Flying from Medellin to Dallas: what you need to know
Medellin's main base, Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore your departure choices from here for your flight from Medellin to Dallas.
Come in for landing at Dallas's major arrival point, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
Medellin and Dallas are both in the UTC-5 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Allow plenty of time to catch your Medellin to Dallas flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to Dallas
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap Medellin to Dallas flight. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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Flying from Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your Medellin to Dallas flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
MDE is around 18 kilometres from central Medellin. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on traffic conditions.
After a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Medellin to Dallas or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
69.76% of flights that leave from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
The distance from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to central Dallas is roughly 24 kilometres. It'll take you about 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Medellin to Dallas, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near DFW:
Pick up a Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport rental car and explore Dallas and beyond with your own wheels. Easirent, Europcar and Thrifty are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
The street address for DFW is 2400 Aviation Dr.
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)
After your flight from Medellin to Dallas has landed, you can reach the city centre in around 20 minutes by car. Central Dallas is roughly 10 kilometres from Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL).
Public transport will get you there in approximately 50 minutes.
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Dallas Love Field Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Easirent, Thrifty or Dollar and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Avoid paying extra. Securing your ride three weeks before your arrival at DAL will help you save.
The address for Dallas Love Field Airport is 8008 Cedar Springs Road.
Best time to go to Dallas
July is the busiest month for flights from Medellin to Dallas. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Dallas in February.
Book a Medellin to Dallas ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Dallas to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 41ºC (106ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Medellin to Dallas in January when temperatures average between 1ºC (34ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Dallas
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Dallas right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Medellin to Dallas:
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens and Perot Museum of Nature and Science are just two of the major attractions to put on your Dallas to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Dallas Museum of Art.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Dallas, now it's time to discover more of United States. Journey about 370 kilometres south to Houston to check off its popular sights. From The Houston Museum of Natural Science to The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 402 kilometres south-west of Dallas, San Antonio is another favourite stop in United States. Experience major highlights starting with The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.