Fort Lauderdale to Medellín (FLL–MDE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
NK237
NK Spirit
A20N
10:45 AM
EDT T4
1:08 PM
-05
3h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
B641
B6 JetBlue
320
11:36 AM
EDT T3
2:02 PM
-05
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV191
AV avianca
320
7:00 PM
EDT T1
9:25 PM
-05
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV190
AV avianca
320
1:00 PM
-05
5:35 PM
EDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
B640
B6 JetBlue
320
1:25 PM
-05
6:00 PM
EDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NK236
NK Spirit
A20N
2:06 PM
-05
6:50 PM
EDT
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Fort Lauderdale to Medellín
3 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 1,411 mi 3h 23m nonstop -1h behind 26 1-stop hubs

FLL–MDE is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. avianca, JetBlue and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,411 miles in approximately 3h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FLL–MDE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AV avianca 7 320 3h25 45% Star Alliance
B6 JetBlue 7 320 3h26 45%
NK Spirit Airlines 7 A20N 3h23 45%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AV, B6
A20N Airbus A320neo – NK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: B6 + NK (14 flights/wk, 67%)
Star Alliance: AV (7 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FLL to MDE direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FLL to MDE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
803
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Medellín from Fort Lauderdale

Nearby airports with service to Jose Maria Córdova International Airport.
Metric FLL→MDE MIA→MDE
Distance from FLL 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 7
Weekly flights 21 74
Flight time 3h 23m 1h 32m
Departure OTP 45%
Airports within 200 miles of FLL with service to Jose Maria Córdova International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Medellín is 1 hour behind Fort Lauderdale.
FLL: EDT · MDE: -05

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 5:00 PM in Medellín.
Distance & Flight Time
1,411 mi / 2,270 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 23m to 3h 26m.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Colombia visa-free for stays up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Immigration may stamp a shorter period, so check the date written on the entry stamp. Extensions up to an additional 90 days can be requested at a Migracion Colombia office.

Getting to FLL

Broward County Transit Route 1 runs from downtown Fort Lauderdale to the airport (30–40 min, $2), but it is slow with many stops. The airport has no direct rail link; Brightline's FLL station is 1.5 miles away with a shuttle connection.Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Fort Lauderdale and $35–55 from Miami Beach. Taxis are metered. I-595 and I-95 access can be congested during Miami rush hour (7–9am and 4–7pm).

FLL–MDE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Lauderdale to Medellín route.
Route details
Distance1,411 mi / 2,270 km
Flight time3h 23m to 3h 26m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections26 hubs
Origin: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: MDE
IATA / ICAOMDE / SKRG
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Passengers/yr12.0M
Elevation6,955 ft / 2,120 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FLL to MDE flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport to Jose Maria Córdova International Airport take approximately 3h 23m to 3h 26m. The route covers 1,411 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: avianca, JetBlue and Spirit Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from FLL to MDE. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through UIO, AXM, SAL, CUN, HOU, SJO, SDQ, GDL, ORD, GUA, BAQ, CLO, CTG, IAH, MCO, EZE, BOG, MAD, SJU, PTY, JFK, LIM, GYE, EWR, PUJ and AUA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Medellín is 1 hour behind Fort Lauderdale.
Yes, return flights from MDE to FLL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MIA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from FLL to MDE

Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) are connected by nonstop service from avianca, JetBlue and Spirit Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

FLL to MDE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FLL to MDE ranges from 3 hours 23 minutes to 3 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,411 miles (2,270 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via UIO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (MIA).