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Flights from New York to Medellín

Nonstop flights from New York (JFK) to Medellín (MDE) take about 5h 18m (3,837 km). avianca airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $380 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Medellín

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

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Airport transfer

MDE → Medellin, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Airlines flying New York to Medellín

Carriers on JFK–MDE according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ avianca airlinesnonstop fare seen

New York to Medellín fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $380 one-way. With stops: Jun 2027, from $156. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$38027 Oct 2026 · avianca airlines$159 · 1 stop31 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$45521 Nov 2026 · avianca airlines$187 · 1 stop21 Nov 2026
Jun 2027$4952 Jun 2027 · avianca airlines$156 · 1 stop2 Jun 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $159 for October 2026, $156 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (New York to Medellín, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — New York to Medellín flights

How long is the flight from New York to Medellín?
A nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to Medellín (MDE) takes about 5h 18m, covering 3,837 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is New York from Medellín by air?
The great-circle distance between John F. Kennedy International Airport and Jose Maria Córdova International Airport is 3,837 km (2,384 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from New York to Medellín?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the JFK–MDE route include avianca airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from New York to Medellín cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on JFK–MDE was $380 USD with avianca airlines (nonstop), departing 27 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Medellín?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in June 2027 were cheapest, from $156 one-way, against $187 for November 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from New York to Medellín?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $207 with one stop against $380 nonstop, a saving of $173. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from USA to Medellín?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Medellín visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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