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Flights from San Francisco to Medellin
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Medellin. 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
San Francisco to Medellin at a glance
Fastest journey9h 52mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Mexico City or Panama City
Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Medellin
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
3Search
SFO Miami (MIA) MDE
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Avianca
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SFO Fort Lauderdale (FLL) MDE
Leg 1: JetBlue Airways, United Airlines · Leg 2: Avianca, JetBlue Airways
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
- +3hMedellin vs San Francisco
- Currency in Medellin
- USD
- Airports
- SFO → MDE, EOH
Flights from San Francisco to Medellin: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Medellin?
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 San Francisco to Medellin?
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 San Francisco and Medellin?
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 San Francisco and Medellin?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Medellin: Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) and Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Medellin?
Medellin is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
