Travelling from Las Vegas to Medellin: what you need to know
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) is Las Vegas's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Las Vegas to Medellin jetting off from here.
Disembark at Medellin's chief entry point, Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE).
Medellin is two hours ahead of Las Vegas and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
For a stress-free start to your trip, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably catch your Las Vegas to Medellin flight.
During popular months like October, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during high season in general.
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)
We make it easy to book a Las Vegas to Medellin flight with a stopover. To see your options leaving from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Travelling from central Las Vegas to LAS takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a handy hotel close to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)? If you've booked an early flight from Las Vegas to Medellin, these stays will have you nice and close to your departure gate:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) gets high marks for on-time performance. 82.07% of flights that take off from LAS arrive at their destination on time.
The address for LAS is 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
Arriving in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to central Medellin takes around 35 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 18 kilometres away.
If you have a late flight from Las Vegas to Medellin, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near MDE:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Medellin and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport about one week before your departure date.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Central Medellin is located around 3 kilometres from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). Once your flight from Las Vegas to Medellin has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 15 minutes.
If you hop on public transport, the journey will take you 30 minutes or so.
Touch down, collect your Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car, and drive away without skipping a beat. Confort Rent a Car and Green Motion are well-known providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by securing your ride from EOH one week in advance. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.
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 and 27ºC. Book your Las Vegas to Medellin ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 11ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap flights from Las Vegas to Medellin around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Medellin
Once you've booked your flight from Las Vegas to Medellin, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these options your base for exploring Medellin:
Parque Arvi and Botero Plaza are just a couple of the popular attractions to add to your Medellin travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Pueblito Paisa.
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.
