Medellín to San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (MDE–SAL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AV370
AV avianca
32N
2:10 PM
-05
4:00 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV369
AV avianca
32N
9:05 AM
CST
12:55 PM
-05
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Medellín to San Salvador (San Luis Talpa)
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,055 mi 2h 50m nonstop -1h behind 13 1-stop hubs

MDE–SAL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. avianca leads the route. The flight covers 1,055 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDE–SAL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AV avianca 7 32N 2h50 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – AV
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AV (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MDE to SAL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDE to SAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
354
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) from Medellín

Nearby airports with service to El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez.
Metric MDE→SAL BOG→SAL
Distance from MDE 134 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 7 25
Flight time 2h 50m 2h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of MDE with service to El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) is 1 hour behind Medellín.
MDE: -05 · SAL: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Medellín, it's 5:00 PM in San Salvador (San Luis Talpa).
Distance & Flight Time
1,055 mi / 1,698 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m.
Visa & Entry

Colombian passport holders enter El Salvador visa-free for up to 90 days under the CA-4 agreement (shared with Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua). The 90-day limit applies to the combined time spent across all four CA-4 countries. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. No advance authorization is required.

MDE–SAL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Medellín to San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) route.
Route details
Distance1,055 mi / 1,698 km
Flight time2h 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 11 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: MDE
IATA / ICAOMDE / SKRG
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Passengers/yr12.0M
Elevation6,955 ft / 2,120 m
Destination: SAL
IATA / ICAOSAL / MSLP
TimezoneAmerica/El_Salvador
Passengers/yr5.3M
Elevation101 ft / 31 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDE to SAL flights.
Nonstop flights from Jose Maria Córdova International Airport to El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez take approximately 2h 50m. The route covers 1,055 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: avianca.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from MDE to SAL. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CUN, MCO, EWR, PTY, SJO, LIM, BOG, MIA, MEX, JFK, IAH, FLL and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) is 1 hour behind Medellín.
Yes, return flights from SAL to MDE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BOG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MDE to SAL

Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) and El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) are connected by nonstop service from avianca. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MDE to SAL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDE to SAL ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,055 miles (1,698 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via CUN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bogota (BOG).