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If you are a U.S. citizen, you do not need a visa to visit Medellin for business or tourist purposes. You can stay visa-free for 90 days for a cumulative 180 days per year. However, you may be asked to provide evidence of return or onward travel, typically in the form of a round-trip plane ticket.

From MDE, you can visit/drive to various cities and destinations. You can drive to downtown Medellín, the main city where the airport is located. You may also drive to Rionegro, Guatapé, Santa Fe de Antioquia, Jardín, or Manizales.

Avianca, Copa Airlines, and LATAM Airlines offer special assistance services for disabled passengers traveling from San José to Medellín. These services typically include wheelchair assistance, priority boarding, and trained staff to ensure a comfortable journey for passengers with disabilities. Request specific services while booking the flight to allow time for the necessary arrangements.

Avianca Airlines has a lounge in Medellín's José María Córdova International Airport. Also, Delta has a Delta Sky Club in the same airport. These lounges offer amenities such as comfortable seating, complimentary snacks, and beverages to ensure a comfortable environment after the flight.

Among airlines operating San José to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport flights:

• Avianca: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between San José and Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Avianca
• Wingo

Flights from San José to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and arrive at Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Avianca: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Wingo: a checked bag in Economy class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average ₹ 22,835 return, compared with ₹ 29,702 via a stopover through Bogotá El Dorado (BOG).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₹ 1,854–₹ 9,505 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Avianca and Volaris Costa Rica. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

One-stop flights from San José to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 90% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 6% of one-stop connections
• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) – 2% of one-stop connections
• Cartagena Rafael Nunez (CTG) – 1% of one-stop connections

Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the San José to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 22,815 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at ₹ 26,142, a difference of ₹ 3,327. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San José to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 56 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San José to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Santa Fe Mall is one of the most viewed places in Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San José to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 07:08 and lands at 09:02
• Latest: departs at 19:50 and lands at 21:44.

The flight takes about 1h 54m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 14% above the route average of ₹ 24,158. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from San José to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport takes 1h 54m, covering 1,699 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₹ 26,142 to ₹ 202,775. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San José to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 25,695, which is 83% above the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 33m, compared to 5h 08m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) and 6h 11m via Cartagena Rafael Nunez (CTG).

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport is 1 hour ahead of San José (Colombia Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around ₹ 1,380 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Localiza
• Budget
• Alamo
• GREEN MOTION
• Sixt

Return flights from San José to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport range from ₹ 20,059 to ₹ 29,000, with an average of ₹ 24,158 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 20,059 counts as a good deal.