Flights Chicago → Medellín
As of November 2026, economy flights from Chicago to Medellín have a typical range USD 344–1285, median USD 585. Full range across all 103 offers: USD 190–3962. We analyzed 103 offers from 13 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Chicago → Medellín
Based on 103 offers · November 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Chicago → Medellín
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · November 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| LATAM Airlines | — | — | — |
| Frontier Airlines | — | — | — |
| United Airlines | — | — | — |
| Arajet | — | — | — |
| Copa | — | — | — |
| Air Canada | — | — | — |
| JetBlue | — | — | — |
| Avianca | — | — | — |
| American Airlines | — | — | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Chicago to Medellín cost?
Based on 103 offers · November 2026
Chicago to Medellín flights ranged from USD 190 to USD 3962 across 103 offers analyzed in November 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 103 offers.
These 103 offers (November 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 456 and USD 800
What hidden fees do Chicago to Medellín flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Chicago to Medellín routes. The breakdown below is based on 103 offers analyzed in November 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| LA | 15 | 1% |
| F9 | 10 | 5% |
| UA | 10 | 1% |
| DM | 8 | 2% |
| CM | 15 | 3% |
| AC | 12 | 2% |
| B6 | 10 | 1% |
| AV | 10 | 1% |
| AA | 10 | 2% |
Copa Airlines: base ~USD 533 + fees USD 15 = ~USD 548 total. Avianca: base ~USD 575 + fees USD 10 = ~USD 585 total.
Copa Airlines's USD 15 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Avianca's lower-fee model — the USD 42 base difference shrinks to USD 37 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels are relatively consistent across carriers on this route.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Chicago to Medellín?
13 airlines flew Chicago to Medellín in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Frontier Airlines | 1 | — | 190 | 10 (5%) |
 Frontier | 2 | 228–253 | 241 | n/a |
 Arajet | 1 | — | 361 | 8 (2%) |
 American | 16 | 298–456 | 456 | n/a |
 AM | 4 | 445–2927 | 506 | n/a |
 Copa Airlines | 7 | 508–604 | 548 | 15 (3%) |
 Avianca | 1 | — | 574 | n/a |
 Avianca | 21 | 561–1377 | 585 | 10 (2%) |
 Air Canada | 5 | 528–832 | 589 | 12 (2%) |
 American Airlines | 16 | 585–715 | 630 | 10 (2%) |
 United Airlines | 13 | 256–1306 | 637 | 10 (2%) |
 B6 | 4 | 577–824 | 756 | 10 (1%) |
 LATAM Airlines | 12 | 376–1467 | 1105 | 15 (1%) |
Where do the best Chicago → Medellín prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from travel agency sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Chicago to Medellín flights
- Full-service carriers on Chicago–Medellín cost 1.5x more than budget airlines (USD 599 vs USD 395 median; overall median USD 585).
- LA charges 1.9x more in ancillary fees than DM — USD 15 vs USD 8 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 236 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 456. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Chicago to Medellín cost?
- Based on 103 offers analyzed, Chicago to Medellín flights range from USD 190 to USD 3962, with a median price of USD 585. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Chicago to Medellín flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 11 to the base fare on Chicago to Medellín flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Chicago to Medellín including all fees?
- Frontier Airlines has the lowest median fare on Chicago to Medellín at USD 190 (median across 1 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Chicago–Medellín flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 456. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Chicago to Medellín routes?
- Chicago to Medellín has 13 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 190 to USD 3962 across 103 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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