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How much do flights to Medellín cost?

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
El Alto International
Arrive to
José María Córdova International
Average flights per week
177
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from La Paz to Medellín

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AviancaAVAAVNo
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
ClicEFYVEYes
JetSMARTJATJAYes
SATENANSE9RYes

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
14 Aug
17%
29°C11°C
21 Aug
36%
28°C12°C
Saturday
15 Aug
61%
29°C11°C
22 Aug
66%
29°C11°C
Sunday
16 Aug
88%
26°C13°C
23 Aug
81%
26°C12°C
Monday
17 Aug
93%
20°C15°C
24 Aug
81%
27°C13°C
Tuesday
18 Aug
84%
26°C13°C
25 Aug
57%
28°C12°C
Wednesday
19 Aug
26%
28°C11°C
26 Aug
62%
27°C12°C
Thursday
20 Aug
17%
29°C12°C
27 Aug
38%
29°C12°C
Book your trip to arrive at José María Córdova International, or Olaya Herrera. The most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, LATAM Airlines, Clic, JetSMART, and SATENA. La Paz and Medellín have 177 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from La Paz?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as La Paz and Manchester, London, Uyuni, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Glasgow, Lima, Cochabamba, Cusco, Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Rurrenabaque, Sucre, Mexico City, Vancouver, Tarija, Miami, Montreal, Asunción, Cancún, Puerto Vallarta.

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 La Paz?

The main airport in La Paz is El Alto International. It is also served by El Alto International, Juan Mendoza.

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 La Paz and Medellín?

Currently, you can fly between La Paz and Medellín with Avianca, LATAM Airlines, Clic, JetSMART, SATENA.

When’s the best time to travel between La Paz and Medellín?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between La Paz 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 La Paz and Medellín?

Traveling between La Paz 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 La Paz?

There are a number of airports in and around La Paz. The main one is El Alto International and other nearby airports include El Alto International, Juan Mendoza

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, La Nubia, Antonio Roldán Betancourt.

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What time do flights between La Paz and Medellín depart?

What time do flights between La Paz and Medellín arrive?

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