Medellín to San José (Alajuela) (MDE–SJO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MDE–SJO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. avianca leads the route. The flight covers 657 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AV avianca | 9 | 320, 32N | 2h-2h05 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach San José (Alajuela) from Medellín
| Metric | MDE→SJO | BOG→SJO |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from MDE | – | 134 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 9 | 22 |
| Flight time | 2h | 2h 15m |
Travel Essentials
MDE: -05 · SJO: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Medellín, it's 5:00 PM in San José (Alajuela).
Colombian passport holders normally require a consular visa to enter Costa Rica. However, holders of a valid multiple-entry US, Canadian, or Schengen visa or residence permit are exempt and may enter visa-free for up to 90 days. Passport must be valid for at least 90 days beyond the date of entry. A biometric machine-readable passport is mandatory.
MDE–SJO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MDE to SJO
Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) are connected by nonstop service from avianca. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MDE to SJO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MDE to SJO ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 657 miles (1,057 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 19 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SJU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bogota (BOG).