Cheap flights from Houston to Medellín from £186

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2 stops
Wed, Jul 22
Houston IAHMedellín MDE
£186
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Sun, Jul 19
Houston IAHMedellín MDE
£215
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Tue, Jul 21
Houston IAHMedellín MDE
£235
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Tue, Jul 21
Houston IAHMedellín MDE
£266
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Mon, Jul 20
Houston IAHMedellín MDE
£266
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Wed, Jul 22
Houston IAHMedellín MDE
£317
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Sun, Jul 19 – Wed, Jul 22
Houston IAHMedellín MDE
£482
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Sun, Jul 19 – Thu, Jul 23
Houston IAHMedellín MDE
£485
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Sun, Jul 19 – Tue, Jul 21
Houston IAHMedellín MDE
£493
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Sun, Jul 19 – Thu, Jul 23
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How much do flights to Medellín cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£186

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£809

Cheapest round-trip

£482

Average round-trip

£553

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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
George Bush Intercontinental
Arrive to
José María Córdova International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
3374 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Houston to Medellín in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
United Airlines
1111111
Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
United Airlines
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
United Airlines
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Weekly flights: 5 totalDaily flights: 0.71 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
United Airlines
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Houston to Medellín

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AviancaAVAAVNo
VolarisVOIY4No
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
VivaAerobusVIVVBNo
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes

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
3 Jul
78%
26°C12°C
10 Jul
88%
25°C12°C
Saturday
4 Jul
80%
23°C11°C
11 Jul
74%
26°C13°C
Sunday
5 Jul
84%
27°C12°C
12 Jul
57%
26°C12°C
Monday
6 Jul
52%
28°C11°C
13 Jul
58%
27°C11°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
36%
30°C12°C
14 Jul
73%
24°C11°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
68%
29°C13°C
15 Jul
80%
26°C12°C
Thursday
9 Jul
84%
27°C12°C
16 Jul
17%
28°C12°C
Travelers usually depart from George Bush Intercontinental, or William P. Hobby when they travel from Houston to Medellín. Book your trip to arrive at José María Córdova International, or Olaya Herrera. The distance between Houston and Medellín is 3374 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, Volaris, Frontier Airlines, VivaAerobus, and Copa Airlines. Houston and Medellín have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What is the flight distance between Houston and Medellín?
The flight distance between Houston and Medellín is 3374 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Houston and Medellín?
Several carriers operate flights between Houston and Medellín. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Houston?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Houston and Mexico City, Calgary, London, Guadalajara, Toronto, New York, Orlando, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Chicago, San Salvador, Bogotá, Denver, Vancouver, Dallas, Manchester, Miami, Tokyo, Washington, D.C..
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 Houston?
Houston is mainly served by George Bush Intercontinental. But there are other airports nearby, including William P. Hobby, Ellington, David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport.
What airports are near Houston?
The main airport in Houston is George Bush Intercontinental. It is also served by Austin–Bergstrom International, Lake Charles Regional, Jack Brooks Regional, Easterwood, Victoria Regional.
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, La Nubia, Antonio Roldán Betancourt.
Which airlines fly between Houston and Medellín?
Currently, you can fly between Houston and Medellín with Avianca, Volaris, Frontier Airlines, VivaAerobus, Copa Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Houston and Medellín?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Houston 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.
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