San Salvador (SAL) to Medellin (MDE) flights
One airline flies nonstop from San Salvador (SAL) to Medellin (MDE): AVIANCA. The two airports are 1,054 miles (1,697 km) apart. AVIANCA is in Star Alliance. There are also 6 ways to fly it with one stop, through Panama City, San Jose and Guatemala City and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from SAL to MDE
- AVIANCAStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
Book SAL to MDE with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks AVIANCA
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks AVIANCA
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks AVIANCA
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks AVIANCA
- Emirates SkywardsBooks AVIANCA
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks AVIANCA
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks AVIANCA
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks AVIANCA
- TAP Miles&GoBooks AVIANCA
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks AVIANCA
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks AVIANCA
- United MileagePlusBooks AVIANCA
SAL to MDE with one stop
6 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Panama City (PTY)Copa Airlines the whole way
- Via San Jose (SJO)AVIANCA the whole wayP5
- Via Guatemala City (GUA)AVIANCA and TAGAirlines, then Wingo5UP5
- Via Bogota (BOG)AVIANCA the whole way
P5+1 - Via Quito (UIO)AVIANCA the whole way
- Via Cancun (CUN)AVIANCA the whole wayP5
SAL to MDE: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from SAL to MDE?
AVIANCA (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from San Salvador (SAL) to Medellin (MDE).
How far is San Salvador from Medellin by plane?
San Salvador (SAL) and Medellin (MDE) are 1,054 miles (1,697 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SAL to MDE award flights?
12 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 4 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does SAL to MDE cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for SAL to MDE with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between San Salvador and Medellin?
The most direct connections are through Panama City (PTY), San Jose (SJO), Guatemala City (GUA), Bogota (BOG) and Quito (UIO). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Copa Airlines through Panama City.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.