Travelling from Medellin to Los Angeles: what you need to know
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE) is Medellin's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Medellin to Los Angeles taking off from here.
When it comes to working out where to land in Los Angeles, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Los Angeles Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are the major entry points.
Los Angeles's timezone is UTC-8, making Los Angeles three hours behind Medellin.
Give yourself enough time to catch your Medellin to Los Angeles flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as December, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to Los Angeles
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap Medellin to Los Angeles flight. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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Flying from Medellin
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even explore another city. When searching for Medellin to Los Angeles flights departing from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The journey from central Medellin to MDE takes around 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Medellin to Los Angeles? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport:
76% of flights departing from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles is roughly 19 kilometres. It'll take you about 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Medellin to Los Angeles, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near LAX:
Pick up a Los Angeles International Airport rental car and discover Los Angeles and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are popular outlets you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Los Angeles International Airport about one week ahead of your Medellin to Los Angeles flight.
LAX is situated at One World Way.
Los Angeles Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Los Angeles Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is about 27 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles. Once you've hopped off your flight from Medellin to Los Angeles, it takes approximately 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places ready to welcome you near VNY. Tuck yourself in after your Medellin to Los Angeles flight at any of these well-located options:
Budget, Dollar and Hertz make collecting a Los Angeles Van Nuys Airport rental car easy and quick. These suppliers are located around or in the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
In general, the earlier you book, the better the deals and choice of vehicles. Reserve your ride from VNY as soon as your plans are confirmed.
Best time to go to Los Angeles
July is the busiest month for flights from Medellin to Los Angeles. To avoid the crowds, head to Los Angeles in March.
Lock in a Medellin to Los Angeles ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Los Angeles to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Medellin to Los Angeles in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
More about Los Angeles
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Los Angeles right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Medellin to Los Angeles:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl are top sights which should be on every Los Angeles itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Los Angeles, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Travel around 177 kilometres southeast to San Diego to check off its top sights. From San Diego Zoo to Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum, there's plenty to keep you busy.
San Jose is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 499 kilometres northwest of Los Angeles. No journey is complete without dropping by Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.