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Most popular airline

Avianca

Getting from Cali's airport to the city center

The fastest options are taxi and ride-hailing, while budget travelers often choose public buses

Cali is served by Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (CLO), located approximately 16 km northeast of the city center in Palmira. This airport handles both domestic and international flights, connecting Cali to major destinations across Colombia and beyond. For airport transfers to city center destinations, travelers can choose from taxis, ride-hailing services, public buses, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 25 to 45 minutes depending on traffic conditions, which can be heavy during peak hours.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

25-40 min

$45,000-$60,000 (COP 45,000–60,000 (USD 11–15); fixed rate to city center)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and reliability

25-40 min

$35,000-$55,000 (COP 35,000–55,000 (USD 9–14); varies with demand)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

40-60 min

$3,000-$5,000 (COP 3,000–5,000 (USD 0.75–1.25))

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

25-40 min

$80,000-$150,000 (COP 80,000–150,000 (USD 20–38); pre-booked)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and comfort

25-40 min

$100,000-$250,000 (COP 100,000–250,000 (USD 25–63) per day)

airport desks open daily (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in COP; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Official airport taxis operate with fixed rates displayed at the taxi stand.
  • Ride-hailing apps like Uber and DiDi operate in a legal gray area in Colombia; pickups may require meeting drivers at designated areas.
  • Traffic between Palmira and Cali can be heavy during rush hours (7–9 AM and 5–8 PM).
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Cali

Depart from
Juan Santamaría International
Arrive to
Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International
Average flights per week
244
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from San José to Cali

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AviancaAVAAVNo
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
JetSMARTJATJAYes
Wingo airlinesRPBP5Yes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Cali

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January23°C16°C
February24°C17°C
March24°C17°C
April24°C17°C
May23°C17°C
June23°C16°C
July24°C17°C
August24°C16°C
September24°C17°C
October23°C17°C
November23°C16°C
December23°C16°C
Hottest Month
24°C
September
Coldest month
16°C
January
Sunny days
182
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
9 May
96%
31°C17°C
16 May
88%
30°C17°C
Sunday
10 May
89%
30°C17°C
17 May
85%
29°C17°C
Monday
11 May
87%
30°C17°C
18 May
89%
28°C16°C
Tuesday
12 May
77%
28°C17°C
19 May
89%
29°C17°C
Wednesday
13 May
89%
30°C16°C
20 May
86%
29°C17°C
Thursday
14 May
89%
26°C18°C
21 May
87%
29°C17°C
Friday
15 May
86%
30°C17°C
22 May
89%
29°C18°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, JetSMART, and Wingo airlines. San José and Cali have 244 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from San José?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San José and London, Cancún, Panama, Bogotá, Medellín, Los Angeles, Quepos, Mexico City, New York, Toronto, Manchester, Edinburgh, Guatemala City, Madrid, Managua, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Nosara, Vancouver, Cartagena.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cali?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cali and Bogotá, Medellín, London, Cartagena, Santa Marta, Barranquilla, New York, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Panama, Pasto, Bristol, Miami, Houston, San Andrés, Aruba, Santiago de Chile, Austin, Cúcuta, Los Angeles.
Which airports are there in San José?
San José is mainly served by Juan Santamaría International. But there are other airports nearby, including Tobías Bolaños International.
What airports are near San José?
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.
What airports are near Cali?
The main airport in Cali is Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International. It is also served by Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International, Matecaña International, El Edén International, La Nubia, Guillermo León Valencia.
Which airlines fly between San José and Cali?
Currently, you can fly between San José and Cali with Avianca, Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, JetSMART, Wingo airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between San José and Cali?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San José and Cali, 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.
What flights operate between San José and Cali?
Traveling between San José and Cali, 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.
How many airports are there near San José?
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
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