Los Angeles to Medellín (LAX–MDE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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M7 Tropical Airways
33X
4:10 PM
-05
1:35 AM+1
PDT
11h 25m
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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
BOG Bogota 8h 15m L7QT 5YACAR Bogota (BOG) to Medellín flights
PTY Tocumen 8h 33m CM CMQT Tocumen (PTY) to Medellín flights
IAH Houston 9h 3m AAAFAS UA Houston (IAH) to Medellín flights
MEX Mexico City 9h 10m AAAMCX AMAVVB Mexico City (MEX) to Medellín flights
MIA Miami 9h 16m AAATAY 2IAAAV Miami (MIA) to Medellín flights
SAL San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) 10h ACAVBR AVQT San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (SAL) to Medellín flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 10h 17m ADB6DL AVB6NK Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Medellín flights
MCO Orlando 11h 42m AAADCM AVNK Orlando (MCO) to Medellín flights
JFK New York 11h 50m AAAFAM AVNH New York (JFK) to Medellín flights
GDL Guadalajara 11h 56m 6RAMAS AV Guadalajara (GDL) to Medellín flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Los Angeles to Medellín
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 3,347 mi 6h 9m nonstop +2h ahead

LAX–MDE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alrosa leads the route. The flight covers 3,347 miles in approximately 6h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–MDE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
6R Alrosa 0 74%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6R (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to MDE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
971
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → MDE
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Return
MDE → LAX
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

Other ways to reach Medellín from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Jose Maria Córdova International Airport.
Metric LAX→MDE SAN→MDE
Distance from LAX 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 6h 9m 6h 37m
Departure OTP 74%
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Jose Maria Córdova International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Medellín is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · MDE: -05

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 8:00 PM in Medellín.
Distance & Flight Time
3,347 mi / 5,387 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 9m 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.

Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

LAX–MDE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Medellín route.
Route details
Distance3,347 mi / 5,387 km
Flight time6h 9m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: MDE
IATA / ICAOMDE / SKRG
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Passengers/yr12.0M
Elevation6,955 ft / 2,120 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to MDE flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Jose Maria Córdova International Airport take about 6h 9m gate to gate. The route covers 3,347 miles.
1 airline operates flights from LAX to MDE: Alrosa.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include El Dorado, Tocumen and George Bush Intercontinental.
Medellín is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from MDE to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SAN. 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 LAX to MDE

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) are connected by nonstop service from Alrosa.

LAX to MDE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to MDE is about 6 hours 9 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,347 miles (5,387 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via El Dorado, Tocumen and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Diego (SAN).