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$156+ Cheap flights from Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) to San José (SJO)

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 2/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MDE — SJO
Jan 29 — Feb 51
Thu 1/29
Thu 2/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in October or February, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Jose Maria Cordova Intl to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Jose Maria Cordova Intl to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 30, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 12/289:17 amMDE - SJO
1 stop10h 50mCopa Airlines
Wed 12/314:09 amSJO - MDE
1 stop5h 47mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/28$271
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 12/298:35 pmMDE - SJO
Nonstop2h 05mAvianca
Mon 1/54:20 pmSJO - MDE
Nonstop2h 05mAvianca
Deal found 12/28$280
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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.
Tue 12/3010:46 amMDE - SJO
1 stop4h 07mCopa Airlines
Tue 1/65:56 pmSJO - MDE
1 stop3h 52mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/29$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 12/2810:46 amMDE - SJO
1 stop9h 21mCopa Airlines
Thu 1/14:09 amSJO - MDE
1 stop4h 42mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/27$309
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 12/286:35 pmMDE - SJO
1 stop6h 40mAvianca
Sun 1/410:55 amSJO - MDE
Nonstop2h 00mAvianca
Deal found 12/28$370
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 12/315:00 amMDE - SJO
1 stop5h 59mCopa Airlines
Fri 1/24:09 amSJO - MDE
1 stop5h 47mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/28$384
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 12/2912:42 pmMDE - SJO
1 stop6h 55mCopa Airlines
Mon 1/56:08 pmSJO - MDE
1 stop3h 40mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/28$410
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 12/286:20 pmMDE - SJO
1 stop4h 46mCopa Airlines
Sun 1/48:48 amSJO - MDE
1 stop4h 57mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/28$421
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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.
Tue 12/306:24 amMDE - SJO
1 stop8h 29mCopa Airlines
Mon 1/55:50 amSJO - MDE
1 stop4h 06mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/29$429
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.
Tue 12/306:24 amMDE - SJO
1 stop3h 41mCopa Airlines
Sun 1/46:08 pmSJO - MDE
1 stop3h 40mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/27$448

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) to San José (SJO). 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 December 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$229
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$156
(CheapOair)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$280

Good round-trip deal

$259 or less

Good one-way deal

$176 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Jose Maria Cordova Intl to San José 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 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to San José that are best for you.

Fly from

Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Fly to

San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MedellínSan José

MDE - SJO

MDESJO

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Wed 2/11

9:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop2h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/15

4:20 pm-7:25 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$254

MedellínSan José

MDE - SJO

MDESJO

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 2/26

8:35 pm-9:40 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

4:20 pm-7:25 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$268

MedellínSan José

MDE - SJO

MDESJO

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Tue 3/3

5:00 am-8:20 am

1 stop4h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

4:09 am-2:45 pm

1 stop9h 36m

$271

MedellínSan José

MDE - SJO

MDESJO

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 2/26

8:37 am-7:02 pm

1 stop11h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/1

4:09 am-2:45 pm

1 stop9h 36m

$271

MedellínSan José

MDE - SJO

MDESJO

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Fri 2/27

6:25 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/3

5:50 am-10:56 am

1 stop4h 06m

$271

MedellínSan José

MDE - SJO

MDESJO

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Wed 2/11

6:25 am-9:06 am

1 stop3h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/18

10:08 am-2:45 pm

1 stop3h 37m

$271

MedellínSan José

MDE - SJO

MDESJO

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 2/26

10:46 am-1:53 pm

1 stop4h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

8:11 am-2:45 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$271

MedellínSan José

MDE - SJO

MDESJO

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sat 2/28

6:25 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

5:50 am-2:45 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$271

MedellínSan José

MDE - SJO

MDESJO

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 2/12

10:46 am-6:56 pm

1 stop9h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/15

5:50 am-10:56 am

1 stop4h 06m

$271

MedellínSan José

MDE - SJO

MDESJO

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sat 2/21

5:00 am-8:21 am

1 stop4h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/1

5:50 am-10:56 am

1 stop4h 06m

$271

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Jose Maria Cordova Intl to San José in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport-San José flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport-San José flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Jose Maria Cordova Intl to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Jose Maria Cordova Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to San José

How far ahead should I book a flight from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to San José?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Jose Maria Cordova Intl to San José. Price data was last updated on December 26, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to San José is 82 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 Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to San José?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to San José (average of $113). Flying from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $166). 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 MDE to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Jose Maria Cordova Intl to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 30, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to San José in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 55% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated December 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines and Avianca from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to San José by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,565 reviews

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Maria,Dec 2025

MIA - PTY

The second flight to salta Argentina was terrible..the plain is old no entertainment no good food no nothing
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,565 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,565 reviews

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Maria,Dec 2025

MIA - PTY

The second flight to salta Argentina was terrible..the plain is old no entertainment no good food no nothing
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,488 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,565 reviews

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Maria,Dec 2025

MIA - PTY

The second flight to salta Argentina was terrible..the plain is old no entertainment no good food no nothing

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Jose Maria Cordova Intl to San José. 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 into for flights to San José from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO), located 8.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl to San José. 3 airlines have flights to Juan Santamaria Intl from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 1 inbound flight from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl per day.

  • How long is the flight from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to San José?

    A quick flight from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to San José can take about 2h. Avianca provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $254. Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport and San José are separated by a distance of 656 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to San José round-trip?

    Wingo, at $153, was found to be the cheapest airline from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to San José.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Copa Airlines and Avianca. Users have found that Wingo is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to San José one-way?

    $123 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Wingo. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Copa Airlines and Avianca, with prices starting from $136 and $156, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to San José?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to San José consider choosing Avianca Costa Rica (98%), Avianca (97%) or Wingo (85%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to San José?

    While on average a flight from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to San José is generally $232, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $148. When looking at the most popular route, (Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), you can expect to pay $218 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Jose Maria Cordova Intl to San José that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Jose Maria Cordova Intl to San José flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Jose Maria Cordova Intl to San José?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Jose Maria Cordova Intl to San José.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Jose Maria Cordova Intl to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Jose Maria Cordova Intl to San José 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 Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to San José?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to San José (average of $113). Flying from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $166). 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 Jose Maria Cordova Intl to San José

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Jose Maria Cordova Intl to San José. 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 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WingoCheapest$153Average$167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$205Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$220Average$285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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