£219 Cheap Flights from Houston (HOUA) to Medellin (MDEA)

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Medellin.£219 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Aug, returning Sat, 23 Aug.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 13 Aug, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Sat, 23 Aug, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £219, select.

Medellin.£229 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Jun, returning Sat, 21 Jun.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 14 Jun, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Sat, 21 Jun, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £229, select.

Medellin.£231 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Sep, returning Sat, 27 Sep.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 13 Sep, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Sat, 27 Sep, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £231, select.

Medellin.£234 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Aug, returning Sat, 20 Sep.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 26 Aug, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Sat, 20 Sep, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £234, select.

Medellin.£241 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Oct, returning Wed, 5 Nov.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 15 Oct, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Wed, 5 Nov, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £241, select.

Medellin.£249 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 May, returning Sat, 31 May.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 28 May, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Sat, 31 May, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £249, select.

Medellin.£256 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 May, returning Sat, 7 Jun.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Fri, 30 May, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Sat, 7 Jun, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £256, select.

Medellin.£292 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Jun, returning Wed, 9 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 17 Jun, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Wed, 9 Jul, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From £292, select.

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Houston to Medellin: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	£219
Cheapest month to fly	August
Average flight time	4 hrs, 45 mins
Most popular airline	United
Average flights per week	11

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 £219. 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 45 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 May 2025, there are 40 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 May 2025.

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 11.8 miles away from the centre of Medellin. We've found flights into this airport from £219.

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 Wednesday, 13 August 2025.

Can I get a direct flight from Houston to Medellin?

Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 45 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 May, 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 Spirit Airlines. 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 is home to a couple of airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Houston to Medellin flying out of George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
Come in for landing at Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE), the chief entry point to Medellin.
Jump on a direct Houston to Medellin flight and you'll be in transit for an average of 4 hours 45 minutes.
Houston and Medellin are in the UTC-5 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to {"defaultCase":"Jose Maria Cordova International Airport","accusativeCase":"Jose Maria Cordova International Airport","nominativeCase":"Jose Maria Cordova International Airport","dativeCase":"Jose Maria Cordova International Airport"} (MDE) is the most popular route. When searching for your flight from Houston to Medellin, you can pick from nine weekly services between IAH and MDE.
Give yourself enough time to get on your Houston to Medellin flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're getting away during a peak month like July, arrive at the terminal even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines are longer during peak periods like Christmas, New Year and spring break.

How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Medellin

Book two months before you want to travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap Houston to Medellin flights.
Plan your trip for May. That's the best month for landing an incredible deal on plane tickets from Houston to Medellin. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from Houston to Medellin by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops by using the filters. Alternatively, sort your Houston to Medellin flight results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'

Flying from Houston

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

You can book a direct flight from Houston to Medellin departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Begin your journey at IAH and arrive at Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE).
Be on the lookout for promotions with United Airlines. This airline offers direct Houston to Medellin plane tickets out of IAH.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for Houston to Medellin flights departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
- El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
- Cancun International Airport (CUN)
- Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Located around 13 miles from central Houston, IAH can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
In search of a handy hotel near George Bush Intercontinental Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Houston to Medellin, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
78.42% of flights that depart George Bush Intercontinental Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

Break up your Houston to Medellin flight with a stop so you can freshen up or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Top stopovers between William P. Hobby Airport and Medellin are:
- Cancun International Airport (CUN)
- Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
- Orlando International Airport (MCO)
HOU is about 10 miles from central Houston. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not extend it with an additional night away? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near William P. Hobby Airport the day before your flight from Houston to Medellin:
William P. Hobby Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 81.06% of flights taking off from here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.

Arriving in Medellin

Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)

Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is approximately 11 miles from the centre of Medellin. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 35 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Houston to Medellin, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near MDE:
Pick up a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car and discover Medellin and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Confort Rent a Car are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport around one week before your travel date.

Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)

Central Medellin is located around 2 miles from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). After your flight from Houston to Medellin has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 15 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 30 minutes.
Land, grab your Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car, and drive off without missing a beat. Confort Rent a Car and Green Motion are popular providers to choose from here.
Get the lowest price by securing your ride from EOH one week ahead of time. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Medellin

April is the quietest month for flights from Houston to Medellin, while August is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to go to Medellin based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Medellin is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your Houston to Medellin ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap flights from Houston to Medellin around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Medellin

Start your Medellin trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Houston to Medellin, check out our range of hotels including:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza are attractions you won't want to skip in Medellin.

Explore more of Colombia

You've visited Medellin, now it's time to explore more of Colombia. Travel around 150 miles south-east to Bogota to check off its must-visit sights. From Gold Museum to Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Cali is another standout destination in Colombia and is around 200 miles south of Medellin. No journey is complete without experiencing Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.