Travelling from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
The timezone in San Jose is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Medellin.
Each week, there are eight Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as early as possible, jump on the 09:59 AVIANCA flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 14:30 with AVIANCA.
Leave enough time to catch your MDE to SJO flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into San Jose (and then exploring more of Costa Rica!) is a breeze with AVIANCA. This popular airline has direct flights from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
AVIANCA tops the list for bookings on this route.
AVIANCA is the most punctual carrier that operates MDE to SJO flights, with 67.21% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MDE and SJO:
Tocumen International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
Rafael Nunez International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
R 2,221 is currently the best price for a one-way Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 2,716. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from MDE to SJO by booking at least ten months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MDE to SJO.
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Handy information about Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
69.76% of flights that take off from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Medellin to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Need a convenient hotel near MDE? If you're catching an early flight from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
If you're landing on a late Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SJO:
Grab a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car and explore San Jose and beyond with your own wheels. NextCar, Europcar and Dollar are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Juan Santamaria International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport to central San Jose has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It'll take around 2 hours 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit San Jose. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in May.
When booking your flight from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in San Jose, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MDE to SJO in January. Average temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Costa Rica you should also see. Around 113 kilometres east of San Jose, a visit to Limon will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
Alajuela is another sought-after destination in Costa Rica and is around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. No trip is complete without experiencing La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.
