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Connecting route · Dominican Republic → Colombia

Flights from Santiago to Medellin

There are no direct flights from Santiago to Medellin. The easiest way is one stop via Panama City or San Juan, about 5h 03m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 03m
STIMDEPTY

Santiago to Medellin at a glance

Fastest journey5h 03mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Panama City or San Juan

Best ways to fly from Santiago to Medellin

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

1
STI Panama City (PTY) MDE
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines, Copa Airlines Colombia
One airline, one ticket ~5h 03m
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STI San Juan (SJU) MDE
Leg 1: JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: Avianca, JetBlue Airways
One airline, one ticket ~5h 15m
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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
1,560 km969 miles
Journey time
5h 03mestimate
Time difference
-1hMedellin vs Santiago
Currency in Medellin
USD
Airports
STI → MDE, EOH

Flights from Santiago to Medellin: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Santiago to Medellin?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Panama City and San Juan. 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 Santiago to Medellin?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 03m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,560 km.
Where do you change planes between Santiago and Medellin?
The best connecting points are Panama City (PTY) and San Juan (SJU). Copa Airlines flies both legs via Panama City, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Santiago and Medellin?
Santiago: Cibao International Airport (STI). Medellin: Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) and Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH).
What is the time difference between Santiago and Medellin?
Medellin is 1 hour behind Santiago.

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