Medellín to Fort Lauderdale (MDE–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MDE–FLL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Spirit Airlines, avianca and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 1,411 miles in approximately 3h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NK Spirit Airlines | 14 | 320, 32S | 3h33 | – | – | – |
| AV avianca | 7 | 320 | 3h28 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| B6 JetBlue | 7 | 320 | 3h28 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Medellín
| Metric | MDE→FLL | AXM→FLL | BOG→FLL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MDE | – | 121 mi | 134 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | 7 | 28 |
| Flight time | 3h 28m | 3h 49m | 3h 50m |
Travel Essentials
MDE: -05 · FLL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Medellín, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Colombian passport holders require a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa must be obtained in advance through a US embassy or consulate, with an in-person interview required. The application fee is US $185. Most Colombian travelers receive a 10-year multiple-entry visa, with each stay limited to a maximum of 180 days as determined by the immigration officer at the port of entry.
Shared shuttle vans to Miami Beach hotels run $20–30 per person. Ride-shares to Fort Lauderdale downtown cost $15–25; to Miami Beach, expect $35–55.Brightline high-speed rail from FLL station (1.5 miles, free airport shuttle) reaches Miami in 30 minutes ($10–17) and West Palm Beach in 40 minutes. Car rental facilities are in the Rental Car Center accessed via shuttle from the terminals. Taxis are metered.
Tropical climate with year-round warmth (20–32°C). Dry season (November–April) is peak tourism with clear skies and low humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone June through September.
Temperatures rarely drop below 12°C in winter. Humidity is high in summer. Tropical storms can cause multi-day disruptions when they make landfall nearby. August through October carries the highest storm risk.
MDE–FLL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MDE to FLL
Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from avianca, JetBlue and Spirit Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MDE to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MDE to FLL ranges from 3 hours 28 minutes to 3 hours 33 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,411 miles (2,270 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via CUN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Armenia (AXM) and Bogota (BOG).