Cheap flights from Medellin to Arequipa
Arequipa is reached from Medellin only through connecting flights, so cheap flights from Medellin to Arequipa are built around a change of plane rather than a nonstop. Compare the full journey, from layover length to total travel time and included baggage, before you book anything.
Prices found on this route
Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com
| Airline | Flight | Rating | Date | Price from | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 JetsmartJA | with a stop | — | 6 Nov 2026 | from $400 | Search 6 Nov 2026 |
 Aires4C | with a stop | — | 6 Nov 2026 | from $408 | Search 6 Nov 2026 |
 LATAM AirlinesLA | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.3 | 6 Nov 2026 | from $420 | Search 6 Nov 2026 |
 AeroMéxicoAM | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.0 | 14 Jan 2027 | from $1,293 | Search 14 Jan 2027 |
Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 4 November 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.
Price by month
Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: June — from $268.
| Month | Price from | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | from $400 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| December 2026 | from $308 | 22 Dec 2026 | |
| January 2027 | from $436 | 3 Jan 2027 | |
| February 2027 | from $336 | 28 Feb 2027 | |
| March 2027 | from $304 | 25 Mar 2027 | |
| April 2027 | from $312 | 5 Apr 2027 | |
| May 2027 | from $268 | 4 May 2027 | |
| June 2027 | from $268 | 5 Jun 2027 | |
| July 2027 | from $296 | 6 Jul 2027 | |
| August 2027 | from $322 | 16 Aug 2027 |
Airports on this route
Distances are straight-line from the city centre
| City | Airport | To centre |
|---|---|---|
| Medellin | Olaya Herrera EOH | 10 km |
| Medellin | Jose Maria Cordova MDE | 19 km |
| Arequipa | Rodriguez Ballon AQP | 0 km |
Route on the map
When to fly
November is the cheapest month among the months with listed fares on this route. The other listed months run from December through August, and December and January overlap with school holidays and Christmas, when demand is usually higher; February to May and June to August can still work well if you keep your dates flexible. Midweek departures are often cheaper than weekend ones, but check the calendar for your exact week.
Airlines and what to expect
Every itinerary on this route connects, and where it connects varies by airline and fare; that extra stop adds travel time and may mean separate check-in or baggage rules. Jetsmart, LATAM Airlines, Aires and AeroMéxico are the airlines named for Medellin to Arequipa flights. Compare baggage, seat choice and meals on each fare before booking, because inclusions are not the same across low-cost and full-service carriers.
Arriving — Arequipa
Rodriguez Ballon is the airport named for Arequipa on this route, so all arrivals use the same terminal; that keeps the first hour simple, though queues can build at busy times. The airport sits outside the city centre, so allow transfer time and choose a taxi or bus you trust; confirm the fare or route before you leave the terminal. Keep your documents, cash and essential medication with you until you reach your accommodation.
Before you go: Peru
- Currency
- PEN (S/)
- Power sockets
- Type A, B, C · 220 V
- Language
- Quechua, Aymara, Spanish
- Emergency number
- 105, 106, 111
- Driving side
- right
- Calling code
- +51
- Internet domain
- .pe
- Population of Arequipa
- 1.0 M (2017)
- Altitude
- 2,335 m · high altitude — take the first day slowly
- Time zone
- UTC-05 (America/Lima)
Country facts: Wikidata
Check before you book
- Check whether your ticket names Olaya Herrera or Jose Maria Cordova.
- Check baggage, seat and meal rules for the airline and fare you choose.
- Check each connection, including airport and layover length, because this route has no direct flights.
- Check passport validity and entry requirements for Peru before you travel.
- Check November and nearby months in the price calendar if your dates are flexible.
Frequently asked questions
Medellin – Arequipa: when is it cheapest to fly?
The lowest price in recent searches was found for June 2027 — $268. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.
Medellin – Arequipa: which airlines fly this route?
Airlines with offers on this route: Jetsmart, Aires, LATAM Airlines, AeroMéxico.
Medellin – Arequipa: are there direct flights?
Only connecting flights were available in recent searches.
How long is the flight from Medellin to Arequipa?
The distance is about 2,554 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 3 h 34 min. Only connecting flights were found recently; a stop adds a few hours.
Which airports serve Medellin – Arequipa?
Medellin: Olaya Herrera (EOH), Jose Maria Cordova (MDE). Arequipa: Rodriguez Ballon (AQP).
What is the time difference between Medellin and Arequipa?
Arequipa is in the same time zone as Medellin.
Medellin — more routes
| To | Airline | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw | Copa Airlines | with a stop | 29 Nov 2026 | from $1,107 |
| Krakow | Avianca | with a stop | 20 Nov 2026 | from $1,489 |