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$144+ 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 6/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAL — MDE
May 31 — Jun 71
Sun 5/31
Sun 6/7
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 November, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday 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 May 1, 2026.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 5/124:55 am
SAL
-
MDE
1 stop8h 20m
Copa Airlines
Tue 5/1910:35 am
MDE
-
SAL
1 stop10h 58m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/28$287
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 5/159:20 am
SAL
-
MDE
Nonstop2h 50m
Avianca
Wed 5/206:20 am
MDE
-
SAL
1 stop5h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 4/28$288
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Mon 5/49:20 am
SAL
-
MDE
Nonstop2h 50m
Avianca
Fri 5/85:50 pm
MDE
-
SAL
1 stop4h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 4/27$291
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/269:20 am
SAL
-
MDE
Nonstop2h 50m
Avianca
Fri 5/295:55 am
MDE
-
SAL
1 stop6h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 4/30$292
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/2012:05 pm
SAL
-
MDE
1 stop5h 05m
Avianca
Tue 5/262:10 pm
MDE
-
SAL
Nonstop2h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 4/30$293
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/2110:05 pm
SAL
-
MDE
1 stop7h 15m
Avianca
Mon 5/252:10 pm
MDE
-
SAL
Nonstop2h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 4/30$294
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Mon 5/1810:10 am
SAL
-
MDE
1 stop5h 45m
Avianca
Fri 5/222:10 pm
MDE
-
SAL
Nonstop2h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 4/26$295
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/69:20 am
SAL
-
MDE
Nonstop2h 50m
Avianca
Sun 5/102:10 pm
MDE
-
SAL
Nonstop2h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 4/30$297
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 7/108:30 am
SAL
-
MDE
1 stop7h 25m
Copa Airlines
Sun 7/126:25 am
MDE
-
SAL
1 stop15h 09m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/28$298
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Fri 5/2212:05 pm
SAL
-
MDE
1 stop5h 50m
Avianca
Sun 5/246:20 am
MDE
-
SAL
1 stop5h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 4/29$299
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/149:20 am
SAL
-
MDE
Nonstop2h 50m
Avianca
Sun 5/172:10 pm
MDE
-
SAL
Nonstop2h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 4/30$300
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/49:20 am
SAL
-
MDE
Nonstop2h 50m
Avianca
Sun 6/74:50 am
MDE
-
SAL
1 stop7h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 4/30$302

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 May 1, 2026.

Round-trip from

$287
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$144
(Copa Airlines)

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Cheapest in

June

Average price

$274
From San Salvador El Salvador Intl to Medellín
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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 May 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Salvador to Medellín that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San SalvadorMedellín

SAL - MDE

SALMDE

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 8/8

4:54 am-4:55 pm

1 stop11h 01m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 8/13

3:10 pm-8:31 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$287

San SalvadorMedellín

SAL - MDE

SALMDE

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 5/25

4:55 am-2:15 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 5/28

10:35 am-8:33 pm

1 stop10h 58m

$287

San SalvadorMedellín

SAL - MDE

SALMDE

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 8/9

4:54 am-8:35 pm

1 stop14h 41m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sat 8/15

3:10 pm-8:31 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$287

San SalvadorMedellín

SAL - MDE

SALMDE

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 6/4

7:30 am-2:45 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sun 6/7

9:15 am-8:34 pm

1 stop12h 19m

$287

San SalvadorMedellín

SAL - MDE

SALMDE

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 8/17

7:30 am-4:55 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sun 8/23

12:40 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop11h 54m

$287

San SalvadorMedellín

SAL - MDE

SALMDE

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 6/13

7:30 am-4:55 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mon 6/29

10:35 am-8:34 pm

1 stop10h 59m

$287

San SalvadorMedellín

SAL - MDE

SALMDE

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 7/29

8:30 am-7:55 pm

1 stop10h 25m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mon 8/3

3:10 pm-8:31 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$287

San SalvadorMedellín

SAL - MDE

SALMDE

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 5/14

4:55 am-2:15 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sun 5/17

6:20 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$287
Quickest round-trip

San SalvadorMedellín

SAL - MDE

SALMDE

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 6/18

4:53 am-10:55 am

1 stop5h 02m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mon 6/22

6:20 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$287

San SalvadorMedellín

SAL - MDE

SALMDE

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 7/20

4:54 am-2:45 pm

1 stop8h 51m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sun 7/26

9:15 am-11:37 pm

1 stop15h 22m

$287

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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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Salvador to Medellín, you should look to book at least 76 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to Medellín (average of $252). Flying from San Salvador to Medellín in December is currently the most expensive (average of $310). 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 May 1, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Salvador to Medellín as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Salvador to Medellín?

How often are flights from San Salvador to Medellín delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between San Salvador and Medellín have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 171 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 evening 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 Wednesday 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 6% 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 May 1, 2026.
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
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,518 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.

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 11h 01m. Fly via Copa Airlines to get the fastest option. San Salvador and Medellín are separated by a distance of 1054 mi.

  • 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 $171. 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 37% 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 $175. While the most popular route (San Salvador El Salvador Intl - Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl) can be booked for $287 on average, our data indicates $344 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to Medellín (average of $252). Flying from San Salvador to Medellín in December is currently the most expensive (average of $310). 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 May 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$171Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$198Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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