{"id":190089,"date":"2026-07-16T16:30:07","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T16:30:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/?p=190089"},"modified":"2026-07-17T12:31:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T12:31:22","slug":"avianca-expands-international-network-with-new-flights-to-fort-lauderdale-from-barranquilla-and-cali","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2026\/07\/avianca-expands-international-network-with-new-flights-to-fort-lauderdale-from-barranquilla-and-cali.html","title":{"rendered":"Avianca Expands International Network with New Flights to Fort Lauderdale from Barranquilla and Cali"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Air connectivity between Colombia and the United States <\/strong>has reached a new milestone with the launch of Avianca\u2019s <\/strong>daily, non-stop operations linking the cities of Barranquilla and Cali with Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport<\/strong>. This strategic new alternative significantly simplifies travel to southern Florida, allowing passengers to optimize their travel times by bypassing intermediate layovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To operate these schedules, the carrier has deployed its narrowbody Airbus A320 fleet, configured with a capacity of 180 passengers. This joint offering injects more than 5,000 weekly seats into the bilateral market, consolidating the airline’s presence in one of the highest-demand international corridors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fort Lauderdale: A Proven Alternative to Miami<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Historically, Miami International Airport has served as the primary gateway for Latin American travelers heading to South Florida. However, Fort Lauderdale has firmly positioned itself as a highly efficient and well-connected option. Strategically located north of the Miami metropolitan area, its geographical position provides swift and seamless access to South Florida’s tourist hotspots, financial hubs, and residential zones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the Colombian Caribbean and Valle del Cauca regions, having direct flights to this terminal mitigates travel fatigue, reduces ground transit times after landing, and optimizes the overall passenger experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Flight Schedules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To facilitate travel planning, Avianca has structured its timetables to maximize productivity at both the destination and the points of origin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cali \u2013 Fort Lauderdale \u2013 Cali Route<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This daily link operates on the following specific schedule:<\/p>\n\n\n\n