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$162+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MDE
Dec 17 — Dec 241
Wed 12/17
Wed 12/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Medellín
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Medellín. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 17, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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 12/108:12 pmSAN - MDE
1 stop9h 06mCopa Airlines
Tue 12/1610:46 amMDE - SAN
1 stop9h 51mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/15$427
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1010:23 amSAN - MDE
1 stop8h 42mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/151:15 amMDE - SAN
1 stop12h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/15$453
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2712:07 pmSAN - MDE
1 stop30h 58mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/710:45 amMDE - SAN
1 stop10h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/16$463
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/179:15 amSAN - MDE
2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/2310:45 pmMDE - SAN
2 stops23h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/16$464
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/34:08 pmSAN - MDE
2 stops26h 57mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/710:45 amMDE - SAN
3 stops31h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/15$498
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/199:01 amSAN - MDE
2 stops31h 09mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/219:00 pmMDE - SAN
2 stops26h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/15$503
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/199:01 amSAN - MDE
2 stops31h 09mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/2510:45 pmMDE - SAN
2 stops25h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/14$527
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1910:20 amSAN - MDE
1 stop8h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/2510:45 amMDE - SAN
2 stops26h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/14$528

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Medellín

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Medellín (CO1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$427
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$162
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$453
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 November 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Medellín that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Medellín

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoMedellín

SAN - MDE

SANMDE

San Diego

Mon 2/9

8:17 pm-10:56 am

1 stop11h 39m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Fri 2/20

5:00 am-5:13 pm

1 stop15h 13m

$427

San DiegoMedellín

SAN - MDE

SANMDE

San Diego

Wed 1/28

8:16 pm-9:51 am

1 stop10h 35m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mon 2/16

5:00 am-5:13 pm

1 stop15h 13m

$427

San DiegoMedellín

SAN - MDE

SANMDE

San Diego

Sun 2/22

8:17 pm-9:51 am

1 stop10h 34m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sun 3/1

10:46 am-5:14 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$427

San DiegoMedellín

SAN - MDE

SANMDE

San Diego

Wed 1/28

8:00 am-10:05 pm

1 stop11h 05m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mon 2/16

10:45 am-9:24 am

2 stops25h 39m

$440

San DiegoMedellín

SAN - MDE

SANMDE

San Diego

Tue 3/3

10:30 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sat 3/7

12:20 am-10:45 am

1 stop13h 25m

$453

San DiegoMedellín

SAN - MDE

SANMDE

San Diego

Tue 2/17

8:00 am-10:05 pm

1 stop11h 05m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 2/26

10:45 am-6:33 pm

1 stop10h 48m

$453

San DiegoMedellín

SAN - MDE

SANMDE

San Diego

Tue 2/3

10:26 am-10:05 pm

1 stop8h 39m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sat 2/21

10:45 am-6:33 pm

1 stop10h 48m

$453

San DiegoMedellín

SAN - MDE

SANMDE

San Diego

Tue 12/9

8:01 am-10:05 pm

1 stop11h 04m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mon 12/15

1:15 am-6:21 pm

1 stop20h 06m

$453

San DiegoMedellín

SAN - MDE

SANMDE

San Diego

Tue 3/10

8:00 am-9:05 pm

1 stop11h 05m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 3/12

9:45 am-8:18 pm

1 stop12h 33m

$453

San DiegoMedellín

SAN - MDE

SANMDE

San Diego

Tue 12/9

6:34 am-10:55 am

2 stops49h 21m

$162

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Medellín

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Medellín

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Medellín?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Medellín. Price data was last updated on November 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Diego to Medellín is 64 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Medellín?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Medellín (average of $201). Flying from San Diego to Medellín in April is currently the most expensive (average of $517). 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 SAN to MDE?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 November 17, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Diego to Medellín at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 44% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Medellín?

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 November 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines from San Diego to Medellín. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,565 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,565 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,565 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,015 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,565 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,565 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,143 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,565 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Medellín?

    For a flight from San Diego to Medellín, you will be flying from San Diego. San Diego (SAN) is just 2.6 mi from the center of the city. San Diego is the only San Diego airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Medellín per day. 4 airlines have flights to Medellín from San Diego on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Medellín?

    Departing from San Diego to Medellín will take you 11h 05m. The distance from San Diego to Medellín is about 3246 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Medellín round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($314), Copa Airlines ($368), and United Airlines ($457) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Medellín. These flights start at 43% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Medellín that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Medellín?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Medellín?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Medellín?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Medellín (average of $201). Flying from San Diego to Medellín in April is currently the most expensive (average of $517). 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 4 airlines flying from San Diego to Medellín

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 November 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$314Average$551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$368Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$457Average$603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$481Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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