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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Houston to Medellin? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $909. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Medellin.$701 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep, returning Thu, 24 Sep.Return flight with jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $701, select.

Medellin.$710 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $710, select.

Medellin.$783 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Wingo.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with Wingo, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $783, select.

Medellin.$909 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Oct, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $909, select.

Medellin.$909 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Aug, returning Mon, 10 Aug.Return flight with jetBlue and LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $909, select.

Medellin.$1,225 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Wed, 19 Aug.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,225, select.

Medellin.$1,226 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,226, select.

Medellin.$1,240 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Jul, returning Fri, 31 Jul.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,240, select.

Medellin.$1,357 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Aug, returning Tue, 18 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,357, select.

Medellin.$1,357 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Feb, returning Thu, 18 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,357, select.

Medellin.$1,357 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,357, select.

Medellin.$1,358 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Dec, returning Thu, 14 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,358, select.

Medellin.$1,358 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,358, select.

Medellin.$1,358 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,358, select.

Medellin.$1,358 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,358, select.

Medellin.$1,359 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar, returning Wed, 10 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,359, select.

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Direct flights from Houston to Medellin

Alternative Houston to Medellin routes

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

Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera

3km from central Medellin

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from $1,205

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Medellin Jose Maria Cordova

19km from central Medellin

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from $701

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Houston to Medellin: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$701
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	4 hrs, 46 mins
Most popular airline	United
Average flights per week	9

Finding cheap flights from Houston to Medellin: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Medellin?

There are 2 airports in Medellin: Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera and Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.

How much are return flights from Houston to Medellin?

The best price we found for a return flight from Houston to Medellin is $701. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Houston to Medellin?

4 hours and 46 minutes is the average flight time from Houston to Medellin.

Which airlines fly direct from Houston to Medellin?

United flies direct from Houston to Medellin.

How many flights are there a week from Houston to Medellin?

As of July 2026, there are 36 flights per week flying from Houston to Medellin.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Medellin?

The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Medellin is usually September.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Medellin?

If you're flying from Houston, 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 $701.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Houston to Medellin on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Houston to Medellin on Friday, 18 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Houston to Medellin?

Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 46 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Houston to Medellin?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Medellin?

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.

What’s the weather like in Medellin?

In July, 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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Houston to Medellin with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Medellin is jetBlue. And the cheapest airline that flies to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport is United.

Travelling from Houston to Medellin: what you need to know

Houston has two main airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Houston to Medellin leaving from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) or Houston Hobby Airport (HOU).
Hop off the plane at Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE), the major arrival point in Medellin.
Around 4 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Houston to Medellin flight.
The timezone in Medellin is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Houston.
The most popular route for flights from Houston to Medellin is from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE). There are eight services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to be on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from IAH to MDE is the 16:20 United Airlines option. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the latest available service is at 23:52 with United Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your Houston to Medellin flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Medellin

To pick up cheap Houston to Medellin flights, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
Finding cheap plane tickets from Houston to Medellin is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices throughout the month and bag a sweet deal.
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Flying from Houston

Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)

You can get a direct flight from Houston to Medellin departing from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH). Start your journey at IAH and arrive at Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE).
Secure your Houston to Medellin plane tickets with United Airlines. This carrier is a popular choice for direct flights from IAH.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your Houston to Medellin flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
- Bogota Airport (BOG)
- Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
- Cancun Airport (CUN)
Travelling from central Houston to IAH takes around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Houston to Medellin or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport, data shows 79% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.

Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)

Break up your Houston to Medellin flight with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Houston Hobby Airport and Medellin are:
- Orlando International Airport (MCO)
- Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
- Cancun Airport (CUN)
HOU is about 16 kilometres from central Houston. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from Houston to Medellin? Relax in a hotel near Houston Hobby Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time performance of 79%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.

Arriving in Medellin

Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE)

Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE) to central Medellin takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 18 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Houston to Medellin. Book one of these accommodation options near MDE instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car and discover more of Medellin and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport about one week in advance of your trip.

Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)

As soon as your flight from Houston to Medellin has touched down, you can get to the city centre in around 15 minutes by car. Central Medellin is roughly 3 kilometres from Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH).
The journey will take about 25 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel near EOH. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Houston to Medellin:
Land, collect your Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car, and drive away without skipping a beat. Confort Rent a Car and Green Motion are popular companies you can book with here.
Get the lowest price by securing your ride from EOH one week in advance. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Medellin

December is the busiest month for flights from Houston to Medellin. To skip the crowds, visit Medellin in March.
When booking your Houston to Medellin tickets, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Medellin, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Houston to Medellin in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) on average.

More about Medellin

After booking your flight from Houston to Medellin, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring Medellin:
Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13 are a couple of major attractions to put on your Medellin must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Laguna de Guatape.

Explore more of Colombia

You've seen Medellin, now it's time to discover other parts of Colombia. Travel around 241 kilometres southeast to Bogota to check off its leading attractions. From Teatro Colon Bogota to Gold Museum and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Cali is another standout destination in Colombia and is around 322 kilometres south of Medellin. No journey is complete without experiencing Cristo Rey, Parque Simón Bolívar and San Felipe Lodge. Birding & Wellness RN.