Find Cheap Flights from San Jose to Medellín (SJC - MDE)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from San Jose to Medellín and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$642	United 2 stops 28 hr Sun, Apr 19 — Tue, May 5	The cheapest round-trip flight from San Jose to Medellín is currently $642
Cheapest one-way flight	$318	Alaska, Avianca 2 stops 21 hr Tue, Apr 28	The cheapest one-way flight from San Jose to Medellín is currently $318
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,037	COPA, United 2 stops 20 hr Fri, Feb 20 — Sun, Feb 22	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Jose to Medellín is currently $1,037
Cheapest business class flights	$1,010	American 2 stops 13 hr Sun, Apr 26 — Tue, May 12	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Jose to Medellín is currently $1,010

Fastest flight	11 hr 37 min	The fastest flight with stops from San Jose to Medellín takes 11 hr 37 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Medellín is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $500–840
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $700–1,850

Popular airlines from San Jose to Medellín

American

from $652

Typical price: $690–1,350

61 weekly connecting flights

SJC - MDE Every day
United

from $642

Typical price: $650–1,300

21 weekly connecting flights

SJC - MDE Every day

Popular airports near San Jose

San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)

San Jose United States 13 min 2 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

San Francisco United States 42 min 33 mi
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)

Oakland United States 43 min 32 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

Sacramento United States 2 hr 1 min 94 mi

Popular airports near Medellín

Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)

Medellín Colombia 41 min 11 mi
Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)

Medellín Colombia 16 min 2 mi
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)

Bogotá Colombia 8 hr 40 min 144 mi
Aeropuerto Internacional Matecaña (PEI)

Pereira Colombia 4 hr 21 min 99 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Jose to Medellín

The cheapest flights from San Jose to Medellín are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $500 to $840.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Jose to Medellín recently found on Google Flights was with United from $642. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska, Avianca from $318.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from San Jose to Medellín is $652, flying from Apr 26 to May 11.
The cheapest United flight from San Jose to Medellín is $642, flying from Apr 19 to May 5.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Jose to Medellín starts at $642 from Sun, Apr 19 to Tue, May 5. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $318 and departs on Tue, Apr 28.

11 hr 37 min is the shortest flight time from San Jose to Medellín.

Peak travel is Dec–Apr. The weather is generally mild year-round. Traditional and indigenous crafts are exhibited and offered for sale at Expoartesano (Apr). The Feria de las Flores (Aug) is a famous national flower festival. The Alumbrado Navideño de Medellín (Dec), the annual Christmas illuminations, also draws many visitors.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Jose to Medellín.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from San Jose to Medellín really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from San Jose to Medellín.

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 61 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) .

Another popular airline flying from San Jose to Medellín is:

United offers 21 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Jose and Medellín.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Jose to Medellín recently found on Google Flights was with United from $642. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska, Avianca from $318.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from San Jose to Medellín is $652, flying from Apr 26 to May 11.
The cheapest United flight from San Jose to Medellín is $642, flying from Apr 19 to May 5.

No airline flies direct from San Jose to Medellín.

There are 61 American connecting flights from San Jose to Medellín per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 United connecting flights from San Jose to Medellín per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between San Jose and Medellín at price $1,037 is offered by COPA, United from Fri, Feb 20 to Sun, Feb 22.

No airline flies direct from San Jose to Medellín.

There are 61 American connecting flights from San Jose to Medellín per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 United connecting flights from San Jose to Medellín per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Medellín.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Jose to Medellín, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Jose and Medellín start at $1,010 from Sun, Apr 26 to Tue, May 12 with American.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Jose and Medellín start at $642 from Sun, Apr 19 to Tue, May 5.

To book business class trips from San Jose to Medellín, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Jose and Medellín starts at $1,037 from Fri, Feb 20 to Sun, Feb 22 with COPA, United.

The cheapest last-minute deal between San Jose and Medellín at price $1,037 is offered by COPA, United from Fri, Feb 20 to Sun, Feb 22.

To find last-minute flight deals from San Jose to Medellín, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.