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$141+ Cheap flights from San Salvador (SAL) to Medellín

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAL — MDE
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to Medellín are usually found in June or July, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from San Salvador to Medellín
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Salvador to Medellín. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 15, 2025.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1612:05 pmSAL - MDE
1 stop6h 05mAvianca
Mon 12/222:10 pmMDE - SAL
Nonstop2h 50mAvianca
Deal found 12/13$267
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1712:05 pmSAL - MDE
1 stop6h 05mAvianca
Sat 12/202:10 pmMDE - SAL
Nonstop2h 50mAvianca
Deal found 12/15$277
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/207:30 amSAL - MDE
1 stop11h 30mCopa Airlines
Wed 12/243:15 pmMDE - SAL
1 stop9h 24mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/14$284
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/188:00 amSAL - MDE
1 stop6h 30mAvianca
Mon 12/222:10 pmMDE - SAL
Nonstop2h 50mAvianca
Deal found 12/13$290
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/1312:15 pmSAL - MDE
1 stop6h 10mAvianca
Mon 12/152:10 pmMDE - SAL
Nonstop2h 50mAvianca
Deal found 12/12$292
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/249:05 amSAL - MDE
Nonstop2h 50mAvianca
Fri 12/262:10 pmMDE - SAL
Nonstop2h 50mAvianca
Deal found 12/15$295
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/207:30 amSAL - MDE
1 stop8h 29mCopa Airlines
Fri 12/264:30 pmMDE - SAL
1 stop8h 09mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/15$297

Find flight deals from San Salvador to Medellín

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Salvador (SAL) to Medellín (CO1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$261
(Avianca)

One-way from

$141
(FlightHub)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$287
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Salvador to Medellín that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Salvador to Medellín that are best for you.

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San SalvadorMedellín

SAL - MDE

SALMDE

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 2/27

12:05 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Tue 3/3

8:30 am-3:40 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$275

San SalvadorMedellín

SAL - MDE

SALMDE

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 2/16

7:30 am-8:00 pm

1 stop11h 30m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sat 2/21

10:46 am-11:37 pm

1 stop13h 51m

$284

San SalvadorMedellín

SAL - MDE

SALMDE

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 2/14

7:30 am-4:59 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sat 2/21

12:42 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop11h 55m

$284

San SalvadorMedellín

SAL - MDE

SALMDE

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 1/16

8:36 am-8:00 pm

1 stop10h 24m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mon 1/19

8:37 am-8:38 pm

1 stop13h 01m

$284

San SalvadorMedellín

SAL - MDE

SALMDE

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 12/23

5:00 am-10:56 am

1 stop4h 56m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 12/25

9:17 am-11:39 pm

1 stop15h 22m

$284

San SalvadorMedellín

SAL - MDE

SALMDE

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 1/13

8:36 am-2:15 pm

1 stop4h 39m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Tue 1/20

3:15 pm-8:38 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$284

San SalvadorMedellín

SAL - MDE

SALMDE

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 2/6

5:02 am-10:56 am

1 stop4h 54m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 2/12

9:17 am-8:39 pm

1 stop12h 22m

$284

San SalvadorMedellín

SAL - MDE

SALMDE

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 12/20

2:01 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Fri 12/26

4:30 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$284

San SalvadorMedellín

SAL - MDE

SALMDE

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 12/18

5:00 am-10:56 am

1 stop4h 56m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sat 12/20

4:30 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$284

San SalvadorMedellín

SAL - MDE

SALMDE

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 3/4

5:02 am-10:56 am

1 stop4h 54m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Wed 3/4

4:30 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$284

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Best time to book a flight from San Salvador to Medellín

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Salvador to Medellín

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Salvador to Medellín?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Salvador to Medellín. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Salvador to Medellín, you should look to book at least 55 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Salvador to Medellín?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to Medellín (average of $97). Flying from San Salvador to Medellín in January is currently the most expensive (average of $217). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAL to MDE?

Find hourly flight availability from San Salvador to Medellín. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 15, 2025.

When flying from San Salvador to Medellín, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 31% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Salvador to Medellín?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Salvador to Medellín. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Salvador to Medellín flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from San Salvador to Medellín delayed?

About 7% of weekly flights between San Salvador and Medellín have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 140 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Salvador to Medellín flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Salvador to Medellín flights?

Over the last year, Avianca have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Medellín

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Medellín. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Medellín. Reviews last updated December 15, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Copa Airlines and Avianca from San Salvador to Medellín have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,485 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Salvador to Medellín. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Salvador to Medellín?

    Most people fly from San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) if they book a flight from San Salvador to Medellín. On average, El Salvador Intl has 0 outbound flights to Medellín per day from 2 airlines. San Salvador El Salvador Intl is conveniently located just 20.5 mi from San Salvador’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from San Salvador to Medellín?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Salvador to Medellín in 5h 50m. Fly via Avianca or Copa Airlines to get the fastest option. San Salvador and Medellín are separated by a distance of 1054 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Salvador to Medellín round-trip?

    Flying on Avianca is currently your cheapest option to Medellín, with prices starting at $169. Another option worth looking into is Copa Airlines, starting at $198 round trip. You may be able to fly from San Salvador to Medellín for 36% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Salvador to Medellín?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $217. While the most popular route (San Salvador El Salvador Intl - Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl) can be booked for $276 on average, our data indicates $282 when flying from San Salvador to Medellín.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Salvador to Medellín that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Salvador to Medellín flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Salvador to Medellín?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Salvador to Medellín.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Salvador to Medellín?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Salvador to Medellín by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Salvador to Medellín?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to Medellín (average of $97). Flying from San Salvador to Medellín in January is currently the most expensive (average of $217). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from San Salvador to Medellín

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Salvador to Medellín. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$192Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$198Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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