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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Medellín:

• Earliest: departs at 12:20 am and lands at 5:56 am
• Latest: departs at 7:05 am and lands at 12:41 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 36m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Medellín:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Medellín takes 5h 36m, covering 2,380 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Medellín range from $476 to $738, with an average of $594 over the past 12 months. Anything below $476 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the $594 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $388 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $621 for nonstop.

Avianca is the only airline operating New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Medellín flights. 82% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $69–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Medellín flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Since Medellín is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE) — daily rates from around $15:

• Budget
• Localiza
• Alamo
• GREEN MOTION
• Sixt

Near Medellín Enrique Olaya Airport (EOH) — daily rates from around $3:

• America Car Rental
• Europcar
• Localiza
• keddy by Europcar
• Fox

Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Medellín usually depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and may arrive at several airports in Medellín area, including Medellín Enrique Olaya (EOH) and Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Medellín route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 19m.

One-stop flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Medellín most commonly connect through:

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Medellín. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $569 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $623, a difference of $54.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Avianca operates flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Medellín.

Flying via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 34m, compared with 8h 53m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and 8h 56m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG).

Medellín is 1 hour behind New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (Colombia Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Medellín are Parque Lleras, Atanasio Girardot Stadium and Poblado Park. These are among the most viewed places in Medellín on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Medellín flights:

• Avianca: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Avianca: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.