Flying from Medellin to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): What you need to know
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE) is Medellin's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Medellin to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) departing from here.
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours. That's the average time for a direct Medellin to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight.
San Jose is one hour behind Medellin. Juan Santamaria International Airport is located in San Jose, which runs on the UTC-6 timezone.
With 14 direct flights a week between the two airports, Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) is the most popular route. AVIANCA operates the earliest flight at 4:59am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before leaving, the latest flight from MDE to SJO is with Wingo at 9:12pm.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Medellin to SJO. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month such as January? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Medellin
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE)
Reach your destination without the detour from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE). Direct flights from Medellin to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) can be booked from here.
Book your direct flight from Medellin to Juan Santamaria International Airport with AVIANCA. This leading airline offers services from MDE.
Avianca is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from MDE to SJO.
Avianca takes the lead in punctuality. A reliable 94.68% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
Located around 32 kilometres from central Medellin, MDE can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Medellin to Juan Santamaria International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
76% of flights departing from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport reach their destination on time.
Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from Medellin to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG) is a great option between Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport and SJO.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Medellin to EOH in around 25 minutes. The terminal is roughly 5 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 15 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport the day before your Medellin to SJO flight:
About Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Have a late flight from Medellin to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near SJO and hit the lights earlier:
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Medellin to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is around 18 kilometres from the centre of San Jose. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
At the moment, ₹ 17,304 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Medellin to Juan Santamaria International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 31,405. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book four months before your departure date. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Medellin to SJO.
The best month for picking up cheap Medellin to Juan Santamaria International Airport tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Medellin to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Medellin to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). January is when most people travel to San Jose. If you prefer a quieter vibe, think about going in December.
Lock in a Medellin to SJO plane ticket departing in March if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in San Jose to range from 12ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Medellin to Juan Santamaria International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC.
More about San Jose
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in San Jose right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Medellin to Juan Santamaria International Airport:
National Park (Parque Nacional) and Central Park (Parque Central) are just the start of the big attractions to add to your San Jose itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Precolumbian Gold Museum.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Costa Rica you'll want to see. About 129 kilometres east of San Jose, a trip to Limon will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños.
If you want to check out another major stop in Costa Rica, head for Liberia, roughly 153 kilometres northwest of San Jose. Museo de Guanacaste, Mirador de Liberia and Catarata oropendola are the start of reasons to visit.
