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$142+ 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 9/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — MDE
Jul 25 — Aug 11
Sat 7/25
Sat 8/1
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 June 25, 2026.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/34:00 pm
SJO
-
MDE
1 stop4h 15m
Avianca
Wed 9/95:50 pm
MDE
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 6/24$260
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/34:00 pm
SJO
-
MDE
1 stop4h 40m
Avianca
Thu 9/102:10 pm
MDE
-
SJO
1 stop5h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 6/25$261
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/139:50 am
SJO
-
MDE
1 stop4h 55m
Avianca
Tue 8/182:10 pm
MDE
-
SJO
1 stop5h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 6/24$262
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/272:00 pm
SJO
-
MDE
Nonstop1h 55m
Avianca
Thu 7/305:50 pm
MDE
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 6/24$263
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/172:00 pm
SJO
-
MDE
Nonstop1h 55m
Avianca
Thu 8/208:50 am
MDE
-
SJO
1 stop6h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 6/24$264
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/291:50 am
SJO
-
MDE
1 stop5h 55m
Avianca
Sun 8/26:55 pm
MDE
-
SJO
1 stop6h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 6/25$265
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/92:00 pm
SJO
-
MDE
Nonstop1h 55m
Avianca
Fri 8/145:50 pm
MDE
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 6/24$266
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/102:00 pm
SJO
-
MDE
Nonstop1h 55m
Avianca
Sun 9/137:40 pm
MDE
-
SJO
1 stop5h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 6/24$268
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/302:00 pm
SJO
-
MDE
Nonstop1h 55m
Avianca
Mon 8/35:50 pm
MDE
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 6/24$269
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/172:00 pm
SJO
-
MDE
Nonstop2h 05m
Avianca
Sun 12/2011:00 am
MDE
-
SJO
1 stop5h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 6/24$270
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/179:25 am
SJO
-
MDE
1 stop5h 35m
Avianca
Mon 8/242:10 pm
MDE
-
SJO
1 stop5h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 6/24$271
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/144:39 pm
SJO
-
MDE
Nonstop2h 06m
Wingo
Mon 9/212:53 pm
MDE
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 01m
Wingo
Deal found 6/24$272

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 June 25, 2026.

Round-trip from

$260
(Avianca)

One-way from

$142
(Copa Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$264
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 June 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Medellín that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoséMedellín

SJO - MDE

SJOMDE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/11

10:03 am-8:35 pm

1 stop9h 32m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Tue 9/15

6:25 am-1:52 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$275

San JoséMedellín

SJO - MDE

SJOMDE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 7/12

8:45 am-2:15 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sat 7/18

5:00 am-11:06 am

1 stop7h 06m

$275

San JoséMedellín

SJO - MDE

SJOMDE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/9

4:08 am-9:40 am

1 stop4h 32m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sat 7/18

5:00 am-11:06 am

1 stop7h 06m

$275

San JoséMedellín

SJO - MDE

SJOMDE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/1

8:12 am-2:15 pm

1 stop5h 03m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sun 8/9

5:00 am-8:19 am

1 stop4h 19m

$275

San JoséMedellín

SJO - MDE

SJOMDE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/21

8:12 am-2:15 pm

1 stop5h 03m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 9/24

6:25 am-10:58 am

1 stop5h 33m

$275

San JoséMedellín

SJO - MDE

SJOMDE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/15

5:45 am-2:15 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mon 7/20

8:35 am-1:54 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$275

San JoséMedellín

SJO - MDE

SJOMDE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 7/20

5:45 am-10:55 am

1 stop4h 10m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sun 7/26

5:00 am-8:21 am

1 stop4h 21m

$275
Quickest round-trip

San JoséMedellín

SJO - MDE

SJOMDE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/12

10:03 am-2:45 pm

1 stop3h 42m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sat 9/19

6:25 am-9:04 am

1 stop3h 39m

$275

San JoséMedellín

SJO - MDE

SJOMDE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/2

4:08 am-10:55 am

1 stop5h 47m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sun 8/9

5:00 am-10:58 am

1 stop6h 58m

$275
Cheapest one-way

San JoséMedellín

SJO - MDE

SJOMDE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/17

8:12 am-2:15 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$142

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to Medellín

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Medellín from Costa Rica with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Medellín (average of $212). Flying from Costa Rica to Medellín in December is currently the most expensive (average of $277). 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 June 25, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Costa Rica to Medellín in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 34% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

How often are flights from Costa Rica to Medellín delayed?

About 6% of weekly flights between Costa Rica and Medellín have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 129 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 at night 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 5% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Costa Rica to Medellín?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Costa Rica to Medellín, you should look to book at least 89 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Costa Rica to Medellín?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Costa Rica to Medellín. Price data was last updated on June 20, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Costa Rica to Medellín flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 June 25, 2026.
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
1,569 reviews

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,569 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,569 reviews

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,535 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,569 reviews

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.

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 32m. 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 $73. Avianca flights start at $97 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 (97%), Avianca Costa Rica (97%) or Wingo (88%) 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 $252, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $123. When looking at the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl), you can expect to pay $230 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Medellín (average of $212). Flying from Costa Rica to Medellín in December is currently the most expensive (average of $277). 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 June 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$132Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
WingoCheapest$141Average$187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
AviancaCheapest$188Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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