How to find cheap flights from Medellin
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight from Medellin is $14, departing from José María Córdova International.
Fares for a return trip start at $31.
Cali is the cheapest city you can fly to from Medellin.
Comparing flights across different airports in Medellin can help you avoid paying more than you need. Browse the fares from both Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE) and Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH).
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Get the timing right when booking your plane tickets from Medellin. For domestic routes, try to secure your seats one to three months before departure, while international trips are often best locked in two to six months in advance.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' at the start of your search to compare prices across airports in or around your destination. Even if you have a preference, considering a neighboring airport could open up more flight choices or even much lower fares.
Happy to let the deals decide your next stop? Set 'Medellin' as your departure city and choose 'Explore everywhere' as your destination. Then sort by 'Cheapest flights' to find the best fares.
Flying from Medellin: what you need to know
Medellin sits in the UTC-5 time zone, with departures displayed in local time.
Here's an overview of the main airlines flying from Medellin, with one example of an airport they operate from:
Visiting another country? Entry rules can differ depending on your passport, travel plans and length of stay, so check before you go. Official embassy sites and airlines will have the most up-to-date advice on visas or any other documents you may need.
Best time to fly from Medellin
December is usually when flights departing from Medellin are cheapest.
August is generally the busiest month to travel. Peak travel periods like this often bring higher fares.
March is the quietest time to fly out of the city, which can make cheaper tickets easier to find.
Consider hopping on a flight from Medellin departing Tuesday or Wednesday. Midweek is usually a more affordable time to travel compared to weekends.
Where to fly to from Medellin
Pack your suitcase and head off to Panama City, Miami or Fort Lauderdale. They're the most popular international cities to fly to from Medellin.
Top picks for domestic trips include Bogota, Cartagena and Cali.
Want to stretch your travel plans a little further? When flying from Medellin, the most visited countries include the United States, Panama and the Dominican Republic.
The shortest flight out of Medellin is to Quibdo, taking roughly 45 minutes.
Leaving from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE)
Most flights from Medellin take off from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport. MDE is around 18 kilometers from the city center.
The drive from the center takes 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic. Public transport is roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Popular airlines flying out of Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport include:
Flying out early or just want departure day to feel a little less hectic? Check into one of these hotels near MDE and enjoy a more relaxed start to your journey:
Flying out of Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport is another airport to add to your shortlist when searching for flight tickets from Medellin. EOH is around 3 kilometers from the city center.
If you use public transport, you'll arrive at the airport in 25 minutes or so. The drive takes about 15 minutes.
You can fly to your next stop from EOH with EasyFly.
These hotels near Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport will put you steps from the check-in desk ahead of your flight from Medellin:
