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

Flights from Los Angeles to Santa Marta usually depart from Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Santa Marta Simon Bolivar (SMR).

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

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

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

Most connecting flights from Los Angeles to Santa Marta pass through Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

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

On the Los Angeles to Santa Marta route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 50%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $504 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,007: a $503 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Santa Marta?

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Santa Marta takes 0h 00m, covering 3,194 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles to Santa Marta?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Los Angeles 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 $621 to $3,344. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Santa Marta are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $445, which is 71% above the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Santa Marta?

Santa Marta is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Colombia Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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 Los Angeles to Santa Marta flight?

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Santa Marta range from $530 to $739, with an average of $574 over the past 12 months. Anything below $530 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Los Angeles to Santa Marta?

Avianca ($621) and Copa Airlines ($754) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Santa Marta according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Flights via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $789. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) had the shortest average connection time for Los Angeles to Santa Marta layovers at 413 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: $530-$739

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Typical prices: $244-$359

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Los Angeles to Santa Marta

Mon, Mar 1 - Mon, Mar 8

11:00 pm - 4:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

14h 30m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Bogotá El Dorado

10:00 pm - 11:30 amSMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-LAX Los Angeles

16h 30m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado San Salvador El Salvador Intl

$621Avianca

Mon, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 14

11:15 pm - 4:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

14h 15m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Bogotá El Dorado

9:25 am - 9:50 pmSMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-LAX Los Angeles

15h 25m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado San Salvador El Salvador Intl

$621Avianca

Thu, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 14

11:00 pm - 4:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

14h 30m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Bogotá El Dorado

7:35 am - 10:50 pmSMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-LAX Los Angeles

17h 15m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado San Salvador El Salvador Intl

$621Avianca

Wed, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 17

1:00 am - 3:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

12h 45m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

10:10 pm - 12:25 pmSMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-LAX Los Angeles

16h 15m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado San Salvador El Salvador Intl

$622Avianca

Mon, Mar 1 - Mon, Mar 8

6:33 pm - 9:17 pmLAX Los Angeles-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

23h 44m3 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Bogotá El Dorado Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

7:19 am - 10:13 pmSMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-LAX Los Angeles

17h 54m2 stops Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$653Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 14

6:33 pm - 4:37 pmLAX Los Angeles-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

19h 04m2 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Bogotá El Dorado

7:25 am - 10:13 pmSMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-LAX Los Angeles

17h 48m3 stops Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Bogotá El Dorado Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$657Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 14

6:33 pm - 9:04 pmLAX Los Angeles-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

23h 31m3 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Bogotá El Dorado Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

7:25 am - 10:13 pmSMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-LAX Los Angeles

17h 48m3 stops Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Bogotá El Dorado Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$678Multiple Airlines

Thu, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 14

10:01 pm - 11:25 amLAX Los Angeles-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

10h 24m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

12:25 pm - 8:46 pmSMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-LAX Los Angeles

10h 21m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$754Copa Airlines

Mon, Mar 1 - Mon, Mar 8

9:19 pm - 1:42 pmLAX Los Angeles-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

13h 23m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

9:00 pm - 9:28 pmSMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-LAX Los Angeles

27h 28m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,850Copa Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 17

12:06 pm - 1:41 pmLAX Los Angeles-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

23h 35m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

7:20 pm - 8:55 pmSMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-LAX Los Angeles

27h 35m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado Toronto Pearson Intl

$2,088Copa Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Los Angeles to Santa Marta

Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Sep 27

10:04 pm - 1:41 pmLAX Los Angeles-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

13h 37m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

2:50 pm - 12:39 pmSMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-LAX Los Angeles

23h 49m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$586Copa Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 27

1:00 am - 7:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

16h 35m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Bogotá El Dorado

10:10 pm - 10:40 pmSMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-LAX Los Angeles

26h 30m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado San Salvador El Salvador Intl

$745Avianca

Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 27

1:50 pm - 4:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

24h 10m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Bogotá El Dorado

9:15 pm - 10:10 pmSMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-LAX Los Angeles

26h 55m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado San Salvador El Salvador Intl

$745Avianca

Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Sep 27

1:50 pm - 7:40 amLAX Los Angeles-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

15h 50m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Bogotá El Dorado

10:10 pm - 1:00 pmSMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-LAX Los Angeles

40h 50m3 stops Bogotá El Dorado San José Juan Santamaria Intl Guatemala City La Aurora

$752Avianca

Tue, Sep 22 - Sun, Sep 27

1:00 am - 4:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

13h 00m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Bogotá El Dorado

10:10 pm - 1:00 pmSMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-LAX Los Angeles

40h 50m3 stops Bogotá El Dorado San José Juan Santamaria Intl Guatemala City La Aurora

$753Avianca

Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Sep 27

10:04 pm - 1:41 pmLAX Los Angeles-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

13h 37m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

7:20 am - 8:40 amSMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-LAX Los Angeles

27h 20m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,102Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Sep 27

2:28 pm - 11:50 amLAX Los Angeles-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

19h 22m3 stops Denver Intl Miami Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

4:25 pm - 10:39 amSMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-LAX Los Angeles

20h 14m3 stops Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Miami Denver Intl

$1,104Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Sun, Sep 27

1:34 am - 8:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

40h 36m2 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

2:50 pm - 12:39 pmSMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-LAX Los Angeles

23h 49m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$1,327Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 27

2:01 pm - 9:50 amLAX Los Angeles-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

17h 49m3 stops Denver Intl Miami Bogotá El Dorado

12:10 pm - 10:39 amSMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-LAX Los Angeles

24h 29m3 stops Bogotá El Dorado Miami Denver Intl

$1,465Multiple Airlines

Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Los Angeles to Santa Marta flights

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

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Santa Marta start at $621. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $530 to $739. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $621 on Avianca.

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

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Santa Marta, it is 13% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 75% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Santa Marta?

•April is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Santa Marta at $497 round-trip.
•December ($1,637) and January ($994) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 229% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Low season	February
High season	June
Cheapest flight	$341

Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 32% increase in price.

Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.

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When to book flights from Los Angeles to Santa Marta

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Which airports can I use when flying from Los Angeles to Santa Marta?
Flights from Los Angeles to Santa Marta usually depart from Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Santa Marta Simon Bolivar (SMR).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Los Angeles to Santa Marta?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Los Angeles to Santa Marta.
Which airports do connecting flights from Los Angeles to Santa Marta pass through?
Most connecting flights from Los Angeles to Santa Marta pass through Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Los Angeles to Santa Marta?
On the Los Angeles to Santa Marta route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 50%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $504 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,007: a $503 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Santa Marta?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Santa Marta takes 0h 00m, covering 3,194 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles to Santa Marta?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
Have flight prices from Los Angeles 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 $621 to $3,344. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Los Angeles to Santa Marta looking right now?
One-way fares from Los Angeles to Santa Marta are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $445, which is 71% above the typical average for this route.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Santa Marta?
Santa Marta is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Colombia Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
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 Los Angeles to Santa Marta flight?
Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Santa Marta range from $530 to $739, with an average of $574 over the past 12 months. Anything below $530 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $504 - about $503 less than Sunday (50% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Los Angeles to Santa Marta trip for April. Fares historically average $497 round-trip in that month - typically $1,140 less than the most expensive month, which is December (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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