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Tue, Sep 1
Houston IAHMedellín MDE
£150
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Houston IAHMedellín MDE
£183
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Houston IAHMedellín MDE
£190
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£199
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£211
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How much do flights to Medellín cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£150

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£829

Cheapest round-trip

£417

Average round-trip

£570

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 17.08Tue 18.08Wed 19.08Thu 20.08Fri 21.08Sat 22.08Sun 23.08
United Airlines
1111111
Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 24.08Tue 25.08Wed 26.08Thu 27.08Fri 28.08Sat 29.08Sun 30.08
United Airlines
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 31.08Tue 01.09Wed 02.09Thu 03.09Fri 04.09Sat 05.09Sun 06.09
United Airlines
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 07.09Tue 08.09Wed 09.09Thu 10.09Fri 11.09Sat 12.09Sun 13.09
United Airlines
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Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.75 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Houston to Medellín

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
VivaAerobusVIVVBNo
AviancaAVAAVNo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
VolarisVOIY4No
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
May24°C13°C
June24°C13°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
August
Sunny days
110
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
21 Aug
43%
26°C12°C
28 Aug
79%
25°C12°C
Saturday
22 Aug
92%
19°C12°C
29 Aug
83%
23°C13°C
Sunday
23 Aug
42%
26°C11°C
30 Aug
90%
20°C13°C
Monday
24 Aug
70%
24°C12°C
31 Aug
91%
19°C13°C
Tuesday
25 Aug
82%
24°C12°C
1 Sep
90%
22°C13°C
Wednesday
26 Aug
90%
25°C12°C
2 Sep
93%
19°C13°C
Thursday
27 Aug
90%
21°C12°C
3 Sep
85%
23°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 VivaAerobus, Avianca, Frontier Airlines, Volaris, 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, Jack Brooks Regional, Easterwood, Victoria Regional, Lake Charles 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 VivaAerobus, Avianca, Frontier Airlines, Volaris, 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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