Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport is 5 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Medellin is UTC-5, which is one hour behind New York.
Choose from 11 weekly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport flights. The 01:10 departure with AVIANCA is the earliest flight you can take. AVIANCA operates the latest service of the day at 07:20.
Leave enough time to make your JFK to MDE flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
AVIANCA is your gateway to discovering Medellin (and perhaps some other great corners of Colombia!). Browse the direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is AVIANCA.
AVIANCA is the most punctual carrier that offers JFK to MDE flights, with 79.25% of its services landing on schedule.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between JFK and MDE:
Matecana International Airport
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport flight is Rs35,902. A return fare is currently Rs85,092. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from JFK to MDE, book your journey 11 months ahead of your departure.
Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport.
Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
When it comes to the on-time performance of John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to John F. Kennedy International Airport from central New York, it takes about 50 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to JFK:
Arriving at Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Consider booking a hotel near MDE if you have a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route 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.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to central Medellin
From Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, Medellin is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
August is the busiest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Medellin in April.
The warmest month in Medellin is August, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 11ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap tickets from JFK to MDE around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many places in Colombia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Medellin. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
Around 322 kilometres south of Medellin, Cali is another favourite stop in Colombia. Start your sightseeing at Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.