Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Medellín from £538

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Wed, May 6
Johannesburg JNBMedellín MDE
£538
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Johannesburg JNBMedellín MDE
£544
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Wed, May 6
Johannesburg JNBMedellín MDE
£556
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Wed, May 6
Johannesburg JNBMedellín MDE
£574
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Wed, May 6
Johannesburg JNBMedellín MDE
£597
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Thu, May 7
Johannesburg JNBMedellín MDE
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Thu, May 7 – Tue, May 12
Johannesburg JNBMedellín MDE
£1,225
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Thu, May 7 – Thu, May 14
Johannesburg JNBMedellín MDE
£1,437
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Sun, May 10 – Thu, May 14
Johannesburg JNBMedellín MDE
£1,496
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Sun, May 10 – Thu, May 14
Johannesburg JNBMedellín MDE
£1,505
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Wed, May 6 – Tue, May 12
Johannesburg JNBMedellín MDE
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How much do flights to Medellín cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£538

Cheapest round-trip

£1,225

Average round-trip

£1,421

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Avianca

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
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
José María Córdova International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Medellín

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AviancaAVAAVNo
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
Iberia AirlinesIBEIBYes
Air AlgerieDAHAHYes
EmiratesUAEEKNo

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
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Medellín. Book your trip to arrive at José María Córdova International, or Olaya Herrera. The most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, LATAM Airlines, Iberia Airlines, Air Algerie, and Emirates. Johannesburg and Medellín have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.
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 Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.
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 Johannesburg and Medellín?
Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Medellín with Avianca, LATAM Airlines, Iberia Airlines, Air Algerie, Emirates.
When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Medellín?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg and Medellín?
Traveling between Johannesburg 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 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 Johannesburg and Medellín depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Medellín arrive?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Medellín depart?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Medellín arrive?

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