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

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AV25
AV avianca
320
10:55 AM
CST TM
1:55 PM
-05
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AV657
AV avianca
320
4:20 PM
CST TM
7:25 PM
-05
2h 5m
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AV24
AV avianca
320
9:00 AM
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AV656
AV avianca
32N
8:35 PM
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9:40 PM
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San José (Alajuela) to Medellín
1 carrier, 10 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 657 mi 1h 58m nonstop +1h ahead 17 1-stop hubs

SJO–MDE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. avianca leads the route. The flight covers 657 miles in approximately 1h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 17 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 9 320 2h-2h05 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AV
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AV (9 flights/wk, 100%)
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
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJO to MDE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
GYE ~5h 40m JFK ~12h 6m EWR ~12h 33m PTY ~13h 43m MIA ~16h 3m
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.
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 58m to 2h 5m.
Facts

SJO–MDE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San José (Alajuela) to Medellín route.
Route details
Distance657 mi / 1,057 km
Flight time1h 58m to 2h 5m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights10 out / 9 return
1-stop connections17 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 58m to 2h 5m. The route covers 657 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: avianca.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from SJO to MDE. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GYE, JFK, EWR, PTY, MIA, GUA, BOG, SAL, MEX, FLL, IAH, CTG, UIO, LIM, MCO, MAD and SDQ. 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.
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.
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. With 10 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 58 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 657 miles (1,057 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 19 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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