Mexico City to Medellín (MEX–MDE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AV235+1
AV avianca
320
5:00 AM
CST T1
10:20 AM
-05
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VB8349cs
VB Viva
320
5:00 AM
CST T1
10:20 AM
-05
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS5795cs
WS WestJet
7M8
6:00 PM
CST T2
11:30 PM
-05
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM798+2
AM Aeromexi
7M8
6:00 PM
CST T2
11:30 PM
-05
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM799+1
AM Aeromexi
7M8
12:55 AM
-05
4:06 AM
CST
4h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS5792cs
WS WestJet
7M8
1:00 AM
-05
4:30 AM
CST
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV234+1
AV avianca
320
10:35 PM
-05
2:00 AM+1
CST
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS5782
WS WestJet
7M8
11:30 PM
-05
3:05 AM+1
CST
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Mexico City to Medellín
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 1,834 mi 4h 20m nonstop +1h ahead 23 1-stop hubs

MEX–MDE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico and avianca lead the route. The flight covers 1,834 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEX–MDE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AM Aeromexico Also: WS 7 7M8 4h30 SkyTeam WS
AV avianca Also: VB 7 320 4h20 Star Alliance VB
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AV, VB
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AM, WS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AM (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: AV (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MEX to MDE direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
22
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEX to MDE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
728
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 Mexico City

Nearby airports with service to Jose Maria Córdova International Airport.
Metric MEX→MDE NLU→MDE
Distance from MEX 22 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 28 1
Flight time 4h 20m 7h
Airports within 200 miles of MEX with service to Jose Maria Córdova International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Medellín is 1 hour ahead of Mexico City.
MEX: CST · MDE: -05

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 7:00 PM in Medellín.
Distance & Flight Time
1,834 mi / 2,952 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 20m to 4h 30m.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders enter Colombia visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry. Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket.

The initial 90-day stay can be extended once for an additional 90 days at a Migracion Colombia office, for a maximum of 180 days per calendar year.

Getting to MEX

Mexico City Metro Line B runs from Buenavista station to Pantitlán, then transfer to Line 5 to Terminal Aérea (Terminal 1); total about 45–60 minutes (MXN$7). Metrobús Line 4 connects Buenavista to the airport more directly (MXN$12, 30–40 min). Both are safe and reliable for travelers with minimal luggage.Authorized airport taxis (Taxi Ejecutivo or TICO) must be purchased inside the terminal; do not take street taxis. Rates to the Zona Rosa/Centro are MXN$200–300. Uber is permitted from city to airport. The airport is just 5km from the Zócalo but traffic can make the journey 30–60 minutes.

MEX–MDE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexico City to Medellín route.
Route details
Distance1,834 mi / 2,952 km
Flight time4h 20m to 4h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 22 return
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: MEX
IATA / ICAOMEX / MMMX
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr45.4M
Elevation7,316 ft / 2,230 m
Destination: MDE
IATA / ICAOMDE / SKRG
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Passengers/yr12.0M
Elevation6,955 ft / 2,120 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEX to MDE flights.
Nonstop flights from Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport to Jose Maria Córdova International Airport take approximately 4h 20m to 4h 30m. The route covers 1,834 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Aeromexico and avianca. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from MEX to MDE. The return direction has about 22 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FLL, UIO, ORD, GUA, SDQ, IAH, PTY, CUN, BOG, MIA, SAL, GDL, EZE, SJO, CTG, CLO, EWR, JFK, MCO, LIM, PUJ, MAD and SCL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Medellín is 1 hour ahead of Mexico City.
Yes, return flights from MDE to MEX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include NLU. 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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MEX to MDE

Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico and avianca. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MEX to MDE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEX to MDE ranges from 4 hours 20 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,834 miles (2,952 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 50 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via FLL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mexico City (NLU).