flights from Las Vegas to Medellin around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Medellin
Start your Medellin trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Las Vegas to Medellin, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza are popular attractions which should be on any good Medellin itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Colombia you'll want to see. Around 241 kilometres south-east of Medellin, a visit to Bogota will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like 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 trip is complete without experiencing Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.
