Colombia is one of the closest and best-connected South American countries to the US, with Bogotá, Medellín and Cartagena all reachable from several US cities. Caribbean beaches, colonial towns, coffee country and lively cities make it a popular first trip to the continent.
Cheap airfare to Colombia is mostly about timing and flexibility. Compare fares across airlines and nearby airports, shift your dates a few days either way, and book when the price looks right.
Avianca is Colombia's flag carrier and has its main hub in Bogotá; LATAM and low-cost carriers operate domestically, and US airlines such as American, Delta, United and JetBlue serve Colombia, especially from Florida.
Late December through mid-January, Easter week and mid-year school holidays (around June–July) are busy with local travelers. Fares are often lower in shoulder periods such as February–March (outside Easter) and September–November.
Bogotá's El Dorado International (BOG) is the country's largest airport and Avianca's main hub.
Nonstop service to Cartagena has been offered from some US cities, particularly in Florida and the Northeast, but availability varies by season.
No. José María Córdova International is in Rionegro, in the hills outside Medellín, so plan on a road transfer of roughly an hour.
