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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International Airport to Medellin? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $798. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Medellin.$517 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Sep, returning Tue, 22 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $517, select.
Medellin.$517 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $517, select.
Medellin.$517 per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 Oct, returning Sat, 7 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $517, select.
Medellin.$518 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Nov, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $518, select.
Medellin.$518 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $518, select.
Medellin.$518 per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 Aug, returning Sat, 29 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $518, select.
Medellin.$518 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct, returning Sat, 10 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $518, select.
Medellin.$518 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $518, select.
Medellin.$586 per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 Aug, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $586, select.
Medellin.$633 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 May, returning Thu, 4 Jun.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 29 May, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $633, select.
Medellin.$643 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Jun, returning Thu, 3 Sep.Return flight with American Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $643, select.
Medellin.$690 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 May, returning Sat, 23 May.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 16 May, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Sat, 23 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $690, select.
Medellin.$769 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec, returning Wed, 13 Jan.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $769, select.
Medellin.$798 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Jun, returning Thu, 11 Jun.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Thu, 11 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $798, select.
Medellin.$805 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Tue, 18 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $805, select.
Medellin.$808 per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Jul, returning Tue, 28 Jul.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $808, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Medellin

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Medellin flights are currently cheapest in September.
May
from $690
Jun
from $798
Jul
from $808
Aug
from $518
Sep
from $517
Oct
from $518
Nov
from $518
Dec
from $517
Jan
from $1,455
Feb
from $839
Mar
from $822
Apr
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Alternative San Francisco International to Medellin routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from San Francisco International to Medellin? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera

3km from central Medellin
Closest
from $1,122
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Medellin Jose Maria Cordova

19km from central Medellin
Cheapest
from $517
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San Francisco to Medellin: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$517
Cheapest month to flyDecember

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Medellin: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Medellin: Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera and Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.
The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Medellin is $517. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Francisco International to Medellin. But we found flights with one or more stops from $517.
As of May 2026, there are no flights flying from San Francisco International to Medellin.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Medellin is usually December.
If you're flying from San Francisco International Airport, the cheapest airport near Medellin is Medellin Jose Maria Cordova – which is 18.9 km away from the centre of Medellin. We've found flights into this airport from $517.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Medellin on Thursday, 3 December 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Francisco International Airport and Medellin. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Medellin but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Medellin is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 18°C. May is typically the warmest month in Medellin, when it usually averages around 21°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is November, with temperatures averaging 15°C. The rainiest month is May.
Currently, United offers the cheapest flight tickets to Medellin.

Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Medellin: what you need to know

  • San Francisco International Airport is located in San Francisco. Following the UTC-5 timezone, Medellin is three hours ahead of San Francisco.

  • For a relaxed start to your SFO to Medellin flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper plane ticket from SFO to Medellin. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:

    • Miami International Airport (MIA)

    • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

    • Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

  • Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of San Francisco, SFO can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Travelling on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.

  • In search of a hotel near SFO? If you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Medellin, these stays put the terminal practically at your doorstep:

  • Of all flights leaving San Francisco International Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Medellin

  • The best price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Medellin flight is $214. The cheapest price for a return flight is $517. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To find cheap flights from SFO to Medellin, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.

  • If you're flexible with your travel plans, make the most of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for your San Francisco International Airport to Medellin ticket.

  • There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's an even better deal on cheap flights from SFO to Medellin.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Medellin.

Airports in Medellin

Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE)

  • Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE) to central Medellin takes about 45 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 32 kilometres away.

  • It takes around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

  • The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from San Francisco International Airport to Medellin. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MDE instead:

  • To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport around one week ahead of your flight from SFO to Medellin.

Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)

  • Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) is roughly 5 kilometres from the centre of Medellin. After your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Medellin, it'll take you around 15 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.

  • If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 25 minutes or so.

  • You'll find some great places ready to welcome you near EOH. Settle in and get cosy after your SFO to Medellin flight at one of these perfectly located options:

  • Get first dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from EOH one week in advance often means lower prices and a wider choice of vehicles.

Best time to go to Medellin

  • January is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Medellin. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Medellin in December.

  • Lock in a San Francisco International Airport to Medellin plane ticket with a departure in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 9ºC (48ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from SFO to Medellin in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) on average.

More about Medellin

  • After booking your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Medellin, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Medellin:

  • Palacio de Bellas Artes and EcoParque Comuna 13 are a couple of top attractions to add to your Medellin travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Museo comuna 13.

Explore more of Colombia

  • You've done Medellin, now it's time to explore more of Colombia. Travel about 241 kilometres southeast to Bogota to check off its must-visit sights. From Teatro Colon Bogota to Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • Cali is another must-experience destination in Colombia and is around 322 kilometres south of Medellin. No trip is complete without experiencing Cristo Rey, El Retiro Park and Parque Simón Bolívar.

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