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Medellin.R 1,312 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr.One-way flight with Wingo.Outbound direct flight with Wingo departs from Balboa on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,312, select.
Medellin.R 1,312 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Jul.One-way flight with Wingo.Outbound direct flight with Wingo departs from Balboa on Sun, 27 Jul, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,312, select.
Medellin.R 1,318 per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 Aug.One-way flight with Wingo.Outbound direct flight with Wingo departs from Balboa on Sun, 17 Aug, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,318, select.
Medellin.R 1,319 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Mar.One-way flight with Wingo.Outbound direct flight with Wingo departs from Balboa on Tue, 3 Mar, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,319, select.
Medellin.R 1,319 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Nov.One-way flight with Wingo.Outbound direct flight with Wingo departs from Balboa on Wed, 5 Nov, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,319, select.
Medellin.R 1,319 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Oct.One-way flight with Wingo.Outbound direct flight with Wingo departs from Balboa on Tue, 7 Oct, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,319, select.
Medellin.R 1,350 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Sep.One-way flight with Wingo.Outbound direct flight with Wingo departs from Balboa on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,350, select.
Medellin.R 1,356 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Dec.One-way flight with Wingo.Outbound direct flight with Wingo departs from Balboa on Thu, 4 Dec, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,356, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Panama City to Medellin

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Panama City to Medellin flights are currently cheapest in July.
Jul
from R 1,312
Aug
from R 1,318
Sep
from R 1,350
Oct
from R 1,319
Nov
from R 1,319
Dec
from R 1,356
Jan
from R 1,461
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from R 1,737
Mar
from R 1,319
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from R 1,312
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Direct flights from Panama City to Medellin

Alternative Panama City to Medellin routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Panama City to Medellin? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Panama City to Medellin: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,312
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time1 hr, 21 mins
Most popular airlineCopa
Average flights per week165

Finding cheap flights from Panama City to Medellin: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Medellin: Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera and Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.
The best price we found for a return flight from Panama City to Medellin is R 2,678. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Panama City to Medellin.
Copa, United and KLM fly direct from Panama City to Medellin.
As of July 2025, there are 572 flights per week flying from Panama City to Medellin.
The cheapest month to fly from Panama City to Medellin is usually July.
If you're flying from Panama City, the cheapest airport near Medellin is Medellin Jose Maria Cordova – which is 18.9 km away from the centre of Medellin. We've found flights into this airport from R 2,678.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Panama City to Medellin on Tuesday, 22 July 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Medellin but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Medellin is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In July, the average temperature is usually around 18°C. May is typically the warmest month in Medellin, when it usually averages around 21°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is November, with temperatures averaging 15°C. The rainiest month is May.
The cheapest airline that flies to Medellin is Wingo .

Flying from Panama City to Medellin: what you need to know

  • There are two main airports you can fly out of in Panama City. Explore your options leaving from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) or Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) when planning your flight from Panama City to Medellin.

  • Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is the primary arrival point in Medellin.

  • Book a direct Panama City to Medellin flight and you'll be flying for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Panama City and Medellin are in the same timezone, UTC-5.

  • Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to {"defaultCase":"Jose Maria Cordova International Airport","accusativeCase":"Jose Maria Cordova International Airport","nominativeCase":"Jose Maria Cordova International Airport","dativeCase":"Jose Maria Cordova International Airport"} (MDE) is the most popular route. When searching for your flight from Panama City to Medellin, you can pick from 71 services every week between PTY and MDE.

  • To ensure you make it on your Panama City to Medellin flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.

  • You can expect longer queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Medellin

  • To score cheap Panama City to Medellin flights, reserve your journey four months before your departure.

  • The best month for picking up cheap plane tickets from Panama City to Medellin is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from Panama City to Medellin by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' Panama City to Medellin flights.

Flying from Panama City

Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

  • You can catch a direct flight from Panama City to Medellin leaving from Tocumen International Airport (PTY). Start your journey at PTY and come in for landing at Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE).

  • Check out the promotions with Copa Airlines. This airline offers direct Panama City to Medellin plane tickets out of PTY.

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your Panama City to Medellin flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Tocumen International Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:

    • Alfonso B. Aragon Airport (CLO)

    • El Dorado International Airport (BOG)

    • El Eden Airport (AXM)

  • PTY is around 18 kilometres from central Panama City. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • In search of a convenient hotel close to Tocumen International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Panama City to Medellin, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:

  • 86.03% of flights departing from Tocumen International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. With its solid on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of PTY.

Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)

  • You can catch a direct flight from Panama City to Medellin leaving from Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB). Kick off your travels at BLB and hop off the plane at Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE).

  • Wingo offers direct Panama City to Medellin plane tickets from BLB. Book your preferred aisle seat and get to your destination in one go.

  • Split up your Panama City to Medellin flight with a stop so you can freshen up or cross a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Panama Pacifico Airport and Medellin include:

    • El Dorado International Airport (BOG)

    • Alfonso B. Aragon Airport (CLO)

    • Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)

  • The drive from central Panama City to BLB usually takes 20 minutes, depending on traffic. It's roughly 11 kilometres from the city centre to the airport.

  • It's your holiday, so why not enjoy an extra night away? Consider staying at one of these hotels near Panama Pacifico Airport the day before your flight from Panama City to Medellin:

  • Panama Pacifico Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 86.75% of flights taking off from here keep to their planned arrival schedule.

Arriving in Medellin

Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)

Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)

  • Once your flight from Panama City to Medellin has touched down, you can get to the city centre in about 15 minutes by car. Central Medellin is roughly 3 kilometres from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH).

  • The trip will take roughly 30 minutes on public transport.

  • Grab an Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car and set the course for your next destination. You can select from top outlets like Confort Rent a Car and Green Motion.

  • Snap up the best price by securing your ride from EOH one week in advance. You'll also have access to a greater selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Medellin

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Panama City to Medellin. To avoid the crowds, visit Medellin in April.

  • The warmest month in Medellin is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your Panama City to Medellin ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • Search for cheap flights from Panama City to Medellin in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.

More about Medellin

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Medellin right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Panama City to Medellin:

  • There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza are popular attractions which should be on any good Medellin itinerary.

Explore more of Colombia

  • Medellin will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Colombia you'll want to see. Around 241 kilometres south-east of Medellin, a trip to Bogota will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.

  • Around 322 kilometres south of Medellin, Cali is another favourite stop in Colombia. No visit is complete without checking out Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.

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