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Cheapest round-trip
$378
Typical prices: $331-$423
Avianca
Mon 12/10Thu 12/13
UIO - SMR • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$210
Typical prices: $184-$254
Copa Airlines
Sun 1/28
UIO - SMR • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Quito and Santa Marta. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
16 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 16 weeks in advance save around 40% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 12% price drop
August
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY)
Cheapest • Avg $339 (round-trip)
Bogotá El Dorado (BOG)
Shortest trip • 5h 49m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Quito to Santa Marta (UIO-SMR)

 

Cheap flights from Quito to Santa Marta with top airlines, updated regularly. Compare round-trip, one-way, direct and last-minute deals.

Thu, Dec 10 - Sun, Dec 13
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10:10 am - 4:30 pmUIO  Quito Mariscal Sucr-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar
6h 20m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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5:15 pm - 1:10 amSMR  Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-UIO Quito Mariscal Sucr
7h 55m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
$378Avianca
Fri, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 14
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4:30 am - 12:40 pmUIO  Quito Mariscal Sucr-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar
8h 10m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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5:15 pm - 1:10 amSMR  Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-UIO Quito Mariscal Sucr
7h 55m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
$378Avianca
Sun, Mar 28 - Sun, Apr 4
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7:05 am - 2:35 pmUIO  Quito Mariscal Sucr-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar
7h 30m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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9:20 am - 11:00 pmSMR  Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-UIO Quito Mariscal Sucr
13h 40m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
$378LATAM Airlines
Thu, Jan 14 - Sun, Jan 17
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7:05 am - 1:45 pmUIO  Quito Mariscal Sucr-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar
6h 40m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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11:55 am - 11:00 pmSMR  Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-UIO Quito Mariscal Sucr
11h 05m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
$378LATAM Airlines
Wed, Jan 20 - Mon, Jan 25
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4:30 am - 12:40 pmUIO  Quito Mariscal Sucr-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar
8h 10m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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11:40 am - 5:45 pmSMR  Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-UIO Quito Mariscal Sucr
6h 05m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
$378Avianca
Thu, Jan 14 - Sun, Jan 17
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3:20 pm - 10:25 pmUIO  Quito Mariscal Sucr-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar
7h 05m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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11:50 am - 5:10 pmSMR  Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-UIO Quito Mariscal Sucr
5h 20m1 stop Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl
$378Avianca
Thu, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 24
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6:40 pm - 6:30 amUIO  Quito Mariscal Sucr-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar
11h 50m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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11:55 am - 11:00 pmSMR  Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-UIO Quito Mariscal Sucr
11h 05m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
$378LATAM Airlines
Wed, Jan 13 - Sun, Jan 17
Avianca Logo
4:30 am - 12:40 pmUIO  Quito Mariscal Sucr-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar
8h 10m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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7:25 pm - 1:10 amSMR  Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-UIO Quito Mariscal Sucr
5h 45m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
$378Avianca
Sat, Mar 27 - Sun, Apr 4
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3:43 am - 11:25 amUIO  Quito Mariscal Sucr-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar
7h 42m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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12:25 pm - 5:26 pmSMR  Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-UIO Quito Mariscal Sucr
5h 01m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$380Copa Airlines
Thu, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 24
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2:26 pm - 1:42 pmUIO  Quito Mariscal Sucr-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar
23h 16m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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2:49 pm - 8:49 pmSMR  Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-UIO Quito Mariscal Sucr
6h 00m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$380Copa Airlines

Price, demand and travel trends for Quito to Santa Marta flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Quito to Santa Marta typically range from $331 to $423. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $378, on Avianca.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Quito 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 Quito to Santa Marta. It’s 14% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 7% higher.

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

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Quito to Santa Marta at $342 round-trip.
•December ($427) and May ($415) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 24% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Quito to Santa Marta the cheapest?

Flights from Quito to Santa Marta are cheapest 16 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 40% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Quito to Santa Marta flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$210
Beat the crowds with an average 36% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 43% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Quito to Santa Marta

When to book flights from Quito to Santa Marta

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

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

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

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

  • How long is a flight from Quito to Santa Marta?

    A nonstop flight from Quito to Santa Marta takes 00m, covering 826 miles.

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

    Round-trip flights from Quito to Santa Marta range from $331 to $423, with an average of $389 over the past 12 months. Anything below $331 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Quito to Santa Marta flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the $389 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Quito 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 $378 to $2,496. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Quito to Santa Marta are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $213.

  • 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:

    • Localiza
    • Alamo
    • National
    • GREEN MOTION
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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

    Flights from Quito to Santa Marta usually depart from Quito Mariscal Sucr (UIO) and arrive at Santa Marta Simon Bolivar (SMR).

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

    One-stop flights from Quito to Santa Marta most commonly connect through:

    • Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 84% of one-stop connections
    • Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 16% of one-stop connections
    • Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) - 0% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Quito to Santa Marta. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $337 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $419, a difference of $82.

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

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

    Flying via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 49m, compared with 6h 59m via Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) and 7h 36m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

Your guide to booking Quito 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 Wednesday. On this route, Sunday flights average $337, about $82 less than Wednesday fares (20% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 16 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 40% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Quito to Santa Marta trip for September. Fares historically average $342 round-trip in that month - typically $85 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.

    • Zuana Beach Resort
    • Santorini Hotel & Resort
    • Ghl Relax Hotel Costa Azul

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