Cheap flights from San José to Medellín from £122
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How much do flights to Medellín cost?
Cheapest one-way trip | £122 |
|---|---|
Cheapest round-trip | £239 |
Average round-trip | £298 |
Nonstop flights in May | £122 – £186 |
Most popular airline | Copa Airlines |
Getting from Medellín's airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: airport buses and colectivos.
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
40-70 min | fixed fare to city center (~$23–29 USD) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
50-90 min | per person (~$4–6 USD) | every 15–30 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
40-70 min | varies by demand (~$17–27 USD) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based convenience | |
40-70 min | pre-booked (~$36–60 USD) | pre-booked (traffic dependent) | groups or premium service | |
40-70 min | per day (~$29–72 USD) | on-demand (traffic dependent) | flexibility and exploration | |
60-90 min | per person (~$4–5 USD) | every 20–30 min (traffic dependent) | most affordable option |
Notes:
- Prices in COP (Colombian Pesos); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- The route between the airport and Medellín involves a winding mountain road; journey times can double during peak hours.
- Authorized taxis operate with fixed fares from the airport; purchase tickets at the official taxi booth inside arrivals.
- Ride-hailing apps work at the airport but drivers may ask you to meet at a designated pickup area.
- Colectivos depart when full and drop passengers at various points in the city, including El Poblado and downtown.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Medellín
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from San José to Medellín in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 18.05 | Tue 19.05 | Wed 20.05 | Thu 21.05 | Fri 22.05 | Sat 23.05 | Sun 24.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| --- | --- | --- | 1 | --- | --- | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 7 total | Daily flights: 1 average | Most flights: Wednesday 1 flights |
| Airline | Mon 25.05 | Tue 26.05 | Wed 27.05 | Thu 28.05 | Fri 29.05 | Sat 30.05 | Sun 31.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | |
| 1 | --- | --- | 1 | --- | --- | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 9 total | Daily flights: 1.29 average | Most flights: Monday 1 flights |
| Airline | Mon 01.06 | Tue 02.06 | Wed 03.06 | Thu 04.06 | Fri 05.06 | Sat 06.06 | Sun 07.06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | |
| 1 | --- | --- | 1 | --- | --- | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 9 total | Daily flights: 1.29 average | Most flights: Monday 1 flights |
| Airline | Mon 08.06 | Tue 09.06 | Wed 10.06 | Thu 11.06 | Fri 12.06 | Sat 13.06 | Sun 14.06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1 | --- | --- | 1 | --- | --- | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 10 total | Daily flights: 1.43 average | Most flights: Monday 1 flights |
Check-in for a flight from San José to Medellín
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copa Airlines | CMP | CM | Yes |
| Avianca | AVA | AV | No |
| Clic | EFY | VE | Yes |
| SATENA | NSE | 9R | Yes |
| JetSMART | JAT | JA | Yes |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Medellín
Average Weather
| 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 | 23°C | 13°C |
| June | 24°C | 12°C |
| July | 25°C | 12°C |
| August | 25°C | 12°C |
| September | 25°C | 12°C |
| October | 23°C | 12°C |
| November | 22°C | 13°C |
| December | 24°C | 12°C |
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