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$118+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Medellín

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — MDE
Jan 27 — Feb 31
Tue 1/27
Tue 2/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Medellín

Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Medellín
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to Medellín. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 28, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:53 pmSJO - MDE
1 stop3h 55mCopa Airlines
Thu 1/810:46 amMDE - SJO
1 stop4h 07mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/26$272
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:07 pmSJO - MDE
1 stop3h 41mCopa Airlines
Fri 1/96:26 amMDE - SJO
1 stop3h 40mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/27$292
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/285:53 pmSJO - MDE
1 stop3h 55mCopa Airlines
Thu 1/88:37 amMDE - SJO
1 stop6h 16mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/26$293
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/282:53 pmSJO - MDE
1 stop4h 23mCopa Airlines
Tue 1/205:00 amMDE - SJO
1 stop4h 21mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/27$311
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/284:08 amSJO - MDE
1 stop4h 43mCopa Airlines
Thu 1/88:37 amMDE - SJO
1 stop5h 45mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/26$312
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/294:08 amSJO - MDE
1 stop4h 43mCopa Airlines
Thu 1/88:37 amMDE - SJO
1 stop6h 16mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/25$314
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/294:08 amSJO - MDE
1 stop4h 43mCopa Airlines
Tue 1/276:10 amMDE - SJO
1 stop4h 50mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/26$331
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/294:08 amSJO - MDE
1 stop5h 48mCopa Airlines
Fri 1/96:26 amMDE - SJO
1 stop3h 40mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/26$352
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/266:07 pmSJO - MDE
1 stop13h 11mCopa Airlines
Tue 12/3010:46 amMDE - SJO
1 stop9h 21mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/26$377
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/314:20 pmSJO - MDE
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/53:34 amMDE - SJO
2 stops33h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/27$392
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/294:08 amSJO - MDE
1 stop4h 43mCopa Airlines
Sat 1/103:15 pmMDE - SJO
1 stop4h 47mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/26$393

Find flight deals from Costa Rica to Medellín

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to Medellín flight deals. Data was last updated December 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$181
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$118
(Super.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$281
From Costa Rica to Medellín
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to Medellín that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Medellín that are best for you.

Fly from

Costa Rica

Fly to

Medellín

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséMedellín

SJO - MDE

SJOMDE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/9

4:09 am-2:45 pm

1 stop9h 36m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 3/12

3:15 pm-7:01 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$252

San JoséMedellín

SJO - MDE

SJOMDE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/29

8:11 am-2:45 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Fri 2/6

5:00 am-10:00 am

1 stop6h 00m

$252

San JoséMedellín

SJO - MDE

SJOMDE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/11

11:01 am-8:35 pm

1 stop8h 34m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sat 2/14

5:00 am-10:00 am

1 stop6h 00m

$252

San JoséMedellín

SJO - MDE

SJOMDE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/10

5:50 am-10:56 am

1 stop4h 06m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sat 2/14

5:00 am-8:21 am

1 stop4h 21m

$252

San JoséMedellín

SJO - MDE

SJOMDE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/1

8:11 am-2:45 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 2/5

8:37 am-1:53 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$252

San JoséMedellín

SJO - MDE

SJOMDE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/4

5:50 am-10:56 am

1 stop4h 06m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sat 2/7

5:00 am-9:06 am

1 stop5h 06m

$263

San JoséMedellín

SJO - MDE

SJOMDE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/13

4:09 am-4:59 pm

1 stop11h 50m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Wed 2/18

6:25 am-9:06 am

1 stop3h 41m

$263

San JoséMedellín

SJO - MDE

SJOMDE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/29

10:08 am-2:45 pm

1 stop3h 37m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mon 2/2

5:00 am-10:00 am

1 stop6h 00m

$263

San JoséMedellín

SJO - MDE

SJOMDE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/10

4:09 am-2:15 pm

1 stop9h 06m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sun 2/15

5:00 am-8:21 am

1 stop4h 21m

$263

San JoséMedellín

SJO - MDE

SJOMDE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/26

5:56 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop3h 52m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mon 2/2

5:00 am-9:06 am

1 stop5h 06m

$263

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Deals found on 12/27

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to Medellín

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Costa Rica to Medellín

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to Medellín?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Medellín (average of $105). Flying from Costa Rica to Medellín in December is currently the most expensive (average of $154). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CR to MDE?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to Medellín. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 28, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Costa Rica to Medellín in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 31% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

How often are flights from Costa Rica to Medellín delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between Costa Rica and Medellín have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 106 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Costa Rica to Medellín flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Costa Rica to Medellín flights?

Over the last year, Avianca have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Medellín

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Medellín. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Medellín. Reviews last updated December 28, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Copa Airlines and Avianca from Costa Rica to Medellín to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,489 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Costa Rica to Medellín. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Costa Rica to Medellín?

    Airlines like Copa Airlines fly from Costa Rica to Medellín in about 9h 36m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 656 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Costa Rica to Medellín one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Wingo, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $72. Avianca flights start at $95 while deals on Copa Airlines start at $111 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Costa Rica to Medellín?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Costa Rica to Medellín consider choosing Avianca Costa Rica (97%), Avianca (94%) or Wingo (85%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Medellín?

    While on average a flight from Costa Rica to Medellín is generally $203, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $118. When looking at the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl), you can expect to pay $145 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Costa Rica to Medellín that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Costa Rica to Medellín flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Costa Rica to Medellín?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Costa Rica to Medellín.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Costa Rica to Medellín?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to Medellín by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to Medellín?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Medellín (average of $105). Flying from Costa Rica to Medellín in December is currently the most expensive (average of $154). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Costa Rica to Medellín

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to Medellín. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WingoCheapest$143Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$156Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$176Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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