Flying from Medellin to San Juan: what you need to know
Medellin's main base, Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE), is where countless awesome holidays begin. Explore your departure choices from here for your flight from Medellin to San Juan.
Come in for landing at San Juan's chief entry point, Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU).
Hop on a direct Medellin to San Juan flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
San Juan's timezone is UTC-4, which makes San Juan one hour ahead of Medellin.
The most popular route for flights from Medellin to San Juan is from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU). There are 12 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to maximise your time on arrival, the earliest flight from MDE to SJU is the 08:40 AVIANCA service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final scheduled service is at 16:11 with JetBlue Airways.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your Medellin to San Juan flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to San Juan
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Medellin to San Juan is R 2,708. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 3,778. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Book two months before your departure date. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Medellin to San Juan flights.
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Flying from Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
You can catch a direct flight from Medellin to San Juan jetting off from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE). Start your journey at MDE and touch down at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU).
Keep an eye out for deals with AVIANCA. This airline offers direct Medellin to San Juan plane tickets from MDE.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Medellin to San Juan flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Central Medellin to MDE is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to reach there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
In search of a convenient hotel near Jose Maria Cordova International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Medellin to San Juan, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
69.76% of flights that depart Jose Maria Cordova International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Arriving in San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
The distance from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to central San Juan is roughly 11 kilometres. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It usually takes 55 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Medellin to San Juan. Book one of these accommodation options near SJU instead:
Grab a Luis Munoz Marin International Airport rental car and explore San Juan and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Ace Rent a Car and U-Save are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG)
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG) is about 6 kilometres from the centre of San Juan. Once you've disembarked your flight from Medellin to San Juan, it'll take you approximately 15 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour on public transport.
Best time to go to San Juan
July is the most popular month for flights from Medellin to San Juan. To travel when it's less crowded, go to San Juan in May.
The warmest month in San Juan is September, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Medellin to San Juan ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flights from Medellin to San Juan in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
More about San Juan
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in San Juan right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Medellin to San Juan:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Castillo San Felipe del Morro, La Garita del morro de san juan bahia and Fortaleza Street are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned San Juan itinerary.
Explore more of Puerto Rico
San Juan has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Puerto Rico just waiting to be explored. Around 10 kilometres west of San Juan, a visit to Bayamon will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Plazoleta Ignacio Zorrilla, La Plaza de la Bomba Puertorriqueña, Monumento a los Trovadores and Parque Palm Court.
Carolina is another favourite destination in Puerto Rico and is around 11 kilometres east of San Juan. No journey is complete without experiencing Isla Verde Beach, Parque de Doble A Roberto Clemente Walker and Drone Zone Track.
