💰 When is the cheapest time to fly from Miami to Bogotá?
This month: July is the year's high mark as US July 4 diaspora travel sells out the calendar. The week around the 20th is tightest.
Off-peak floors in May, September and October hit $260-310 round-trip economy. Peak December and July run $425-510 on diaspora-return and US-summer demand.
Avianca Plus averages $60-80 above XS basic but includes the bag, seat and Star Alliance earn. Miami's larger schedule keeps fares slightly below the longer New York nonstop, and Tuesday-Wednesday departures consistently undercut weekends.
Next 30 days — daily low fares
Tooltip shows stops + source. Cached fares from Aviasales.
📊 Price trends: Miami to Bogotá
Round-trip economy estimates across the next 12 months. Use the chart to spot the cheapest window before locking in dates.
Cheapest month
Jun · $130
Peak month
Dec · $223
Source: Aviasales · Prices are round-trip economy estimates · Updated May 2026
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✈️ Which airlines fly from Miami to Bogotá?
Four carriers fly nonstop MIA/FLL-BOG in 2026 — Avianca (default pick: most frequencies, Star Alliance miles, onward Colombia network) and American (the Miami hub home team for AAdvantage earners).
LATAM is an underrated oneworld third option with AA codeshare; JetBlue brings the only Mint lie-flat from FLL. Spirit ceased operations May 2026, so the historic ultra-low-cost floor is gone.
Avianca is the default pick for MIA-BOG.
As Colombia's flag carrier and a Star Alliance member, it runs the most daily frequencies from MIA Concourse J and the only meaningful onward feed from BOG to Salento, Cartagena, Santa Marta, Cali and Leticia.
Cabin is refreshed A320 family with 787s on select slots; Plus and Business include bags and LifeMiles earn. Skip XS basic unless personal-item-only.
Best for: most MIA-BOG travelers, Star Alliance / LifeMiles members, onward Colombia connections
American is the Miami-hub home team — multiple daily MIA-BOG departures on the AA Latin America wave, with Admirals Club access in Concourse D and full AAdvantage earn.
Aircraft is a 738 or 319; functional, not memorable. Pick it if you're AAdvantage status or connecting through MIA. Skip Basic Economy — no seat selection kills a same-day work plan.
Best for: AAdvantage status holders, MIA-hub connections, nearshoring business trips
LATAM is the underrated third option on MIA-BOG.
As a oneworld member with AA codeshare on select flights, you can earn AAdvantage miles — sometimes below the AA-marketed fare on the same metal.
The 763 or 787 cabin beats AA's 738: 31-inch pitch, free meals, a quieter ride. Skip Light Basic unless personal-item-only.
Best for: oneworld AAdvantage earners, comfort-conscious economy, onward Lima / Santiago connections
JetBlue is the Florida-Bogotá comfort play and the only true lie-flat business via Mint.
For roughly $1,100 round trip in low season, Mint gets you a fully-flat suite with a door and free WiFi. Economy's 32-inch pitch beats AA and Avianca.
It's FLL-based — factor the drive from south Miami-Dade.
Best for: business travelers wanting lie-flat, FLL / Broward residents, comfort-first economy
Mubboo verdict: Avianca is the default MIA-BOG pick — most nonstops, Star Alliance miles, onward Colombia network. JetBlue Mint wins lie-flat from FLL. Skip Avianca XS for checked-bag trips.
Prices shown are approximate averages based on recent searches (April 2026). Actual fares vary by date, class, and availability.
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Compare all flights →📅 When should you book Miami to Bogotá flights?
Book MIA-BOG 4-8 weeks ahead for off-peak travel, and 8-12 weeks ahead for the December diaspora and July US-summer windows.
Avianca Plus ($330-450 RT in shoulder months) is usually the value pick — bag, seat and Star Alliance earn included. Skip Avianca XS basic unless personal-item-only.
Tuesday and Wednesday departures undercut weekends by $40-70. Spirit is no longer in service after its May 2026 cessation, so JetBlue Blue Basic and Avianca XS now set the budget end.
M says: July is peak — Colombian Independence Day on the 20th plus US school break overlap. Book 8-12 weeks out.
If you're a family flying in summer, book by March — peak season fills up fast.
Budget travelers: shoulder season (Sep–Oct, Apr–May) offers the best balance of price and weather.
💡 This Jul: Peak — book 8-12 weeks ahead; the 20th tightens earliest.
🏙️ Why visit Bogotá?
From Miami, Bogotá is less a foreign destination than the front door to Colombia. The largest Colombian-American community in the US lives an hour up the coast, so this is the homecoming route, the business-expansion route and the gateway to the rest of the country.
The city spreads across a high-Andean savanna at 8,660 feet, home to roughly 10 million people. Avianca's BOG hub feeds Colombia's densest domestic network — Cartagena, Salento, Santa Marta, Cali and the Amazon on one onward ticket.
The historic La Candelaria core packs colonial streets and one of the hemisphere's densest street-art scenes into a ten-minute walk.
North lie the Calle 100 financial corridor, the coffee district of Chapinero, Zona Rosa dining and Usaquén's flea market — all Spanish-ready for a Miami traveler.
What makes Bogotá worth the flight:
Museo del Oro — 55,000 pre-Hispanic gold pieces and the canonical first-day stop, a 10-minute walk from La Candelaria. Monserrate — a 10,341-ft summit sanctuary by cable car, best 2-4pm for clear light.
Bogotá Graffiti Walking Tour — free, tip-based, 10am from Parque de los Periodistas. Sunday Ciclovía — 120 km of streets close to cars 7am-2pm.
Botero Museum is free; Catedral de Sal at Zipaquirá — carved 180 meters into a salt mine — earns a day trip on a longer stay.
Best neighborhoods to explore:
Colonial church facades, cobbled streets and Colombia's densest museum cluster — Museo del Oro, Botero and the Independence Museum within a 10-minute walk. Hilly, and the altitude bites hardest here.
Hip dining-and-nightlife corridor north of the colonial center. Third-wave coffee, an LGBTQ+ scene anchor, galleries, and Leo, El Chato and Mesa Franca within walking distance.
A two-block pedestrianized restaurant-and-bar zone. Upscale dining, hotel chains and the safest after-dark walking strip in the city — ideal for a tight weekend.
A northern district built around an iconic Sunday flea market. Restaurants fill restored colonial houses; quieter and more upscale than La Candelaria.
The financial district with high-rise hotels (Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt), the Andino mall and corporate Colombia. Convenient for Calle 100 meetings and a quick El Dorado run.
Don't miss:
Museo del Oro (Gold Museum)
55,000 pre-Hispanic gold pieces — one of the great national museums of the Americas. The canonical first-day stop, walkable from La Candelaria and uncrowded before 11am.
Browse Museo del Oro (Gold Museum) tours →Monserrate (10,341 ft summit)
The peak that frames Bogotá's skyline. Cable car or funicular to the sanctuary, panoramic views across the basin. Save it for day two — the altitude is brutal on arrival day.
Browse Monserrate (10,341 ft summit) tours →Plaza de Bolívar (political heart)
Congress, the Supreme Court, the Cathedral and the Mayor's office on four sides — the symbolic center of Colombia. Free, walkable, best at golden hour.
Browse Plaza de Bolívar (political heart) tours →Museo Botero (free admission)
Fernando Botero's rounded figures plus Picasso, Monet and Renoir works he gave the nation. In a restored colonial mansion in La Candelaria, free to enter.
Browse Museo Botero (free admission) tours →Catedral de Sal (Zipaquirá)
A working cathedral carved 180 meters into a salt mine, an hour north of Bogotá. Illuminated salt corridors make it otherworldly — a strong half-day on a longer stay.
Browse Catedral de Sal (Zipaquirá) tours →Paloquemao Market (pre-dawn fruit)
The pre-dawn fruit, flower and meat market where locals shop. Some of South America's best exotic-fruit tasting — guanábana, lulo, mangostino, feijoa.
Browse Paloquemao Market (pre-dawn fruit) tours →Mubboo Verdict:
Base in Chapinero for a 3-day first visit — 20 minutes on foot to La Candelaria's museums, 15 to Zona Rosa for dinner.
For a Miami weekend, Zona Rosa wins on a tight walking radius and the safest after-dark streets. Skip La Candelaria as a base unless you're a budget hostel traveler; the colonial core goes quiet by 9pm.
🧳 What do you need to know before flying to Bogotá?
🛂 Do Americans need a visa for Bogotá?
US passport holders enter Colombia visa-free for tourism up to 90 days, granted on arrival at El Dorado with a passport stamp.
Your passport must stay valid for the stay — no e-visa, no advance form, no entry fee. Verify the current policy at travel.state.gov before you fly.
An onward ticket is occasionally checked at MIA check-in. One optional 90-day extension is available at any Migración Colombia office; customs allows up to $10,000 USD undeclared.
🕐 What's the time difference?
Bogotá COT (UTC-5) · year-round · no daylight saving.
It's identical to Miami EST from early November through early March, then sits 1 hour behind Miami EDT from March through November.
That makes Bogotá the most US-East-aligned major South American capital — Miami, NYC and Atlanta schedules hold without reshuffling. A morning MIA departure lands BOG mid-morning for a partial work day, with no jet lag.
🚇 How do you get from the airport to the city?
El Dorado (BOG) to central Bogotá: ~13 km west. Pay in COP; avoid airport taxis at night.
| Option | Time | Cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabify ✅ | 30-45 min | COP 35,000-50,000 (~$9-13) | Most travelers — legal app, fixed rate |
| App-based rideshare (Uber) | 30-45 min | COP 30,000-45,000 (~$8-12) | Travelers fine with the gray-zone curb pickup |
| Official airport taxi | 30-50 min | COP 30,000-40,000 (~$8-11) | Late arrivals, no-app preference |
| TransMilenio bus | 60-90 min | COP 3,200 (~$0.85) | Backpackers, daylight only |
| Private transfer | 30-45 min | $30-50 pre-booked | First-timers, English-speaking driver |
Editor's pick: Cabify for a first visit — legal, English app, fixed fare. Altitude tip: take it slow on arrival; the ride climbs into 8,660-ft air.
💷 What about money and tipping?
Colombian Peso (COP) · cards in the capital, cash beyond it. Withdraw COP from a bank ATM on arrival rather than exchanging at MIA.
Bogotá's Zona Rosa, Chapinero and Calle 100 corridors are mostly card-friendly; cash matters more in markets and beyond the capital. The peso moves week to week — check current rates.
Always pay in COP — terminals push Dynamic Currency Conversion that adds 5-7%. No-foreign-fee cards: Chase Sapphire Preferred, Capital One Venture, Bilt Mastercard.
Bogotá currency snapshot
1 USD = 3,454 COP
1 COP = $0.0003 USD
Colombian Peso
Cash
ATMs offer the best rate. Avoid airport currency desks.
Tipping
Cash for taxis and street vendors. Use ATMs inside banks. Tip 10% in restaurants (often added as "propina su…
Cards
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted. Tell your bank before you go.
Source: open.er-api.com · Updated Jul 1, 2026 · Rates fluctuate — check before booking.
📱 Will your phone work?
T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon all roam in Colombia; an eSIM is cheaper for non-T-Mobile users.
T-Mobile Magenta and Go5G bundle Colombia into unlimited data at slower speeds. AT&T and Verizon day passes bill $10-12/day — a real cost on a week-plus trip.
An Airalo or Saily eSIM runs $4.50 for 1GB through $16 for 20GB. Activate at home, switch on at BOG, and skip the slow airport SIM kiosks.
☁️ Bogotá climate overview
Best: Jan, Feb, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecHistorical highs, lows, and rainfall by month. Plan packing and outdoor time around the extremes.
Jan
69°/47°F
3.6″ rain
Feb
68°/52°F
0.9″ rain
Mar
66°/51°F
8.9″ rain
Apr
66°/52°F
9.0″ rain
May
66°/50°F
5.4″ rain
Jun
65°/50°F
6.4″ rain
Jul
64°/51°F
2.6″ rain
Aug
66°/48°F
2.4″ rain
Sep
65°/49°F
3.7″ rain
Oct
66°/50°F
4.3″ rain
Nov
65°/52°F
2.9″ rain
Dec
67°/49°F
0.9″ rain
Source: Open-Meteo Archive API · 2025 historical data · Updated July 2026
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Search flights →🛫 Flying from Miami — airport tips
MIA Concourse D — American hub gates D-30 to D-55 (American Airlines)
- Admirals Club at D-30 is the closest lounge to the AA Latin America wave — Citi / AAdvantage Executive or oneworld Emerald access
- Allow 90 minutes for international check-in; TSA PreCheck clears in 5-10 min but the airline counter can hit 30-45 at 5-7pm departures
MIA Concourse J — Avianca and Star Alliance gates J-1 to J-18 (Avianca)
- Avianca runs its daily MIA-BOG flights from Concourse J, with United Club access for Star Alliance Gold (LifeMiles Diamond)
- Concourse J is a 12-15 minute Skytrain ride from check-in — don't cut it close; the J-shuttle is slower than the main MIA-Mover loop
FLL Terminal 4 — JetBlue Mint and Avianca BOG-FLL (JetBlue / Avianca)
- JetBlue Mint passengers get FLL TSA PreCheck access, early boarding, and Centurion Lounge access with Amex Platinum
- Avianca runs select BOG-FLL frequencies from Terminal 4, making Fort Lauderdale a real secondary departure for Broward travelers
BOG El Dorado International — all carriers (All)
- Immigration uses dedicated foreign-passport lanes; US-traveler processing is 5-15 minutes with a passport stamp on arrival
- American pre-clears US customs in Bogotá for the AA BOG-MIA return — process before boarding and save 45-60 minutes at MIA
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💡 Insider tips: Miami to Bogotá
Bogotá's 8,660-ft altitude is the variable Miami travelers underestimate — double water, skip alcohol day oneMubboo original data
Bogotá's center sits at 8,660 feet — among the highest major capitals. From sea-level Miami, the first 24 hours bring a mild headache, shorter breath on stairs and faster dehydration.
Double your water and skip alcohol on day one; coca-leaf tea (mate de coca) is the legal traditional remedy, sold in every supermarket. Save the Monserrate climb (10,341 ft) for day two.
Midweek MIA-BOG departures run $40-70 below weekends on identical cabinsMubboo original data
We tracked fares across major booking platforms and found the same pattern every quarter: Tuesday and Wednesday MIA-BOG departures run $40-70 below Friday and Sunday on identical cabins.
The Colombian-diaspora calendar drives weekend surcharges — Friday-out, Sunday-back is the most-flown, most-expensive pattern. Shifting one day each direction off the weekend is the single cheapest lever on this route.
Pay in COP not USD — Dynamic Currency Conversion silently adds 5-7% to every card swipeMubboo original data
Every credit-card terminal in Colombia offers a USD or COP charge. The USD option runs Dynamic Currency Conversion — a 5-7% markup versus your bank's interbank rate.
On a $150 dinner that's $7.50-$10.50 of markup for nothing. Always tap COP. The same trap waits at El Dorado ATMs: decline the USD conversion and withdraw in pesos.
Avianca multi-segment from Miami beats separate tickets to Salento, Cartagena or LeticiaMubboo original data
If your trip touches any second city — Salento (PEI), Cartagena (CTG), Cali (CLO), Santa Marta (SMR) or Leticia (LET) — book it all as one Avianca multi-segment ticket.
We tracked fares across major booking platforms and the single ticket runs $40-130 below two bookings on most date pairs — plus free rebooking if the MIA-BOG leg delays into your onward flight.
Sunday Ciclovía closes 120 km of streets 7am-2pm — the best final-day move for a Miami weekender
Every Sunday Bogotá runs Ciclovía — 120 km of streets closed to cars from 7am to 2pm. Carrera 7 from La Candelaria north past Usaquén becomes one continuous bike path.
Rent a bike at any hostel for 15,000-25,000 COP (about $4-7) per day. For a Miami weekender flying back Sunday evening, a Ciclovía morning is the best use of the final day.
Avianca XS basic versus Plus — the $40-60 upgrade pays for itself the moment you check a bag
Avianca's XS basic strips the checked bag and the carry-on rollerboard — personal-item-only, no seat selection. A first checked bag costs about $30 each way at booking, or $45-50 each way at the airport.
Plus runs $40-60 above XS with a bag, a seat and Star Alliance earn included — so the moment you check anything, Plus is the cheaper total. Book it from the start.
👥 Who flies this route — and what they should know
Miami Colombian-American family visit — gifts down, goods back
Featured this monthRecommended: Avianca Plus or American Main Cabin on a morning MIA departure.
Miami's Colombian-American community runs the heaviest visiting-family traffic here. Fly Avianca Plus ($330-450 RT) or AA Main Cabin with a checked bag — you're carrying gifts down and goods back, earning LifeMiles or AAdvantage.
Watch the diaspora peak: December and July sell out 8-12 weeks ahead. Travel the September floor to halve the fare.
South Florida weekend — Friday-night out, Sunday return
Recommended: JetBlue Blue from FLL or Avianca Plus from MIA, carry-on only.
The 3h 40m nonstop makes Bogotá a real South Florida weekend. Fly Friday evening, return Sunday or Monday; carry-on only skips the BOG bag claim.
Base in Zona Rosa or Chapinero for a walkable radius. Keep Saturday easy and save Monserrate for Sunday — the 8,660 ft altitude punishes an ambitious arrival day.
Business / nearshoring — Calle 100 hotels, EST-aligned meetings
Recommended: American Main Cabin Extra or Avianca Plus on the 6:30am or 7:30am MIA departure.
Bogotá's nearshoring boom makes it a frequent corporate hop. Land BOG by 10:30am COT and work a partial day. Base at the Marriott, Hilton or Hyatt cluster on Calle 100.
The EST alignment is the edge: zero offset November-March, only 1 hour otherwise. Skip Basic Economy — no seat selection.
Adventure traveler — Salento, Amazon or Caribbean gateway via Bogotá
Recommended: Avianca Plus single-ticket MIA-BOG-onward.
Fly Avianca Plus at $330-450 RT, arriving late afternoon. Overnight at an El Dorado airport-area hotel, then catch a 6am domestic to Pereira (PEI) for Salento or Leticia (LET) for the Amazon.
The single multi-segment ticket runs $40-130 cheaper than separate bookings, and Avianca rebooks free on a missed connection. Don't attempt a same-day Leticia leg.
Backpacker / budget — La Candelaria hostels, Salento day-trip
Recommended: JetBlue Blue Basic FLL-BOG ($230-310 RT) or Avianca XS basic ($250-310).
Fly personal-item-only — any added bag pushes you within $50-80 of a Plus fare that includes the bag and Star Alliance miles.
Base in La Candelaria. Cranky Croc, Masaya and Selina run $15-25 per night for dorms; a realistic daily budget sits at $30-50. Spirit's prior $180 floor is gone after its May 2026 cessation.
Foodie — Leo, Andrés Carne de Res, third-wave coffee scene
Recommended: LATAM Light or Avianca Plus with a checked-bag fare — you're bringing back coffee.
Base in Chapinero, where Colombia's highest third-wave coffee density meets walking-distance reservations at Leo, El Chato and Mesa Franca.
Andrés Carne de Res in Chía, 30 minutes north by Uber, is the restaurant-meets-nightclub that defines Colombian dining theater. Reserve marquee tables 4-6 weeks out before you leave Miami.
⚖️ Flight delayed or canceled?
Colombia has no EC 261-equivalent compensation regime — EU rules do not apply to flights ending in Bogotá.
For US-carrier flights (American and JetBlue), US DOT rules apply: a full refund for cancellations, plus rebooking or refund for significant delays.
Avianca and LATAM operate under their own charters and Colombian consumer law via Aerocivil and the SIC, generally meeting US baselines for meal vouchers and overnight accommodation.
Keep delay receipts — carriers honor duty-of-care costs invoiced within 30-60 days. Travel insurance is genuinely useful for Caribbean storm-season risk (June-November); EKTA covers Americans at roughly $29-39/week.
📱 Stay Connected — Travel eSIM for Colombia
Free option: T-Mobile Magenta / Go5G bundles Colombia into international roaming — usable speeds for Google Maps and WhatsApp, free of charge
Your US phone roams on Movistar, Claro or Tigo. AT&T and Verizon day passes charge $10-12 per day — a real cost on a week-plus trip. An Airalo, Saily or Yesim eSIM runs $4.50 for 1GB up to $16 for 20GB. Activate at home, switch on at BOG.
🛡️ Travel Insurance — Storm Season + Altitude Cover
Free option: Chase Sapphire Preferred and Amex Platinum include trip-delay and emergency-medical coverage — check your card benefits before buying a standalone policy
Caribbean storm season (June-November) drives most MIA-BOG delay risk, and the altitude sends a few first-day visitors to a clinic. EKTA covers Americans at roughly $29-39 per week including trip-delay and medical coverage.
🚗 Airport Transfers — El Dorado to Central Bogotá
Free option: The official airport taxi desk inside the terminal uses registered drivers and fixed-fare receipts — about $8-11 to central Bogotá
El Dorado is ~13 km from central Bogotá, but peak-hour traffic on Avenida El Dorado stretches the run to 45-60 minutes. A pre-booked private transfer ($30-50) is worth it for late-night arrivals and first-timers at 8,660 ft.
Emergency contacts in Bogotá
Frequently asked questions about Miami to Bogotá flights
Miami is the shortest US mainland nonstop to Bogotá — roughly 3h 40m northbound versus 5h 45m from New York JFK.
The great-circle distance from MIA is about 1,500 miles, less than half the JFK figure. That gap is why Miami sustains four nonstop carriers and the densest US-Colombia schedule, and why South Floridians can treat Bogotá as a weekend trip.
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Researched by Mubboo Editorial Team · Reviewed by Richard Lee, Founder
Prices from Aviasales. Seasonal advice updated: July 2026 · Last editorial review: 2026-06-22 · Government info: travel.state.gov
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