Travelling from San Diego to Medellin: what you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll leave from in San Diego. San Diego International Airport (SAN) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from San Diego to Medellin jetting off from here.
Touch down at Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE), the chief entry point to Medellin.
Medellin's timezone is UTC-5, making Medellin two hours ahead of San Diego.
For a stress-free start to your trip, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably catch your San Diego to Medellin flight.
Popular months like July or high seasons such as spring break and Thanksgiving will mean longer lines at security and check-in. If you're travelling then, play it safe and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and four hours ahead of international departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Medellin
To find cheap San Diego to Medellin flights, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from San Diego to Medellin across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' San Diego to Medellin flights.
Flying from San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Whether you want to explore a new place along the way or just take a break, we make it a cinch to find a flight with a stopover. To see your options departing from San Diego International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is a stop you can make on your San Diego to Medellin flight.
Located around 3 kilometres from the centre of San Diego, SAN can be reached in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
After a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near San Diego International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from San Diego to Medellin or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Of all flights leaving San Diego International Airport, 71.38% touch down on time at their destination.
You'll find SAN at N Harbour Dr.
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.
If you have a late flight from San Diego to Medellin, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near MDE:
Grab a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car and discover Medellin and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Confort Rent a Car are well-known companies you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport about one week ahead of your San Diego to Medellin flight.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Central Medellin is about 3 kilometres from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). After your flight from San Diego to Medellin has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 15 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 30 minutes or so.
Pick up an Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car and be your own tour guide. You can select from top rental outlets like Confort Rent a Car and Green Motion.
Avoid potential price surges. Booking your ride one week before your arrival at EOH will help you save.
Best time to go to Medellin
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from San Diego to Medellin. August is the busiest month to travel to Medellin. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
When booking your San Diego to Medellin tickets, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Medellin, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 27ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from San Diego to Medellin in July when temperatures average between 11ºC and 27ºC.
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 options as soon as you've booked your flight from San Diego to Medellin:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza are must-visits when exploring Medellin.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many places in Colombia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Medellin. Around 241 kilometres to the south-east, its top attractions include Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
Around 322 kilometres south of Medellin, Cali is another essential stop in Colombia. Experience major highlights starting with Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.
