Travelling from Sao Paulo to Medellin: what you need to know
Begin planning your holiday by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Sao Paulo to Medellin. Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Viracopos Airport (VCP) are Sao Paulo's main airports.
Come in for landing at Medellin's primary gateway, Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE).
Around 6 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Sao Paulo to Medellin flight.
Medellin is two hours behind Sao Paulo and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
With two weekly flights between the two airports, Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is the most popular route. Hop on the first flight from Sao Paulo to Medellin with AVIANCA at 03:00. If you prefer to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight from GRU to MDE is with AVIANCA at 03:05.
Give yourself enough time to catch your Sao Paulo to Medellin flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Medellin
Book five months before your departure date. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap Sao Paulo to Medellin flights.
Organise your trip for August. That's the best month for landing an incredible deal on plane tickets from Sao Paulo to Medellin. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Flying from Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Depart from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) on a nonstop flight from Sao Paulo to Medellin. From GRU, you can land directly at Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE).
Keep an eye out for deals with AVIANCA. This airline offers direct Sao Paulo to Medellin plane tickets out of GRU.
We make it a breeze to book a Sao Paulo to Medellin flight with a stopover. To see the options leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Travelling from central Sao Paulo to GRU takes around 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Sao Paulo to Medellin, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
75.54% of flights that leave from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
You can get to VCP from the centre of Sao Paulo in about 1 hour 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 3 hours 25 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Sao Paulo to Medellin, stay in one of these hotels near Viracopos Airport:
75% of flights taking off from Viracopos Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Arriving in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is approximately 18 kilometres from central Medellin. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 35 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to MDE if you have a late flight from Sao Paulo to Medellin. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car and explore beyond Medellin's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport about one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Central Medellin is about 3 kilometres from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). After your flight from Sao Paulo to Medellin has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 15 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take approximately 30 minutes on public transport.
Pick up an Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car and make your journey as spontaneous as you want. You can choose from trusted outlets like Confort Rent a Car and Green Motion.
Snap up a deal by reserving your ride from EOH one week in advance. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Medellin
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Sao Paulo to Medellin. August is the busiest month for a trip to Medellin. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your Sao Paulo to Medellin tickets, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Medellin, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 27ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 11ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap flights from Sao Paulo to Medellin around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Medellin
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Medellin right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Medellin:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Parque Arvi, Botero Plaza and Pueblito Paisa are popular attractions which should feature on any good Medellin itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
You've visited Medellin, now it's time to explore more of Colombia. Journey around 241 kilometres south-east to Bogota to check off its popular sights. From Gold Museum to Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Cali is another sought-after destination in Colombia and is around 322 kilometres south of Medellin. No trip is complete without visiting Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.