Question 1

How long does it take to travel from San José to Medellín?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San José and Medellín takes around 1.8 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between San José and Medellín?

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The flight distance between San José and Medellín is 1057 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between San José and Medellín?

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Several carriers operate flights between San José and Medellín. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Avianca.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from San José?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San José and Guatemala City, Cancún, Mexico City, Liberia, Tambor, Quepos, Panama, Los Angeles, Puerto Jiménez, Tamarindo, San José del Cabo, New York, San Salvador, Fort Lauderdale, Bogotá, London, Madrid, Lima, Tijuana, Guadalajara.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Medellín?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Medellín and Bogotá, Cartagena, New York, Miami, Cali, Pereira, Panama, Santa Marta, Barranquilla, Caracas, Quito, Mexico City, Cancún, Armenia, Santo Domingo, Lima, Fort Lauderdale, San Andrés, Orlando, Bucaramanga.

Question 6

Which airports are there in San José?

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San José is mainly served by Juan Santamaría International. But there are other airports nearby, including Tobías Bolaños International.

Question 7

What airports are near San José?

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The main airport in San José is Juan Santamaría International. It is also served by Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Fortuna Arenal, Tortuguero.

Question 8

What airports are near Medellín?

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The main airport in Medellín is José María Córdova International. It is also served by Matecaña International, El Edén International, La Nubia, Antonio Roldán Betancourt, Juan H. White.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between San José and Medellín?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between San José and Medellín thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between San José and Medellín can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between San José and Medellín?

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Currently, you can fly between San José and Medellín with Avianca, Copa Airlines, Clic, Wingo airlines, LATAM Airlines.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between San José and Medellín?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San José and Medellín, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 13

What flights operate between San José and Medellín?

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Traveling between San José and Medellín, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 14

How many airports are there near San José?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around San José. The main one is Juan Santamaría International and other nearby airports include Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Fortuna Arenal, Tortuguero

Question 15

How many airports are there near Medellín?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Medellín. The main one is José María Córdova International and other nearby airports include Matecaña International, El Edén International, La Nubia, Antonio Roldán Betancourt, Juan H. White.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San José and Medellín depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from San José, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San José and Medellín arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Medellín, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between San José and Medellín depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from San José, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between San José and Medellín arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Medellín, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$114
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	$132
Cheapest round-trip	$221
Average round-trip	$298
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Avianca	AVA	AV	No	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Copa Airlines	CMP	CM	Yes	0 0
Clic	EFY	VE	Yes	No
Wingo airlines	RPB	P5	Yes	Opens 72 days before flight Closes 3 hours before flight
LATAM Airlines	LAN	LA	Yes	0 0

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	24°C	12°C
February	24°C	13°C
March	24°C	13°C
April	23°C	13°C
May	24°C	13°C
June	24°C	13°C
July	25°C	12°C
August	25°C	12°C
September	25°C	12°C
October	23°C	13°C
November	22°C	13°C
December	24°C	12°C

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