Cheap flights from Columbus to Medellín from £240

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2 stops
Sun, May 24
Columbus LCKMedellín MDE
£240
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Thu, May 28
Columbus CMHMedellín MDE
£290
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Thu, May 28
Columbus CMHMedellín MDE
£290
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Wed, May 27
Columbus CMHMedellín MDE
£298
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2 stops
Thu, May 28
Columbus CMHMedellín MDE
£308
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Sun, May 24
Columbus CMHMedellín MDE
£335
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Columbus LCKMedellín MDE
£502
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Sun, May 24 – Thu, May 28
Columbus LCKMedellín MDE
£540
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Sun, May 24 – Thu, May 28
Columbus LCKMedellín MDE
£544
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2 stops
Sun, May 24 – Thu, May 28
Columbus LCKMedellín MDE
£545
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Sun, May 24 – Thu, May 28
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Tue, May 26 – Fri, May 29
Columbus CMHMedellín MDE
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How much do flights to Medellín cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£240

Cheapest round-trip

£502

Average round-trip

£592

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Frontier Airlines

Getting from Medellín's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: airport buses and colectivos.

Medellín is served by José María Córdova International Airport (MDE), located 29 km southeast of the city center in the municipality of Rionegro. The airport sits at a higher elevation in the mountains, requiring travelers to descend into the Aburrá Valley to reach downtown Medellín. Airport transfers to city center destinations include authorized taxis, ride-hailing apps, shared colectivos, and private transfer services. Journey times vary significantly based on traffic conditions, particularly during rush hours when the winding mountain road can become congested.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

40-70 min

fixed fare to city center (~$23–29 USD)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

50-90 min

per person (~$4–6 USD)

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

40-70 min

varies by demand (~$17–27 USD)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

40-70 min

pre-booked (~$36–60 USD)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or premium service

40-70 min

per day (~$29–72 USD)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

60-90 min

per person (~$4–5 USD)

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

most affordable option

Notes:

  • Prices in COP (Colombian Pesos); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The route between the airport and Medellín involves a winding mountain road; journey times can double during peak hours.
  • Authorized taxis operate with fixed fares from the airport; purchase tickets at the official taxi booth inside arrivals.
  • Ride-hailing apps work at the airport but drivers may ask you to meet at a designated pickup area.
  • Colectivos depart when full and drop passengers at various points in the city, including El Poblado and downtown.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Medellín

Depart from
John Glenn Columbus International
Arrive to
José María Córdova International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Columbus to Medellín

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
Allegiant AirAAYG4No
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
AviancaAVAAVNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Medellín

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January24°C12°C
February24°C13°C
March24°C13°C
April23°C13°C
May23°C13°C
June24°C12°C
July25°C12°C
August25°C12°C
September25°C12°C
October23°C12°C
November22°C13°C
December24°C12°C
Hottest Month
25°C
August
Coldest month
12°C
July
Sunny days
104
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
15 May
94%
29°C12°C
22 May
89%
25°C13°C
Saturday
16 May
92%
26°C13°C
23 May
89%
25°C12°C
Sunday
17 May
88%
25°C12°C
24 May
87%
25°C12°C
Monday
18 May
85%
23°C13°C
25 May
86%
26°C12°C
Tuesday
19 May
85%
26°C12°C
26 May
77%
26°C11°C
Wednesday
20 May
88%
27°C13°C
27 May
69%
26°C12°C
Thursday
21 May
88%
27°C13°C
28 May
89%
27°C13°C
Travelers usually depart from John Glenn Columbus International, or Rickenbacker International when they travel from Columbus to Medellín. Book your trip to arrive at José María Córdova International, or Olaya Herrera. The most popular airlines for this route are Frontier Airlines, Copa Airlines, Allegiant Air, LATAM Airlines, and Avianca. Columbus and Medellín have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Columbus?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Columbus and London, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Glasgow, New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Toronto, Istanbul, São Paulo, Tampa, Fort Myers, Dallas, Charleston, Lima, Chicago, Seattle, Houston, Madrid, Hanoi.
What are the most popular routes to and from Medellín?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Medellín and Bogotá, Cartagena, Pereira, London, Cali, Santa Marta, Panama, Barranquilla, Lima, Caracas, New York, Armenia, Orlando, Santo Domingo, Bucaramanga, Apartadó, Cancún, Nuquí, Miami, Bahía Solano.
Which airports are there in Columbus?
Columbus is mainly served by John Glenn Columbus International. But there are other airports nearby, including Rickenbacker International, Columbus Air Force Base.
What airports are near Columbus?
The main airport in Columbus is John Glenn Columbus International. It is also served by Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Cleveland Hopkins International, Pittsburgh International, Akron–Canton, Fort Wayne International, Dayton International, Yeager, Tri-State, Toledo Express, North Central West Virginia.
What airports are near Medellín?
The main airport in Medellín is José María Córdova International. It is also served by Matecaña International, El Edén International, Antonio Roldán Betancourt, La Nubia.
Which airlines fly between Columbus and Medellín?
Currently, you can fly between Columbus and Medellín with Frontier Airlines, Copa Airlines, Allegiant Air, LATAM Airlines, Avianca.
When’s the best time to travel between Columbus and Medellín?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Columbus and Medellín, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Columbus and Medellín?
Traveling between Columbus and Medellín, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Columbus?
There are a number of airports in and around Columbus. The main one is John Glenn Columbus International and other nearby airports include Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Cleveland Hopkins International, Pittsburgh International, Akron–Canton, Fort Wayne International, Dayton International, Yeager, Tri-State, Toledo Express, North Central West Virginia
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