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The above table lists round-trip flights to Medellin, Colombia with popular carriers. The fares are based on trend (date, time mentioned), non-warranted and subject to change. Fares are inclusive of base fare, fuel surcharges, airport airline taxes and our service fee. Baggage fees may be additional. Check our Terms and Conditions to know more.
Travel to Medellin: Quick Facts
| PASSPORT VALIDITY
Six months’ validity is strongly recommended |
BLANK PASSPORT PAGES
1 page unless enrolled in Migración Automática |
TOURIST VISA REQ
Not required for stays 90 days or less |
| VACCINATIONS REQUIRED
Yellow fever & Covid-19 |
CURRENCY FOR ENTRY
10,000 USD maximum |
CURRENCY FOR EXIT
10,000 USD maximum |
Medellin Tourism by Season
| High
Dec to Mid-February
Driest months (44 mm to 50 mm, 16 to 18 days/month)
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Shoulder
June to Sep
Driest months (47 mm to 51 mm, 20 to 22 days/month) |
Low
Mid-Feb to Mid-March
Driest months (50 mm to 80 mm, 18 to 24 days/month) |
Worst
Mid-March to May, Oct to Nov
Wettest months (70 mm to 90 mm, 18 to 25 days/month) |
Airlines Flying to Medellin
| Travel Class | Airline Name |
| Economy/Premium Eco Class | Copa Airlines, Spirit, American Airlines, United Airlines, Aeromexico |
| Business Class | Avianca Airlines, American Airlines, Copa Airlines, Aeromexico |
| First Class | American Airlines, United Airlines |
If you book plane tickets to Medellin Colombia with a connection, the airline can have its stopover at its hub airport. For example, American Airlines enroute to Medellin can have its stopover/connection at any of the airline hubs as follows: Charlotte, Chicago–O’Hare, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, New York–JFK, New York–LaGuardia, Philadelphia, Phoenix–Sky Harbor or Washington–National.
Our customer care expert can guide you about the shortest and cheapest route to fly to the destination. Know about the stopover airport and duration of stop before you book your cheap flights to Medellin.
Airports in Medellin
| José María Córdova International Airport
Airport Code: MDE
Location: The airport is located in the city of Rionegro, 20 kilometres (12 mi) south-east of Medellín |
Olaya Herrera Airport
Airport Code: EOH
Location: The airport is located in the nearby municipality of Rionegro, 19 kilometres (12 mi) east of Medellin |
Flight to Medellin from the USA: Distance and Time
| Route | Flight Distance | Flight Time |
| Los Angeles to Medellin | 3,346 miles/5,384 km | 7 hours 11 minutes |
| San Francisco to Medellin | 3,654 miles/8,881 km | 7 hours 48 minutes |
| Salt Lake City to Medellin | 3,282 miles/5,282 km | 7 hours 4 minutes |
| Minneapolis to Medellin | 2,874 miles/4,625 km | 6 hours 15 minutes |
| Dallas to Medellin | 2,306 miles/3,711 km | 5 hours 7 minutes |
| Atlanta to Medellin | 1,976 miles/3,181 km | 4 hours 27 minutes |
When you book your air tickets to Medellin, along with the flight distance and time, take note of the time difference between the departure and arrival cities. Colombo is ahead of the USA.
Flights to Medellin: FAQs
| Question 1: Are commercial flights operating to Medellin?
Yes. International commercial flights are operating to Bogota, Cartagena, Medellin, Cali, Barranquilla, Armenia, Bucaramanga, San Andres, and Pereira. At least 30 additional airports are operating domestic flights. |
| Question 2: What airlines fly nonstop to Medellin?
Currently, no airlines operate nonstop flights to Medellin. Most of the flights are either one-stop or two-stop. The stopover or connection can happen in the USA, Panama, Mexico, or Colombo. |
| Question 3: Which is the cheapest airline to fly to Medellin?
Spirit and Copa Airlines offer the cheapest plane tickets to Medellin Colombia. Spirit is a low-cost carrier with its headquarters in Florida. Copa Airlines is the flag carrier of Panama. |
| Question 4: Which is the best time to get cheap flights to Medellin Colombia?
If you are targeting the peak season from December to February, then fly on a weekday to get cheap flights to Medellin. Use the flight booking engine provided on the top to know about one-way or round-trip flights available by your travel dates, and compare the airfare, fare rules including baggage allowances and more to get the best option.
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| Question 5: Do I need a negative Covid-19 (RT-PCR) certificate to enter Colombia?
Not required if you are fully vaccinated. If your final COVID vaccine was less than 14 days before entry to Colombia you will also need to have a PCR test 72 hours prior to arrival in Colombia. Non-resident tourists ages 18 or older who have not had any vaccine will not be eligible for entry to Colombia. |
| Question 6: How much ahead is Medellin from Los Angeles?
Medellin is 3 hours ahead. |
