Travelling from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-7, making San Francisco two hours behind Medellin.
To ensure you catch your MDE to SFO flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MDE and SFO:
Tocumen International Airport
Cancun International Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Currently, $467 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $742. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from MDE to SFO. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
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Handy information about Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, data shows 69.76% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Medellin to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near MDE. Whether you're taking an early flight from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to San Francisco International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Reserve a hotel close to SFO if you're taking a late Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a San Francisco International Airport rental car and explore San Francisco and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are popular outlets you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to San Francisco in February.
When booking your flight from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 22ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MDE to SFO in January. Average temperatures are between 6ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of United States
You've seen San Francisco, now it's time to explore more of United States. Travel around 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to check off its top attractions. From Winchester Mystery House to Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Fresno is another standout destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No journey is complete without visiting Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.