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Cheapest round-trip
$602
Typical prices: $475-$654
Copa Airlines
Wed 8/12Wed 8/26
SFO - MDE • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$263
Typical prices: $227-$296
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/24
SFO - MDE • 3 stops
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in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 4% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Medellín

Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 26
Copa Airlines Logo
1:12 am - 2:15 pm
SFO
-
MDE
11h 03m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
10:35 am - 11:40 pm
MDE
-
SFO
15h 05m
1 stop
$602Copa Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 22
Copa Airlines Logo
8:21 pm - 10:55 am
SFO
-
MDE
12h 34m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
3:10 pm - 11:40 pm
MDE
-
SFO
10h 30m
1 stop
$607Copa Airlines
Fri, Aug 14 - Fri, Aug 21
Avianca Logo
11:55 pm - 1:10 pm
SFO
-
MDE
11h 15m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
2:10 pm - 10:35 pm
MDE
-
SFO
10h 25m
1 stop
$611Avianca
Fri, Aug 14 - Sat, Aug 22
Avianca Logo
11:55 pm - 1:10 pm
SFO
-
MDE
11h 15m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
2:10 pm - 10:35 pm
MDE
-
SFO
10h 25m
1 stop
$612Avianca
Wed, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 18
Copa Airlines Logo
8:21 pm - 2:15 pm
SFO
-
MDE
15h 54m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 11:40 pm
MDE
-
SFO
33h 10m
1 stop
$614Copa Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 22
Avianca Logo
11:55 pm - 1:10 pm
SFO
-
MDE
11h 15m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
9:55 am - 10:35 pm
MDE
-
SFO
14h 40m
2 stops
$617Avianca
Thu, Sep 17 - Fri, Sep 25
United Airlines Logo
12:45 am - 9:10 pm
SFO
-
MDE
18h 25m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 8:14 pm
MDE
-
SFO
12h 29m
1 stop
$619United Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Thu, Aug 27
American Airlines Logo
11:30 pm - 8:15 pm
SFO
-
MDE
18h 45m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:18 pm
MDE
-
SFO
18h 18m
2 stops
$624American Airlines
Tue, Dec 22 - Sat, Jan 2
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:36 pm - 11:25 am
SFO
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EOH
32h 49m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:30 pm - 11:29 pm
EOH
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SFO
35h 59m
2 stops
$2,158Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 22 - Sat, Jan 2
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 5:00 pm
SFO
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EOH
24h 40m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:30 pm - 11:46 am
EOH
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SFO
24h 16m
3 stops
$3,965Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Medellín flights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Medellín?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Medellín departing in August.

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 round-trip 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 April, where tickets cost $435 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $832 and $673 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Medellín, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 4% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight

$263
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
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Medellín was $263 for a one-way ticket and $602 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?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Medellín, with oneworld 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.

KAYAK’s 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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