Cheap flights from El Paso to Medellín from £180

Cheap flights from El Paso to Medellín from £180

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2 stops
Tue, Apr 21
El Paso ELPMedellín MDE
£180
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3 stops
Sun, Apr 26
El Paso ELPMedellín MDE
£192
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2 stops
Sun, Apr 26
El Paso ELPMedellín MDE
£196
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2 stops
Thu, Apr 23
El Paso ELPMedellín MDE
£213
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2 stops
Fri, Apr 24
El Paso ELPMedellín MDE
£255
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1 stop
Sun, Apr 26
El Paso ELPMedellín MDE
£320
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Tue, Apr 21 – Sat, Apr 25
El Paso ELPMedellín MDE
£403
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Tue, Apr 21 – Sun, Apr 26
El Paso ELPMedellín MDE
£416
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2 stops
Mon, Apr 20 – Fri, Apr 24
El Paso ELPMedellín MDE
£433
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2 stops
Sun, Apr 26 – Thu, Apr 30
El Paso ELPMedellín MDE
£437
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2 stops
Sun, Apr 26 – Thu, Apr 30
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£449
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Fri, Apr 24 – Thu, Apr 30
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£496
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How much do flights to Medellín cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£180

Cheapest round-trip

£403

Average round-trip

£527

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

$95,000-$120,000 (fixed fare to city center (~$23–29 USD))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

50-90 min

$18,000-$25,000 (per person (~$4–6 USD))

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

40-70 min

$70,000-$110,000 (varies by demand (~$17–27 USD))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

40-70 min

$150,000-$250,000 (pre-booked (~$36–60 USD))

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or premium service

40-70 min

$120,000-$300,000 (per day (~$29–72 USD))

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

60-90 min

$15,000-$20,000 (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
El Paso International
Arrive to
José María Córdova International
Average flights per week
163
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from El Paso to Medellín

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
AviancaAVAAVNo
Spirit AirlinesNKSNKNo
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo

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
103
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
10 Apr
99%
26°C12°C
17 Apr
84%
23°C11°C
Saturday
11 Apr
93%
19°C12°C
18 Apr
88%
26°C11°C
Sunday
12 Apr
87%
25°C11°C
19 Apr
89%
25°C10°C
Monday
13 Apr
85%
20°C15°C
20 Apr
87%
26°C10°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
82%
25°C13°C
21 Apr
87%
26°C12°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
63%
22°C14°C
22 Apr
89%
26°C12°C
Thursday
16 Apr
82%
22°C13°C
23 Apr
88%
26°C12°C
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, Avianca, Spirit Airlines, and Alaska Airlines. El Paso and Medellín have 163 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from El Paso?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as El Paso and London, Las Vegas, Denver, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Edmonton, Orlando, Winnipeg, Phoenix, Calgary, Budapest, Omaha, San Francisco, Ciudad Juárez, Santiago de Querétaro, Toronto, Salt Lake City, Seattle, Reno, Barcelona.
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.
What airports are near El Paso?
The main airport in El Paso is El Paso International. It is also served by Ciudad Juárez International, El Paso International, Grant County, Cavern City Air Terminal.
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 El Paso and Medellín?
Currently, you can fly between El Paso and Medellín with Frontier Airlines, Copa Airlines, Avianca, Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between El Paso and Medellín?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between El Paso 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 El Paso and Medellín?
Traveling between El Paso 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 El Paso?
There are a number of airports in and around El Paso. The main one is El Paso International and other nearby airports include Ciudad Juárez International, El Paso International, Grant County, Cavern City Air Terminal
How many airports are there near Medellín?
There are a number of airports in and around Medellín. The main one is José María Córdova International and other nearby airports include Matecaña International, El Edén International, Antonio Roldán Betancourt, La Nubia.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between El Paso and Medellín depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between El Paso and Medellín arrive?
What time do flights between El Paso and Medellín depart?
What time do flights between El Paso and Medellín arrive?

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