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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.

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.

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.

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.

Flights from San Francisco to Medellín usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and may arrive at several airports in Medellín area, including Medellín Enrique Olaya (EOH) and Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE).

Four cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Medellín:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Medellín most commonly connect through:

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 42% of one-stop connections
• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 4% of one-stop connections

Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 6% on the San Francisco to Medellín route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $586 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $623, a difference of $37. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Medellín are Parque Lleras, Atanasio Girardot Stadium and Poblado Park. These are among the most viewed places in Medellín on KAYAK.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 8% above the route average of $608. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Medellín takes 0h 00m, covering 3,643 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $631 to $4,860. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Medellín are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $358, which is 31% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 49m, compared with 10h 58m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and 12h 02m via Miami (MIA).

Medellín is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco (Colombia Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Medellín is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE) — daily rates from around $15:

• Localiza
• Budget
• Alamo
• GREEN MOTION
• Sixt

Near Medellín Enrique Olaya Airport (EOH) — daily rates from around $3:

• America Car Rental
• Localiza
• Europcar
• keddy by Europcar
• Confort Rent A Car

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Medellín range from $492 to $725, with an average of $608 over the past 12 months. Anything below $492 counts as a good deal.