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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Los Angeles to Medellin? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $689. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Medellin.$689 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 May, returning Thu, 28 May.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 19 May, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Thu, 28 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $689, select.
Medellin.$692 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Apr, returning Sat, 30 May.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Sat, 30 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $692, select.
Medellin.$696 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Apr, returning Tue, 28 Apr.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $696, select.
Medellin.$765 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Jun, returning Wed, 23 Sep.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $765, select.
Medellin.$767 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 May, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 26 May, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $767, select.
Medellin.$812 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun, returning Mon, 8 Jun.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $812, select.
Medellin.$828 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $828, select.
Medellin.$835 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Apr, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $835, select.
Medellin.$835 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Jul, returning Mon, 27 Jul.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $835, select.
Medellin.$886 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Aug, returning Thu, 13 Aug.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $886, select.
Medellin.$886 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct, returning Thu, 8 Oct.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $886, select.
Medellin.$888 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Aug, returning Sat, 12 Sep.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $888, select.
Medellin.$933 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct, returning Thu, 5 Nov.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $933, select.
Medellin.$937 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul, returning Mon, 17 Aug.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $937, select.
Medellin.$941 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Thu, 26 Nov.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $941, select.
Medellin.$941 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Nov, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $941, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Medellin

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Los Angeles to Medellin flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
from $696
May
from $689
Jun
from $812
Jul
from $835
Aug
from $886
Sep
from $828
Oct
from $886
Nov
from $941
Dec
from $948
Jan
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Feb
from $1,044
Mar
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Alternative Los Angeles to Medellin routes

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

Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera

3km from central Medellin
Closest
from $1,500
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Medellin Jose Maria Cordova

19km from central Medellin
Cheapest
from $689
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Los Angeles to Medellin: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$308
Cheapest month to flyMay

Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Medellin is $689. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Los Angeles to Medellin. But we found flights with one or more stops from $689.
As of April 2026, there are no flights flying from Los Angeles to Medellin.
The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Medellin is usually May.
If you're flying from Los Angeles, 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 $689.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Medellin on Tuesday, 19 May 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Los Angeles and Medellin. Most routes have one or more stops.
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 Copa .

Flying from Los Angeles to Medellin: what you need to know

  • Los Angeles has two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Los Angeles to Medellin departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY).

  • Come in for landing at Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE), the major arrival point in Medellin.

  • Medellin's timezone is UTC-5, making Medellin two hours ahead of Los Angeles.

  • For a relaxed travel experience, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your Los Angeles to Medellin flight.

  • During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Medellin

  • Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap Los Angeles to Medellin flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.

  • Getting cheap plane tickets from Los Angeles to Medellin is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and land a fantastic deal.

  • There's no need to search every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll tell you the moment a better deal is available on cheap flights from Los Angeles to Medellin.

  • Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' Los Angeles to Medellin flights.

Flying from Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • We make it easy to find a Los Angeles to Medellin flight with a stopover. To see your options leaving from Los Angeles International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:

    • Miami International Airport (MIA)

    • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

    • Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

  • The journey from central Los Angeles to LAX takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Have an early flight from Los Angeles to Medellin? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Los Angeles International Airport:

  • Los Angeles International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that take off from LAX arrive at their destination as scheduled.

  • You'll find LAX at One World Way.

Arriving in Medellin

Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)

  • Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to central Medellin takes around 35 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 18 kilometres away.

  • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Los Angeles to Medellin. Book one of these accommodation options near MDE instead:

  • Pick up a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car and explore Medellin and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Confort Rent a Car are top providers to choose from here.

  • For the best deal, reserve your ride from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport around one week in advance of your Los Angeles to Medellin flight.

Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)

  • Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) is about 3 kilometres from central Medellin. Once you've disembarked your flight from Los Angeles to Medellin, it takes approximately 15 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.

  • Travelling by public transport will take about 30 minutes.

  • Grab an Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car and be your own tour guide. You can choose from trusted companies like Confort Rent a Car and Green Motion.

  • Get first dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from EOH one week in advance often means more savings and a greater range of vehicles.

Best time to go to Medellin

  • It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Los Angeles to Medellin. August is the most popular month to travel to Medellin. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in April.

  • When booking your Los Angeles to Medellin tickets, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Medellin, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 27ºC.

  • July has average temperatures of between 11ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Medellin around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about Medellin

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Medellin right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Los Angeles to Medellin:

  • All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Parque Arvi, Botero Plaza and Pueblito Paisa are must-visits when exploring Medellin.

Explore more of Colombia

  • Bogota is just one of the many places in Colombia waiting to be explored after you've seen Medellin. Around 241 kilometres to the south-east, top sights here include 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 trip is complete without experiencing Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.

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