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

Flights from Medellín show a fairly balanced distribution between short-haul and long-haul routes. Historically, short-haul flights have accounted for 40% of connections, while long-haul flights represent 38%. Medium-haul flights make up the remaining 22% of connections, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Which countries offer the cheapest flight destinations from Medellín?

Historically, the cheapest flight destinations from Medellín are primarily within Colombia. For instance, Barranquilla typically has a median price of $56. Beyond Colombia, Panama offers destinations with a median price of $179. Other countries with relatively affordable options include Ecuador, with destinations like Quito averaging $229, and Curaçao, with destinations such as Willemstad at $232, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

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

Historically, March has been the cheapest month to fly from Medellín, with an average price of $470. This represents a 19% savings compared to the annual median average price of $578. January is typically the second cheapest month, with an average price of $488. Travelers can often find more economical fares during these periods.

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Colombia • 2027-01-21
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Flights from Medellín: Overview

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Right now, the cheapest flights from Medellín can be found to destinations within Colombia. You can find fares to Bogotá starting at $39, with similar prices for flights to Cali also at $39. Another economical option for cheap flights from Medellín is Montería, with prices beginning at $40.

Travelers from Medellín have access to a wide array of destinations, with recent fares recorded for 473 unique cities. The vast majority of these routes are within Colombia, accounting for 62% of recent fares over the last 90 days. 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, it's important to note that only 23.4% of recent fares were for non-stop journeys. This indicates that connecting flights are more common for travelers departing from Medellín.

Looking at the most popular routes over the last 90 days, Santa Marta is the most frequently discounted destination from Medellín. Following closely in popularity are flights to Bogotá and Cartagena, both within Colombia, which consistently appear among recent flight deals from Medellín.

The flight distances from Medellín are fairly balanced across different categories. Approximately 40% of routes are short-haul, while 22% are medium-haul. Longer international trips, classified as long-haul, make up a substantial 38% of the routes from Medellín.

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MDE - Pereira

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$163

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Most popular destinations to fly from Medellín

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$432

Montego Bay

TOP

Jamaica • Feb 2027

from

$263

São Paulo

TOP

Brazil • May 2027

from

$477

Alicante

TOP

Spain • Mar 2027

from

$830

Barcelona

TOP

Spain • Feb 2027

from

$845

Barranquilla

TOP

Colombia • Oct 2026

from

$46

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Medellín

-11%

MDE - Tokyo

$1,397 → $1,247

-22%

MDE - Buenos Aires

$555 → $432

-7%

MDE - Valencia

$911 → $847

MDE - Bangkok

$1,262 → $1,303

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Medellín airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Tue - Sun - Wed

Flights from MDE are cheapest on Tuesday and Sunday, with prices starting from $10.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$23 direct / ~$39 roundtrip

Ultra-low fares cluster on routes to Colombia.

✈️ Airlines to watch

LATAM Chile, Viva Aerobus, JetBlue Airways

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 fares from MDE.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Nov, Jan, Sep

Flights from Medellin tend to be cheaper in November, January, and September.

🎯 Booking tip

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Flights from EOH can be as low as $36, compared to $10 from MDE.

Medellín main airports to depart from

José María Córdova International (MDE)

Cheapest

This airport is suitable for travelers seeking international and domestic flights with competitive pricing.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$19

Olaya Herrera (EOH)

This airport is ideal for travelers looking for convenient domestic flights closer to the city center.

📍 ~3 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$88

Airports nearby Medellín used as alternative

El Dorado International (BOG)

Cheapest

Bogotá (BOG) is a robust alternative due to its status as a major international hub.

📍 ~234 km from Medellín (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$28

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Aruba • Dec 2026

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Booking Flights from Medellín: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, several destinations from Medellín have offered median prices under $100. For example, flights to Barranquilla typically have a median price of $56, while Pereira averages $61. Other affordable options include Arauca at $86 and Armenia at $87. Across the trailing 90 days, destinations like Barrancabermeja ($90), Popayán ($92), Manizales ($94), and Guapi ($97) have also shown median prices below this threshold.

Medellín is well-connected, offering flights to 473 unique cities across 54 countries, based on data from the trailing 90 days. The majority of these connections are within Colombia, accounting for 62% of destinations. The United States is another significant market, representing 10% of connections, followed by Spain at 4%.

Historically, the most frequently served destinations from Medellín are within Colombia. Santa Marta is one of the busiest routes. Other popular domestic destinations include Bogotá and Cartagena. These cities consistently appear among the top connections across the trailing 90 days.

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Flights from Medellín: Overview

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Most popular airlines from Medellín

Avianca

LATAM Chile

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American Airlines

Delta Air Lines

JetBlue Airways

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Last-minute flights going from Medellín soon

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MDE - Pereira

Medellín (MDE) - Pereira (PEI)

LATAM Chile

$81

$163

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Medellín

Buenos Aires

TOP

Argentina • Dec 2026

from

$432

Montego Bay

TOP

Jamaica • Feb 2027

from

$263

São Paulo

TOP

Brazil • May 2027

from

$477

Alicante

TOP

Spain • Mar 2027

from

$830

Barcelona

TOP

Spain • Feb 2027

from

$845

Barranquilla

TOP

Colombia • Oct 2026

from

$46

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Medellín

-11%

MDE - Tokyo

$1,397 → $1,247

-22%

MDE - Buenos Aires

$555 → $432

-7%

MDE - Valencia

$911 → $847

MDE - Bangkok

$1,262 → $1,303

Popular Airports from Medellín

Medellín airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Tue - Sun - Wed

Flights from MDE are cheapest on Tuesday and Sunday, with prices starting from $10.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$23 direct / ~$39 roundtrip

Ultra-low fares cluster on routes to Colombia.

✈️ Airlines to watch

LATAM Chile, Viva Aerobus, JetBlue Airways

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 fares from MDE.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Nov, Jan, Sep

Flights from Medellin tend to be cheaper in November, January, and September.

🎯 Booking tip

Compare nearby airports first

Flights from EOH can be as low as $36, compared to $10 from MDE.

Medellín main airports to depart from

José María Córdova International (MDE)

Cheapest

This airport is suitable for travelers seeking international and domestic flights with competitive pricing.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$19

Olaya Herrera (EOH)

This airport is ideal for travelers looking for convenient domestic flights closer to the city center.

📍 ~3 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$88

Airports nearby Medellín used as alternative

El Dorado International (BOG)

Cheapest

Bogotá (BOG) is a robust alternative due to its status as a major international hub.

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Medellín airport insights

Tue - Sun - Wed

From ~$23 direct / ~$39 roundtrip

LATAM Chile, Viva Aerobus, JetBlue Airways

0-2 weeks in advance

Nov, Jan, Sep

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Medellín main airports to depart from

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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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From ~$23 direct / ~$39 roundtrip

LATAM Chile, Viva Aerobus, JetBlue Airways

0-2 weeks in advance

Nov, Jan, Sep

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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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