Travelling from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE) to Cancun Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Cancun Airport.
Cancun's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Medellin.
Flights from MDE to CUN start from 05:30 — the first with Wingo. The last service of the day is at 08:15 with AVIANCA. Overall, there are seven weekly Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Cancun Airport flights.
Your MDE to CUN flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Avianca is your gateway to discovering Cancun (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Mexico!). Check out the direct flights from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Cancun Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Avianca on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for MDE to CUN flights is Avianca.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Cancun Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between MDE and CUN include:
Bogota Airport
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE) to Cancun Airport (CUN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Cancun Airport flight is $185. A return plane ticket is currently $504. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from MDE to CUN by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Cancun Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MDE to CUN.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Cancun Airport.
Handy information about Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE)
76% of flights taking off from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Medellin. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near MDE? If you've booked an early flight from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Cancun Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cancun Airport (CUN)
Consider staying in a hotel near CUN if you're catching a late Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Cancun Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Cancun Airport rental car and discover Cancun and beyond with your own wheels. MEX, America and Europcar are popular outlets to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Cancun Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Cancun Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun Airport to the centre of Cancun has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Cancun Airport (CUN)
The quietest month for a flight from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Cancun Airport is March, while April is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Cancun based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Cancun is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Cancun Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MDE to CUN sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Cancun is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Mexico waiting to be explored. Around 290 kilometres west of Cancun, a visit to Merida will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos, Chichen-itza Park and Nva. Chichen Itza Park.
Campeche is another standout destination in Mexico and is around 418 kilometres west of Cancun. No trip is complete without a visit to Zona Arquelogica Edzna, Old City Wall and Plaza de la Independencia.



