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Flights from Medellin to Los Angeles

There are no direct flights from Medellin to Los Angeles. The easiest way is one stop via Mexico City or Miami, about 9h 19m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 14m
MDELAXMEX

Medellin to Los Angeles at a glance

Fastest journey9h 14mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Mexico City or Miami

Best ways to fly from Medellin to Los Angeles

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
MDE Mexico City (MEX) LAX
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, Avianca · Leg 2: Aeroméxico, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 19m
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MDE Miami (MIA) LAX
Leg 1: American Airlines, Avianca · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, China Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 00m
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MDE Houston (IAH) LAX
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 29m
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MDE Panama City (PTY) LAX
Leg 1: Copa Airlines, Copa Airlines Colombia · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 14m
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MDE Fort Lauderdale (FLL) LAX
Leg 1: Avianca, JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways
One airline, one ticket ~10h 02m
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MDE San Jose (SJO) LAX
Leg 1: Avianca Costa Rica, Wingo · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
Same alliance ~9h 18m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
5,361 km3,329 miles
Journey time
9h 14mestimate
Time difference
-3hLos Angeles vs Medellin
Currency in Los Angeles
USD
Airports
MDE, EOH → LAX, SNA, BUR

Flights from Medellin to Los Angeles: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Medellin to Los Angeles?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Mexico City, Miami and Houston. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Medellin to Los Angeles?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 14m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,361 km.
Where do you change planes between Medellin and Los Angeles?
The best connecting points are Mexico City (MEX), Miami (MIA), Houston (IAH) and Panama City (PTY). Aeroméxico flies both legs via Mexico City, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Medellin and Los Angeles?
Medellin: Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) and Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR).
What is the time difference between Medellin and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Medellin.

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