Flights to Medellin: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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3836 km

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+70°F

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EOH

3km

MDE

20km

Flights to Medellin Information

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Typically the return flight to Medellin costs about that much:

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Flight examples

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MDE

1 stop, 9h 56m

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3836 km

Distance

9h 56m

Duration

Which is the cheapest month to fly to Medellin?

Here are approximate min and max prices for New York to Medellin flight (one-way) at the moment:

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We’ve developed the Trip Period feature to help you find the best prices to Medellin if you are flexible. Just select the amount of days that you want to be away and the desired month and we’ll find the best combination.

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Is Medellin an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from New York to Medellin with other routes:

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Return

One-Way

12 Feb (Wed) - 26 Feb (Wed)12 Feb (Wed) + nights

11:35

JFK

9h 56m

1 stop

21:31

MDE

00:15

MDE

9h 45m

1 stop

10:00

JFK

$409

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Direct flights to Medellin

We could not found any direct flights to Medellin from New York. Perhaps try selecting a different origin or search for direct flights to the whole country (Colombia).

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There are not yet enough searches on this route to determine if there are direct flights or not. Try searching for direct flights and you might find one.

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Airports in Medellin and New York

Medellin has 2 airports and New York has 4 airports.

Medellin

New York

Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)

3 km from Medellin city center.

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Taxi

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Subway

Jose Marie Cordova International Airport (MDE)

20 km from Medellin city center.

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Taxi

~25 Min.

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Bus

~60 Min.

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Train

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Shuttle

~25 Min.

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Subway

Which airport in Medellin is better?

The closest airport to Medellin city center is Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) with 3 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a bus from Jose Marie Cordova International Airport (MDE), trip will take 60 min.

Lars

Founder, CEO

Jose Marie Cordova International Airport (MDE) is usually the main choice for traveling to Medellin. If you want to get to Medellin faster, use the bus. The trip will take about 60 min.

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Where to stay in Medellin

Find the right accommodation in Medellin with Avionero:

8.5

Hostal Lleras Calle 8

Calle 8 No 37 a-59

Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Airport shuttle • Hair Dryer

7.5

Element Hotel

Carrera 34 No 7-101

Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Airport shuttle

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Plaza Granada Hotel Boutique

Calle 14 No 30-144

24-Hour Reception • Airport shuttle • Elevator / Lift • Multilingual Staff • Currency Exchange

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Hotel Poblado Alejandria

Carrera 36 No 2 Sur 60

WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Fitness Room/Gym • Airport shuttle • Elevator / Lift

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Sites Hotel

Carrera 45 No. 5 - 15

Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Airport shuttle

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Things to do in Medellin

Some of the activities you can do while travelling to Medellin:

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Pablo and Comuna 13 with Cable Car

Day Trips • Half-day Tours • Bus Tours • Private and Luxury • Private Sightseeing Tours

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Half-Day Coffee Tour at Family Farm Close to Medellín

Half-day Tours • Private and Luxury • Private Sightseeing Tours • Plantation Tours • Cultural Tours

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Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour and Street Food

Half-day Tours • Bus Tours • Private and Luxury • City Tours • Layover Tours

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ATV Tour 3 Mountains Medellin

Day Trips • Nature and Wildlife • Extreme • Half-day Tours • Private Sightseeing Tours

356 reviews

The dream of flying

Hiking • Nature and Wildlife • Extreme • Walking Tours • Paragliding

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Guatapé Piedra del Peñol excursion + Gastronomic tour and cruise on the dam

Day Trips • Full-day Tours • Bus Tours • Cultural Tours • Historical Tours

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Day Trip To Guatape: Boat Ride and Lunch Included

Day Trips • Full-day Tours • Bus Tours • Cultural Tours • Historical Tours

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Medellin guide

Medellin themes

This is what Medellin is known for:

Surfing

Location

Medellin is located in Colombia, 3836 km away from New York:

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Currency and exchange rate

10000 Colombian Peso equals 2.28 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 438976.19 Colombian Peso.

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$ 10.000 = $2.28

Exchange rate

Visa to Colombia

No visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 90 days¹.

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Visa-free

For US citizens

Language in Colombia

Official language in Colombia is Spanish. People knowledge of English is mediocre².

Spanish

Official language

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Knowledge of English

Safety

Medellin is a relatively safe city. Meanwhile, a moderate level of caution is advised³.

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Relatively safe

Air Quality

Medellin generally has a moderate level of air pollution⁴.

Air pollution: moderate

Medellin pros and cons

Planning a trip to Medellin? Check the weather

15 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Medellin looks currently:

Sat, 23 November

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+70°F

Rain

1 m/s

88 %

Sun, 24 November

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+77°F

Rain

1 m/s

55 %

Mon, 25 November

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+77°F

Rain

1 m/s

61 %

Tue, 26 November

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+72°F

Rain

1 m/s

82 %

Wed, 27 November

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+68°F

Rain

1 m/s

91 %

Thu, 28 November

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+64°F

Rain

1 m/s

98 %

Fri, 29 November

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+63°F

Rain

1 m/s

95 %

Sat, 30 November

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+75°F

Rain

2 m/s

57 %

Sun, 01 December

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+75°F

Rain

2 m/s

61 %

Mon, 02 December

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+77°F

Rain

2 m/s

59 %

Tue, 03 December

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+64°F

Rain

2 m/s

95 %

Wed, 04 December

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+75°F

Rain

1 m/s

67 %

Thu, 05 December

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+70°F

Rain

1 m/s

83 %

Fri, 06 December

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+72°F

Rain

1 m/s

76 %

Sat, 07 December

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+72°F

Rain

1 m/s

75 %

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Monthly weather

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Medellin will be like?

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FAQ

Flying to Medellin? Here are some useful things to know:

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What airports does Medellin has?

There are 2 of airports in Medellin: Olaya Herrera Airport, Jose Marie Cordova International Airport. The closest one is Olaya Herrera Airport which is 3 km away.

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How far is it to fly to Medellin?

A passenger flying direct to Medellin will travel around 3836 km if flying from New York.

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How long does it take to travel to Medellin?

You should expect a flight time around if you are flying from New York.

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When should I fly to Medellin?

The peak of traveling to Medellin usually comes to , while the cheapest month is . If you travel now, the weather in Medellin is Rain.

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How much does it cost to fly to Medellin?

The price depends on seasonality, how early you book your flight and if it is a direct flight or you have a stop-over.

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What’s the weather like in Medellin?

On average you could expect +66°F in February to +70°F in November. Currently, it is Rain and +70°F in Medellin.

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Are there any direct flights to Medellin?

No, there are no direct flights to Medellin if you are flying from New York.

About Avionero

Avionero is a Swedish travel planning startup located in Malmo, founded by Lars Kristensson and Anton Tyulenev.

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Source of the data

The prices, airlines, and airport data on the pages come from our own database. It is based on searches made by our users and comes with some degree of approximation and estimation.

Prices stated on the page are “cached prices”, meaning that those prices were accurate when the search was made. Usually, there is a time stamp next to such prices.

Quotes on the page are coming from real people with whom we did multiple interviews about the route.

Other sources:

(1) Visa data is taken from Passport Index;
(2) “English knowledge” is based on the ranking of countries and regions by English skills by EF;
(3) “Safety index” is taken from Numbeo;
(4) “Air quality index” is a PM2.5 data from 2023 taken from IQAir;
(5) Amount of trees is an approximation (source: Climate Neutral Group);

Last updated 6.06.2024