Colombia to Costa Rica Β· 656 miles (1,056 km)

Medellin (MDE) to San Jose (SJO) flights

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10,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Avianca LifeMiles

An economy award from Medellin (MDE) to San Jose (SJO) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Avianca LifeMiles on AVIANCA, plus taxes and fees from $118.90. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Medellin (MDE) to San Jose (SJO): 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 MDE to SJO 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.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Avianca LifeMilesOn AVIANCA10,000$118.90–165
ANA Mileage ClubOn AVIANCA17,500$93.90–140
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn AVIANCA17,500$93.90–140
Air Canada AeroplanOn AVIANCA20,000$121.90–168
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn AVIANCA29,000$93.90–140
TAP Miles&GoOn AVIANCA35,000$138.70–184.80
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn AVIANCA35,000$93.90–230
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn AVIANCA40,000$93.90–140

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.

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Airlines flying nonstop from MDE to SJO

  • AVIANCA logo
    AVIANCAStar Alliance Β· bookable with 12 programsWho books it
  • P5
    WingoNot in an alliance

Book MDE to SJO with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

MDE to SJO 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
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    AVIANCA logo
    Copa Airlines logo
  • Via Bogota (BOG)AVIANCA the whole way
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    LATAM Airlines logo
    P5
    +1
    AVIANCA logo
  • Via Quito (UIO)AVIANCA the whole way
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    AVIANCA logo
  • Via San Salvador (SAL)AVIANCA the whole way
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  • Via Guayaquil (GYE)AVIANCA the whole way
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MDE to SJO: common questions

How many miles does MDE to SJO cost?

In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Avianca LifeMiles on AVIANCA, plus taxes and fees from $118.90. 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 MDE to SJO?

AVIANCA (Star Alliance) and Wingo fly nonstop from Medellin (MDE) to San Jose (SJO).

How far is Medellin from San Jose by plane?

Medellin (MDE) and San Jose (SJO) 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 MDE to SJO 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 Medellin and San Jose?

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.