Medellín to Tampa (MDE–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MDE Airport Page →
1,577 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
No nonstop service between MDE and TPA. Nearest airports to MDE with scheduled service: El Dorado International Airport (BOG, 134 mi) · Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH, 12 mi) · La Nubia Airport (MZL, 78 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MIA Miami 4h 17m AAAVAZ AAG3IB Miami (MIA) to Tampa flights
PTY Tocumen 5h 36m CMKLUA CM Tocumen (PTY) to Tampa flights
BOG Bogota 6h 10m ACARAV AVG3 Bogota (BOG) to Tampa flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 40m AVB6 B6MXWN Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Tampa flights
CUN Cancún 6h 45m AVVB B6 Cancún (CUN) to Tampa flights
SJU San Juan 8h 7m AVB6 B6F9WN San Juan (SJU) to Tampa flights
EWR Newark 8h 53m UA ACUA Newark (EWR) to Tampa flights
JFK New York 9h 42m AV AFATB6 New York (JFK) to Tampa flights
IAH Houston 10h 44m UA CMEJANZ Houston (IAH) to Tampa flights
MEX Mexico City 18h 30m AMAVWS AM Mexico City (MEX) to Tampa flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Medellín to Tampa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,577 mi 4h 4m nonstop +1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between MDE and TPA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDE to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
729
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MDE → TPA
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
Return
TPA → MDE
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TPA delays →

Other ways to reach Tampa from Medellín

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric MDE→TPA BOG→TPA
Distance from MDE 134 mi
Nonstop airlines 3
Weekly flights 14
Flight time 4h 4m 4h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of MDE with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Medellín.
MDE: -05 · TPA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Medellín, it's 7:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,577 mi / 2,539 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 4m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting from TPA

Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level curb; typically $20–30 to downtown Tampa and $45–60 to St. Petersburg. Taxis at the rank run $25–35 to Tampa center. The HART bus (Route 30X) connects to downtown for $2.25 but is infrequent; check schedules before relying on it.Rental car counters are in the arrivals hall with a shuttle to the consolidated rental facility. I-275 provides direct access north to downtown and south toward St. Pete. The airport's people mover system is free and connects all areas of the terminal complex.

Tampa Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Tampa is called the "lightning capital of North America." Afternoon thunderstorms are nearly daily from June through September, causing frequent ground stops and gate holds during summer afternoons. Summer afternoon flights routinely run late.

Hurricane season (June–November) poses storm surge and wind risk. Direct hits are rare, but evacuations periodically affect the region. Winter (December–February) is mild at 14–23°C with very low disruption risk. Spring (March–May) is the most comfortable season.

MDE–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Medellín to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance1,577 mi / 2,539 km
Flight time4h 4m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDE
IATA / ICAOMDE / SKRG
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Passengers/yr12.0M
Elevation6,955 ft / 2,120 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDE to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Jose Maria Córdova International Airport to Tampa International Airport take about 4h 4m gate to gate. The route covers 1,577 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Miami, Tocumen and El Dorado.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to TPA and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Medellín.
Nearby alternatives include BOG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MDE to TPA

Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MDE to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDE to TPA is about 4 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,577 miles (2,539 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Miami, Tocumen and El Dorado. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bogota (BOG).