Are there direct flights from Quito to Medellín?

Direct flights from Quito to Medellín are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total routes. Historically, approximately 7.1% of flights on this route have been direct across the trailing 90 days. When connecting flights are necessary, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers.

How many hours is the flight from Quito to Medellín?

The direct flight from Quito to Medellín typically takes 1 hour and 30 minutes. This route covers an approximate distance of 771 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time historically extends to 7 hours and 13 minutes, which is 433 minutes.

How often do Quito to Medellín flight prices drop?

Historically, price drops for flights from Quito to Medellín are a regular occurrence. This route is classified as having regular price fluctuations. Travelers can typically find opportunities for price adjustments across the trailing 30 days.

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Quito to Medellín: Overview

Insights for flights from Quito to Medellín

A typical journey from Quito to Medellín, including connections, takes about 12h 25m. While the non-stop flight time is 1h 30m, most itineraries for this route involve at least one stop. This makes the overall travel duration significantly longer for the majority of travelers.

For those looking for cheap flights from Quito to Medellín, the best months to fly are typically December, with a median fare of $314, and January, with a median fare of $331. September also offers more competitive pricing, with a median fare of $443. Planning your trip during these periods can lead to more favorable prices.

Fares for flights from Quito to Medellín typically range from $390–$585, with a median of $490. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only a small fraction of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional deals might require flexibility. New deals show up several times a week, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

Most itineraries for flights from Quito to Medellín connect at least once, with only 7.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should generally expect a journey with at least one layover when flying this route.

The distance between Quito and Medellín is 771 km, classifying this as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance would typically suggest quick travel times, but the prevalence of connecting flights significantly extends the overall journey duration.

How much is a round trip from Quito to Medellín

Regular price: $201 - $386

Prices for flights from Quito to Medellín are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Quito to Medellín typically range from $201 to $386. The current lowest deal is $275 with Avianca, for travel from Nov 25-Dec 3.

now $275

Low $201

High $386

The cheapest time to fly from Quito to Medellín

The cheapest month to fly from UIO to MDE is December, with a median price of $314. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $580. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $314

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $580

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Direct flights from Quito to Medellín

Avianca

Last-minute flights going from Quito to Medellín

Tue, Oct 6

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UIO - Medellín

Quito (UIO) - Medellín (MDE)

Avianca

$459

$403

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

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UIO - Medellín

Quito (UIO) - Medellín (MDE)

Avianca

$419

$421

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

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UIO - Medellín

Quito (UIO) - Medellín (MDE)

Avianca

$449

$430

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

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UIO - Medellín

Quito (UIO) - Medellín (MDE)

Avianca

$446

$452

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UIO - Medellín

Quito (UIO) - Medellín (MDE)

Avianca

$446

$395

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UIO - Medellín

Quito (UIO) - Medellín (MDE)

LATAM Chile

$454

$460

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Quito to Medellín

3 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 22

$364 → $242

33%

4 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 23

$361 → $241

33%

3 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 19

$372 → $254

32%

4 nights

Oct 18 - Oct 22

$365 → $260

29%

Popular Airports to fly from Quito to Medellín

Quito - Medellín route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Quito to Medellín are above the typical level at $490.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the best prices

Historically, December offers the lowest median prices at $314 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 30m

The median flight duration for a direct flight is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 7.1% of recent flights from Quito to Medellín are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Avianca offers direct flights

Avianca is one airline that provides direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Quito to Medellín appear regularly within a 30-day window.

Quito main airports to depart from

Mariscal Sucre International (UIO)

Cheapest

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) is a convenient departure point for flights to Medellín.

📍 ~14 km from Quito (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$337

Medellín main airports to arrive at

José María Córdova International (MDE)

Cheapest

José María Córdova International Airport is the primary airport for Medellín, offering convenient access to the city.

📍 ~20 km from Medellín (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$300

Airports nearby Medellín used as alternative

El Dorado International (BOG)

Cheapest

Consider Bogotá for its extensive route network and high frequency of domestic and international flights.

📍 ~220 km from Medellín (reachable by car, approx. 7-9 hours travel time)

💸 Flights from ~$303

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Medellín

$517

Save $377

LATAM Chile

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Medellín

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Quito to Medellín is typically 60+ days before departure. Across the trailing quarter, prices averaged around $442 for this booking window. In contrast, purchasing within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $619. For those booking 14-27 days out, the average price was $506, while 28-59 days out saw an average of $553.

A flight from Quito to Medellín is generally considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $390. This threshold represents the lower 25% of prices observed across the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route historically stands at $490, with 75% of prices being $585 or less.

Historically, December and January have been the most affordable months to fly from Quito to Medellín. In the trailing 270 days, the median price for flights in December was $314, and in January, it was $331. September, with a median price of $443, was observed to be the most expensive month for this route, while the annual median price across all months was $490.

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Quito to Medellín: Overview

Insights for flights from Quito to Medellín

How much is a round trip from Quito to Medellín

Regular price: $201 - $386

Prices for flights from Quito to Medellín are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Quito to Medellín typically range from $201 to $386. The current lowest deal is $275 with Avianca, for travel from Nov 25-Dec 3.

now $275

Low $201

High $386

The cheapest time to fly from Quito to Medellín

The cheapest month to fly from UIO to MDE is December, with a median price of $314. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $580. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $314

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $580

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec