Panama City (PTY) to Medellin (MDE) flights

An economy award from Panama City (PTY) to Medellin (MDE) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Copa Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $15. One airline flies nonstop from Panama City (PTY) to Medellin (MDE): Copa Airlines. The two airports are 337 miles (542 km) apart. Copa Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 12 ways to fly it with one stop, through Pereira, Cartagena and Bogota and more.
How many miles PTY to MDE costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsOn Copa Airlines | 4,500 | $15β410 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Copa Airlines | 10,000 | $40β85 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Copa Airlines | 17,500 | $15β60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Copa Airlines | 17,500 | $15β60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Copa Airlines | 20,000 | $43β88 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Copa Airlines | 29,000 | $15β60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Copa Airlines | 35,000 | $59.80β104.80 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Copa Airlines | 35,000 | $15β150 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Copa Airlines | 40,000 | $15β60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from PTY to MDE
- Copa AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book PTY to MDE with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Copa Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Copa Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Copa Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Copa Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Copa Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Copa Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Copa Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Copa Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Copa Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Copa Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Copa Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Copa Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Copa Airlines
PTY to MDE with one stop
12 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Pereira (PEI)Copa Airlines, then LATAM Airlines and AVIANCA



- Via Cartagena (CTG)Copa Airlines, then AVIANCA, Wingo and 2 more

P5+1
- Via Bogota (BOG)AVIANCA the whole way



P5+1 - Via Bucaramanga (BGA)Copa Airlines, then AVIANCA and Wingo

P5 - Via Cali (CLO)Copa Airlines, then AVIANCA, LATAM Airlines and 1 more




- Via Barranquilla (BAQ)Copa Airlines, then AVIANCA, LATAM Airlines and 2 more


P5+1 - Via Cucuta (CUC)Copa Airlines, then AVIANCA and JetSMART



- Via Santa Marta (SMR)Copa Airlines, then AVIANCA, Wingo and 1 more

P5
- Via San Andres Island (ADZ)Copa Airlines, then AVIANCA, LATAM Airlines and 1 more




- Via San Jose (SJO)AVIANCA the whole way


P5 - Via Quito (UIO)Copa Airlines, then AVIANCA


- Via Aruba (AUA)Copa Airlines, then Wingo
P5
PTY to MDE: common questions
How many miles does PTY to MDE cost?
In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Copa Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $15. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (10,000), ANA Mileage Club (17,500) and Thai Royal Orchid Plus (17,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from PTY to MDE?
Copa Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Panama City (PTY) to Medellin (MDE).
How far is Panama City from Medellin by plane?
Panama City (PTY) and Medellin (MDE) are 337 miles (542 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book PTY to MDE award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Panama City and Medellin?
The most direct connections are through Pereira (PEI), Cartagena (CTG), Bogota (BOG), Bucaramanga (BGA) and Cali (CLO). On 2 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.






