San Diego to Medellín (SAN–MDE) — 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.
SAN–MDE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. avianca leads the route. The flight covers 3,248 miles in approximately 6h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AV avianca | 1 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Medellín from San Diego
| Metric | SAN→MDE | LAX→MDE |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SAN | – | 109 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 6h 37m | 6h 9m |
| Departure OTP | 28% | – |
Travel Essentials
SAN: PDT · MDE: -05
When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 8:00 PM in Medellín.
US passport holders enter Colombia visa-free for stays up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Immigration may stamp a shorter period, so check the date written on the entry stamp. Extensions up to an additional 90 days can be requested at a Migracion Colombia office.
SAN–MDE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SAN to MDE
San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) are connected by nonstop service from avianca. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SAN to MDE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SAN to MDE is about 6 hours 37 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,248 miles (5,227 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tocumen, John F. Kennedy and Guadalajara. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX).