Frontier Airlines has announced a major network expansion, marking its first-ever foray into South America. Beginning in December 2026, the ultra-low-cost carrier will launch three new nonstop routes connecting Orlando International Airport (MCO) with Colombia.
The Details: Orlando to Colombia
The new routes will link Central Florida directly to three of Colombia's major tourism and business hubs, utilizing Frontier's Airbus A320-family aircraft:
- Medellín (MDE): Daily service is scheduled to begin on December 10, 2026. Introductory one-way fares on this route start at $169.
- Bogotá (BOG): Flights will launch on December 14, 2026, initially operating six times per week. This will increase to daily service starting March 6, 2027. Introductory one-way fares are advertised from $99.
- Cartagena (CTG): Service to the Caribbean coastal city begins December 19, 2026, operating once a week. Fares start at $129 one-way.
It is important to note that all three of these new routes remain subject to approval by government authorities. The promotional fares apply to select dates from January 14 to April 5, 2027 (excluding March 23-30), and must be booked by September 16, 2026.
Strategic Network Growth
While Bogotá and Medellín represent Frontier's headline-making entrance into the South American market, the addition of Cartagena directly aligns with the airline's broader strategy of aggressive expansion across the Caribbean region over the past half-decade. The airline sees significant unmet demand for low-cost travel between Orlando and Colombia, providing travelers with new affordable options for reaching these massive leisure and business markets.
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