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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from New York to Medellin? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $417. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Medellin.$320 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 30, returning Mon, Oct 5.Round-trip flight with Arajet.Outbound indirect flight with Arajet, departing from New York Newark on Wed, Sep 30, arriving in José María Córdova International.Inbound indirect flight with Arajet, departing from José María Córdova International on Mon, Oct 5, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $320, select.
Medellin.$320 per passenger.Departing Wed, Feb 17, returning Wed, Mar 10.Round-trip flight with Arajet.Outbound indirect flight with Arajet, departing from New York Newark on Wed, Feb 17, arriving in José María Córdova International.Inbound indirect flight with Arajet, departing from José María Córdova International on Wed, Mar 10, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $320, select.
Medellin.$320 per passenger.Departing Wed, Apr 7, returning Sun, Apr 11.Round-trip flight with Arajet.Outbound indirect flight with Arajet, departing from New York Newark on Wed, Apr 7, arriving in José María Córdova International.Inbound indirect flight with Arajet, departing from José María Córdova International on Sun, Apr 11, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $320, select.
Medellin.$320 per passenger.Departing Mon, May 3, returning Mon, May 10.Round-trip flight with Arajet.Outbound indirect flight with Arajet, departing from New York Newark on Mon, May 3, arriving in José María Córdova International.Inbound indirect flight with Arajet, departing from José María Córdova International on Mon, May 10, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $320, select.
Medellin.$320 per passenger.Departing Fri, Sep 11, returning Thu, Sep 24.Round-trip flight with Arajet.Outbound indirect flight with Arajet, departing from New York Newark on Fri, Sep 11, arriving in José María Córdova International.Inbound indirect flight with Arajet, departing from José María Córdova International on Thu, Sep 24, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $320, select.
Medellin.$320 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 1, returning Fri, Oct 9.Round-trip flight with Arajet.Outbound indirect flight with Arajet, departing from New York Newark on Thu, Oct 1, arriving in José María Córdova International.Inbound indirect flight with Arajet, departing from José María Córdova International on Fri, Oct 9, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $320, select.
Medellin.$320 per passenger.Departing Fri, Oct 23, returning Mon, Nov 2.Round-trip flight with Arajet.Outbound indirect flight with Arajet, departing from New York Newark on Fri, Oct 23, arriving in José María Córdova International.Inbound indirect flight with Arajet, departing from José María Córdova International on Mon, Nov 2, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $320, select.
Medellin.$320 per passenger.Departing Mon, Feb 15, returning Mon, Feb 22.Round-trip flight with Arajet.Outbound indirect flight with Arajet, departing from New York Newark on Mon, Feb 15, arriving in José María Córdova International.Inbound indirect flight with Arajet, departing from José María Córdova International on Mon, Feb 22, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $320, select.
Medellin.$320 per passenger.Departing Mon, Mar 1, returning Mon, Mar 8.Round-trip flight with Arajet.Outbound indirect flight with Arajet, departing from New York Newark on Mon, Mar 1, arriving in José María Córdova International.Inbound indirect flight with Arajet, departing from José María Córdova International on Mon, Mar 8, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $320, select.
Medellin.$320 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jan 25, returning Mon, Feb 1.Round-trip flight with Arajet.Outbound indirect flight with Arajet, departing from New York Newark on Mon, Jan 25, arriving in José María Córdova International.Inbound indirect flight with Arajet, departing from José María Córdova International on Mon, Feb 1, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $320, select.
Medellin.$321 per passenger.Departing Fri, Nov 13, returning Mon, Dec 14.Round-trip flight with Arajet.Outbound indirect flight with Arajet, departing from New York Newark on Fri, Nov 13, arriving in José María Córdova International.Inbound indirect flight with Arajet, departing from José María Córdova International on Mon, Dec 14, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $321, select.
Medellin.$321 per passenger.Departing Wed, Feb 24, returning Tue, Apr 20.Round-trip flight with Arajet.Outbound indirect flight with Arajet, departing from New York Newark on Wed, Feb 24, arriving in José María Córdova International.Inbound indirect flight with Arajet, departing from José María Córdova International on Tue, Apr 20, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $321, select.
Medellin.$328 per passenger.Departing Sat, Aug 29, returning Thu, Sep 17.Round-trip flight with Arajet.Outbound indirect flight with Arajet, departing from New York Newark on Sat, Aug 29, arriving in José María Córdova International.Inbound indirect flight with Arajet, departing from José María Córdova International on Thu, Sep 17, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $328, select.
Medellin.$343 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jan 19, returning Thu, Jan 21.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departing from New York LaGuardia on Tue, Jan 19, arriving in José María Córdova International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departing from José María Córdova International on Thu, Jan 21, arriving in New York LaGuardia.Price includes taxes and charges.From $343, select.
Medellin.$345 per passenger.Departing Tue, Nov 10, returning Fri, Nov 13.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departing from New York Newark on Tue, Nov 10, arriving in José María Córdova International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departing from José María Córdova International on Fri, Nov 13, arriving in New York LaGuardia.Price includes taxes and charges.From $345, select.
Medellin.$346 per passenger.Departing Wed, May 12, returning Tue, Jun 1.Round-trip flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, May 12, arriving in José María Córdova International.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departing from José María Córdova International on Tue, Jun 1, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $346, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York to Medellin

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York to Medellin flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
from $565
Aug
from $417
Sep
from $320
Oct
from $320
Nov
from $345
Dec
from $457
Jan
from $343
Feb
from $320
Mar
from $320
Apr
from $320
May
from $320
Jun
from $400

Direct flights from New York to Medellin

Alternative New York to Medellin routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from New York to Medellin? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera

3km from central Medellin
Closest
from $464
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José María Córdova International

19km from central Medellin
Cheapest
from $320
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New York to Medellin: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$320
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time5 hrs, 32 mins
Most popular airlineAvianca
Average flights per week28

Finding cheap flights from New York to Medellin: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Medellin: Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera and José María Córdova International.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from New York to Medellin is $320. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 32 minutes is the average flight time from New York to Medellin.
Avianca and ANA (All Nippon Airways) fly direct from New York to Medellin.
There are 28 flights per week flying from New York to Medellin, as of July 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from New York to Medellin is usually September.
If you're flying from New York, the cheapest airport near Medellin is José María Córdova International – which is 18.9 km away from the center of Medellin. We've found flights to this airport from $320.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to Medellin on Friday, September 11, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 32 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Medellin but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Medellin is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In July, the average temperature is usually around 18°C. May is typically the warmest month in Medellin, when it usually averages around 21°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is November, with temperatures averaging 15°C. The rainiest month is May.
The cheapest airline that flies to Medellin is Arajet, and the cheapest airline that flies to José María Córdova International Airport is Avianca.

Traveling from New York to Medellin: what you need to know

  • Organizing your flight from New York to Medellin begins with finding the most convenient airport to start your trip. New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), New York Newark Airport (EWR) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are the main departure points in New York.

  • Touch down at Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE), the major arrival point in Medellin.

  • Take a direct New York to Medellin flight and you'll be traveling for an average of 5 hours 30 minutes.

  • Medellin's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as New York.

  • New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE) is the most popular route that connects these two cities. There are ten flights a week to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from New York to Medellin is with AVIANCA at 07:10. Go for the first JFK to MDE departure operated by AVIANCA at 01:05 to maximize your time in Medellin.

  • To ensure you make your New York to Medellin flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.

  • You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.

How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Medellin

  • Book five months before you want to fly. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap New York to Medellin flights.

  • Plan your trip for October. That's the best month for landing cheap plane tickets from New York to Medellin. If your travel dates are not set in stone, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to see if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal is available on cheap flights from New York to Medellin.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' New York to Medellin flights.

Flying from New York

New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)

  • You can catch a direct flight from New York to Medellin departing from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK). Begin your trip at JFK and land at Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE).

  • AVIANCA is a well-known airline that offers direct New York to Medellin plane tickets leaving from JFK.

  • Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper New York to Medellin flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from New York John F. Kennedy Airport. Take a pause at one of these popular options:

    • Miami International Airport (MIA)

    • Bogota Airport (BOG)

    • San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport (SJU)

  • The journey from central New York to JFK takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometers in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel close to New York John F. Kennedy Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from New York to Medellin, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:

  • Of all flights departing from New York John F. Kennedy Airport, 73% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

  • JFK is located at JFK Airport.

New York Newark Airport (EWR)

  • Visit family or friends or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your New York to Medellin flight, here's where you can stop when taking off from New York Newark Airport:

    • Miami International Airport (MIA)

    • Bogota Airport (BOG)

    • Orlando International Airport (MCO)

  • You can reach EWR from central New York in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour to cover the 14 kilometers or so.

  • Get your vacation started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from New York to Medellin, kick back in one of these hotels near New York Newark Airport:

  • When it comes to keeping flights on track, New York Newark Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 71%.

  • EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.

New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

  • Choosing a ticket from New York to Medellin with a stop or two can offer you more departure time choices along with better fares. When flying from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), here are a few places you can detour to on your way to Medellin:

    • Miami International Airport (MIA)

    • Orlando International Airport (MCO)

    • Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)

  • The journey to LGA from the center of New York is around 55 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 30 minutes to cover the 13 kilometers or so.

  • Sleep a little longer and still make your New York to Medellin flight without having to rush. These hotels near New York LaGuardia Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out first thing:

  • Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights land within the expected time frame. At LGA, that rate is 69%.

  • The street address of New York LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Center.

Arriving in Medellin

Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE)

  • The distance from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE) to central Medellin is approximately 18 kilometers. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the center driving.

  • It usually takes 1 hour 15 minutes to get there when traveling by public transport.

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from New York to Medellin, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near MDE:

  • Pick up a Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport rental car and explore Medellin and beyond with your own wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Confort Rent a Car are well-known companies to choose from here.

  • Booking your vehicle from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport around one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.

Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)

  • Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) is around 3 kilometers from the center of Medellin. After your flight from New York to Medellin, it'll take you approximately 15 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.

  • Traveling by public transport will take approximately 25 minutes.

  • After your flight from New York to Medellin, settle in at a hotel near EOH. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:

  • Grab a Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car and make every stop one of your choosing. You can choose from leading companies like Confort Rent a Car and Green Motion.

  • Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Booking your ride from EOH one week ahead of time often means lower prices and a wider selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Medellin

  • March is the quietest month for flights from New York to Medellin, while December is the busiest. Find the ideal time to go to Medellin based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • Lock in a New York to Medellin ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Medellin to range from 9ºC (48ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from New York to Medellin in December when temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).

More about Medellin

  • Once you've booked your flight from New York to Medellin, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Medellin:

  • All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Palacio de Bellas Artes, Museo comuna 13 and Laguna de Guatape are essential stops on your Medellin itinerary.

Explore more of Colombia

  • You've visited Medellin, now it's time to discover more of Colombia. Travel around 241 kilometers southeast to Bogota to check off its top sights. From Teatro Colon Bogota to Gold Museum and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Cali is another standout destination in Colombia and is around 322 kilometers south of Medellin. No trip is complete without experiencing Cristo Rey, Parque Simón Bolívar and San Felipe Lodge. Birding & Wellness RN.

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