San Jose (SJO) to Medellin (MDE) flights
An economy award from San Jose (SJO) to Medellin (MDE) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Avianca LifeMiles on AVIANCA, plus taxes and fees from $40. 2 airlines fly nonstop from San Jose (SJO) to Medellin (MDE): AVIANCA and Wingo. The two airports are 656 miles (1,056 km) apart. AVIANCA is in Star Alliance. There are also 5 ways to fly it with one stop, through Panama City, Bogota and Quito and more.
How many miles SJO to MDE costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Avianca LifeMilesOn AVIANCA | 10,000 | $40–125 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn AVIANCA | 17,500 | $15–100 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn AVIANCA | 17,500 | $15–100 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn AVIANCA | 20,000 | $43–128 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn AVIANCA | 29,000 | $15–100 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn AVIANCA | 35,000 | $59.80–144.80 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn AVIANCA | 35,000 | $15–190 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn AVIANCA | 40,000 | $15–100 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from SJO to MDE
- AVIANCAStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
- P5WingoNot in an alliance
Book SJO to MDE with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks AVIANCA
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks AVIANCA
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks AVIANCA
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks AVIANCA
- Emirates SkywardsBooks AVIANCA
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks AVIANCA
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks AVIANCA
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks AVIANCA
- TAP Miles&GoBooks AVIANCA
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks AVIANCA
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks AVIANCA
- United MileagePlusBooks AVIANCA
SJO to MDE with one stop
5 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Panama City (PTY)Copa Airlines the whole way
- Via Bogota (BOG)AVIANCA the whole way
P5+1 - Via Quito (UIO)AVIANCA the whole way
- Via San Salvador (SAL)AVIANCA the whole way
- Via Guayaquil (GYE)AVIANCA the whole way
SJO to MDE: common questions
How many miles does SJO to MDE cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Avianca LifeMiles on AVIANCA, plus taxes and fees from $40. Next cheapest: ANA Mileage Club (17,500), Thai Royal Orchid Plus (17,500) and Air Canada Aeroplan (20,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SJO to MDE?
AVIANCA (Star Alliance) and Wingo fly nonstop from San Jose (SJO) to Medellin (MDE).
How far is San Jose from Medellin by plane?
San Jose (SJO) and Medellin (MDE) are 656 miles (1,056 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SJO to MDE award flights?
12 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 4 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between San Jose and Medellin?
The most direct connections are through Panama City (PTY), Bogota (BOG), Quito (UIO), San Salvador (SAL) and Guayaquil (GYE). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Copa Airlines through Panama City.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.