Flying from San Juan to Medellin: what you need to know
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) is San Juan's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from San Juan to Medellin jetting off from here.
Touch down at Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE), the chief entry point to Medellin.
Book a direct San Juan to Medellin flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
Medellin's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Medellin one hour behind San Juan.
The most popular route for flights from San Juan to Medellin is from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE). You can choose from 12 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to maximise your time on arrival, the earliest flight from SJU to MDE is the 10:41 JetBlue Airways option. If you prefer to travel later, the latest available service is at 16:25 with AVIANCA.
Leave plenty of time to get on your San Juan to Medellin flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Juan to Medellin
Currently, 55 € is the best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from San Juan to Medellin. The cheapest price for a return flight is 124 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snag cheap San Juan to Medellin flights, reserve your trip two months ahead of your departure date.
May is the best month for landing a fantastic deal on a plane ticket from San Juan to Medellin. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Flying from San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
Depart from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) on a nonstop flight from San Juan to Medellin. From SJU, you can fly directly into Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE).
Reserve your San Juan to Medellin plane tickets with AVIANCA. This carrier is a popular option for direct flights from SJU.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper San Juan to Medellin flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
SJU is around 6 kilometres from central San Juan. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
After an easy start to your journey? Stay near Luis Munoz Marin International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from San Juan to Medellin or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
73.65% of flights leaving from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
The distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to central Medellin is approximately 18 kilometres. It'll take you about 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're arriving on a late flight from San Juan to Medellin, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near MDE:
Hit the road running by picking up a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Medellin and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport about one week in advance of your San Juan to Medellin flight.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
The centre of Medellin is about 3 kilometres from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). As soon as your flight from San Juan to Medellin has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 15 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 30 minutes.
Touch down, grab your Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car, and drive off without missing a beat. Confort Rent a Car and Green Motion are leading providers you can book with here.
Snap up a deal by reserving your ride from EOH one week in advance. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Medellin
August is the busiest month for flights from San Juan to Medellin. To escape the crowds, head to Medellin in April.
The warmest month in Medellin is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your San Juan to Medellin ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap flights from San Juan to Medellin in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
More about Medellin
After booking your flight from San Juan to Medellin, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Medellin:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Parque Arvi, Botero Plaza and Pueblito Paisa are leading attractions which should feature on any good Medellin itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Medellin. Around 241 kilometres to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
Cali is another favourite destination in Colombia and is around 322 kilometres south of Medellin. No trip is complete without a visit to Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.
