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The cheapest times to fly from LAX to MDE are

  • March 5th to March 18th
  • April 16th to June 3rd
  • July 2nd to July 15th
  • August 13th to November 18th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from LAX to MDE is early to mid September. Prices can be as high as $1243 for Sunday flights during late December, or as low as $417 for Tuesday flights around early to mid September.

 

When to Fly to Medellin

Flying from Los Angeles, CA (LAX) to Medellin (MDE) will usually cost between $489 to $846 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early to mid September with an average ticket price of $477. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late December, with an average price of $1062. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $585 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $554 can be considered a good price for a round-trip LAX to MDE flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the LAX to MDE route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

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LAX to MDE Flight Prices

Compared to other flights, the LAX to MDE flight is cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Los Angeles. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.1, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $48 (7%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $559. Return trip prices are from the MDE to LAX flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Departing Prices by Day

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Return Trip Prices by Day

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Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from LAX to MDE can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 7 hour 0 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from LAX to MDE while comparing.

Destination alternative #1: El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota

  • 134 miles (216 km) away from MDE
  • Usually 11.91% less expensive than MDE
  • Nonstop flights available

See LAX to BOG flights

 

Flight Hacking LAX to MDE

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from LAX to MDE — but Champion Traveler does!

Hack #1: Bogota (LAX > BOG > MDE)

  • Price for both tickets: $531
  • Average savings: $24 (4.24%)

See LAX to BOG flights

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from LAX to MDE? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 14 major airlines flying this route most often: Aeromexico, Air Canada, Alaska, American, Avianca, Avianca El Salvador, COPA, Delta, InterJet, JetBlue, LATAM, Spirit, Turkish Airlines, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Los Angeles International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 3347 miles or 5386 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from LAX to MDE?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop LAX to MDE flight is about 7 hour 0 minutes.

How many flights go between Los Angeles, CA and Medellin?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 92 available flights from LAX to MDE.

 

Airport Location Info

 

Departing Airport

Origination code LAX
Origination airport name Los Angeles International Airport
City Los Angeles, CA
Country the United States
Latitude 33.9
Longitude -118.4

Return Airport

Destination code MDE
Destination airport name Jose Maria Cordova Airport
City Medellin
Country Colombia
Latitude 6.2
Longitude -75.4

 

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