Which airports can I use when flying from Cartagena to Santa Marta?

Flights from Cartagena to Santa Marta usually depart from Cartagena Rafael Nunez (CTG) and arrive at Santa Marta Simon Bolivar (SMR).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Cartagena to Santa Marta?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Cartagena to Santa Marta.

Which airports do connecting flights from Cartagena to Santa Marta pass through?

Connecting flights from Cartagena to Santa Marta most commonly pass through: • Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 71% of one-stop connections • Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) - 29% of one-stop connections Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cartagena to Santa Marta?

On the Cartagena to Santa Marta route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 71%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $158 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $537: a $379 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from Cartagena to Santa Marta?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from Cartagena to Santa Marta. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 48m and 7h 02m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from Cartagena to Santa Marta?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Have flight prices from Cartagena to Santa Marta changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $207 to $430. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Cartagena to Santa Marta looking right now?

One-way fares from Cartagena to Santa Marta are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $212, which is 103% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Cartagena to Santa Marta?

Flying via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 48m, compared with 7h 02m via Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE).

What car rental options are available at Santa Marta Simon Bolivar Airport (SMR)?

Santa Marta Simon Bolivar Airport (SMR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $16 for economy cars. Top options include: • Alamo • Localiza • National • GREEN MOTION • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

How much should I expect to pay for a Cartagena to Santa Marta flight?

Round-trip flights from Cartagena to Santa Marta range from $156 to $347, with an average of $198 over the past 12 months. Anything below $156 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cartagena to Santa Marta?

LATAM Airlines ($207) and Avianca ($235) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Cartagena to Santa Marta according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Cartagena to Santa Marta?

Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) is the most popular layover for the Cartagena to Santa Marta route. 71% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via BOG.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Cartagena to Santa Marta?

Flights via Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $230. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Cartagena to Santa Marta which airport offers the shortest layover?

Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) had the shortest average connection time for Cartagena to Santa Marta layovers at 196 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Oct 25

4:30 am - 8:05 amCTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

3h 35m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

7:05 am - 12:40 pmSMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez

5h 35m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

$207LATAM Airlines

Mon, Nov 23 - Fri, Nov 27

8:01 am - 3:29 pmCTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

7h 28m1 stop Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

7:00 am - 9:25 amSMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez

26h 25m1 stop Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

$213Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 23 - Fri, Nov 27

8:01 am - 3:29 pmCTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

7h 28m1 stop Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

7:13 pm - 12:07 pmSMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez

16h 54m2 stops Bucaramanga Palo Negro Bogotá El Dorado

$217Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Oct 25

4:30 am - 8:05 amCTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

3h 35m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

9:15 am - 4:35 pmSMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez

7h 20m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

$218LATAM Airlines

Mon, Nov 23 - Fri, Nov 27

9:55 pm - 9:04 pmCTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

23h 09m1 stop Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

7:13 pm - 12:07 pmSMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez

16h 54m2 stops Bucaramanga Palo Negro Bogotá El Dorado

$220Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 11

6:50 am - 8:45 pmCTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

13h 55m1 stop Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

2:00 pm - 11:40 pmSMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez

9h 40m1 stop Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

$235Avianca

Wed, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 3

7:53 am - 7:15 pmCTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

11h 22m1 stop Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

7:02 am - 8:42 pmSMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez

13h 40m1 stop Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

$239JetSMART

Sat, Nov 28 - Mon, Nov 30

5:25 pm - 8:45 pmCTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

3h 20m1 stop Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

2:00 pm - 5:50 pmSMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez

3h 50m1 stop Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

$240Avianca

Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22

5:25 pm - 9:15 pmCTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

3h 50m1 stop Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

5:20 pm - 10:15 pmSMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez

4h 55m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

$242Avianca

Sat, Oct 17 - Sun, Oct 25

11:20 am - 3:45 pmCTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

4h 25m1 stop Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

6:00 am - 10:35 amSMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez

4h 35m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

$244Avianca

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How much is a round-trip flight from Cartagena to Santa Marta?

Round-trip flights from Cartagena to Santa Marta start at $207. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $156 to $347. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $207 on LATAM Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cartagena to Santa Marta?

Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cartagena to Santa Marta, it is 21% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 171% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Cartagena to Santa Marta?
Flights from Cartagena to Santa Marta usually depart from Cartagena Rafael Nunez (CTG) and arrive at Santa Marta Simon Bolivar (SMR).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Cartagena to Santa Marta?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Cartagena to Santa Marta.
Which airports do connecting flights from Cartagena to Santa Marta pass through?
Connecting flights from Cartagena to Santa Marta most commonly pass through:

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 71% of one-stop connections
• Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) - 29% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cartagena to Santa Marta?
On the Cartagena to Santa Marta route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 71%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $158 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $537: a $379 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How long is a flight from Cartagena to Santa Marta?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from Cartagena to Santa Marta. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 48m and 7h 02m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from Cartagena to Santa Marta?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
Have flight prices from Cartagena to Santa Marta changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $207 to $430. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Cartagena to Santa Marta looking right now?
One-way fares from Cartagena to Santa Marta are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $212, which is 103% above the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Cartagena to Santa Marta?
Flying via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 48m, compared with 7h 02m via Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE).
What car rental options are available at Santa Marta Simon Bolivar Airport (SMR)?
Santa Marta Simon Bolivar Airport (SMR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $16 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• Localiza
• National
• GREEN MOTION
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
How much should I expect to pay for a Cartagena to Santa Marta flight?
Round-trip flights from Cartagena to Santa Marta range from $156 to $347, with an average of $198 over the past 12 months. Anything below $156 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Sunday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Sunday flights average $158 - about $379 less than Saturday (71% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cartagena to Santa Marta trip for October. Fares historically average $86 round-trip in that month - typically $669 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Santa Marta Simon Bolivar Airport.
- Santorini Hotel & Resort
- Ghl Relax Hotel Costa Azul
- Hotel Boutique Santamaría del Mar

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