Avianca Expands South Florida Network With 2 New Nonstop Flights to Colombia

Updated: July 20, 2026, 1:31pm CDT

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Avianca Adds Barranquilla and Cali to Its Fort Lauderdale Route Map
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Travelers in South Florida now have even more ways to reach Colombia. Avianca has announced 2 new nonstop routes from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), continuing the airline’s steady expansion in one of the country’s largest markets for flights to and from Colombia.

Let’s take a closer look at what’s new.

Avianca Adds Barranquilla and Cali to Its Fort Lauderdale Route Map

Now operating, Avianca launched nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and both Barranquilla (BAQ) and Cali (CLO). The airline operates the routes using Airbus A320-family aircraft, giving travelers another convenient option for reaching Colombia without connecting through Bogotá.

Here’s the flight schedule for both routes:

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Route	Schedule	Start Date	Frequency
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Barranquilla (BAQ)	Depart 10:10 p.m., arrive at 12:05 a.m. (+1)	July 15, 2026	Daily
Barranquilla (BAQ) to Fort Lauderdale	Depart 4:25 p.m., arrive at 8:10 p.m.	July 15, 2026	Daily
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Cali (CLO)	Depart 8:55 p.m., arrive at 11:45 p.m.	July 15, 2026	Daily
Cali (CLO) to Fort Lauderdale	Depart 1:30 a.m., arrive at 6:25 a.m.	July 16, 2026	Daily

The bigger story here is what’s happening in Fort Lauderdale.

Demand for flights between South Florida and Colombia continues to grow, and airlines are responding. Barranquilla, known for its famous Carnival, and Cali, the world’s salsa capital, are both popular destinations for travelers visiting family, taking vacations, or exploring other parts of Colombia.

What’s especially interesting is how Fort Lauderdale has become a battleground for Colombia and Latin America services as a whole. After the demise of Spirit Airlines, JetBlue and Avianca have both stepped in, steadily adding more nonstop routes.

With Barranquilla and Cali joining the network, Avianca now flies nonstop to 8 Colombian cities from Fort Lauderdale: Bogotá (BOG), Medellín (MDE), Cartagena (CTG), Pereira (PEI), Armenia (AXM), Bucaramanga (BGA), Barranquilla, and Cali. That’s great news for travelers, as more competition usually means more nonstop options, better schedules, and potentially lower fares.

Hot Tip:

Fort Lauderdale has become one of the fastest-growing airports in the country as airlines rush to fill the void left by Spirit Airlines’ collapse. Check out our interview with JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty to learn more about the airline’s rapid expansion at Fort Lauderdale, including its growing route network and long-term plans for South Florida.

Final Thoughts

These new routes are another sign of how important Latin America has become to Avianca and even several U.S. carriers. By adding Barranquilla and Cali, the Colombian airline is giving travelers even more nonstop options to visit the South American nation from one of the most competitive markets for these flights in the U.S.