Cheap flights from San Salvador to Medellín from £167

Cheap flights from San Salvador to Medellín from £167

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Sat, May 2
San Salvador SALMedellín MDE
£167
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Tue, Apr 28
San Salvador SALMedellín MDE
£167
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Fri, May 1
San Salvador SALMedellín MDE
£167
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Sun, Apr 26
San Salvador SALMedellín MDE
£167
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Sun, Apr 26
San Salvador SALMedellín MDE
£171
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Sat, May 2
San Salvador SALMedellín MDE
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Sat, May 2 – Wed, May 6
San Salvador SALMedellín MDE
£255
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Sat, May 2 – Wed, May 6
San Salvador SALMedellín MDE
£262
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Tue, Apr 28 – Sat, May 2
San Salvador SALMedellín MDE
£262
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Fri, May 1 – Mon, May 4
San Salvador SALMedellín MDE
£280
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Tue, Apr 28 – Fri, May 1
San Salvador SALMedellín MDE
£289
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How much do flights to Medellín cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£167

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£293

Cheapest round-trip

£255

Average round-trip

£284

Nonstop flights in April

£169 – £169

Getting from Medellín's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: airport buses and colectivos.

Medellín is served by José María Córdova International Airport (MDE), located 29 km southeast of the city center in the municipality of Rionegro. The airport sits at a higher elevation in the mountains, requiring travelers to descend into the Aburrá Valley to reach downtown Medellín. Airport transfers to city center destinations include authorized taxis, ride-hailing apps, shared colectivos, and private transfer services. Journey times vary significantly based on traffic conditions, particularly during rush hours when the winding mountain road can become congested.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

40-70 min

$95,000-$120,000 (fixed fare to city center (~$23–29 USD))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

50-90 min

$18,000-$25,000 (per person (~$4–6 USD))

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

40-70 min

$70,000-$110,000 (varies by demand (~$17–27 USD))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

40-70 min

$150,000-$250,000 (pre-booked (~$36–60 USD))

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or premium service

40-70 min

$120,000-$300,000 (per day (~$29–72 USD))

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

60-90 min

$15,000-$20,000 (per person (~$4–5 USD))

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

most affordable option

Notes:

  • Prices in COP (Colombian Pesos); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The route between the airport and Medellín involves a winding mountain road; journey times can double during peak hours.
  • Authorized taxis operate with fixed fares from the airport; purchase tickets at the official taxi booth inside arrivals.
  • Ride-hailing apps work at the airport but drivers may ask you to meet at a designated pickup area.
  • Colectivos depart when full and drop passengers at various points in the city, including El Poblado and downtown.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Medellín

Depart from
Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International
Arrive to
José María Córdova International
Average flights per week
296
Flight distance
1699 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from San Salvador to Medellín in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 06.04Tue 07.04Wed 08.04Thu 09.04Fri 10.04Sat 11.04Sun 12.04
Avianca
---1------111
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.04Tue 14.04Wed 15.04Thu 16.04Fri 17.04Sat 18.04Sun 19.04
Avianca
---1---------11
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.04Tue 21.04Wed 22.04Thu 23.04Fri 24.04Sat 25.04Sun 26.04
Avianca
---1---------11
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 27.04Tue 28.04Wed 29.04Thu 30.04Fri 01.05Sat 02.05Sun 03.05
Avianca
---1------111
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from San Salvador to Medellín

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AviancaAVAAVNo
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
ClicEFYVEYes
SATENANSE9RYes
Wingo airlinesRPBP5Yes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Medellín

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January24°C12°C
February24°C13°C
March24°C13°C
April23°C13°C
May23°C13°C
June24°C12°C
July25°C12°C
August25°C12°C
September25°C12°C
October23°C12°C
November22°C13°C
December24°C12°C
Hottest Month
25°C
August
Coldest month
12°C
July
Sunny days
103
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
10 Apr
99%
26°C12°C
17 Apr
84%
23°C11°C
Saturday
11 Apr
93%
19°C12°C
18 Apr
88%
26°C11°C
Sunday
12 Apr
87%
25°C11°C
19 Apr
89%
25°C10°C
Monday
13 Apr
85%
20°C15°C
20 Apr
87%
26°C10°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
82%
25°C13°C
21 Apr
87%
26°C12°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
63%
22°C14°C
22 Apr
89%
26°C12°C
Thursday
16 Apr
82%
22°C13°C
23 Apr
88%
26°C12°C
Book your trip to arrive at José María Córdova International, or Olaya Herrera. The distance between San Salvador and Medellín is 1699 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, Copa Airlines, Clic, SATENA, and Wingo airlines. San Salvador and Medellín have 296 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from San Salvador to Medellín?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Salvador and Medellín takes around 2.8 hours.
What is the flight distance between San Salvador and Medellín?
The flight distance between San Salvador and Medellín is 1699 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between San Salvador and Medellín?
Several carriers operate flights between San Salvador and Medellín. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Avianca.
What are the most popular routes to and from San Salvador?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Salvador and Managua, Roatan, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Washington, D.C., Houston, London, Coxen Hole, Vancouver, Montreal, Lima, Miami, New York, Toronto, Calgary, San José, Panama, Edmonton, Guatemala City, Bogotá.
What are the most popular routes to and from Medellín?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Medellín and Bogotá, Cartagena, Pereira, London, Cali, Santa Marta, Panama, Barranquilla, Lima, Caracas, New York, Armenia, Orlando, Santo Domingo, Bucaramanga, Apartadó, Cancún, Nuquí, Miami, Bahía Solano.
What airports are near San Salvador?
The main airport in San Salvador is Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International. It is also served by La Aurora International, Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International.
What airports are near Medellín?
The main airport in Medellín is José María Córdova International. It is also served by Matecaña International, El Edén International, Antonio Roldán Betancourt, La Nubia.
Which airlines fly between San Salvador and Medellín?
Currently, you can fly between San Salvador and Medellín with Avianca, Copa Airlines, Clic, SATENA, Wingo airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between San Salvador and Medellín?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San Salvador and Medellín, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
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