Flying from Medellin to Phoenix: what you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll leave from in Medellin. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Medellin to Phoenix taking off from here.
Touch down at Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX), the primary hub in Phoenix.
To ensure you get on your flight from Medellin to Phoenix, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're jetting off during a public holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
To travel to United States for tourism purposes, you will require an embassy visa if you hold a passport from Colombia. However, visa rules are subject to change and other documentation may be needed depending on the length and purpose of your trip. Always check the latest guidelines before booking your cheap flight from Medellin to Phoenix.
Flying from Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
We make it a cinch to book a flight from Medellin to Phoenix that includes a stopover. To see your options departing from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
To reach MDE from central Medellin, it takes about 36 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Want a convenient hotel close to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Medellin to Phoenix, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving in Phoenix
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF)
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF) to central Phoenix is roughly 32 kilometres. It takes around 33 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour and 54 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Medellin to Phoenix, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near SCF:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
The centre of Phoenix is around 8 kilometres from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX). Once your flight from Medellin to Phoenix has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 11 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take approximately 34 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near PHX. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Medellin to Phoenix:
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to Phoenix
Currently, C$384 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Medellin to Phoenix. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$668. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap flights from Medellin to Phoenix if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Medellin to Phoenix across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Medellin to Phoenix.
Best time to go to Phoenix
Visit Phoenix in high season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Medellin to Phoenix during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
When booking your flight from Medellin to Phoenix, think about the type of weather you like best. July is the warmest month in Phoenix, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 44ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 20ºC. Search for cheap flights from Medellin to Phoenix sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Phoenix
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Phoenix right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Medellin to Phoenix:
Desert Botanical Garden and Heard Museum are just two of the big attractions to put on your Phoenix must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Papago Park.
Complete your Phoenix trip with a car rental
Explore our lineup of car rentals once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Medellin to Phoenix. Whether you want a compact ride, spacious sedan or anything in between, you can compare companies in one go to find the perfect deal.
