Airfare Deal – United: San Francisco – Medellin, Colombia. $544. Roundtrip, including all Taxes

United is putting Colombia on sale — Medellin is also part of the sale from San Francisco.

Medellin, Colombia Photo: laloking97, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)

Medellin, Colombia Photo: laloking97, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)

Sample Travel Date:

  • September 5th – 10th

Fare Availability:

Partner Fare Class:

  • U

Routing:

  • SFO – EWR (Newark) – BOG (Bogota) – MDE (Medellin) – BOG – EWR – SFO. The segments between Bogota and Medellin are operated by Avanica.

Mileage:

  • 10,352 miles or 5.25 cents per mile. The Bogota – Medellin segments will only earn 50%. As such, this itinerary will earn 10,218 miles or 5.3 cents per mile

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How to Book:

  • We were challenged by United.com in giving us a price close to what ITA gave. Hipmunk was best at about $20 more than what ITA was showing.
  • Use dates found on ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and go to Hipmunk.com
  • On the From field, enter “SFO::EWR BOG”
  • On the To field, enter “CTG::BOG EWR”
  • This will show the itinerary and will link you directly to Priceline.com to book

Background Information:

  • Visa Requirements: US Citizens – Not required. Other nationals, check the TIMATIC Visa Database
  • Currency: Colombian Peso (COP) $1USD = 1,922 COP

Tips for saving when using credit cards at international destinations:

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