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Cheapest round-trip
$271
Typical prices: $291-$390
Avianca
Sat 12/1Sat 12/8
PTY - SMR • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$278
Typical prices: $278-$396
Copa Airlines
Mon 2/5Wed 2/7
PTY - SMR • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Copa Airlines. Average duration is 1h 28m
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Most punctual • 99% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Cheapest • 16% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Panama City to Santa Marta (PTY-SMR)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Panama City to Santa Marta

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8
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10:05 am - 4:30 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar
6h 25m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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9:25 am - 3:15 pmSMR  Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
5h 50m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
$271Avianca
Wed, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 9
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10:05 am - 4:30 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar
6h 25m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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9:25 am - 3:15 pmSMR  Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
5h 50m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
$271Avianca
Fri, Feb 5 - Sun, Feb 7
Copa Airlines Logo
12:15 pm - 1:40 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar
1h 25mnonstop
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2:48 pm - 4:16 pmSMR  Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
1h 28mnonstop
$278Copa Airlines
Fri, Mar 26 - Tue, Mar 30
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9:57 am - 11:25 amPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar
1h 28mnonstop
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12:25 pm - 1:54 pmSMR  Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
1h 29mnonstop
$278Copa Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8
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12:15 pm - 1:42 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar
1h 27mnonstop
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2:51 pm - 4:16 pmSMR  Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
1h 25mnonstop
$278Copa Airlines
Fri, Jan 22 - Fri, Feb 12
Copa Airlines Logo
12:15 pm - 1:42 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar
1h 27mnonstop
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2:48 pm - 4:16 pmSMR  Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
1h 28mnonstop
$278Copa Airlines
Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 1
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12:15 pm - 1:45 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar
1h 30mnonstop
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2:51 pm - 4:16 pmSMR  Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
1h 25mnonstop
$278Copa Airlines
Thu, Dec 17 - Thu, Dec 24
Avianca Logo
10:05 am - 4:30 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar
6h 25m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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11:40 am - 5:15 pmSMR  Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
5h 35m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
$337Avianca
Mon, Jan 4 - Fri, Jan 8
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10:05 am - 4:30 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar
6h 25m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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7:25 pm - 1:20 amSMR  Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
5h 55m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
$411Avianca
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8
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10:05 am - 4:30 pmPTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar
6h 25m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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2:51 pm - 4:16 pmSMR  Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
1h 25mnonstop
$449Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Panama City to Santa Marta flights

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

Round-trip flights from Panama City to Santa Marta typically range from $291 to $390. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $271, on Avianca.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Panama City to Santa Marta. It’s 11% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 18% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Panama City to Santa Marta?

•May is the cheapest month to fly from Panama City to Santa Marta at $275 round-trip.
•November ($388) and August ($381) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 41% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Key details for Panama City to Santa Marta flights

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$167
Beat the crowds with an average 55% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 93% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Panama City to Santa Marta

When to book flights from Panama City to Santa Marta

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Panama City 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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Your Panama City to Santa Marta flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Panama City to Santa Marta?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Panama City to Santa Marta:

    • Earliest: departs at 12:15 pm and lands at 1:43 pm
    • Latest: departs at 12:15 pm and lands at 1:43 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 28m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Panama City to Santa Marta?

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

  • How long is a flight from Panama City to Santa Marta?

    A nonstop flight from Panama City to Santa Marta takes 1h 28m, covering 378 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Panama City 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 Panama City to Santa Marta flight?

    Round-trip flights from Panama City to Santa Marta range from $291 to $390, with an average of $328 over the past 12 months. Anything below $291 counts as a good deal.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Panama City to Santa Marta?

    On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $335 round-trip and layover options via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) at $347.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Panama City to Santa Marta?

    Copa Airlines is the only airline operating Panama City to Santa Marta flights. 99% of its flights are on time.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Panama City to Santa Marta?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $100–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Panama City to Santa Marta?

    The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Copa Airlines and Wingo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-700 variants.

  • Have flight prices from Panama City 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 $271 to $1,551. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Panama City to Santa Marta looking right now?

    One-way fares from Panama City to Santa Marta are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $271, which is 52% 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 Panama City to Santa Marta?

    Flights from Panama City to Santa Marta usually depart from Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and arrive at Santa Marta Simon Bolivar (SMR).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Panama City to Santa Marta?

    Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Panama City to Santa Marta?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Panama City to Santa Marta route, 1% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 23m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Panama City to Santa Marta pass through?

    Most connecting flights from Panama City to Santa Marta pass through Bogotá El Dorado (BOG), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Panama City to Santa Marta?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Panama City to Santa Marta. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $292 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $390, a difference of $98.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What airlines fly from Panama City to Santa Marta?

    Only Copa Airlines operates flights between Panama City and Santa Marta.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Panama City to Santa Marta flights?

    Among airlines operating Panama City to Santa Marta flights:

    • Copa Airlines: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Panama City to Santa Marta flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Copa Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Panama City to Santa Marta flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Sunday flights average $292, about $98 less than Monday fares (25% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Panama City to Santa Marta trip for May. Fares historically average $275 round-trip in that month - typically $113 less than the most expensive month, which is November (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

Prefer to fly direct from Panama City to Santa Marta?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport to Santa Marta Simon Bolivar Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Panama City Tocumen Intl to Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

Tuesday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Friday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Sunday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

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Direct returns

Santa Marta Simon Bolivar to Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tuesday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Friday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Sunday

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

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