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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from New York to Medellin? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Medellin.C$360 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jun 4, returning Wed, Jun 11.Round-trip flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departing from New York Newark on Wed, Jun 4, arriving in José María Córdova International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departing from José María Córdova International on Wed, Jun 11, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$360, select.
Medellin.C$427 per passenger.Departing Sat, Aug 23, returning Wed, Aug 27.Round-trip flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departing from New York LaGuardia on Sat, Aug 23, arriving in José María Córdova International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departing from José María Córdova International on Wed, Aug 27, arriving in New York LaGuardia.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$427, select.
Medellin.C$438 per passenger.Departing Fri, Sep 19, returning Fri, Sep 26.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departing from New York Newark on Fri, Sep 19, arriving in José María Córdova International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departing from José María Córdova International on Fri, Sep 26, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$438, select.
Medellin.C$443 per passenger.Departing Tue, Oct 28, returning Tue, Nov 4.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departing from New York LaGuardia on Tue, Oct 28, arriving in José María Córdova International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departing from José María Córdova International on Tue, Nov 4, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$443, select.
Medellin.C$446 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jun 14, returning Thu, Jul 17.Round-trip flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departing from New York LaGuardia on Sat, Jun 14, arriving in José María Córdova International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departing from José María Córdova International on Thu, Jul 17, arriving in New York LaGuardia.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$446, select.
Medellin.C$447 per passenger.Departing Sat, Aug 23, returning Wed, Sep 3.Round-trip flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departing from New York LaGuardia on Sat, Aug 23, arriving in José María Córdova International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departing from José María Córdova International on Wed, Sep 3, arriving in New York LaGuardia.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$447, select.
Medellin.C$456 per passenger.Departing Tue, Nov 4, returning Wed, Nov 19.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departing from New York Newark on Tue, Nov 4, arriving in José María Córdova International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departing from José María Córdova International on Wed, Nov 19, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$456, select.
Medellin.C$458 per passenger.Departing Sat, May 31, returning Wed, Jun 4.Round-trip flight with Spirit Airlines and JetSmart.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departing from New York Newark on Sat, May 31, arriving in José María Córdova International.Inbound indirect flight with JetSmart, departing from José María Córdova International on Wed, Jun 4, arriving in New York LaGuardia.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$458, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York to Medellin

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York to Medellin flights are currently cheapest in June.
May
from C$490
Jun
from C$360
Jul
from C$475
Aug
from C$427
Sep
from C$438
Oct
from C$493
Nov
from C$457
Dec
from C$562
Jan
from C$526
Feb
from C$607
Mar
from C$647
Apr
from C$634

Direct flights from New York to Medellin

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New York to Medellin: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$360
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time5 hrs, 37 mins
Most popular airlineAvianca
Average flights per week21

Finding cheap flights from New York to Medellin: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Medellin: Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera and José María Córdova International.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from New York to Medellin is C$360. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 37 minutes is the average flight time from New York to Medellin.
Avianca, GOL Linhas Aéreas and ANA (All Nippon Airways) fly direct from New York to Medellin.
There are 21 flights per week flying from New York to Medellin, as of May 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from New York to Medellin is usually May 2025.
If you're flying from New York, the cheapest airport near Medellin is José María Córdova International – which is 18.9 km away from the center of Medellin. We've found flights to this airport from C$360.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to Medellin on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 37 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Medellin but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Medellin is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 18°C. May is typically the warmest month in Medellin, when it usually averages around 21°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is November, with temperatures averaging 15°C. The rainiest month is May.
The cheapest airline that flies to Medellin is Spirit Airlines, and the cheapest airline that flies to José María Córdova International Airport is Avianca.

Travelling from New York to Medellin: what you need to know

  • You can choose from multiple airports when organizing your flight from New York to Medellin. Check out your options for leaving New York from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).

  • Touch down at Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE), the major arrival point in Medellin.

  • Around 5 hours 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct New York to Medellin flight.

  • Medellin's timezone is UTC-5, making Medellin one hour behind New York.

  • With nine flights a week between the two airports, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is the most popular route. Hop on the earliest flight from New York to Medellin with AVIANCA at 01:10. If you'd like to get more out of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from JFK to MDE is with AVIANCA at 07:20.

  • For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your New York to Medellin flight.

  • If you're getting away during a popular month like July, make your way to the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. You can expect lines to be longer during vacation periods like Christmas and New Year.

How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Medellin

  • Book seven months before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap New York to Medellin flights.

  • October is the best month for scoring an amazing deal on a plane ticket from New York to Medellin. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.

  • You don't need to check every day to see if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from New York to Medellin.

  • Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops by using the filters. Or sort your New York to Medellin flight results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'

Flying from New York

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • If you're looking for a direct flight from New York to Medellin, you can leave from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Fly from JFK to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in one seamless journey.

  • Check out the promotions with AVIANCA. This carrier offers direct New York to Medellin plane tickets from JFK.

  • Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even explore another city. When searching for New York to Medellin flights leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:

    • Matecana International Airport (PEI)

    • Alfonso B. Aragon Airport (CLO)

    • El Dorado International Airport (BOG)

  • The journey from central New York to JFK takes around 1 hour 20 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Booked an early flight from New York to Medellin? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to John F. Kennedy International Airport:

  • Of all flights departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% land on time at their destination.

  • The address for JFK is JFK Airport.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • Get more out of your vacation with a stopover on your New York to Medellin flight. Visit family or friends or cross another city off your list. Whatever you'd like to do, check out these stops between Newark Liberty International Airport and Medellin:

    • El Dorado International Airport (BOG)

    • Orlando International Airport (MCO)

    • Miami International Airport (MIA)

  • On public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 14 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 30 minutes.

  • Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from New York to Medellin? Kick back in a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your break officially starts. Here's where you can stay:

  • Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance of 73.3%. This figure highlights how frequently flights departing from this airport land at their destination on time.

  • You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.

LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

  • Book a ticket from New York to Medellin out of LaGuardia Airport (LGA) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between LGA and Medellin include:

    • Orlando International Airport (MCO)

    • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

    • Miami International Airport (MIA)

  • LGA is roughly 13 kilometres from central New York. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 25 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour.

  • Make catching an early New York to Medellin flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near LaGuardia Airport and get to the check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:

  • With 80.0% of its departing flights arriving when they should, LGA is a reliable starting point for your trip.

  • LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.

Arriving in Medellin

Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)

Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)

  • After your flight from New York to Medellin has arrived, you can reach the city centre in around 15 minutes by car. Central Medellin is approximately 3 kilometres from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH).

  • If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 30 minutes or so.

  • Pick up an Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car and make your journey as spontaneous as you want. You can select from trusted companies like Confort Rent a Car and Green Motion.

  • Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from EOH one week in advance. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Medellin

  • It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from New York to Medellin. August is the busiest month to visit Medellin. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in April.

  • The warmest month in Medellin is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your New York to Medellin ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.

  • July sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap flights from New York to Medellin around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Medellin

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Medellin right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from New York to Medellin:

  • There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Medellin itinerary.

Explore more of Colombia

  • Medellin has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Colombia waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometres south-east of Medellin, a visit to Bogota will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.

  • Cali is another favourite destination in Colombia and is around 322 kilometres south of Medellin. No journey is complete without experiencing Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.

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