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Flights from Medellin to Sao Paulo

There are no direct flights from Medellin to Sao Paulo. The easiest way is one stop via Bogota or Lima, about 8h 11m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 8h 11m
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Medellin to Sao Paulo at a glance

Fastest journey8h 11mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bogota or Lima

Best ways to fly from Medellin to Sao Paulo

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

1
MDE Bogota (BOG) SAO
Leg 1: Avianca, JetSmart, LATAM Airlines Colombia · Leg 2: Avianca, LATAM Airlines Colombia, LATAM Brasil
One airline, one ticket ~8h 11m
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MDE Lima (LIM) SAO
Leg 1: LATAM Airlines Peru · Leg 2: LATAM Airlines Peru, LATAM Brasil, Sky Airline Peru
One airline, one ticket ~9h 22m
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MDE Panama City (PTY) SAO
Leg 1: Copa Airlines, Copa Airlines Colombia · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 32m
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MDE Caracas (CCS) SAO
Leg 1: Avior Airlines, Wingo · Leg 2: GOL
Self-transfer likely ~10h 18m
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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
4,565 km2,835 miles
Journey time
8h 11mestimate
Time difference
+2hSao Paulo vs Medellin
Currency in Sao Paulo
BRL
Airports
MDE, EOH → GRU, VCP, CGH

Flights from Medellin to Sao Paulo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Medellin to Sao Paulo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bogota, Lima and Panama City. 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 Sao Paulo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 11m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,565 km.
Where do you change planes between Medellin and Sao Paulo?
The best connecting points are Bogota (BOG), Lima (LIM), Panama City (PTY) and Caracas (CCS). Avianca flies both legs via Bogota, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Medellin and Sao Paulo?
Medellin: Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) and Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). Sao Paulo: São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU), Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH).
What is the time difference between Medellin and Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo is 2 hours ahead of Medellin.

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