Flying from Medellin to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): What you need to know
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is Medellin's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Medellin to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) jetting off from here.
Take off on a direct Medellin to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 2 hours.
San Jose is one hour behind Medellin. Juan Santamaria International Airport is located in San Jose, which operates on the UTC-6 timezone.
The busiest route is from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), with 12 direct services every week. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from MDE to SJO is the 4:59am AVIANCA service. If a later start suits your schedule, the last departure is at 9:12pm with Wingo.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Medellin to SJO.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
You can book a direct flight from Medellin to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) out of Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE).
AVIANCA is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Medellin to Juan Santamaria International Airport jetting out of MDE.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between MDE and SJO is AVIANCA.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time performance on this route is AVIANCA. Its services land without delay 67.21% of the time.
MDE is around 24 kilometres from central Medellin. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Jose Maria Cordova International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Medellin to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
69.76% of flights taking off from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Break up your flight from Medellin to Juan Santamaria International Airport with a stop at El Dorado International Airport (BOG). A main stopover between Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport and SJO, it's the perfect opportunity to relax before the next leg of your journey.
You can get to EOH from the centre of Medellin in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to cover the 6 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport the day before your Medellin to SJO flight:
About Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Have a late flight from Medellin to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near SJO and hit the pillow fast:
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To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Medellin to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport to central San Jose is roughly 14 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 2 hours 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Currently, R 2,205 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Medellin to Juan Santamaria International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 2,788. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book four months before your departure date. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Medellin to SJO.
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The best time to fly from Medellin to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
May is the quietest month for flights from Medellin to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), while July is the most popular. Find the ideal time to visit San Jose based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Book a Medellin to SJO plane ticket departing in March if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in San Jose to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Medellin to Juan Santamaria International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about San Jose
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in San Jose right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Medellin to Juan Santamaria International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. National Park (Parque Nacional), Jurassic World and Central Park (Parque Central) are popular attractions which should be on every San Jose itinerary.
Explore more of Costa Rica
Limon is just one of the many cities in Costa Rica waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of San Jose. Around 129 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños.
Liberia is another must-experience destination in Costa Rica and is around 153 kilometres north-west of San Jose. No journey is complete without dropping by Ponderosa Adventure Park, Ecologico Park and Museo de Guanacaste.