Search Flights from San Diego to Medellin

Quick Flight Summary from San Diego to Medellin

  • Lowest recent price
    $318
  • Direct flight duration 20 hour 41 min
  • Arrival airports MDE / EOH
  • Best days to book Saturday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $318

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Medellin

Shortest Flight

JetBlue

JetBlue
24 Oct, Sat
San Diego – Medellin
20h 41m
1 stop
SAN–MDE

Last update: 03 October 2026 12:08

Estimated Prices for San Diego to Medellin Flights

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Transportation to Airport from San Diego City Center

San Diego Intl. Airport

San Diego International Airport is located 5 kilometres from the city centre, which is approximately a 10-minute drive. You can choose a variety of transportation options, including the metrobus and taxi.

Taxi

Taxis are the most commonly used mode of transportation to and from the airport. You can reach your hotel, the city centre, or any other destination comfortably by using a taxi. Taxi fares for travel to nearby neighbourhoods are generally low, however, it is important to keep in mind that taxi drivers receive a tip of up to 15%.

Metrobus

The metrobus, which is commonly referred to as ‘The Flyer’, can take you to the airport from specific bus stations in the city centre. There is also sufficient luggage space available in the metrobus. This is an easy and cheap mode of transportation.  

Shuttle Services

The shuttle service is another mode of transportation for those planning to travel to the airport from the city centre. If you want to get around the problem of transportation in a comfortable way, the shuttle service is an option to consider.   

Private Vehicle

Using your private vehicle is another option. The airport is located along Interstate 5 (I-5). You can drive to the airport by taking the State Route 163 (SR 163), the Interstate 8 (I-8), the I-15, and then by following directions. You can also park your vehicle at the airport’s car park area, but do note that car park fees are charged by the number of hours, days, and months.

Airport Information

There are many ways to spend your time at San Diego International Airport. You can purchase gifts at reasonable prices for those you care about at the Duty Free Americas, Gaslamp MarketPlace, InMotion Entertainment, and other stores inside the Terminal 2 building.

You can consider eating and drinking at the likes of Urban Crave, Tommy V's Pizzeria, and Starbucks. If you have time to spare before your flight, you can take advantage and relax at the spa saloon inside the terminal building.  

Transportation to Medellin City Center from Airport

Jose Maria Cordova Intl. Airport

Shared and private taxis, airport buses, car rental & transfer services are among the transportation alternatives that you can use for travelling to Medellin city center from José María Córdova Airport. Whichever alternative you choose, you can reach Medellin city center in about 35-40 minutes.

Bus

The most popular and affordable means of transportation offering service within the body of José María Córdova Airport are undoubtedly airport buses. You need to pay 12,000 Colombian Peso by 2016 in order to get on these buses providing transportation between the airport and Medellin city center. The sizes of the airport buses departing every 15 minutes from José María Córdova Airport are small but they are the most budget-friendly options. However, if you land at the airport at a late hour, you need to use a taxi for your transportation.

If you turn right after going out of the airport and walk a few minutes, you will see the stops that the airport buses depart from. You can get to Medellin city center by getting on the white bus. You can also get off the bus at San Diego Shopping Center and Hotel Nutibara stops which are among the central points.

Taxi

The easiest way to reach Medellin city center from José María Córdova Airport is using the taxis that you will see when you go out of the terminal building. Since the distance is not too long, you can travel to the city center in a comfortable and budget-friendly way by getting on a taxi. You can reach Medellin city center from the airport by paying about 65,000 Colombian Peso. It can cost more if you will travel to other regions like Envigado or Sabaneta. The shared taxis called “colectivo” are more affordable than the normal taxis. You can get to Medellin city center by paying 15,000 Peso instead of 65,000 by getting on one of these taxis accepting 3 or 4 passengers.

Car Rental

You can also rent a car for travelling to the city center from the airport. At José María Córdova Airport, there are both domestic and foreign car rental companies. Avis is among the international companies that you can choose. After selecting a car suitable for your budget, you can make a pre-reservation and receive your car from the airport. It takes about 25-30 minutes to reach the city center from the airport by car.

Medellin Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Thursday
8 Oct
Rain
28°18°
Today
Friday
9 Oct
Rain
30°17°
Saturday
10 Oct
Rain
29°18°
Sunday
11 Oct
Rain
27°18°
Monday
12 Oct
Clear
22°18°

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for San Diego-Medellin flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all San Diego-Medellin flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For San Diego-Medellin flights, you can use San Diego Intl. Airport, McClellan Palomar Airport, Marine Corps Miramar Airport, NAS North Island Airport as departure airport, and Jose Maria Cordova Intl. Airport, Olaya Herrera Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between San Diego-Medellin is 5211 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 6 hour 30 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for San Diego-Medellin flights is Monday.
JetBlue organizes direct flights between San Diego-Medellin.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with JetBlue starts from approximately $316.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
JetBlue
$316
No changes allowed / No Refund / 1 piece cabin baggage

Last update: 03.10.2026

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