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 (LAX) and arrive at Santa Marta Simon Bolivar (SMR).

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Santa Marta: • Economy Class • Business Class

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.

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 34% on flights from Los Angeles to Santa Marta. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $504 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $761, a difference of $257. 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 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.

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 $470, which is 68% above the typical average for this route.

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

Santa Marta is 3 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 averaging $55 for economy cars. Top options include: • Localiza • Alamo • 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 $553 to $734, with an average of $606 over the past 12 months. Anything below $553 counts as a good deal.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Santa Marta. It’s 17% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 25% higher.

What’s 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 ($965) and October ($802) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 94% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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

Avianca ($638) and Copa Airlines ($663) 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 $744. 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 6h 43m over the past 3 months.

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Thu, Jan 14 - Mon, Jan 18

6:33 pm - 7:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

22h 02m3 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Bogotá El Dorado

7:00 am - 9:22 amSMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-LAX Los Angeles

29h 22m2 stops Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$588Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 24 - Mon, Mar 1

2:58 pm - 8:17 pmLAX Los Angeles-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

26h 19m2 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Bogotá El Dorado

7:00 am - 10:13 pmSMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-LAX Los Angeles

18h 13m2 stops Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$616Multiple Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Thu, Dec 10

2:58 pm - 8:20 pmLAX Los Angeles-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

26h 22m2 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Bogotá El Dorado

9:25 am - 10:13 pmSMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-LAX Los Angeles

15h 48m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$620Multiple Airlines

Thu, Jan 14 - Tue, Jan 19

6:33 pm - 3:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

18h 17m2 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

8:27 am - 9:22 amSMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-LAX Los Angeles

27h 55m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$629Multiple Airlines

Thu, Feb 18 - Tue, Feb 23

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

14h 30m2 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

$638Avianca

Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6

11:00 pm - 3:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

13h 50m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

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

15h 00m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado San Salvador El Salvador Intl

$639Avianca

Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6

11:00 pm - 3:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

13h 50m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

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

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

$639Avianca

Mon, Nov 23 - Tue, Dec 1

9:04 pm - 1:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

13h 41m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

2:51 pm - 11:52 amSMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-LAX Los Angeles

24h 01m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$663Copa Airlines

Thu, Feb 18 - Tue, Feb 23

9:15 pm - 1:40 pmLAX Los Angeles-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

13h 25m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

2:48 pm - 11:57 amSMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-LAX Los Angeles

24h 09m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$663Copa Airlines

Thu, Jan 14 - Tue, Jan 19

9:20 pm - 1:42 pmLAX Los Angeles-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

13h 22m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

2:49 pm - 3:54 pmSMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-LAX Los Angeles

28h 05m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$717Copa Airlines

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Santa Marta?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Santa Marta. It’s 17% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 25% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Santa Marta? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Santa Marta, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •April is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Santa Marta at $497 round-trip.
•December ($965) and October ($802) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 94% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Los Angeles to Santa Marta?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Santa Marta:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Santa Marta?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Santa Marta takes 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.
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 $553 to $734, with an average of $606 over the past 12 months. Anything below $553 counts as a good deal.
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 $470, which is 68% above the typical average for this route.
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 averaging $55 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Localiza
• Alamo
• National
• GREEN MOTION
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
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 (LAX) and arrive at Santa Marta Simon Bolivar (SMR).
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.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Los Angeles to Santa Marta?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 34% on flights from Los Angeles to Santa Marta. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $504 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $761, a difference of $257.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Santa Marta?
Santa Marta is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Colombia Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $504, about $257 less than Sunday fares (34% 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 $468 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
• Santorini Boutique

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