Miami to Bogota Flights (MIA to BOG): Nonstop Airlines, Flight Time and Entry Rules

Who flies nonstop from Miami to Bogota, and how often

As of November 2026, four airlines fly nonstop between Miami International (MIA) and El Dorado International in Bogota (BOG): American Airlines, Avianca, LATAM and Emirates. Miami International's own list of cities served nonstop, built from published airline schedules for September 2026, shows these same four carriers on Bogota.

Miami is American's main hub for Latin America, LATAM and Avianca (Colombia's largest airline and a Star Alliance member) both serve the route as well, and between the four airlines there are several departures on most days. Emirates is the unusual one: its Dubai to Bogota service stops in Miami, and the airline sells seats on the Miami to Bogota leg on its own. Emirates says the stop exists because Bogota's altitude makes a nonstop from Dubai impossible. It launched the daily service on 3 June 2024 with a three-class Boeing 777-300ER, which made it the first airline to sell first class between Miami and Bogota, and Miami's September 2026 schedule list still shows Emirates on Bogota.

Exact departure counts vary by month and by airline, and third-party schedule sites do not agree on them, so we do not quote a weekly total here. Timetables change by season and extra flights appear around the December holidays, so check the airline's own schedule for your dates before you plan connections or hotel check-in times.

Connecting options

With this many nonstops a connection rarely saves time, but it can make sense if your dates are full or you are travelling on miles. One-stop itineraries commonly run through Panama City on Copa or Santo Domingo on Arajet, and take several hours longer door to door than a nonstop. If you live closer to Fort Lauderdale, Avianca also flies Fort Lauderdale to Bogota nonstop and added a second daily flight on that route in June 2026, so compare both South Florida airports before you book.

Flight time and time zones

Miami to Bogota is about 1,500 miles (roughly 2,420 km) in a straight line. Nonstop flights are typically scheduled at around three and a half to four hours gate to gate in either direction. It is an easy daytime trip: leave Miami in the morning and you can be at a Bogota hotel by mid-afternoon.

Bogota stays on UTC-5 all year and does not use daylight saving time. From early November to mid-March, Miami and Bogota show the same time. During US daylight saving time Miami is one hour ahead, so a southbound flight appears an hour shorter on the clock than it really is, and a northbound one an hour longer.

The airports at each end

Miami International (MIA)

MIA is American's main hub for Latin America, and the Bogota flights leave from different concourses depending on the airline. Check your boarding pass or the airline's app for the concourse on the day, and allow extra time: international check-in queues at MIA build up on Friday and holiday mornings.

El Dorado International (BOG)

El Dorado is about 15 km west of the city centre. International flights use Terminal 1, the main building, which also handles most domestic flights by the larger Colombian airlines. A separate, smaller domestic building known as Puente Aereo is used by some regional carriers. It is not connected airside to Terminal 1, so if a domestic connection departs from there you will need the landside shuttle and a fresh security check; allow plenty of time.

Entry rules for US citizens

• Passport: it must be valid on arrival and for your whole stay. Check the US State Department's Colombia page for its current validity and blank-page guidance before you fly.
• Visa: not needed for a tourist stay. Migracion Colombia normally admits visitors for up to 90 days, which can be extended, but total time in Colombia may not exceed 180 days in a calendar year.
• Return ticket: Colombian immigration can ask for proof of onward or return travel, so keep it on your phone.
• Check-MIG: Migracion Colombia's online pre-registration form. In an April 2026 reply to a traveller, Migracion Colombia described it as not mandatory but recommended, because it shortens the immigration interview. It is free, can be completed from 72 hours to one hour before your flight, and the official form is on apps.migracioncolombia.gov.co. The agency warns that other websites may charge for it or misuse your data.
• Dual US and Colombian citizens should travel with both passports: Colombia expects its citizens to enter and leave on a Colombian passport, and the US passport is needed to return to the United States.

Rules change, so read the State Department's Colombia page and Migracion Colombia's site in the week before you fly.

Getting from El Dorado into Bogota

• Taxi: use the official taxi rank outside arrivals rather than drivers who approach you in the hall. Journey times vary a lot with traffic on Calle 26 (Avenida El Dorado), the main road into the city, and are longest at evening rush hour.
• Ride-hailing apps: widely used in Bogota; agree the pickup point in the app before you walk out.
• TransMilenio bus: the cheapest option. There is no trunk line to the terminal itself; instead, the feeder route 16-14 Aeropuerto runs between the airport and Portal El Dorado, and the city's June 2026 guide also lists the dual route KM86 and several zonal buses along Calle 26. You pay with a TuLlave card, which can be personalised and recharged at a point in the airport. Check current routes and hours in TransMiApp, and skip the bus late at night or with large bags.

Altitude and the best months to go

Bogota sits about 2,640 metres (8,660 feet) above sea level, among the highest capital cities in the world. Coming from sea-level Miami, many visitors feel short of breath on stairs, sleep lightly or get a headache on the first day. Drink more water than usual, go easy on alcohol the first night, and keep the first afternoon light rather than climbing Monserrate straight away.

The altitude also sets the weather: cool all year, averaging around 14.5 C (58 F), so pack a jacket even in July. Rain falls in two wetter spells, roughly April to May and September to November. The driest months are usually December, January, July and August, which also overlap with school holidays, so flights fill early then.

Baggage and fare families

All four airlines sell this route in several fare families, and the cheapest economy fares are where the rules differ most. Some basic fares leave out a checked bag, seat selection or changes, while higher fares include them. Compare what each fare family includes rather than the headline number, especially if you are bringing gifts home or travelling with children.

Emirates applies its own long-haul baggage rules to the Miami to Bogota leg, so its allowance can differ from the regional airlines; confirm on the airline's site for your exact fare. If your Bogota ticket connects to a domestic Colombian flight on a separate booking, your bags will not be checked through, so leave time to collect them, clear customs and check in again.

Booking tips

• Book December and late June to July trips early: holiday travel between South Florida and Colombia fills these flights.
• Pick an earlier departure if you can. Afternoon storms in the wetter months can delay arrivals, and an earlier flight leaves room to recover.
• If you hold oneworld status, American is the natural choice; Star Alliance members can earn on Avianca, and Delta flyers on LATAM.
• Check Fort Lauderdale as well as Miami, and compare the whole trip, including the drive to the airport.
• Fill in Check-MIG on the official site once you are inside the 72-hour window, and keep your return booking handy for immigration.

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