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Flights from Sao Paulo to Medellin

There are no direct flights from Sao Paulo to Medellin. 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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Sao Paulo to Medellin at a glance

Fastest journey8h 11mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bogota or Lima

Best ways to fly from Sao Paulo 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
SAO Bogota (BOG) MDE
Leg 1: Avianca, LATAM Airlines Colombia, LATAM Brasil · Leg 2: Avianca, JetSmart, LATAM Airlines Colombia
One airline, one ticket ~8h 11m
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SAO Lima (LIM) MDE
Leg 1: LATAM Airlines Peru, LATAM Brasil, Sky Airline Peru · Leg 2: LATAM Airlines Peru
One airline, one ticket ~9h 22m
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SAO Panama City (PTY) MDE
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines, Copa Airlines Colombia
One airline, one ticket ~9h 32m
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SAO Caracas (CCS) MDE
Leg 1: GOL · Leg 2: Avior Airlines, Wingo
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
-2hMedellin vs Sao Paulo
Currency in Medellin
USD
Airports
GRU, VCP, CGH → MDE, EOH

Flights from Sao Paulo to Medellin: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sao Paulo to Medellin?
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 Sao Paulo to Medellin?
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 Sao Paulo and Medellin?
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 Sao Paulo and Medellin?
Sao Paulo: São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU), Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH). Medellin: Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) and Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH).
What is the time difference between Sao Paulo and Medellin?
Medellin is 2 hours behind Sao Paulo.

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