Cheap flights from Medellín to Quito

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Cheapest round-trip flights $350
COPA 1 stop 9 hr Thu, Apr 30 — Sun, May 3
The cheapest round-trip flight from Medellín to Quito is currently $350
Cheapest one-way flight $216
LATAM 1 stop 5 hr Wed, May 6
The cheapest one-way flight from Medellín to Quito is currently $216
Cheapest nonstop flights $399
Avianca Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Sun, Jun 14
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Medellín to Quito is currently $399
Last-minute weekend getaway $350
COPA 1 stop 5 hr Fri, Apr 24 — Sun, Apr 26
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Medellín to Quito is currently $350
Cheapest business class flights $543
Avianca Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jul 16 — Mon, Jul 20
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Medellín to Quito is currently $543
Fastest flight 1 hr 35 min The fastest nonstop flight from Medellín to Quito takes 1 hr 35 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Medellín to Quito is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.
March
Cheapest
Typical prices: $275–345
August
Most expensive
Typical prices: $330–405

Popular airlines from Medellín to Quito

  • Avianca
    Nonstop
    from $392
    Typical price: $320–425
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    MDE - UIO Every day
    519 weekly connecting flights
    MDE - UIO Every day
  • COPA
    from $350
    Typical price: $320–700
    181 weekly connecting flights
    MDE - UIO Every day
  • LATAM
    from $403
    Typical price: $330–435
    123 weekly connecting flights
    MDE - UIO Every day
  • American
    14 weekly connecting flights
    MDE - UIO Every day
  • United
    from $2,677
    Typical price: $1,900–3,550
    9 weekly connecting flights
    MDE - UIO Every day
  • Aeromexico
    from $1,023
    Typical price: $930–1,250
    4 weekly connecting flights
    MDE - UIO Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Medellín

  • Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
    Medellín Colombia 41 min 11 mi
  • Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
    Medellín Colombia 16 min 2 mi
  • El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
    Bogotá Colombia 8 hr 41 min 144 mi
  • Aeropuerto Internacional Matecaña (PEI)
    Pereira Colombia 4 hr 22 min 99 mi

Popular airports near Quito

  • Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO)
    Quito Ecuador 46 min 13 mi
  • José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE)
    Guayaquil Ecuador 7 hr 19 min 163 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Medellín to Quito

The cheapest flights from Medellín to Quito are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $275 to $345.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Medellín to Quito recently found on Google Flights was with COPA from $350. The cheapest one-way flight was with LATAM from $216.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Avianca flight from Medellín to Quito is $392, flying from May 21 to May 25.
  • The cheapest COPA flight from Medellín to Quito is $350, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
  • The cheapest LATAM flight from Medellín to Quito is $403, flying from Jul 11 to Jul 12.
  • The cheapest United flight from Medellín to Quito is $2,677, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 6.
  • The cheapest Aeromexico flight from Medellín to Quito is $1,023, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 6.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Medellín to Quito starts at $350 from Thu, Apr 30 to Sun, May 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $216 and departs on Wed, May 6.
1 hr 35 min is the shortest flight time from Medellín to Quito.
Quito has a subtropical highland climate, with mild days and cool evenings year-round. Jun–Sep is the dry season, while Oct–May is rainier. Although it’s a year-round destination, peak travel months include Mar–Apr (around Easter) and Dec–Jan. Key events include Carnival (Feb/Mar, dates vary) with street parades and water fights. The Fiestas de Quito (Dec), to celebrate the founding of the city, is marked by bullfights, street processions, fireworks and partying on chivas (open-air buses).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Medellín to Quito.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Medellín to Quito really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Medellín to Quito.

In terms of nonstop flights, Avianca is the most popular. Avianca offers 7 nonstop flights and 519 connecting flights per week. Avianca flies from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO) .

Other popular airlines flying from Medellín to Quito are:
  • COPA offers 181 connecting flights per week. COPA flies from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO) .
  • LATAM offers 123 connecting flights per week. LATAM flies from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO) .
  • American offers 14 connecting flights per week. American flies from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO) .
  • United offers 9 connecting flights per week. United flies from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO) .
  • Aeromexico offers 4 connecting flights per week. Aeromexico flies from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Medellín and Quito.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Medellín to Quito recently found on Google Flights was with COPA from $350. The cheapest one-way flight was with LATAM from $216.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Avianca flight from Medellín to Quito is $392, flying from May 21 to May 25.
  • The cheapest COPA flight from Medellín to Quito is $350, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
  • The cheapest LATAM flight from Medellín to Quito is $403, flying from Jul 11 to Jul 12.
  • The cheapest United flight from Medellín to Quito is $2,677, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 6.
  • The cheapest Aeromexico flight from Medellín to Quito is $1,023, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 6.
Avianca flies direct from Medellín to Quito.
  • There are 7 Avianca direct flights from Medellín to Quito per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Medellín and Quito at price $350 is offered by COPA from Fri, Apr 24 to Sun, Apr 26.
Avianca flies direct from Medellín to Quito.
  • There are 7 Avianca direct flights from Medellín to Quito per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Medellín to Quito on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Medellín and Quito start at $399 from Thu, Jun 11 to Sun, Jun 14 with Avianca.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Medellín to Quito, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Medellín and Quito start at $543 from Thu, Jul 16 to Mon, Jul 20 with Avianca.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Medellín and Quito start at $350 from Thu, Apr 30 to Sun, May 3.
To book business class trips from Medellín to Quito, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Medellín and Quito starts at $350 from Fri, Apr 24 to Sun, Apr 26 with COPA.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Medellín and Quito at price $350 is offered by COPA from Fri, Apr 24 to Sun, Apr 26.
To find last-minute flight deals from Medellín to Quito, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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