Flying from Medellin to Philadelphia: what you need to know
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is Medellin's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Medellin to Philadelphia departing from here.
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is where you'll be arriving in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Philadelphia one hour ahead of Medellin.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your Medellin to Philadelphia flight.
Travelling during a popular month like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to Philadelphia
Booking in advance is often the key to securing a cheap Medellin to Philadelphia flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your plane ticket from Medellin to Philadelphia.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines by using the filters. Alternatively, sort your Medellin to Philadelphia flight results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
Flying from Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper Medellin to Philadelphia flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Central Medellin to MDE is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to catch an early flight from Medellin to Philadelphia? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport:
69.76% of flights leaving from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Arriving in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is approximately 11 kilometres from central Philadelphia. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 15 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Medellin to Philadelphia. Book one of these accommodation options near PHL instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Philadelphia International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Philadelphia and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Philadelphia International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
PHL is situated at 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
The centre of Philadelphia is located around 48 kilometres from Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN). Once your flight from Medellin to Philadelphia has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 40 minutes.
The trip will take approximately 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Trenton-Mercer Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Budget, National or Enterprise and be on your way in a flash.
Get exactly what you want. Reserving your ride from TTN four weeks in advance often means more savings and a wider range of vehicles.
Trenton-Mercer Airport is located at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
Best time to go to Philadelphia
August is the busiest month for flights from Medellin to Philadelphia. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Philadelphia in February.
Book a Medellin to Philadelphia ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Philadelphia to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Medellin to Philadelphia in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
More about Philadelphia
After booking your flight from Medellin to Philadelphia, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these options your base for exploring Philadelphia:
Liberty Bell and Independence Hall are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Philadelphia travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Explore more of United States
Philadelphia has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be explored. About 129 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia, a trip to New York will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
If you're interested in discovering another side of United States, head for Boston, roughly 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia. Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum are among its highlights.