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Flights from Medellin to San Francisco

There are no direct flights from Medellin to San Francisco. The easiest way is one stop via Mexico City or Panama City, about 9h 58m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 52m
MDESFOMEX

Medellin to San Francisco at a glance

Fastest journey9h 52mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Mexico City or Panama City

Best ways to fly from Medellin to San Francisco

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
MDE Mexico City (MEX) SFO
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, Avianca · Leg 2: Aeroméxico, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 58m
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MDE Panama City (PTY) SFO
Leg 1: Copa Airlines, Copa Airlines Colombia · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 52m
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3
MDE Miami (MIA) SFO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Avianca · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 30m
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MDE Fort Lauderdale (FLL) SFO
Leg 1: Avianca, JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: JetBlue Airways, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 31m
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MDE Houston (IAH) SFO
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 00m
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MDE Cancun (CUN) SFO
Leg 1: Avianca, Wingo · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, United Airlines
Same alliance ~9h 55m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
5,876 km3,649 miles
Journey time
9h 52mestimate
Time difference
-3hSan Francisco vs Medellin
Currency in San Francisco
USD
Airports
MDE, EOH → SFO

Flights from Medellin to San Francisco: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Medellin to San Francisco?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Mexico City, Panama City and Miami. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Medellin to San Francisco?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 52m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,876 km.
Where do you change planes between Medellin and San Francisco?
The best connecting points are Mexico City (MEX), Panama City (PTY), Miami (MIA) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL). Aeroméxico flies both legs via Mexico City, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Medellin and San Francisco?
Medellin: Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) and Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
What is the time difference between Medellin and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 3 hours behind Medellin.

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