Colombia to Ecuador Β· 480 miles (772 km)

Medellin (MDE) to Quito (UIO) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Medellin (MDE) to Quito (UIO): AVIANCA. The two airports are 480 miles (772 km) apart. AVIANCA is in Star Alliance. There are also 3 ways to fly it with one stop, through Bogota, Guayaquil and Panama City.

Airlines flying nonstop from MDE to UIO

Book MDE to UIO with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

MDE to UIO with one stop

3 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Bogota (BOG)AVIANCA and LATAM Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Guayaquil (GYE)AVIANCA the whole way
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  • Via Panama City (PTY)Copa Airlines the whole way
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MDE to UIO: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from MDE to UIO?

AVIANCA (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Medellin (MDE) to Quito (UIO).

How far is Medellin from Quito by plane?

Medellin (MDE) and Quito (UIO) are 480 miles (772 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book MDE to UIO award flights?

12 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 4 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does MDE to UIO cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for MDE to UIO with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Medellin and Quito?

The most direct connections are through Bogota (BOG), Guayaquil (GYE) and Panama City (PTY). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example AVIANCA through Bogota.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.