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Cheapest round-trip
$46
Typical prices: $51-$102
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MDE - SMR • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$25
Typical prices: $51-$96
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Fri 12/11
MDE - SMR • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Medellín to Santa Marta (MDE-SMR)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Medellín to Santa Marta that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Medellín to Santa Marta

Thu, Nov 5 - Fri, Nov 6
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8:35 pm - 9:52 pmMDE  Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar
1h 17mnonstop
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9:40 am - 10:57 amSMR  Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-MDE Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl
1h 17mnonstop
$46JetSMART
Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 1
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8:10 pm - 9:27 pmMDE  Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar
1h 17mnonstop
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9:50 pm - 6:07 amSMR  Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-MDE Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl
8h 17m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
$57JetSMART
Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 22
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8:35 pm - 9:52 pmMDE  Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar
1h 17mnonstop
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6:05 pm - 7:23 pmSMR  Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-MDE Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl
1h 18mnonstop
$61Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 9
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8:10 pm - 9:27 pmMDE  Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar
1h 17mnonstop
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3:28 pm - 4:46 pmSMR  Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-MDE Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl
1h 18mnonstop
$61Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 12
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11:26 am - 12:43 pmMDE  Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar
1h 17mnonstop
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8:41 am - 9:59 amSMR  Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-MDE Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl
1h 18mnonstop
$61Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26
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6:01 pm - 7:21 pmMDE  Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar
1h 20mnonstop
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7:17 am - 8:34 amSMR  Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-MDE Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl
1h 17mnonstop
$63JetSMART
Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 19
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1:47 pm - 3:06 pmMDE  Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar
1h 19mnonstop
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8:41 am - 9:59 amSMR  Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-MDE Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl
1h 18mnonstop
$92Wingo
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 30
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7:57 pm - 9:16 pmMDE  Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar
1h 19mnonstop
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3:31 pm - 4:49 pmSMR  Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-MDE Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl
1h 18mnonstop
$92Wingo
Tue, Dec 1 - Fri, Dec 4
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3:00 pm - 4:15 pmMDE  Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar
1h 15mnonstop
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12:25 pm - 1:40 pmSMR  Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-MDE Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl
1h 15mnonstop
$97Avianca
Thu, Nov 19 - Sat, Nov 21
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10:35 am - 11:45 amMDE  Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar
1h 10mnonstop
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12:25 pm - 1:40 pmSMR  Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-MDE Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl
1h 15mnonstop
$97Avianca
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Medellín to Santa Marta flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Medellín to Santa Marta to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to Santa Marta?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to Santa Marta departing in September.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Santa Marta from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport usually cost between $52 and $113 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $61 on Multiple Airlines (Sep 18-Sep 26).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Medellín to Santa Marta?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to Santa Marta clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Medellín to Santa Marta, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Medellín, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to Santa Marta?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to Santa Marta, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to Santa Marta is April, where tickets cost $63 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $105 and $103 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to Santa Marta?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to Santa Marta, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to Santa Marta, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 34% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Medellín to Santa Marta

 
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Mark Chesnut

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Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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$33
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
Flight from Medellín to Santa Marta

When to book flights from Medellín to Santa Marta

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Medellín to Santa Marta based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Medellín to Santa Marta flights

  • Can I use public transport to get to MDE?

    There are buses to transport passengers from Medellin to the airport at an affordable rate. You can also use shuttles that are provided by hotels, some of which may be free if the hotel is close to the airport. In addition, you can hire a taxi to the airport. The taxi companies authorized by the airport include Combuses, Aerotaxi, Rionegro Medellin Rapid Transit, and Copetaxi Transports.

  • Where can I get assisted at MDE?

    If you have questions or need help finding your way around the airport, you can approach the information desk for assistance. The desk is located at the information point on the second floor of the main hall.

  • Where can I pray at SMR?

    If you would like to pray before leaving SMR, you can use the airport's prayer room located in the International Terminal, Landside, Level 3. The airport is open throughout the day and night.

  • Are there hotels near SMR?

    If you land at the airport late and exhausted, and dread the idea of sleeping on benches or cots within the airport, do not worry. There are hotels nearby and along the road on your way to Santa Marta. One of the closest hotels to the airport is the Santa Marta Marriott Resort Playa Dormida.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to Santa Marta?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to Santa Marta was $33 for a one-way ticket and $46 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Medellín and Santa Marta?

    A passport is not required to fly from Medellín to Santa Marta.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Medellín to Santa Marta?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Medellín to Santa Marta flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Medellín to Santa Marta?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Medellín and Santa Marta.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Medellín to Santa Marta?

    There are nonstop flights from Medellín to Santa Marta on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Medellín to Santa Marta, Wingo or JetSMART?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Medellín to Santa Marta are Wingo and JetSMART. With an average price for the route of $105 and an overall rating of 7.5, Wingo is the most popular choice. JetSMART is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $99 and an overall rating of 6.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Medellín to Santa Marta?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Medellín to Santa Marta.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Medellín to Santa Marta?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Santa Marta from Medellín is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Medellín to Santa Marta?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Santa Marta with an airline and back to Medellín with another airline. Booking your flights between Medellín and SMR can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Medellín to Santa Marta?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Santa Marta from Medellín up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to Santa Marta

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $57 or less one-way and $98 or less round-trip.
  • Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is the primary airport serving the Medellin Metropolitan Area. It is located 12 miles to the Southeast of Medellin and serves as a hub for airlines like Ultra Air, Avianca, Avianca Cargo, and Viva Air Colombia. Santa Marta Simon Bolivar Airport (SMR) is the primary airport serving Santa Marta city. Located 8.7 miles south of Santa Marta city center, SMR is a hub for airlines like Viva Air Columbia, Avianca, and LATAM.
  • Before you can get into MDE, you must go through security checkpoints, which are often time-consuming. If you want to avoid missing your flight due to delays caused by the security checks, it is advisable to get to the airport at least 2 hours before your flight.
  • If you have time to kill before your flight at MDE, you can relax in one of the airport lounges as you wait. You can access the lounges by paying at the door or through a membership program, regardless of the class of service you are flying. There are three lounges at the airport, all of them located airside. They include the Avianca Sala VIP, The Lounge Medellin International, and The Lounge Medellin by Global Lounge Network.
  • If you brought your infant on the journey, you can change their diapers and breastfeed them when you land at SMR. There is a nursing room at the domestic terminal, transit area, next to door 1 and door 8.
  • If you would like to rent a car once you land at SMR, it will be very easy for you. There are onsite rental agencies at the domestic terminal, landside, and international terminal, landside. The car rental agencies include Budget, Aco, Avis, Hertz, Unirent, The Flich Rental Car, and Margarita Rental Car.

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Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl to Santa Marta Simon Bolivar.
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Direct departures

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl to Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

Monday

Avianca,JetSMART,Wingo

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Tuesday

Avianca,JetSMART

Avianca,JetSMART

Wednesday

Avianca,JetSMART,Wingo

Avianca,JetSMART, +1 more

Thursday

Avianca,JetSMART,Wingo

Avianca,JetSMART, +1 more

Friday

Avianca,JetSMART,Wingo

Avianca,JetSMART, +1 more

Saturday

Avianca,JetSMART,Wingo

Avianca,JetSMART, +1 more

Sunday

Avianca,JetSMART,Wingo

Avianca,JetSMART, +1 more

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Direct returns

Santa Marta Simon Bolivar to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Monday

Avianca,JetSMART,Wingo

Avianca,JetSMART, +1 more

Tuesday

Avianca,JetSMART

Avianca,JetSMART

Wednesday

Avianca,JetSMART,Wingo

Avianca,JetSMART, +1 more

Thursday

Avianca,JetSMART,Wingo

Avianca,JetSMART, +1 more

Friday

Avianca,JetSMART,Wingo

Avianca,JetSMART, +1 more

Saturday

Avianca,JetSMART,Wingo

Avianca,JetSMART, +1 more

Sunday

Avianca,JetSMART,Wingo

Avianca,JetSMART, +1 more

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