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$162 Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Medellín

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Medellín departing on 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Medellín, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Medellín, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Medellín (SFO-MDE)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Medellín that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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2:10 pm - 7:33 amSFO-MDE
15h 23m2 stops
11:20 am - 10:35 pmMDE-SFO
13h 15m2 stops
Wed, May 15 - Tue, May 21
2:10 pm - 6:50 amSFO-MDE
14h 40m2 stops
10:10 am - 10:35 pmMDE-SFO
14h 25m2 stops
$398Avianca
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Wed, May 15 - Tue, May 21
8:03 pm - 2:12 pmSFO-MDE
16h 09m1 stop
9:29 am - 11:40 pmMDE-SFO
16h 11m1 stop
$425Copa Airlines
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Tue, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 15
8:03 pm - 8:45 amSFO-MDE
10h 42m1 stop
9:32 am - 6:09 pmMDE-SFO
10h 37m1 stop
$435Copa Airlines
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Thu, Aug 15 - Wed, Aug 21
12:19 am - 11:00 pmSFO-MDE
20h 41m1 stop
1:50 pm - 12:07 pmMDE-SFO
24h 17m1 stop
$449American Airlines
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Mon, May 27 - Mon, Jun 3
7:06 am - 11:00 pmSFO-MDE
13h 54m2 stops
1:50 pm - 12:07 pmMDE-SFO
24h 17m1 stop
$452American Airlines
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Tue, May 28 - Mon, Jun 3
12:40 am - 9:16 pmSFO-MDE
18h 36m2 stops
12:30 pm - 12:04 amMDE-SFO
13h 34m2 stops
$553Delta
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Mon, May 20 - Wed, Jun 12
10:40 pm - 12:23 pmSFO-MDE
11h 43m1 stop
1:25 pm - 11:55 pmMDE-SFO
12h 30m1 stop
$554JetBlue
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Mon, Aug 26 - Fri, Sep 13
12:07 am - 9:16 pmSFO-MDE
19h 09m2 stops
12:30 pm - 12:04 amMDE-SFO
13h 34m2 stops
$631Delta
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Mon, Jun 10 - Tue, Jun 18
10:47 pm - 12:25 pmSFO-MDE
11h 38m1 stop
1:20 pm - 11:47 pmMDE-SFO
12h 27m1 stop
$646JetBlue
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Sat, May 18 - Tue, Jun 11

Flights from San Francisco to Medellín - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Medellín to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Medellín?

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Medellín clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For San Francisco to Medellín, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Medellín back to San Francisco, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Medellín?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Medellín, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Medellín is January, where tickets cost $503 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is $968 and $814 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Medellín?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Medellín, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Medellín, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 39 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Medellín?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Avianca ($162) and American Airlines ($194). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Avianca ($398) and Copa Airlines ($425).

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Cheapest flight

$162
Flight from San Francisco to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

When to book flights from San Francisco to Medellín

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Medellín based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Medellín

  • Which airline operates a cheap flight from San Francisco to Medellin with a comfortable economy seat?

    A cheap one-stop flight on Copa Airlines provides economy passengers with roomy seat pitch of thirty inches on one leg and thirty-one inches on the other. On both legs, your seat has a USB outlet and you receive a complimentary meal. One leg has streaming entertainment, and the other has seat-back on-demand entertainment.

  • Do I need a visa to fly from San Francisco to Medellin?

    If you are an American traveling to Medellin, Columbia for tourism or business and you intend to leave within 90 days, you do not need a visa. You do not need a visa if you stay for a total of 180 days or fewer in within a year. If you stay longer than your visa allows, you will be fined and you will not be able to leave Columbia until you pay the fine.

  • Can I rent a car at the Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)?

    At MDE, you will find car rental agencies in the main terminal on the first level in the arrivals section. If you would like additional items with your car rental, such as a GPS or a child safety seat, be sure to mention this when you make your reservation. This will help ensure that you get what you need when you arrive at the MDE car rental counter.

  • Can I wait for my Medellin flight in an exclusive lounge at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    Add SFO, any ticketed passenger can purchase a prepaid lounge pass in order to wait in stylish comfort and quiet in the China Airlines Lounge or the Air France-KLM Lounge in the International Terminal. In Terminal 1, economy passengers can enter the American Airlines Admirals Club or the Delta Sky Club by showing a ticket for that particular airline and paying and entrance fee at the door.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Medellín?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Medellín was $162 for a one-way ticket and $390 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Medellín?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San Francisco and on arrival in Medellín.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Medellín?

    When flying out of San Francisco you will be using San Francisco. You will be landing at one of these airports: Medellín Enrique Olaya or Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Medellín?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Medellín?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Medellín, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Medellín from San Francisco?

    Panama City is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Medellín.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Medellín?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Medellín.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Medellín?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Medellín from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Medellín?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Medellín with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Medellín?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Medellín from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Medellín

  • SFO, or San Francisco International Airport, serves as a hub for Alaska, United, SkyWest, and other carriers. The Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is a hub for Avianca and LATAM Columbia. Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) is a hub for EasyFly, SATENA, Aerolinea de Antioquia, and other airlines. Some of the cheapest flights from SFO to Medellin are on Avianca.
  • SFO welcomes all travelers, including those with disabilities. SFO features accommodating services including visual paging, a beacon wayfinding system, a “Ready, Set, Fly!” program catering to individuals with autism, and VRS interpreting.
  • Many of the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Medellin require a self-transfer. Before you take advantage of this excellent bargain, make sure the duration of the connection leaves you enough time to do everything you need to, including possibly passing through customs and going through security again.
  • A cheap flight on American from San Francisco to Medellin allows Basic Economy passengers to bring a carry-on. An American carry-on has no weight limit but must be within 9 x 14 x 22 inches. For a fee, you can bring a checked bag of maximum weight 50 lb and maximum dimensions of 62 linear inches.
  • You can also find cheap tickets from the San Francisco area to Medellin if you depart from Oakland International Airport (OAK). This international airport is located about a 40-minute drive to the southeast of downtown San Francisco, on the other side of the San Francisco Bay.
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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Medellín found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/12Sun
2 stopsAvianca
14h 40mSFO-MDE
$162
5/13Mon
2 stopsAvianca
16h 40mSFO-MDE
$167
5/13Mon
2 stops
21h 50mSFO-EOH
$191
8/31Sat
2 stops
18h 00mSFO-EOH
$192
5/28Tue
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
13h 54mSFO-MDE
$194
5/27Mon
1 stopAmerican Airlines
20h 41mSFO-MDE
$195
9/1Sun
1 stopCopa Airlines
16h 41mSFO-MDE
$202
8/15Thu
1 stopCopa Airlines
10h 30mSFO-MDE
$226
8/31Sat
1 stopJetBlue
11h 43mSFO-MDE
$232
8/21Wed
1 stopJetBlue
11h 43mSFO-MDE
$277

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Medellín

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Medellín that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/7Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
13h 40mSFO-MDE
5/10Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
18h 54mMDE-SFO
$519
5/7Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 15mSFO-MDE
5/10Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
17h 13mMDE-SFO
$522
5/7Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
12h 15mSFO-MDE
5/8Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
15h 10mMDE-SFO
$524
5/8Wed
multi-stop
26h 48mSFO-MDE
5/27Mon
multi-stop
30h 38mMDE-SFO
$632
5/8Wed
multi-stop
30h 49mSFO-MDE
5/27Mon
multi-stop
31h 33mMDE-SFO
$663
5/6Mon
multi-stopDelta
18h 36mSFO-MDE
5/9Thu
multi-stopDelta
13h 40mMDE-SFO
$736
5/6Mon
multi-stopDelta
18h 36mSFO-MDE
5/10Fri
multi-stopDelta
13h 40mMDE-SFO
$738
5/9Thu
multi-stopAvianca
15h 57mSFO-MDE
5/13Mon
multi-stopAvianca
16h 48mMDE-SFO
$934
5/10Fri
multi-stopAvianca
15h 57mSFO-MDE
5/19Sun
multi-stopAvianca
14h 25mMDE-SFO
$959
5/7Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
14h 18mSFO-MDE
5/9Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
32h 34mMDE-SFO
$5,096

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San Francisco - Medellín Flights

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