Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE): what you need to know
The timezone in Medellin is UTC-5, which is two hours ahead of San Francisco.
Your SFO to MDE flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between SFO and MDE include:
Miami International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
At the moment, Rs57,203 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs124,372. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's usually best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SFO to MDE. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from SFO to MDE.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% of flights complete their journey on time.
San Francisco International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to SFO? If you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
If you're coming in on a late San Francisco International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near MDE:
Go where the road takes you with a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car and chase adventure across Medellin and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to central Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to the centre of Medellin has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
When to fly to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
August is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Medellin in April.
The warmest month in Medellin is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July sees average temperatures of between 11ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SFO to MDE sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Colombia just waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometres south-east of Medellin, a visit to Bogota will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
Around 322 kilometres south of Medellin, Cali is another favourite stop in Colombia. No visit is complete without checking out Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.
