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 • 2026-10-26
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Colombia • 2026-10-23
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For travelers seeking cheap flights from Medellín, the most frequently discounted destination over the last 90 days is Santa Marta, Colombia. Right now, the cheapest fares from Medellín start at $26 for a roundtrip to Santa Marta. Other economical options include flights to Cali, Colombia, with fares beginning at $33, and trips to Bogotá, Colombia, available from $47.

Medellín offers an extensive range of flight deals, with recent fares available to 473 unique cities. The majority of these destinations are within Colombia, accounting for 62% of recent fares. Beyond domestic travel, the United States represents 10% of recent fares, while Spain makes up 4%, providing international options for travelers.

If you fly from Medellín, you'll find that 23.4% of recent fares are for direct flights. This indicates that connecting flights are more common for routes departing from Medellín, suggesting that travelers should consider layovers when planning their trips.

The most popular routes from Medellín over the last 90 days include frequent deals to Santa Marta, Colombia, which is the most consistently discounted destination. Following closely in popularity are routes to Bogotá, Colombia and Cartagena, Colombia, both of which appear often in recent flight deals from Medellín.

When considering flight distances from Medellín, the route mix is fairly balanced. Approximately 40% of recent routes are short-haul, while 22% are medium-haul. Longer international trips, classified as long-haul, constitute 38% of the available routes, offering a diverse range of travel distances for passengers.

Most popular airlines from Medellín

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MDE - Dubai

Medellín (MDE) - Dubai (DXB)

Maersk Air

$1,428

$1,344

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

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MDE - Istanbul

Medellín (MDE) - Istanbul (SAW)

Maersk Air

$1,330

$1,292

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

MDE - Bogotá

Medellín (MDE) - Bogotá (BOG)

Avianca

$90

$64

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

MDE - Lisbon

Medellín (MDE) - Lisbon (LIS)

TAP Portugal

$1,056

$1,435

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

MDE - Madrid

Medellín (MDE) - Madrid (MAD)

TAP Portugal

$1,044

$1,822

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MDE - San Juan

Medellín (MDE) - San Juan (SJU)

JetBlue Airways

$248

$343

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Medellín

Buenos Aires

TOP

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from

$424

Bilbao

TOP

Spain • Feb 2027

from

$823

Barcelona

TOP

Spain • Feb 2027

from

$832

Tokyo

TOP

Japan • Nov 2026

from

$1,200

Denpasar

TOP

Indonesia • May 2027

from

$1,450

Montego Bay

TOP

Jamaica • Feb 2027

from

$272

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Medellín

-15%

MDE - Tokyo

$1,397 → $1,191

-33%

MDE - Buenos Aires

$608 → $410

-17%

MDE - Bilbao

$990 → $823

-7%

MDE - Barcelona

$894 → $832

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🗓️ 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 ~$16 direct / ~$26 roundtrip

Ultra-low fares are available on routes to cities within Colombia, such as Santa Marta and Cali.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Avianca, LATAM Chile, AeroRepública, B&H Airlines

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.

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Flights from EOH start at $36, while flights from MDE start at $10.

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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Barranquilla

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Cartagena

Colombia • Oct 2026

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$306

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Cali

Colombia • Oct 2026

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$445

$131

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San Andrés

Colombia • Oct 2026

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Bogotá

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Montería

Colombia • Oct 2026

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$316

$160

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Cali

Colombia • Dec 2026

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$707

$324

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Pereira

Colombia • Oct 2026

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$358

$205

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Colombia • Nov 2026

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Colombia • Oct 2026

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Canada • Jan 2027

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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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Last-minute flights going from Medellín soon

Wed, Sep 23

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MDE - Dubai

Medellín (MDE) - Dubai (DXB)

Maersk Air

$1,428

$1,344

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

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MDE - Istanbul

Medellín (MDE) - Istanbul (SAW)

Maersk Air

$1,330

$1,292

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

MDE - Bogotá

Medellín (MDE) - Bogotá (BOG)

Avianca

$90

$64

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

MDE - Lisbon

Medellín (MDE) - Lisbon (LIS)

TAP Portugal

$1,056

$1,435

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

MDE - Madrid

Medellín (MDE) - Madrid (MAD)

TAP Portugal

$1,044

$1,822

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MDE - San Juan

Medellín (MDE) - San Juan (SJU)

JetBlue Airways

$248

$343

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Medellín

Buenos Aires

TOP

Argentina • Nov 2026

from

$424

Bilbao

TOP

Spain • Feb 2027

from

$823

Barcelona

TOP

Spain • Feb 2027

from

$832

Tokyo

TOP

Japan • Nov 2026

from

$1,200

Denpasar

TOP

Indonesia • May 2027

from

$1,450

Montego Bay

TOP

Jamaica • Feb 2027

from

$272

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Medellín

-15%

MDE - Tokyo

$1,397 → $1,191

-33%

MDE - Buenos Aires

$608 → $410

-17%

MDE - Bilbao

$990 → $823

-7%

MDE - Barcelona

$894 → $832

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 ~$16 direct / ~$26 roundtrip

Ultra-low fares are available on routes to cities within Colombia, such as Santa Marta and Cali.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Avianca, LATAM Chile, AeroRepública, B&H Airlines

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 start at $36, while flights from MDE start at $10.

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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Tue - Sun - Wed

From ~$16 direct / ~$26 roundtrip

Avianca, LATAM Chile, AeroRepública, B&H Airlines

0-2 weeks in advance

Nov, Jan, Sep

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Tue - Sun - Wed

From ~$16 direct / ~$26 roundtrip

Avianca, LATAM Chile, AeroRepública, B&H Airlines

0-2 weeks in advance

Nov, Jan, Sep

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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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