On this page, you can find and buy flight tickets for the Quito — Medellín route. The distance between the cities is about 787 km, and flight frequency is maintained at 5 flights per week.
Flights on this route are operated by AV. Ticket prices are dynamic, so we recommend using the price chart and checking in advance how to get to Quito airport and how to get from Medellín airport.
The table shows direct flights Quito → Medellín on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 1 h 30 min. Regular flights are operated by Avianca. Departures from Mariscal Sucre International Airport airports, arrivals at Jose Maria Cordova International Airport and Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Quito — Medellín by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 602 in F, and the most expensive are around AED 982 in r. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Quito → Medellín, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 1,304 | high | May | AED 1,071 | low | Sep | AED 1,071 | low |
| Feb | AED 1,118 | medium | Jun | AED 1,211 | medium | Oct | AED 1,025 | low |
| Mar | AED 1,257 | high | Jul | AED 1,351 | high | Nov | AED 1,118 | medium |
| Apr | AED 1,164 | medium | Aug | AED 1,257 | high | Dec | AED 1,397 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The weather in Medellín is consistently warm, but the highest temperatures reaching 24.4°C are observed in July and August. The rainiest months are April and May (over 300 mm of precipitation), when the number of wet days reaches up to 29 per month.
The cheapest time to fly is September — AED 602 and August — AED 606. The most expensive month for booking is December, when ticket prices rise AED 936 due to holiday demand.
In terms of balancing price and weather, August is the best choice. During this period, flight costs remain minimal, and weather conditions are more favorable compared to the peak rainy seasons in spring and autumn.
Regular air service on this route is provided by AV (Avianca), operating about 5 flights per week. Both direct flights and connecting routes are available to passengers. The full flight schedule and information on available fares are presented in the list below; click on the carrier's card for more details.
Flights Quito — Medellín depart from Mariscal Sucre International Airport and arrive at Jose Maria Cordova International Airport and Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The average direct flight time for a distance of 787 km is about 1 hour 15 minutes. Connecting flights can take between 4 to 7 hours depending on the layover duration.
The main carrier operating regular flights from Quito to Medellín is AV (Avianca). The flight frequency is approximately 5 times per week.
Flights arrive at José María Córdova International Airport (MDE), which serves Medellín and is located approximately 30–40 minutes from the city center.
To get the lowest price, it is recommended to book seats in advance. The best deals are usually available for August and September, when demand is lower than the seasonal peak.
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