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$159+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Medellín

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MDE
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Medellín
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Medellín. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/117:35 amORD - MDE
1 stop13h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/141:15 amMDE - ORD
1 stop10h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$303
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1110:35 amORD - MDE
1 stop10h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/1410:45 amMDE - ORD
1 stop23h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$310
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/122:07 pmORD - MDE
1 stop17h 11mCopa Airlines
Tue 12/166:24 amMDE - ORD
1 stop18h 41mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/11$346
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/132:07 pmORD - MDE
1 stop17h 11mCopa Airlines
Tue 12/165:00 amMDE - ORD
1 stop8h 52mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/11$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/127:35 amORD - MDE
1 stop13h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/161:15 amMDE - ORD
1 stop10h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$388
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/217:33 amORD - MDE
1 stop11h 27mCopa Airlines
Sat 12/2710:46 amMDE - ORD
1 stop12h 35mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/11$404
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/127:33 amORD - MDE
1 stop14h 15mCopa Airlines
Sun 12/1412:42 pmMDE - ORD
1 stop12h 23mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/9$405
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/217:33 amORD - MDE
1 stop11h 43mCopa Airlines
Fri 12/2610:46 amMDE - ORD
1 stop14h 19mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/11$421
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/102:07 pmORD - MDE
1 stop18h 44mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/1512:40 pmMDE - ORD
1 stop8h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$424
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Thu 12/117:35 amORD - MDE
1 stop13h 40mAvianca
Sun 12/145:00 amMDE - ORD
2 stops16h 20mAvianca
Deal found 12/10$432
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/117:33 amORD - MDE
1 stop8h 26mCopa Airlines
Sat 12/135:00 amMDE - ORD
1 stop8h 52mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/9$435
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/102:07 pmORD - MDE
1 stop17h 11mCopa Airlines
Mon 12/1512:42 pmMDE - ORD
1 stop12h 23mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/9$436

Find flight deals from Chicago to Medellín

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Medellín (CO1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$297
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$159
(Kiwi.com)

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December

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February

Average price

$631
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Medellín that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Medellín that are best for you.

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ChicagoMedellín

ORD - MDE

ORDMDE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

7:35 am-10:05 pm

1 stop13h 30m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mon 3/9

9:45 am-12:26 am

1 stop14h 41m

$303

ChicagoMedellín

ORD - MDE

ORDMDE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

7:35 am-10:05 pm

1 stop13h 30m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sat 3/7

10:45 am-12:26 am

1 stop14h 41m

$303

ChicagoMedellín

ORD - MDE

ORDMDE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

5:45 am-10:05 pm

1 stop15h 20m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Fri 3/6

10:45 am-12:26 am

1 stop14h 41m

$303

ChicagoMedellín

ORD - MDE

ORDMDE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

7:35 am-10:05 pm

1 stop13h 30m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sat 3/7

10:45 am-12:26 am

1 stop14h 41m

$303

ChicagoMedellín

ORD - MDE

ORDMDE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

8:53 am-10:05 pm

1 stop12h 12m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Fri 3/6

10:45 am-12:26 am

1 stop14h 41m

$303

ChicagoMedellín

ORD - MDE

ORDMDE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/26

9:05 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop24h 00m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mon 3/9

9:45 am-12:26 am

1 stop14h 41m

$310

ChicagoMedellín

ORD - MDE

ORDMDE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/28

8:10 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop24h 55m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 3/5

10:45 am-12:26 am

1 stop14h 41m

$310

ChicagoMedellín

ORD - MDE

ORDMDE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/26

9:05 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop24h 00m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sat 3/7

10:45 am-12:26 am

1 stop14h 41m

$310

ChicagoMedellín

ORD - MDE

ORDMDE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/26

9:05 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop24h 00m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Fri 3/6

10:45 am-12:26 am

1 stop14h 41m

$310

ChicagoMedellín

ORD - MDE

ORDMDE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/26

9:05 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop24h 00m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 3/5

10:45 am-12:26 am

1 stop14h 41m

$310

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Medellín

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Medellín

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Medellín?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Medellín. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Medellín is 57 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Medellín?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Medellín (average of $201). Flying from Chicago to Medellín in February is currently the most expensive (average of $349). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to MDE?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Medellín. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago to Medellín is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 19% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Medellín

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Medellín. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Medellín. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Chicago to Medellín to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,558 reviews

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,558 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,558 reviews

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,558 reviews

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,048 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,558 reviews

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,478 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,558 reviews

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,175 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,558 reviews

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Medellín?

    For as low as $564, United Airlines can have you in Medellín from Chicago in 12h. Chicago and Medellín are separated by a distance of 2582 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Medellín round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($241), United Airlines ($302), and Avianca ($336) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Medellín. These flights start at 47% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Medellín one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Chicago to Medellín are Spirit Airlines ($108), Copa Airlines ($116), and United Airlines ($128).

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to Medellín?

    The most popular route from Chicago to Medellín is Chicago O'Hare Intl - Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl. You may also consider Chicago Midway - Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl or Chicago O'Hare Intl - Medellín Enrique Olaya.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Medellín that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Medellín flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Medellín?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Medellín.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Medellín?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Medellín by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Medellín?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Medellín (average of $201). Flying from Chicago to Medellín in February is currently the most expensive (average of $349). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Chicago to Medellín

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Medellín. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$263Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$290Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$302Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$324Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$376Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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