Medellín to San José (Alajuela) (MDE–SJO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MDE–SJO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. avianca and Wingo lead the route. The flight covers 657 miles in approximately 2h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AV avianca | 7 | 32N | 2h | – | Star Alliance | – |
| P5 Wingo | 1 | 738 | 2h01 | – | – | – |
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 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 8 | 21 |
| Flight time | 2h 1m | 2h 6m |
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 and Wingo. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MDE to SJO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MDE to SJO is about 2 hours 1 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 657 miles (1,057 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 19 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tocumen, El Dorado and El Salvador. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bogota (BOG).