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Flight deals from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Medellin

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Medellin? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £180. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Medellin.£58 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov.One-way flight with Wingo.Outbound direct flight with Wingo departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From £58, select.
Medellin.£58 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug.One-way flight with Wingo.Outbound direct flight with Wingo departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From £58, select.
Medellin.£59 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul.One-way flight with Wingo.Outbound direct flight with Wingo departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From £59, select.
Medellin.£59 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep.One-way flight with Wingo.Outbound direct flight with Wingo departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From £59, select.
Medellin.£59 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Jun.One-way flight with Wingo.Outbound direct flight with Wingo departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From £59, select.
Medellin.£63 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Dec.One-way flight with Wingo.Outbound direct flight with Wingo departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Mon, 28 Dec, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From £63, select.
Medellin.£64 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Jan.One-way flight with Wingo.Outbound direct flight with Wingo departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From £64, select.
Medellin.£84 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 May.One-way flight with Arajet.Outbound indirect flight with Arajet, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From £84, select.
Medellin.£88 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 May.One-way flight with Wingo.Outbound direct flight with Wingo departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Mon, 25 May, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From £88, select.
Medellin.£98 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Apr.One-way flight with Wingo.Outbound direct flight with Wingo departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Mon, 6 Apr, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From £98, select.
Medellin.£135 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Mar.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From £135, select.
Medellin.£136 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From £136, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Medellin

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Jose Juan Santamaria to Medellin flights are currently cheapest in August.
Apr
from £98
May
from £84
Jun
from £59
Jul
from £59
Aug
from £58
Sep
from £59
Oct
from £136
Nov
from £58
Dec
from £63
Jan
from £64
Feb
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Mar
from £135

Direct flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Medellin

Alternative San Jose Juan Santamaria to Medellin routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Medellin? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera

2 miles from central Medellin
Closest
from £150
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Medellin Jose Maria Cordova

12 miles from central Medellin
Cheapest
from £58
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San Jose to Medellin: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£58
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time2 hrs, 3 mins
Most popular airlineAvianca
Average flights per week21

Finding cheap flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Medellin: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Medellin: Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera and Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.
The best price we found for a return flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Medellin is £120. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 3 minutes is the average flight time from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Medellin.
Avianca, Avianca Costa Rica and Copa Airlines Colombia fly direct from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Medellin.
As of April 2026, there are 21 flights per week flying from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Medellin.
The cheapest month to fly from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Medellin is usually November.
If you're flying from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport, the cheapest airport near Medellin is Medellin Jose Maria Cordova – which is 11.8 miles away from the centre of Medellin. We've found flights into this airport from £120.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Medellin on Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 3 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Medellin but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Medellin is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 18°C. May is typically the warmest month in Medellin, when it usually averages around 21°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is November, with temperatures averaging 15°C. The rainiest month is May.
Currently, Wingo offers the cheapest flight tickets to Medellin.

Travelling from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Medellin: what you need to know

  • Expect to be travelling for 2 hours. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Medellin.

  • The timezone in Medellin is UTC-5. The city is one hour ahead of San Jose, where Juan Santamaria International Airport is located.

  • The busiest route is from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE). You can select from 14 services every week between these two airports. If you want to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from SJO to MDE is the 06:53 AVIANCA option. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 22:58 with Wingo.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your SJO to Medellin flight.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • Direct Juan Santamaria International Airport to Medellin tickets are available for booking. Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE) is where you'll disembark.

  • Be on the lookout for deals with AVIANCA. This carrier has direct flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Medellin.

  • We make it simple to book plane tickets from SJO to Medellin with a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:

    • Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)

    • Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

    • Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB)

  • SJO is around 14 kms (9 miles) from central San Jose. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.

  • Searching for a hotel close to SJO? If you're catching an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Medellin, these stays put the terminal practically at your doorstep:

  • 79% of flights that take off from Juan Santamaria International Airport arrive at their destination on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Medellin

  • £58 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Medellin flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is £120. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.

  • Get cheap flights from SJO to Medellin by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.

  • October is the best month for picking up an amazing deal on Juan Santamaria International Airport to Medellin tickets. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Picking up a cheap flight from SJO to Medellin couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll let you know as soon as the price has dropped.

  • Snag an affordable flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Medellin with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Airports in Medellin

Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE)

  • The distance from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE) to central Medellin is roughly 32 kms (20 miles). It'll take you about 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • It takes around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

  • Consider booking a hotel near MDE if you're coming in on a late flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Medellin. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:

  • Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport around one week in advance of your flight from SJO to Medellin.

Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)

  • After your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Medellin has touched down, you can reach the city centre in around 15 minutes by car. Central Medellin is roughly 5 kms (3 miles) from Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH).

  • If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 25 minutes or so.

  • Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to EOH. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your SJO to Medellin flight:

  • Get what you want, not just what's left over. Booking your ride from EOH one week ahead of time often means more savings and a wider range of vehicles.

Best time to go to Medellin

  • December is the quietest month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Medellin, while January is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Medellin based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • Lock in a Juan Santamaria International Airport to Medellin plane ticket with a departure in August to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 9ºC to 27ºC.

  • December has average temperatures of between 9ºC and 24ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from SJO to Medellin around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Medellin

  • After booking your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Medellin, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Medellin:

  • Palacio de Bellas Artes and EcoParque Comuna 13 are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Medellin itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Museo comuna 13.

Explore more of Colombia

  • You've seen Medellin, now it's time to explore more of Colombia. Travel about 241 kms (150 miles) southeast to Bogota to tick off its must-visit sights. From Teatro Colon Bogota to Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • If you're looking to explore another great destination in Colombia, head for Cali, roughly 322 kms (200 miles) south of Medellin. Cristo Rey, El Retiro Park and Parque Simón Bolívar are highlights.

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