Route information
- Data Nov 2026 – Oct 2027
The data runs November 2026–October 2027. Only two months in the calendar data carry prices: November 2026 at 34,700 points and December 2026 at 180,400.
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New York to Medellinaward flights
Compare award prices for New York to Medellin, with economy seats from 34,700 points.
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Route snapshot
New York to Medellin shows nonstop award space on Avianca. Pricing comes from a single program, GOL Smiles, with economy from 34,700 points, on an Avianca nonstop. With no second program to compare, date flexibility does most of the work. The full JFK–MDE award pricing is broken down below.
- Route
- JFK to MDE
- Direct service
- 10 direct award flights
- Airlines with award availability
- 3
- Best economy price
- From 34,700 pts
- Best premium economy price
- N/A
- Best business price
- From 64,600 pts
- Best first class price
- N/A
Award pricing comparison
Best one-way award prices per airline over the next 12 months.
| Airline | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
 AviancaAV | 34,700Lowest | Not available |
 American AirlinesAA | 47,700pts | 64,600Lowest |
 Copa AirlinesCM | 64,700pts | Not available |
Lowest in each cabin—No award seats foundPoints, one-way. Live award pricing from FlightFlyer data, computed 10/28/2026. Prices vary by date and availability.
Award pricing by month
When award seats between New York and Medellin price cheapest over the next year.
Cheapest monthNovember 2026 · 34,700 pts
CheapestNext 12 months| Month | Cheapest award (points) |
|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 34,700 |
| Dec 2026 | 180,400 |
| Jan 2027 | No award data |
| Feb 2027 | No award data |
| Mar 2027 | No award data |
| Apr 2027 | No award data |
| May 2027 | No award data |
| Jun 2027 | No award data |
| Jul 2027 | No award data |
| Aug 2027 | No award data |
| Sep 2027 | No award data |
| Oct 2027 | No award data |
Nov, Dec currently price cheapest on this route, with awards from 34,700 pts one-way based on recent award data.
Airlines with award seats on this route
3 airlines with award seats between New York and Medellin, nonstop or connecting.
American AirlinesAAAviancaAVCopa AirlinesCMRoute notes
What to know before booking New York to Medellin with points.
About this route
New York to Medellin is served by American Airlines, Avianca, Copa Airlines, offering multiple options for award travelers. Award prices start from 34,700 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
New York–Medellin Flights
This route runs from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Medellin (MDE). Avianca carries all of the nonstop award space in the data. Nonstops make up only about 4% of the award options in the data; the rest connect.
Best Ways to Book With Points & Miles
Booking New York–Medellin with points starts with the cabin, then the program. The economy floor is a partner booking on an Avianca nonstop, with no connection to trade off against the points. The data doesn't include taxes on that seat, so confirm the cash portion at checkout. Business runs about 1.9 times the economy price. The cheapest seat needs GOL Smiles miles; without a balance there, compare the bank-transfer programs before moving anything.
Best Points & Miles Programs
GOL Smiles is the only program pricing New York–Medellin: economy at 34,700 points and business class at 64,600. Every cabin floor here is a partner award: one airline's miles on another airline's flights.
Airlines & Routing Options
On points, the New York–Medellin nonstop belongs to Avianca alone in the data. When nonstop space is gone, the cheaper connecting awards in the data route through Charlotte, Miami, and Panama City.
Alternative Airports & Routes
No nearby alternate airports turn up in the data for New York–Medellin, which makes date flexibility the lever here. Two cheaper options from New York at last check: Amsterdam from 12,000 points and Anchorage from 22,500.
Booking tips
- 1Search flexible dates first, since saver award seats can appear on scattered days.
- 2Compare partner programs before transferring points, since the same seat can price very differently.
- 3Check both direct and connecting options when direct award seats are limited.
- 4Book early for peak travel periods, when saver space disappears fastest.
- 5Recheck availability often, since airlines may release more award seats closer to departure.
Similar routes
Alternative corridors travelers consider alongside New York to Medellin.
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JFKMUCNew York to Munich
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JFKIADNew York to Washington
From 5,000 ptsBusiness 15,000 pts
JFKORDNew York to Chicago
From 5,200 ptsBusiness 24,600 pts
JFKCUNNew York to Cancun
From 5,400 ptsBusiness 20,000 pts
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions travelers ask about the New York to Medellin route.
At last check, economy starts at 34,700 points one-way through GOL Smiles on Avianca, nonstop. Only GOL Smiles prices this route, so the real decision is points versus cash. Per-cabin lows from the last check are in the pricing table above.