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Medellin.$352 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Aug, returning Sat, 30 Aug.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Mon, 25 Aug, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Sat, 30 Aug, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $352, select.
Medellin.$367 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 May, returning Wed, 21 May.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Sun, 18 May, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Wed, 21 May, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $367, select.
Medellin.$383 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Apr, returning Thu, 1 May.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Thu, 24 Apr, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound direct flight with Avianca departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Thu, 1 May, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $383, select.
Medellin.$383 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Jun, returning Fri, 6 Jun.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Mon, 2 Jun, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound direct flight with Avianca departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Fri, 6 Jun, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $383, select.
Medellin.$383 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 May, returning Thu, 8 May.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Sat, 3 May, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound direct flight with Avianca departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Thu, 8 May, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $383, select.
Medellin.$383 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Apr, returning Thu, 26 Jun.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Sat, 26 Apr, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound direct flight with Avianca departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Thu, 26 Jun, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $383, select.
Medellin.$383 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 May, returning Mon, 2 Jun.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Fri, 23 May, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound direct flight with Avianca departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Mon, 2 Jun, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $383, select.
Medellin.$385 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Jun, returning Tue, 1 Jul.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Mon, 23 Jun, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound direct flight with Avianca departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Tue, 1 Jul, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $385, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to Medellin

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Mexico City to Medellin flights are currently cheapest in August.
Apr
from $386
May
from $367
Jun
from $383
Jul
from $387
Aug
from $352
Sep
from $385
Oct
from $421
Nov
from $402
Dec
from $455
Jan
from $457
Feb
from $459
Mar
from $455

Direct flights from Mexico City to Medellin

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Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Mexico City to Medellin? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Mexico City to Medellin: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$352
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time4 hrs, 29 mins
Most popular airlineAeromexico
Average flights per week9

Finding cheap flights from Mexico City to Medellin: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Medellin: Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera and Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.
The best price we found for a return flight from Mexico City to Medellin is $352. 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.
4 hours and 29 minutes is the average flight time from Mexico City to Medellin.
Aeromexico and Avianca fly direct from Mexico City to Medellin.
As of April 2025, there are 9 flights per week flying from Mexico City to Medellin.
The cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to Medellin is usually April 2025.
If you're flying from Mexico City, the cheapest airport near Medellin is Medellin Jose Maria Cordova – which is 18.9 km away from the centre of Medellin. We've found flights into this airport from $352.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Mexico City to Medellin on Monday, 25 August 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 29 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 April, 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 Avianca .

Travelling from Mexico City to Medellin: what you need to know

  • There are two main airports to choose from in Mexico City. Explore your options departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) when booking your flight from Mexico City to Medellin.

  • Hop off the plane at Medellin's major arrival point, Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE).

  • Around 4 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be in transit on a direct Mexico City to Medellin flight.

  • Medellin is one hour ahead of Mexico City and is in the UTC-5 timezone.

  • The most popular route for flights from Mexico City to Medellin is from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE). There are 14 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to set off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from MEX to MDE is the 00:30 Aeromexico option. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 19:10 with Aeromexico.

  • For a stress-free start to your trip, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your Mexico City to Medellin flight.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Medellin

  • Book four months before you travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Mexico City to Medellin flights.

  • July is the best month for scoring an incredible deal on a plane ticket from Mexico City to Medellin. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from Mexico City to Medellin by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' Mexico City to Medellin flights.

Flying from Mexico City

Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)

  • If you're searching for a direct flight from Mexico City to Medellin, you can leave from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Travel from MEX to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) without making any stops.

  • Reserve your Mexico City to Medellin plane tickets with Aeromexico. This carrier is a popular choice for direct flights from MEX.

  • Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Mexico City to Medellin flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Benito Juarez International Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:

    • El Dorado International Airport (BOG)

    • Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

    • Cancun International Airport (CUN)

  • Travelling from central Mexico City to MEX takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Have an early flight from Mexico City to Medellin? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to Benito Juarez International Airport:

  • Benito Juarez International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from MEX arrive on schedule 80.91% of the time.

Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)

  • Split up your Mexico City to Medellin flight with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some top stopovers between Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport and Medellin include:

    • El Dorado International Airport (BOG)

    • Cancun International Airport (CUN)

    • Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

  • You can reach NLU from the centre of Mexico City in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to travel the 32 kilometres or so.

  • You're going on holiday, so why not spend another night away at a hotel close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport? Before your flight from {"defaultCase":"Mexico City","accusativeCase":"Mexico City","nominativeCase":"Mexico City","dativeCase":"Mexico City"} to Medellin, consider checking in to Verticca Hotel.

  • Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time performance of 67.58%. This figure shows how frequently flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on schedule.

Arriving in Medellin

Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)

Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)

  • Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) is roughly 3 kilometres from central Medellin. After your flight from Mexico City to Medellin, it takes approximately 15 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.

  • You can expect the journey to take roughly 30 minutes on public transport.

  • Why waste time waiting for public transport? An Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car lets you start exploring right away. Put on your favourite playlist and hit the highway with a set of wheels from Confort Rent a Car or Green Motion.

  • Snap up the best price by booking your ride from EOH one week in advance. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.

Best time to go to Medellin

  • It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Mexico City to Medellin. August is the busiest month to visit Medellin. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.

  • Lock in a Mexico City to Medellin ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Medellin to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).

  • If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Mexico City to Medellin in July when temperatures average between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).

More about Medellin

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Medellin right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Medellin:

  • There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Medellin itinerary.

Explore more of Colombia

  • Bogota is just one of the many places in Colombia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Medellin. Around 241 kilometres to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.

  • If you're looking to explore another great destination in Colombia, head for Cali, roughly 322 kilometres south of Medellin. Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia are key reasons to visit.

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