San José (Alajuela) to Medellín (SJO–MDE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AV657
AV avianca
32N
2:00 PM
CST TM
4:55 PM
-05
1h 55m
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M T W T F S S
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P57431
P5 Wingo
738
4:39 PM
CST TM
7:45 PM
-05
2h 6m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
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P57430
P5 Wingo
738
2:53 PM
-05
3:54 PM
CST
2h 1m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AV656
AV avianca
32N
5:50 PM
-05
6:50 PM
CST
2h
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M T W T F S S
Prices

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San José (Alajuela) to Medellín
2 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 657 mi 1h 55m nonstop +1h ahead 20 1-stop hubs

SJO–MDE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. avianca and Wingo lead the route. The flight covers 657 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJO–MDE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AV avianca 7 32N 1h55 – Star Alliance –
P5 Wingo 1 738 2h06 – – –
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – AV
738 Boeing 737-800 – P5
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AV (7 flights/wk, 88%)
Unaffiliated: P5 (1 flights/wk, 13%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SJO to MDE direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJO to MDE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
507
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Medellín is 1 hour ahead of San José (Alajuela).
SJO: CST · MDE: -05

When it's 6:00 PM in San José (Alajuela), it's 7:00 PM in Medellín.
Distance & Flight Time
657 mi / 1,057 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m to 2h 6m.
Facts

SJO–MDE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San José (Alajuela) to Medellín route.
Route details
Distance657 mi / 1,057 km
Flight time1h 55m to 2h 6m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights9 out / 8 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: SJO
Full nameJuan Santamaría International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m
Destination: MDE
Full nameJose Maria Córdova International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDE / SKRG
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Passengers/yr12.0M
Elevation6,955 ft / 2,120 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJO to MDE flights.
Nonstop flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Jose Maria Córdova International Airport take approximately 1h 55m to 2h 6m. The route covers 657 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: avianca and Wingo.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from SJO to MDE. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GYE, HOU, SAL, CTG, ORD, IAH, BOG, MIA, PTY, GDL, MEX, SDQ, GUA, LIM, FLL, MAD, UIO, MCO, EWR and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Medellín is 1 hour ahead of San José (Alajuela).
Yes, return flights from MDE to SJO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SJO to MDE

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) are connected by nonstop service from avianca and Wingo. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SJO to MDE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJO to MDE ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes to 2 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 657 miles (1,057 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 17 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via GYE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.