Medellín to San Diego (MDE–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MDE Airport Page →
3,248 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
MIA Miami 9h 27m AAAVAZ AAASDL Miami (MIA) to San Diego flights
PTY Tocumen 9h 55m CMKL CM Tocumen (PTY) to San Diego flights
IAH Houston 9h 56m UA EKUA Houston (IAH) to San Diego flights
MCO Orlando 9h 56m AVNK ASWN Orlando (MCO) to San Diego flights
JFK New York 13h 38m AV AFASB6 New York (JFK) to San Diego flights
LAX Los Angeles ~14h 24m M7 AFAMAV Los Angeles (LAX) to San Diego flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Medellín to San Diego
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 3,248 mi 7h 35m nonstop -2h behind

MDE–SAN had nonstop service from avianca, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 3,248 miles in 7h 35m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MDE–SAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AV avianca 0 Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AV (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDE to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
575
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MDE → SAN
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
65%
Return
SAN → MDE
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →

Other ways to reach San Diego from Medellín

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric MDE→SAN BOG→SAN
Distance from MDE 134 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Flight time 7h 35m 6h 46m
Airports within 200 miles of MDE with service to San Diego International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
San Diego is 2 hours behind Medellín.
MDE: -05 · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Medellín, it's 4:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
3,248 mi / 5,227 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 35m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Colombian passport holders require a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa must be obtained in advance through a US embassy or consulate, with an in-person interview required. The application fee is US $185. Most Colombian travelers receive a 10-year multiple-entry visa, with each stay limited to a maximum of 180 days as determined by the immigration officer at the port of entry.

MDE–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Medellín to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance3,248 mi / 5,227 km
Flight time7h 35m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDE
IATA / ICAOMDE / SKRG
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Passengers/yr12.0M
Elevation6,955 ft / 2,120 m
Destination: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDE to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Jose Maria Córdova International Airport to San Diego International Airport take about 7h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 3,248 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MDE to SAN: avianca. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 7h 35m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Miami, Tocumen and George Bush Intercontinental.
San Diego is 2 hours behind Medellín.
Yes, return flights from SAN to MDE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BOG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MDE to SAN

Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) had nonstop service from avianca, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MDE to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDE to SAN is about 7 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,248 miles (5,227 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Miami, Tocumen and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bogota (BOG).