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Cheapest round-trip
$430
Typical prices: $388-$530
Avianca
Thu 10/15Mon 10/19
ORD - MDE • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$178
Typical prices: $197-$289
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/26
ORD - MDE • 2 stops
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Medellín (ORD-MDE)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Medellín that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Medellín

Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19
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11:20 pm - 8:45 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MDE Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl
9h 25m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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9:30 am - 9:20 pmMDE  Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
11h 50m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
$430Avianca
Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17
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10:20 pm - 7:45 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MDE Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl
8h 25m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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11:40 am - 8:20 pmMDE  Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
9h 40m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
$430Avianca
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26
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3:20 pm - 8:15 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MDE Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl
16h 55m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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3:10 pm - 1:02 amMDE  Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
9h 52m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$431Copa Airlines
Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 28
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3:20 pm - 9:40 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MDE Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl
18h 20m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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9:15 am - 1:02 amMDE  Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
15h 47m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$432Copa Airlines
Wed, Jan 20 - Wed, Jan 27
American Airlines Logo
8:05 am - 9:10 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MDE Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl
12h 05m2 stops New York LaGuardia Miami
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7:00 am - 7:56 pmMDE  Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
13h 56m1 stop Miami
$432American Airlines
Wed, Jan 20 - Wed, Jan 27
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8:05 am - 9:10 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MDE Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl
12h 05m2 stops New York LaGuardia Miami
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7:00 am - 8:02 pmMDE  Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
14h 02m2 stops Miami New York LaGuardia
$432American Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Dec 15
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5:30 am - 8:05 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MDE Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl
14h 35m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Bogotá El Dorado
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5:05 am - 11:59 pmMDE  Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
19h 54m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$440LATAM Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Fri, Sep 4
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5:30 am - 10:35 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MDE Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl
17h 05m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Bogotá El Dorado
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5:10 am - 11:57 pmMDE  Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
18h 47m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$440LATAM Airlines
Mon, Jan 25 - Fri, Jan 29
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10:42 am - 10:15 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MDE Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl
10h 33m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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10:45 am - 7:14 pmMDE  Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
9h 29m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$447United Airlines
Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 19
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7:30 am - 10:10 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MDE Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl
13h 40m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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10:40 am - 9:36 pmMDE  Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
11h 56m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$447United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Medellín flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Medellín to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Medellín?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Medellín departing in January.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Medellín from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport usually cost between $375 and $547 in January.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $430 on Avianca (Jan 17-Jan 25).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Medellín?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Medellín, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Medellín is January, where tickets cost $352 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $686 and $560 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Medellín?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Medellín, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Medellín, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight

$178
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

When to book flights from Chicago to Medellín

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Medellín based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Chicago to Medellín flights

  • What are the common layover airports for flights from Chicago to Medellin?

    Depending on the airline you book, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Miami International Airport (MIA) are among the airports you are likely to fly through on your way to Medellin from Chicago. For instance, MIA serves as the layover airport for flights by American Airlines while FLL serves as the layover airport for flights by Spirit Airlines.

  • How do travelers from Chicago landing at Medellin Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) get out of the airport?

    Buses, which connect directly to the city from Terminals 1, 4, and 8, provide the most reliable means of transport out of MDE. However, apart from buses, you can also use a taxi or a rental car to connect from the airport to the city center or any other destination of your choice.

  • Which airlines should I book when flying with my kid(s) from Chicago to Medellin?

    Although all the airlines flying from Chicago to Medellin are friendly to you travelers, American Airlines is more popular among parents traveling with their kid(s). This airline has the most extra legroom and spacious seats compared to any other airline on this route. Additionally, parents accompanied by their kids enjoy priority boarding and deplaning if they book American Airlines.

  • What is it like flying with pets from Chicago to Medellin?

    You can conveniently fly with your pet(s) from Chicago to Medellin using any airline. However, if you book American Airlines, you enjoy lower pet charges compared to other airlines along this route. American Airlines also allow pets to fly in-cabin provided their weight plus the weight of the carrier does not exceed 25 lbs.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Medellín?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Medellín was $178 for a one-way ticket and $430 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Medellín?

    A passport is required to fly from Chicago to Medellín.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Medellín?

    On your way to Medellín, you’ll fly out from Chicago O'Hare Intl. You’ll be landing in one of Medellín’s 2 airports: Medellín Enrique Olaya or Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Medellín?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Medellín?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Medellín, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Medellín from Chicago?

    Panama City is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Chicago to Medellín.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Medellín?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Medellín.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Medellín?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Medellín from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Medellín?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Medellín with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Medellín?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Medellín from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Medellín

  • Flights from Chicago to Medellín have Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) as the main departure airport. However, you can also choose to depart from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Since the route that has MDW as the departure airport is less popular among travelers flying to Medellin, you are more likely to get cheaper flight deals if you choose to fly along it.
  • Since Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) serves as a hub for both American Airlines and United Airlines, booking any of these airlines when flying to Medellin comes with a number of benefits. For instance, the two airlines have quite a high frequency of daily flights from ORD to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE). Therefore, booking any of them makes it easier for you to get a flight that is convenient for your schedule.
  • Booking a flight from Chicago to Medellin makes it easier for you to connect to other cities served by Medellin Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE). Some of the cities you can easily connect to from MDE are Jardín, Santa Fe de Antioquia, and El Retiro. Car rentals picked up at MDE provide the most convenient means of transport to these cities.
  • Reduce your carbon footprint when flying from Chicago to Medellin by booking an airline that offers eco-friendly flights. American Airlines is a suitable option to consider when looking for a more environmentally friendly airline. The airline has made big strides toward reducing its carbon emission through the increased adoption and use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and fuel-efficient engines.
  • When connecting to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to catch up with your flight to Medellin, public buses operated by Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) are the most affordable and reliable. Other buses reliably offering transport services between the airport and downtown Chicago, which you may utilize are Metra and Pace Buses.

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