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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to San José:

• Earliest: departs at 5:22 am and lands at 7:19 am
• Latest: departs at 8:10 pm and lands at 10:07 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 57m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to San José:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to San José takes 1h 57m, covering 656 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to San José range from $243 to $360, with an average of $295 over the past 12 months. Anything below $243 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the $295 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $273 round-trip, compared to $329 via a layover through Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $22–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Avianca. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to San José flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $284 to $2,698. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to San José are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $194, which is 6% below the typical average for this route.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Avis
• Priceless
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless

Flights from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to San José usually depart from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to San José route, 5% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h.

One-stop flights from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to San José most commonly connect through:

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 96% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 2% of one-stop connections
• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 1% of one-stop connections
• Cartagena Rafael Nunez (CTG) - 0% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to San José. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $246 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $327, a difference of $81.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport and San José. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Avianca
• Wingo

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 15m, compared with 5h 39m via Cartagena Rafael Nunez (CTG) and 6h 22m via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL).

San José is 1 hour behind Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (Central Time vs Colombia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and Museo de Oro. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to San José flights:

• Avianca: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Avianca: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.