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

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

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San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) to Medellín
1 carrier, 11 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 1,055 mi 2h 30m nonstop +1h ahead 17 1-stop hubs

SAL–MDE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. avianca leads the route. The flight covers 1,055 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAL–MDE 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, SAL to MDE 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
11
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAL to MDE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
428
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 Medellín from San Salvador (San Luis Talpa)

Nearby airports with service to Jose Maria Córdova International Airport.
Metric SAL→MDE GUA→MDE
Distance from SAL 126 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 11 2
Flight time 2h 30m 3h 21m
Airports within 200 miles of SAL with service to Jose Maria Córdova International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Salvador (San Luis Talpa), it's 7:00 PM in Medellín.
Distance & Flight Time
1,055 mi / 1,698 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m to 2h 50m.

SAL–MDE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) to Medellín route.
Route details
Distance1,055 mi / 1,698 km
Flight time2h 30m to 2h 50m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights11 out / 7 return
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: SAL
IATA / ICAOSAL / MSLP
TimezoneAmerica/El_Salvador
Passengers/yr5.3M
Elevation101 ft / 31 m
Destination: MDE
IATA / ICAOMDE / SKRG
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Passengers/yr12.0M
Elevation6,955 ft / 2,120 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAL to MDE flights.
Nonstop flights from El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez to Jose Maria Córdova International Airport take approximately 2h 30m to 2h 50m. The route covers 1,055 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: avianca.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from SAL to MDE. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CLO, EWR, IAH, UIO, PTY, EZE, JFK, MIA, BOG, LIM, MEX, SJO, MCO, GUA, MAD, FLL and CUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Medellín is 1 hour ahead of San Salvador (San Luis Talpa).
Yes, return flights from MDE to SAL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GUA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SAL to MDE

El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) and Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) are connected by nonstop service from avianca. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SAL to MDE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAL to MDE ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,055 miles (1,698 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via CLO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Guatemala City (GUA).