Dulles to Medellín (IAD–MDE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,269 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 16 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 5m CMEJAF9 → AVB6NK Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Medellín flights
BOG Bogota 7h 10m AVG3 → ACARAV Bogota (BOG) to Medellín flights
PTY Tocumen 7h 14m CM → CMQT Tocumen (PTY) to Medellín flights
PUJ Punta Cana 7h 32m UA → AVDMJA Punta Cana (PUJ) to Medellín flights
MCO Orlando 7h 45m ADAVAZ → AV Orlando (MCO) to Medellín flights
AUA Oranjestad 7h 59m UA → P5 Oranjestad (AUA) to Medellín flights
SAL San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) 8h 17m AVN3UA → AVQT San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (SAL) to Medellín flights
CUN Cancún 8h 17m UA → AVVB Cancún (CUN) to Medellín flights
SJU San Juan 8h 55m ACSNUA → 5YAVB6 San Juan (SJU) to Medellín flights
MIA Miami 9h 4m CMLXJUA → AAAVAZ Miami (MIA) to Medellín flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dulles to Medellín
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,269 mi 5h 10m nonstop -1h behind

IAD–MDE had nonstop service from avianca, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,269 miles in 5h 10m.

Also explore IAD Routes MDE Routes IAD Live Flights MDE Live Flights IAD Delays
All flights from Medellín (MDE) Medellín to Dulles flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAD–MDE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AV avianca 0 – – 59% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AV (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to MDE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
FLL ~7h 5m BOG ~7h 10m PTY ~7h 14m PUJ ~7h 32m MCO ~7h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
939
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAD → MDE
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Return
MDE → IAD
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 5:00 PM in Medellín.
Distance & Flight Time
2,269 mi / 3,651 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 10m gate to gate.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

Facts

IAD–MDE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Medellín route.
Route details
Distance2,269 mi / 3,651 km
Flight time5h 10m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: MDE
Full nameJose Maria Córdova International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDE / SKRG
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Passengers/yr12.0M
Elevation6,955 ft / 2,120 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to MDE flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Jose Maria Córdova International Airport take about 5h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 2,269 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IAD to MDE: avianca. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 10m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Fort Lauderdale Hollywood, El Dorado and Tocumen.
Medellín is 1 hour behind Dulles.
Yes, return flights from MDE to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 IAD to MDE

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) had nonstop service from avianca, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

IAD to MDE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to MDE is about 5 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,269 miles (3,651 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Fort Lauderdale Hollywood, El Dorado and Tocumen. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.