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Flights from Tocumen to Medellín

Nonstop flights from Tocumen (PTY) to Medellín (MDE) take about 1h 11m (543 km). Copa Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $152 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.

Breathtaking view of Medellin's skyline at sunset with dramatic clouds and vibrant colors. — arriving in Medellín

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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Before you flyAirport lounges at Panama →5 lounges at Panama AirportTrains, buses and taxi faresMDE to Medellin: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Medellín →7 drop-off points, from $3.90

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Airlines flying Tocumen to Medellín

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

✈ Copa Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Tocumen to Medellín fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $152 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$15425 Oct 2026 · Copa Airlines—
Nov 2026$15228 Nov 2026 · Copa Airlines—
Jan 2027$1649 Jan 2027 · Copa Airlines—

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $152 for November 2026, $164 at best after that.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Tocumen 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 — Tocumen to Medellín flights

How long is the flight from Tocumen to Medellín?
A nonstop flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Medellín (MDE) takes about 1h 11m, covering 543 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 Tocumen from Medellín by air?
The great-circle distance between Tocumen International Airport and Jose Maria Córdova International Airport is 543 km (337 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Tocumen to Medellín?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the PTY–MDE route include Copa Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Tocumen to Medellín cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on PTY–MDE was $152 USD with Copa Airlines (nonstop), departing 28 Nov 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 Tocumen to Medellín?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $152 one-way, against $164 for January 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Tocumen 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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