Cheap flights from San Juan to Medellín from £97

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Mon, Aug 3
San Juan SJUMedellín MDE
£97
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Sat, Aug 8
San Juan SJUMedellín MDE
£120
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Mon, Aug 3
San Juan SJUMedellín MDE
£120
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Sat, Aug 8
San Juan SJUMedellín MDE
£131
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Tue, Aug 4
San Juan SJUMedellín MDE
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£277
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Mon, Aug 3 – Fri, Aug 7
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How much do flights to Medellín cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£97

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£257

Cheapest round-trip

£247

Average round-trip

£378

Nonstop flights in July

£137 – £368

Getting from Medellín's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: airport buses and colectivos.

Medellín is served by José María Córdova International Airport (MDE), located 29 km southeast of the city center in the municipality of Rionegro. The airport sits at a higher elevation in the mountains, requiring travelers to descend into the Aburrá Valley to reach downtown Medellín. Airport transfers to city center destinations include authorized taxis, ride-hailing apps, shared colectivos, and private transfer services. Journey times vary significantly based on traffic conditions, particularly during rush hours when the winding mountain road can become congested.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

40-70 min

$95,000 – $120,000; fixed fare to city center (~$23–29 USD)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

50-90 min

$18,000 – $25,000; per person (~$4–6 USD)

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

40-70 min

$70,000 – $110,000; varies by demand (~$17–27 USD)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

40-70 min

$150,000 – $250,000; pre-booked (~$36–60 USD)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or premium service

40-70 min

$120,000 – $300,000; per day (~$29–72 USD)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

60-90 min

$15,000 – $20,000; 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

Depart from
Luis Muñoz Marín International
Arrive to
José María Córdova International
Average flights per week
287
Flight distance
1706 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from San Juan to Medellín in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Avianca
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Avianca
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
Avianca
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 03.08Tue 04.08Wed 05.08Thu 06.08Fri 07.08Sat 08.08Sun 09.08
Avianca
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from San Juan to Medellín

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AviancaAVAAVNo
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
ClicEFYVEYes
SATENANSE9RYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Medellín

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January24°C12°C
February24°C13°C
March24°C13°C
April23°C13°C
May23°C13°C
June24°C12°C
July25°C12°C
August25°C12°C
September25°C12°C
October23°C12°C
November22°C13°C
December24°C12°C
Hottest Month
25°C
August
Coldest month
12°C
July
Sunny days
104
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
10 Jul
67%
28°C12°C
17 Jul
29°C11°C
Saturday
11 Jul
57%
28°C12°C
18 Jul
29°C11°C
Sunday
12 Jul
87%
24°C12°C
19 Jul
80%
25°C12°C
Monday
13 Jul
62%
25°C11°C
20 Jul
84%
26°C12°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
28°C10°C
21 Jul
86%
24°C12°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
17%
28°C10°C
22 Jul
55%
26°C11°C
Thursday
16 Jul
28°C11°C
23 Jul
28°C11°C
Travelers usually depart from Luis Muñoz Marín International, or Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci when they travel from San Juan to Medellín. Book your trip to arrive at José María Córdova International, or Olaya Herrera. The distance between San Juan and Medellín is 1706 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, Copa Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Clic, and SATENA. San Juan and Medellín have 287 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from San Juan to Medellín?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Juan and Medellín takes around 2.8 hours.
What is the flight distance between San Juan and Medellín?
The flight distance between San Juan and Medellín is 1706 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between San Juan and Medellín?
Several carriers operate flights between San Juan and Medellín. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Avianca.
What are the most popular routes to and from San Juan?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Juan and London, New York, Tortola, Orlando, Santo Domingo, Saint Thomas, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boston, Philadelphia, Tampa, Saint Croix, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Vieques, Culebra, Punta Cana, Chicago, Dallas, San José.
What are the most popular routes to and from Medellín?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Medellín and Bogotá, Cartagena, Pereira, London, Cali, Santa Marta, Panama, Barranquilla, Lima, Caracas, New York, Armenia, Orlando, Santo Domingo, Bucaramanga, Apartadó, Cancún, Nuquí, Miami, Bahía Solano.
Which airports are there in San Juan?
San Juan is mainly served by Luis Muñoz Marín International. But there are other airports nearby, including Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci.
What airports are near San Juan?
The main airport in San Juan is Luis Muñoz Marín International. It is also served by Aguadilla Rafael Hernandez, Mercedita, Eugenio María de Hostos.
What airports are near Medellín?
The main airport in Medellín is José María Córdova International. It is also served by Matecaña International, El Edén International, Antonio Roldán Betancourt, La Nubia.
Which airlines fly between San Juan and Medellín?
Currently, you can fly between San Juan and Medellín with Avianca, Copa Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Clic, SATENA.
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