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Flights from Medellin to San Salvador

There are no direct flights from Medellin to San Salvador. The easiest way is one stop via Panama City or San Jose, about 4h 38m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 4h 38m
MDESALPTY

Medellin to San Salvador at a glance

Fastest journey4h 38mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Panama City or San Jose

Best ways to fly from Medellin to San Salvador

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
MDE Panama City (PTY) SAL
Leg 1: Copa Airlines, Copa Airlines Colombia · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~4h 38m
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MDE San Jose (SJO) SAL
Leg 1: Avianca Costa Rica, Wingo · Leg 2: Avianca Costa Rica
One airline, one ticket ~4h 38m
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MDE Bogota (BOG) SAL
Leg 1: Avianca, JetSmart, LATAM Airlines Colombia · Leg 2: Avianca
One airline, one ticket ~5h 09m
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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
1,708 km1,061 miles
Journey time
4h 38mestimate
Time difference
-1hSan Salvador vs Medellin
Currency in San Salvador
USD
Airports
MDE, EOH → SAL

Flights from Medellin to San Salvador: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Medellin to San Salvador?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Panama City, San Jose and Bogota. 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 Medellin to San Salvador?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,708 km.
Where do you change planes between Medellin and San Salvador?
The best connecting points are Panama City (PTY), San Jose (SJO) and Bogota (BOG). Copa Airlines flies both legs via Panama City, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Medellin and San Salvador?
Medellin: Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) and Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). San Salvador: El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL).
What is the time difference between Medellin and San Salvador?
San Salvador is 1 hour behind Medellin.

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