Cheap flights from Medellín (MDE)

Medellín's main international airport in Rionegro

José María Córdova International sits in Rionegro, about 35 kilometres southeast of central Medellín at over 2,100 metres elevation. It is Colombia's second-busiest airport and an Avianca and LATAM Colombia focus city, with Wingo and Copa adding further capacity. Routes include Bogotá, Cartagena, Panama City, Miami, New York, Madrid and Buenos Aires.

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Airlines flying from Medellín (MDE)

Major carriers: Avianca, LATAM Colombia, Copa Airlines, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines. Low-cost carriers: Wingo, JetSMART, Spirit Airlines.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between MDE and EOH?
MDE is José María Córdova International in Rionegro, handling all international and most domestic flights from Medellín. EOH, Olaya Herrera, sits inside the city and runs short-haul regional services on smaller aircraft. Flightmussy's multi-airport origin filter searches both Medellín airports together.
How far is MDE from central Medellín?
José María Córdova is about 35 kilometres southeast of central Medellín, in Rionegro. A taxi or ride-hail trip usually takes 45 to 70 minutes depending on the mountain road and traffic. Authorised airport taxis use fixed fares per zone.
Which airlines fly from Medellín to the United States?
Avianca, American, Spirit, JetBlue and others operate nonstop MDE routes to Miami, JFK, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando, with seasonal additions. Avianca also connects through Bogotá to further US cities. Flightmussy compares full-service and low-cost carriers side by side, free and without a signup.
When should I book flights from Medellín?
Domestic Colombian fares are usually best three to six weeks out, while international routes to the US or Europe reward booking two to three months ahead. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap shows whether nudging your travel dates a week each way saves more than booking earlier.

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