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Airlines with Flights to Medellín (MDE)
Compare carriers and hub connections for flights from the US to Medellín.
| Airline | Hub / Connection | Key US Routes | Approx. Travel Time | Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | MIA / JFK | MIA, JFK (nonstop) | 3.5–5.5h | AA |
| JetBlue Airways | JFK / FLL | JFK, FLL (nonstop) | 3.5–5.5h | B6 |
| United Airlines | IAH / EWR / ORD | IAH, EWR, ORD (nonstop) | 4–6h | UA |
| Delta Air Lines | ATL | ATL (nonstop) | ~4.5h | DL |
| Avianca | Bogotá (BOG) | MIA, JFK, ORD (nonstop or via BOG) | 3.5–6h | AV |
| Copa Airlines | Panama City (PTY) | JFK, LAX (via PTY ~2h to MDE) | 7–10h | CM |
Why Fly to Medellín, Colombia?
José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) is served nonstop by American, United, JetBlue, and Avianca from multiple US cities. From Medellín you can reach Guatapé and El Peñón (2h by road — the most extraordinary rock formation in South America, 740 steps to a 360° panorama), the coffee region (3h south), and Cartagena (1.5h by air).
Medellín Airport (MDE) — Quick Facts
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~35 km southeast of Medellín city center
~40 min (COP 60,000–90,000 / ~$15–22)
Colombian Peso (COP)
How to Find the Cheapest Medellín Airfare
Practical strategies to reduce the cost of your Medellín airline tickets from the USA.
Book 6–8 Weeks Ahead
Medellín airfare from the US tends to be lowest when booked 6–8 weeks before departure. Last-minute prices spike significantly.
Fly Mid-Week (Tue–Wed)
Tuesday and Wednesday departures to Medellín are consistently 10–20% cheaper than Friday or Sunday flights.
Miami (MIA) or Fort Lauderdale (FLL) — Best Value MDE Fares
Miami International (American/Avianca, 3.5h nonstop) and Fort Lauderdale (JetBlue, 3.5h) offer the most competitive Medellín airfare from the US East Coast and Southeast. Houston (United, 4h), Atlanta (Delta, 4.5h), and JFK (JetBlue/Avianca, 5.5h) are excellent alternatives. Medellín fares are typically 15–20% cheaper than equivalent Bogotá fares, reflecting the city’s growing popularity.
Medellín + Guatapé + Cartagena — Best Colombia Circuit
Medellín’s position within Colombia’s domestic network makes it the ideal pivot for the country’s finest circuit — fly into Medellín (MDE), spend 3 days (cable car, Botero, Comuna 13), day-trip to Guatapé (2h, El Peñón), then fly to Cartagena (1.5h by air, ~$50 domestic) for the UNESCO walled city and Caribbean islands. Fly home from Cartagena (CTG) on an open-jaw for the definitive Colombia experience.
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Flights to Medellín from US — Top Questions
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Medellín is served by MDE Airport (IATA: MDE, ICAO: SKRG), located ~35 km southeast of Medellín city center. Bogotá BOG (~1h by air), Cali CLO (~1h by air) is the nearest alternative hub.
Top airlines include American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United Airlines. Check for nonstop and connecting options from your US departure city.
Shoulder seasons offer the best Medellín airfare. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Wednesday) are typically 10–20% cheaper than weekend flights.
Flight times to Medellín (MDE) from the US range from around 2 hours from the nearest US gateways to 6+ hours from more distant US cities, depending on departure city and routing.
Medellín Airport (MDE) is located ~35 km southeast of Medellín city center. Bus takes approximately ~50 min (Bus/Metro connection), while a taxi takes around ~40 min (COP 60,000–90,000 / ~$15–22).
Flights to Medellín from the US — Your Complete Guide
Economy round-trip fares to Medellín (MDE) typically range $399–$850 round-trip. Compare all airlines for your dates and lock in the best Medellín airfare. No booking fees — ever.
Everything to Know About Cheap Flights to Medellín
Flights to Medellín from USA
Medellín is one of the world’s most remarkable urban transformation stories — the former murder capital of the world (1990s Pablo Escobar era) is now a UNESCO-recognized city of innovation, voted the World’s Most Innovative City in 2013 ahead of New York and Tel Aviv. The cable car system connecting the hillside comunas (neighborhoods) to the Metro, the extraordinary outdoor escalators of Comuna 13 (the most transformed neighborhood on earth), the Botero sculptures in Plaza Botero, and the extraordinary flower festival (Feria de las Flores, August) define a city of extraordinary vitality and resilience. Use AirlineTickets.services to find the lowest cheap flights to Medellín from your US departure city.
Medellín Airfare: Budget Tips
Medellín airfare from the USA typically ranges $399–$850 round-trip in economy. Use flexible date search and fare alerts to secure the best deal on Medellín airline tickets.
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