$109 Cheap Flights from San José (SJO) to Medellín (MDE)

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Popular airlines from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jose Maria Cordova Intl. Airport (MDE)

Cheap Flights from San José to Medellín (SJO-MDE)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $109 for one-way flights and $205 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Copa
Mon, Dec 8 - Fri, Dec 12
SJO
San José
MDE
Medellin
$205 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$205
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Mon, Dec 8 from San José to Medellin, returning Fri, Dec 12, priced at $205 found 19 hours ago
Copa
Fri, Feb 13 - Fri, Feb 20
SJO
San José
MDE
Medellin
$215 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$215
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Fri, Feb 13 from San José to Medellin, returning Fri, Feb 20, priced at $215 found 20 hours ago
Copa
Mon, Feb 2 - Fri, Feb 6
SJO
San José
MDE
Medellin
$223 Roundtrip, just found
$223
Roundtrip
just found
Select Copa flight, departing Mon, Feb 2 from San José to Medellin, returning Fri, Feb 6, priced at $223 just found
Copa
Mon, Feb 2 - Fri, Feb 6
SJO
San José
MDE
Medellin
$233 Roundtrip, just found
$233
Roundtrip
just found
Select Copa flight, departing Mon, Feb 2 from San José to Medellin, returning Fri, Feb 6, priced at $233 just found
Arajet
Wed, Mar 11 - Tue, Mar 17
SJO
San José
MDE
Medellin
$236 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$236
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Arajet flight, departing Wed, Mar 11 from San José to Medellin, returning Tue, Mar 17, priced at $236 found 3 days ago
Copa
Tue, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 16
SJO
San José
MDE
Medellin
$237 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$237
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Tue, Dec 9 from San José to Medellin, returning Tue, Dec 16, priced at $237 found 3 hours ago
avianca
Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 18
SJO
San José
MDE
Medellin
$241 Roundtrip, just found
$241
Roundtrip
just found
Select avianca flight, departing Wed, Feb 4 from San José to Medellin, returning Wed, Feb 18, priced at $241 just found
Copa
Thu, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 23
SJO
San José
MDE
Medellin
$244 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$244
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Thu, Nov 20 from San José to Medellin, returning Sun, Nov 23, priced at $244 found 2 hours ago
Copa
Sun, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 15
SJO
San José
MDE
Medellin
$248 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$248
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Sun, Dec 7 from San José to Medellin, returning Mon, Dec 15, priced at $248 found 8 hours ago
avianca
Mon, Dec 1 - Fri, Dec 5
SJO
San José
MDE
Medellin
$249 Roundtrip, just found
$249
Roundtrip
just found
Select avianca flight, departing Mon, Dec 1 from San José to Medellin, returning Fri, Dec 5, priced at $249 just found

Find the cheapest month to fly from San José (SJO) to Medellín (MDE)

May is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $197 - $374 per traveler.

Alternative airports near Medellín

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Select flight to Enrique Olaya Herrera EOH. Closest option available. Average driving time to city center is 4 minutes. Flights from $377
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Enrique Olaya Herrera
Closest
Average driving time to city center4 min
Flights from $377
Flights from San José (SJO) to Medellín (MDE)
Origin airport
Juan Santamaría Intl.
Destination airport
José María Córdova Intl.
Airlines serving
Arajet, Copa, avianca
Roundtrip price
$204
Distance
655 mi
Average flight time
3 hours 4 mins

San José to Medellín Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San José to Medellín

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from San José to Medellín are during the month of December. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San José to Medellín with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from San José to Medellín

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San José to Medellín: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from San José to Medellín

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from San José to Medellín in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $109 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap San José to Medellín flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your San José to Medellín airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jose Maria Cordova Intl. Airport (MDE) cost?
Grab a cheap one-way flight from $109 or cheap return flight from $205 from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jose Maria Cordova Intl. Airport (MDE) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to find our cheapest flight offers on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jose Maria Cordova Intl. Airport (MDE)?
Flying in December is a great way to save, as it's the cheapest month for flights between SJO and MDE. You'll usually find the lowest fares during the off-season.
Which airlines fly direct from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jose Maria Cordova Intl. Airport (MDE)?
When jetting out of Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO), you can get on a direct flight to Jose Maria Cordova Intl. Airport (MDE) with AVIANCA.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jose Maria Cordova Intl. Airport (MDE)?
While prices can vary depending on when you travel, Wingo and AVIANCA are often among the top picks for flights between Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) and Jose Maria Cordova Intl. Airport (MDE). You can also compare airlines on Expedia and use the "Sort by" filter to find the cheapest fare for your SJO to MDE flight.
How many flights per day from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jose Maria Cordova Intl. Airport (MDE)?
On average, you'll only find 1 nonstop flight departing from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jose Maria Cordova Intl. Airport (MDE) per day. If this doesn't work for you, think about flights with layovers. Just filter your search results on Expedia to include one stop or more to find a better alternative.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jose Maria Cordova Intl. Airport (MDE)?
The 3 PM departures from SJO to MDE see the highest demand. These flights can come with a higher price due to their popularity. If you want to save on your fare, book during off-peak hours.
What day of the week has the most flights from SJO to MDE?
Fly on a Thursday if you're after the best selection of flights from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jose Maria Cordova Intl. Airport (MDE).
What is the earliest flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jose Maria Cordova Intl. Airport (MDE)?
The earliest flight out of Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) is at around 9:02AM UTC-6. Board this flight and you'll touch down at Jose Maria Cordova Intl. Airport (MDE) at approximately 12:08PM UTC-5. The overall travel time is 2h 6m.
How long does it take to fly from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jose Maria Cordova Intl. Airport (MDE)?
It takes approximately 1 hour and 56 minutes to cover the 660 mi from SJO to MDE.
What airline has the least delays from SJO to MDE?
Consider booking with AVIANCA if you'd like to fly straight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jose Maria Cordova Intl. Airport (MDE) without any delays. This airline has the best track record for punctuality, with an on-time score of 91%. Want to be updated if anything changes? You can keep an eye on your flight status using the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jose Maria Cordova Intl. Airport (MDE)?
Book a flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jose Maria Cordova Intl. Airport (MDE) that takes off before 3 PM to reduce the risk of delays and cancellations. Departures after this time have a 22% higher chance of being canceled, on average.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Medellin from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
Browse your flight options from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jose Maria Cordova Intl. Airport (MDE). This is the only airport in Medellin you can land at if you're taking a direct flight.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jose Maria Cordova Intl. Airport (MDE) last-minute?
Booking your flight from SJO to MDE shortly before your getaway is generally more expensive. But if there's some wiggle room with your schedule, you could land a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a SJO to MDE flight and hotel package?
You'll generally save money by booking a SJO to MDE flight and hotel package compared to booking separately. In fact, travelers could save hundreds of dollars by bundling with Expedia. And it's simple to manage it all in one convenient place. After selecting your preferred flights and accommodations, you can add extras such as car rentals, activities and tours.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jose Maria Cordova Intl. Airport (MDE)?
In most cases, you can cancel or modify your SJO to MDE flight. However, additional charges may apply, especially if you made your booking more than 24 hours ago. Check your itinerary for the airline's policies and fees on flight changes, or if you need more details, go to our Customer Service portal.

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