Are most flights from Medellín long-haul or short-haul?

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, flights from Medellín are quite balanced across different haul lengths. Short-haul flights represent 40% of the total. Long-haul flights account for 38% of the routes. Medium-haul flights make up the remaining 22% of the connections.

Which countries offer the cheapest flight destinations from Medellín?

Historically, the cheapest flight destinations from Medellín are primarily found within Colombia. For example, Barranquilla has a median price of $56. For international travel, Panama offers options with a median price of $179. Other countries like Ecuador and Curaçao also provide destinations, with median prices around $229 and $232 respectively, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Medellín?

Historically, the cheapest month to fly from Medellín is March, with an average price of $470. This represents a potential savings of 19% compared to the annual median average price of $578. January is also a relatively inexpensive month for travel, with an average price of $488.

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MDE
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Colombia • 2026-12-08
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MDE
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Colombia • 2026-09-29
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Colombia • 2026-11-16
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$37
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Colombia • 2026-08-27
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$57
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Colombia • 2026-09-04
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Colombia • 2026-09-03
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MDE
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Colombia • 2026-11-18
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Right now, the cheapest flights from Medellín start at $26 to Santa Marta, Colombia. You can also find cheap flights from Medellín to Cartagena, Colombia for $28, and to Cali, Colombia for $32. These prices reflect recent roundtrip fares available.

Travelers from Medellín have access to a wide array of destinations, with recent fares recorded for 473 unique cities over the last 90 days. The majority of these routes are within Colombia, accounting for 62% of recent fares. International options are also significant, with the United States representing 10% of recent fares and Spain making up 4%.

When considering direct flights from Medellín, approximately 23.4% of recent fares are non-stop. This indicates that connecting flights are more common for travelers departing from Medellín, suggesting that you will frequently encounter itineraries with at least one stop.

Over the last 90 days, the most frequently discounted destination from Medellín is Santa Marta, Colombia. Following closely in popularity are routes to Bogotá, Colombia and Cartagena, Colombia, which also appear often in recent fare observations. These destinations consistently show up as popular choices for travelers flying from Medellín.

The flight distances from Medellín are quite varied. Approximately 40% of recent routes are short-haul, while 22% are medium-haul. About 38% of the routes from Medellín are long-haul, indicating a substantial number of long-distance international trips available.

Most popular airlines from Medellín

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Wed, Aug 19

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MDE - Monterrey

Medellín (MDE) - Monterrey (MTY)

Copa Airlines

$570

$408

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MDE - João Pessoa, Paraíba

Medellín (MDE) - João Pessoa, Paraíba (JPA)

City Connexion Airlines

$877

$635

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MDE - Augusta

Medellín (MDE) - Augusta (AGS)

American Airlines

$1,350

$842

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MDE - Santa Cruz de la Sierra

Medellín (MDE) - Santa Cruz de la Sierra (VVI)

Avianca

$792

$544

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MDE - Bilbao

Medellín (MDE) - Bilbao (BIO)

KLM

$1,138

$965

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MDE - Bologna

Medellín (MDE) - Bologna (BLQ)

KLM

$1,500

$1,239

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Medellín

Lisbon

TOP

Portugal • Mar 2027

from

$887

Buenos Aires

TOP

Argentina • Apr 2027

from

$430

Porto

TOP

Portugal • Feb 2027

from

$819

Tel Aviv

TOP

Israel • May 2027

from

$1,138

Mexico City

TOP

Mexico • Dec 2026

from

$315

Rome

TOP

Italy • Oct 2026

from

$869

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Medellín

-30%

MDE - Porto

$1,180 → $821

-22%

MDE - Tel Aviv

$1,471 → $1,140

-23%

MDE - Brussels

$1,313 → $1,014

-15%

MDE - Shanghai

$1,794 → $1,523

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Medellín airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Tue - Sun - Sat

The cheapest flights from MDE are on Tuesday, Sunday, and Saturday, with fares from $10.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$16 direct / ~$26 roundtrip

Ultra-low fares cluster on routes to Colombia, including Santa Marta, Cartagena, and Cali.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Avianca, LATAM Chile, AeroRepública

These carriers offer a mix of domestic and international flights from Medellín.

⏱️ Best time to book

0-2 weeks in advance

Booking 0-2 weeks in advance offers the lowest median fare for flights from MDE.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Nov

Flights from Medellin tend to be cheaper in November.

🎯 Booking tip

Compare nearby airports first

Flights from EOH can be cheaper, with fares from 36 USD compared to MDE from 10 USD.

Medellín main airports to depart from

José María Córdova International (MDE)

Cheapest

This airport is ideal for international and long-haul travelers seeking a wide range of flight options.

📍 ~20 km from Medellín (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$26

Olaya Herrera (EOH)

This airport is best for domestic travelers looking for convenient access to the city center.

📍 ~3 km from Medellín (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$86

Airports nearby Medellín used as alternative

El Dorado International (BOG)

Cheapest

Bogotá's El Dorado International is Colombia's primary international hub, offering the most extensive route network.

📍 ~234 km from Medellín (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$31

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Cartagena

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$255

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Montería

Colombia • Aug 2026

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$466

$114

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Cali

Colombia • Sep 2026

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$245

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Santa Marta

Colombia • Sep 2026

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$540

$254

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Los Angeles

United States • Dec 2026

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$1,919

$1,046

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Pereira

Colombia • Aug 2026

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$458

$206

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Barranquilla

Colombia • Aug 2026

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Spain • Nov 2026

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United States • Nov 2026

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Booking Flights from Medellín: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, flights from Medellín to destinations such as Barranquilla have a median price of $56. Pereira is another affordable option, with a median price of $61. Other cities like Arauca and Armenia also offer economical flights, with median prices of $86 and $87 respectively. These prices are based on observations over a trailing 90-day period.

Medellín is connected to a substantial number of destinations, with flights available to 473 unique cities. These connections span across 54 unique countries. Over the trailing 90 days, the majority of these connections, approximately 62%, are within Colombia, while 10% are to the United States.

Historically, the most frequent flight destinations from Medellín include several cities within Colombia. Santa Marta is a popular choice for travelers. Bogotá also stands out as a highly served destination. Cartagena is another city that consistently sees a high volume of flights departing from Medellín, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

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Most popular airlines from Medellín

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Delta Air Lines

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Last-minute flights going from Medellín soon

Wed, Aug 19

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MDE - Monterrey

Medellín (MDE) - Monterrey (MTY)

Copa Airlines

$570

$408

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MDE - João Pessoa, Paraíba

Medellín (MDE) - João Pessoa, Paraíba (JPA)

City Connexion Airlines

$877

$635

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MDE - Augusta

Medellín (MDE) - Augusta (AGS)

American Airlines

$1,350

$842

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MDE - Santa Cruz de la Sierra

Medellín (MDE) - Santa Cruz de la Sierra (VVI)

Avianca

$792

$544

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MDE - Bilbao

Medellín (MDE) - Bilbao (BIO)

KLM

$1,138

$965

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MDE - Bologna

Medellín (MDE) - Bologna (BLQ)

KLM

$1,500

$1,239

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Medellín

Lisbon

TOP

Portugal • Mar 2027

from

$887

Buenos Aires

TOP

Argentina • Apr 2027

from

$430

Porto

TOP

Portugal • Feb 2027

from

$819

Tel Aviv

TOP

Israel • May 2027

from

$1,138

Mexico City

TOP

Mexico • Dec 2026

from

$315

Rome

TOP

Italy • Oct 2026

from

$869

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Medellín

-30%

MDE - Porto

$1,180 → $821

-22%

MDE - Tel Aviv

$1,471 → $1,140

-23%

MDE - Brussels

$1,313 → $1,014

-15%

MDE - Shanghai

$1,794 → $1,523

Popular Airports from Medellín

Medellín airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Tue - Sun - Sat

The cheapest flights from MDE are on Tuesday, Sunday, and Saturday, with fares from $10.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$16 direct / ~$26 roundtrip

Ultra-low fares cluster on routes to Colombia, including Santa Marta, Cartagena, and Cali.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Avianca, LATAM Chile, AeroRepública

These carriers offer a mix of domestic and international flights from Medellín.

⏱️ Best time to book

0-2 weeks in advance

Booking 0-2 weeks in advance offers the lowest median fare for flights from MDE.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Nov

Flights from Medellin tend to be cheaper in November.

🎯 Booking tip

Compare nearby airports first

Flights from EOH can be cheaper, with fares from 36 USD compared to MDE from 10 USD.

Medellín main airports to depart from

José María Córdova International (MDE)

Cheapest

This airport is ideal for international and long-haul travelers seeking a wide range of flight options.

📍 ~20 km from Medellín (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$26

Olaya Herrera (EOH)

This airport is best for domestic travelers looking for convenient access to the city center.

📍 ~3 km from Medellín (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$86

Airports nearby Medellín used as alternative

El Dorado International (BOG)

Cheapest

Bogotá's El Dorado International is Colombia's primary international hub, offering the most extensive route network.

United States • Nov 2026

93% AI deal score

$1,753

$999

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Business Class

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Tue - Sun - Sat

From ~$16 direct / ~$26 roundtrip

Avianca, LATAM Chile, AeroRepública

0-2 weeks in advance

Nov

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Medellín main airports to depart from

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Tenerife

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Are most flights from Medellín long-haul or short-haul?

Which countries offer the cheapest flight destinations from Medellín?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Medellín?

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Medellín airport insights

Tue - Sun - Sat

From ~$16 direct / ~$26 roundtrip

Avianca, LATAM Chile, AeroRepública

0-2 weeks in advance

Nov

Compare nearby airports first

Medellín main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Medellín used as alternative

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Which countries offer the cheapest flight destinations from Medellín?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Medellín?

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