Cheap flights from San Salvador to Medellín

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Cheapest round-trip flights $287
COPA 1 stop 12 hr Thu, May 28 — Sun, May 31
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Salvador to Medellín is currently $287
Cheapest one-way flight $144
COPA 1 stop 11 hr Wed, May 27
The cheapest one-way flight from San Salvador to Medellín is currently $144
Cheapest nonstop flights $307
Avianca Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 14 — Sun, May 17
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Salvador to Medellín is currently $307
Last-minute weekend getaway $307
Avianca Nonstop 3 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Salvador to Medellín is currently $307
Cheapest business class flights $609
Avianca 1 stop 11 hr Fri, Jun 5 — Sun, Jun 7
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Salvador to Medellín is currently $609
Fastest flight 2 hr 50 min The fastest nonstop flight from San Salvador to Medellín takes 2 hr 50 min
Nonstop flights Some days There are direct flights on this route 5 days a week: Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Salvador to Medellín is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.
June
Cheapest
Typical prices: $195–310
April
Most expensive
Typical prices: $305–385

Popular airlines from San Salvador to Medellín

  • Avianca
    Nonstop
    from $307
    Typical price: $250–355
    5 weekly nonstop flights
    SAL - MDE Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
    439 weekly connecting flights
    SAL - MDE Every day
  • COPA
    from $287
    Typical price: $275–485
    102 weekly connecting flights
    SAL - MDE Every day
  • American
    21 weekly connecting flights
    SAL - MDE Every day
  • United
    from $1,793
    Typical price: $1,300–2,250
    21 weekly connecting flights
    SAL - MDE Every day
  • Aeromexico
    from $865
    Typical price: $800–1,650
    7 weekly connecting flights
    SAL - MDE Every day

Popular airports near San Salvador

  • El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL)
    San Salvador El Salvador 41 min 20 mi

Popular airports near Medellín

  • Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
    Medellín Colombia 41 min 11 mi
  • Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
    Medellín Colombia 16 min 2 mi
  • El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
    Bogotá Colombia 8 hr 41 min 144 mi
  • Aeropuerto Internacional Matecaña (PEI)
    Pereira Colombia 4 hr 20 min 99 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Salvador to Medellín

The cheapest flights from San Salvador to Medellín are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $195 to $310.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Salvador to Medellín recently found on Google Flights was with COPA from $287. The cheapest one-way flight was with COPA from $144.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Avianca flight from San Salvador to Medellín is $307, flying from May 14 to May 17.
  • The cheapest COPA flight from San Salvador to Medellín is $287, flying from May 28 to May 31.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Salvador to Medellín is $1,793, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Aeromexico flight from San Salvador to Medellín is $865, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Salvador to Medellín starts at $287 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $144 and departs on Wed, May 27.
2 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from San Salvador to Medellín.
Peak travel is Dec–Apr. The weather is generally mild year-round. Traditional and indigenous crafts are exhibited and offered for sale at Expoartesano (Apr). The Feria de las Flores (Aug) is a famous national flower festival. The Alumbrado Navideño de Medellín (Dec), the annual Christmas illuminations, also draws many visitors.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Salvador to Medellín.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from San Salvador to Medellín really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from San Salvador to Medellín.

In terms of nonstop flights, Avianca is the most popular. Avianca offers 5 nonstop flights and 439 connecting flights per week. Avianca flies from El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Salvador to Medellín are:
  • COPA offers 102 connecting flights per week. COPA flies from El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) .
  • American offers 21 connecting flights per week. American flies from El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) .
  • United offers 21 connecting flights per week. United flies from El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) .
  • Aeromexico offers 7 connecting flights per week. Aeromexico flies from El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Salvador and Medellín.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Salvador to Medellín recently found on Google Flights was with COPA from $287. The cheapest one-way flight was with COPA from $144.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Avianca flight from San Salvador to Medellín is $307, flying from May 14 to May 17.
  • The cheapest COPA flight from San Salvador to Medellín is $287, flying from May 28 to May 31.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Salvador to Medellín is $1,793, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Aeromexico flight from San Salvador to Medellín is $865, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
Avianca flies direct from San Salvador to Medellín.
  • There are 5 Avianca direct flights from San Salvador to Medellín per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Salvador and Medellín at price $307 is offered by Avianca from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
Avianca flies direct from San Salvador to Medellín.
  • There are 5 Avianca direct flights from San Salvador to Medellín per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
Direct flights from San Salvador to Medellín are only available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Salvador and Medellín start at $307 from Thu, May 14 to Sun, May 17 with Avianca.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Salvador to Medellín, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Salvador and Medellín start at $609 from Fri, Jun 5 to Sun, Jun 7 with Avianca.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Salvador and Medellín start at $287 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31.
To book business class trips from San Salvador to Medellín, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Salvador and Medellín starts at $307 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Avianca.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Salvador and Medellín at price $307 is offered by Avianca from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from San Salvador to Medellín, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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