Avianca is planning significant expansion across its U.S. network, including a focus on South Florida and Orlando with more flights connecting Colombia to key gateway airports. The airline said it would increase frequencies on several high-demand routes, add daily services and expand one route to year-round service, pending government approval.
This explains the clear push for routes that already have high passenger traffic between Colombia, Florida and the wider Caribbean region.
Increased daily flights to Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Orlando
Three routes anchor the expansion, all with direct connections to Florida’s largest international gateways.
that Route from Bogotá to Fort Lauderdale It is expected to increase to. Two flights a dayDouble your current services. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport continues to attract both cruise passengers and travelers connecting throughout South Florida.
that Barranquilla-Miami route expands from From 3 flights a week to daily serviceTransform limited schedules into consistent daily options. Barranquilla’s location on Colombia’s Caribbean coast makes it a natural entry point for travelers combining mainland Colombia with nearby island destinations.
that Medellin-Orlando route It is expected that it will be. Service every day of the yearReplaces a more limited schedule. Orlando International Airport has been steadily adding international routes, and this move adds consistent connections to one of Colombia’s busiest cities.
Each of these updates still needs to receive regulatory approval, but the plan calls for a steady increase in available seats and flight options on routes that are already in high demand.
Why Florida remains the center of the network
Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando continue to serve as major gateways to the United States, the Caribbean and northern South America.
The addition of daily flights on this route will increase departure times throughout the day, strengthening connections and reducing long layover times as you continue to other destinations. This is especially important if you’re heading to Colombia from the U.S. and continuing on to a coastal city or destination toward the Caribbean.
Expanded service from Barranquilla strengthens connections with Colombia’s northern coast, while Medellín’s daily, year-round flights to Orlando provide a consistent alternative to South Florida’s larger airports.
The additional Bogota service from Fort Lauderdale adds another layer of flexibility, especially for travelers traveling between the cruise port, the Florida city, and subsequent flights.
Avianca’s U.S. network continues to grow.
This expansion builds on our large existing presence in the United States.
Avianca is currently in operation. Over 400 weekly flights to 14 destinations in the United Statesinclude Boston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Las Vegas (season).
In 2025, airlines Over 4.9 million passengers The US market reflects steady demand between the US and Latin America.
In these cities, Avianca is connected to the following networks: 80 destinations across the Americas and EuropeThere is a concentration of routes throughout Colombia and the Caribbean Basin.
This network allows travelers to schedule trips from U.S. cities to Bogotá or Medellín and continue to coastal destinations.
What it means for Caribbean travelers
While the focus is on Colombian routes, the Caribbean travel network is also being impacted.
Avianca flies to the following destinations: Cartagena, San Andres, Santa MartaAll are located along Colombia’s Caribbean coastline. More flights departing from the United States will increase the flow of passengers on that route.
Enhanced service to Miami and Fort Lauderdale also strengthens two of the busiest departure points for flights to the Bahamas, Jamaica, Dominican Republic and other Caribbean destinations.
This provides more route options for travelers planning a multi-point trip that includes both Colombia and the Caribbean.
Orlando’s expanded role adds another gateway to this mix, providing an additional entry point to Colombia and the wider region.
Frequency and Consistency Drive Scaling
A key element of this announcement is frequency.
Twice daily flights between Bogotá and Fort Lauderdale offer morning and evening departure options. Daily service between Barranquilla and Miami replaces limited weekly schedules with consistent availability. Medellín’s 24/7 daily service eliminates seasonal gaps and keeps the route active all year round.
The result is a wider range of departure times and more consistent schedules across all three routes.
What’s next
Any proposed increases are subject to approval by U.S. and Colombian aviation authorities. Airlines often announce schedule expansions prior to final approval, so timing of release may vary.
Avianca said it continues to evaluate additional opportunities to expand connectivity across its network, particularly between destinations across North America, Latin America and the Caribbean.
If approved, these additions will meaningfully increase capacity on the Colombia-Florida route, strengthening Florida’s role as one of the region’s key air travel corridors.
