Cheap flights from San Jose, Costa Rica to Medellin from $148 SJO → EOH, MDE
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH), Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
The cheapest return found recently is $313 with Copa Airlines, 12 Jan 2027 – 21 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $148 with avianca airlines, 5 Dec, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $148, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $313, 12 Jan 2027 to 21 Jan 2027
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, one-way fares from $140 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- avianca airlines, Wingo
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 1 h 55 min
Return
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.
Cheapest return found recently
$313
12 Jan 2027 – 21 Jan 2027 · Copa Airlines
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Leaves 8:08 a.m. · Return leaves 6:20 p.m. · 19 h 19 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Tocumen International Airport (PTY) · overnight connection · 11 h connection
found 4 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$507
12 Jan 2027 – 21 Jan 2027 · Wingo
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Leaves 4:05 p.m. · Return leaves 8:09 p.m. · 3 h 52 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 4 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$313 12 Jan 2027 – 21 Jan 2027found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $155 to $297.
At $313, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold return fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 9-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 12 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
15 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan 2027 – 21 Jan 2027 | $313 | Copa Airlines | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Copa Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 9 departure dates is usually $150 to $171.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$148
5 Dec · avianca airlines
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Leaves 5:10 a.m. · 7 h trip
1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$156
27 Mar 2027 · avianca airlines
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Leaves 4:05 p.m. · 1 h 55 min trip
nonstop
found 5 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$148 5 Decfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
$140 31 Decfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $110 to $164.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 9 departure dates from 30 Nov to 27 Mar 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 2 other departure dates within 3 days of 5 Dec, and none is cheaper.
Every date we hold
29 fares on 9 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov | $150 | Wingo | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Dec | $148 | avianca airlines | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 6 Dec | $155 | avianca airlines | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 7 Dec | $155 | avianca airlines Costa Rica | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 Dec | $171 | Copa Airlines | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 29 Dec | $184 | Copa Airlines | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 30 Dec | $171 | Copa Airlines | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 31 Dec | $140 | Wingo | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Mar 2027 | $156 | avianca airlines | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $140.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: avianca airlines, Copa Airlines, Wingo, avianca airlines Costa Rica.
Premium cabin fares from San Jose to Medellin
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 12 Jan 2027 – 21 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 5 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for San Jose to Medellin?
Return
Fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 44% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $283 | $266 | +77% | 19 |
| 7–13 days | $279 | $267 | +74% | 27 |
| 14–29 days | $274 | $245 | +71% | 40 |
| 30–59 days | $310 | $245 | +94% | 45 |
| 60–89 days | $313 | $267 | +96% | 31 |
| 90–179 days | $235 | $228 | +47% | 34 |
| 180+ days | $160 | $155 | Cheapest seen | 19 |
One-way
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 6% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $150 | $110 | +6% | 24 |
| 7–13 days | $145 | $131 | +3% | 14 |
| 14–29 days | $150 | $129 | +6% | 37 |
| 30–59 days | $141 | $129 | Cheapest seen | 42 |
| 90–179 days | $147 | $141 | +4% | 18 |
| 180+ days | $153 | $153 | +9% | 8 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 12 Jan 2027 – 21 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from San Jose to Medellin?
The cheapest return found recently is $313 with Copa Airlines, 12 Jan 2027 to 21 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago.
How much is a one-way flight from San Jose to Medellin?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $148 with avianca airlines, 5 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $140 with Wingo, 31 Dec, found 7 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 9 departure dates is usually $150 to $171.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Medellin?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $140, 31 Dec, found 7 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Jose to Medellin?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 44% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 6% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from San Jose to Medellin?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $507 with Wingo, 12 Jan 2027 to 21 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $156 with avianca airlines, 27 Mar 2027, found 5 days ago.
How long is the flight from San Jose to Medellin?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with avianca airlines on 27 Mar 2027, takes 1 h 55 min from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE). The cheapest one-way found recently, with avianca airlines on 5 Dec, takes 7 h with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from San Jose to Medellin?
Between 30 Nov and 27 Mar 2027, avianca airlines has the cheapest one-way on 3 of the 9 departure dates we hold, Copa Airlines on 3 and Wingo on 2.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work