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Cheapest round-trip
$430
Typical prices: $399-$731
Avianca
Mon 12/3Sat 12/8
MIA - SMR • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$214
Typical prices: $230-$460
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Fri 1/12
MIA - SMR • 3 stops
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Cheap Flights to Santa Marta

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Santa Marta

Thu, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 8
Avianca Logo
5:05 am - 1:15 pmMIA  Miami-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar
8h 10m1 stop Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl
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9:25 am - 5:00 pmSMR  Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-MIA Miami
7h 35m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
$430Avianca
Thu, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 8
Copa Airlines Logo
5:19 pm - 1:42 pmMIA  Miami-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar
20h 23m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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2:51 pm - 9:22 pmSMR  Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-MIA Miami
6h 31m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$437Copa Airlines
Sun, Nov 29 - Sun, Dec 6
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7:31 am - 1:45 pmMIA  Miami-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar
6h 14m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
Copa Airlines Logo
2:51 pm - 11:25 amSMR  Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-MIA Miami
20h 34m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$437Copa Airlines
Thu, Nov 26 - Tue, Dec 1
Avianca Logo
2:10 pm - 9:20 pmFLL  Fort Lauderdale-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar
7h 10m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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10:00 pm - 12:45 pmSMR  Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-FLL Fort Lauderdale
14h 45m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
$445Avianca
Sun, Apr 25 - Thu, Apr 29
LATAM Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 9:20 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar
14h 00m2 stops Miami Bogotá El Dorado
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9:55 pm - 10:45 pmSMR  Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-RDU Raleigh-Durham
23h 50m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado Orlando
$492LATAM Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:37 am - 9:24 pmMIA  Miami-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar
15h 47m2 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl
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9:51 am - 11:25 amSMR  Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-MIA Miami
25h 34m2 stops Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl Panama City Tocumen Intl
$499Multiple Airlines
Sat, Feb 13 - Sat, Feb 20
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8:06 am - 7:24 pmMCO  Orlando-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar
11h 18m1 stop Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:25 am - 5:10 pmSMR  Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-MCO Orlando
9h 45m1 stop Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl
$504Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jan 25 - Thu, Jan 28
LATAM Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:30 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar
24h 30m2 stops Orlando Bogotá El Dorado
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7:05 am - 7:49 pmSMR  Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-RDU Raleigh-Durham
12h 44m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado Miami
$512LATAM Airlines
Mon, Feb 22 - Tue, Mar 2
Delta Logo
5:30 am - 7:45 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar
14h 15m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Bogotá El Dorado
Delta Logo
7:05 am - 11:59 pmSMR  Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-BOS Boston Logan Intl
16h 54m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado Miami
$541Delta
Mon, Feb 22 - Tue, Mar 2
Delta Logo
5:30 am - 7:45 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-SMR Santa Marta Simon Bolivar
14h 15m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Bogotá El Dorado
Delta Logo
7:05 am - 11:59 pmSMR  Santa Marta Simon Bolivar-BOS Boston Logan Intl
16h 54m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado Miami
$541Delta
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for flights to Santa Marta

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

What is the cheapest flight to Santa Marta?

Miami to Santa Marta is the cheapest route at $430 round-trip, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Santa Marta?

On average, a round-trip flight from the United States to Santa Marta costs $555, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Round-trip fares from Fort Lauderdale average $376, while Tampa runs a bit higher at $382.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Santa Marta?

Sunday is the cheapest day to fly to Santa Marta at $519 round-trip on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Tuesday is the most expensive at $576.

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

•April is the cheapest month to fly to Santa Marta with an average price of $418 round-trip.
•December ($810) and August ($638) are the most expensive.

Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Santa Marta?

Afternoon flights to Santa Marta are the cheapest at $494 round-trip on average. Night flights are the most expensive at $640.

What is a good deal for flights to Santa Marta?

Flights under $399 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found round-trip flights to Santa Marta at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Miami $351
•Fort Lauderdale $374
•Tampa $375.

When are flights to Santa Marta the cheapest?

Flights to Santa Marta are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 24% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight to Santa Marta

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on Avianca

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on Copa Airlines

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Delta

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Marisa Garcia

Expert on LATAM Airlines

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

Key details for flights to Santa Marta

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$214
Beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 33% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Miami to Santa Marta

When to book flights to Santa Marta

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel 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 questions about flights to Santa Marta, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Santa Marta is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Santa Marta is around $399 round-trip. This fare is in the lowest 25% of round-trip prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to Santa Marta?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Santa Marta are from Orlando, starting at $504 round-trip.

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

    Last-minute fares to Santa Marta (booked within 2 weeks of departure) are typically 21% lower than the average round-trip fare of $555. Booking late can sometimes save money, but availability is limited.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Santa Marta?

    Copa Airlines operates the most flights from the United States to Santa Marta at 0 per week, while Avianca is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United States to Santa Marta. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveler choice.

  • Can I get a rental car at Santa Marta Simon Bolivar International Airport?

    Yes, you can rent a car at the Simon Bolivar International Airport. The offices are typically open Monday through Sunday during business hours, which are from about 8.00 am – 6.00 pm.

  • How can I get from Simon Bolivar International Airport to the city of Santa Marta?

    You can book a room with a hotel or resort that offers free transportation from the airport to the hotel. There is also a bus that goes into the city. It picks up passengers right outside of the arrival hall. It goes into both Santa Marta (which will take about 45min because of the many stops) and the nearby beach town of El Rodadero. If you prefer more private transportation, you can opt to take a taxi which will take about 15min in travel time. There are always plenty of taxis sitting outside of the airport waiting for passengers.

  • Are there any restaurants or places to eat at Santa Marta Simon Bolivar International Airport?

    Yes, there is a restaurant called Mr. Bono at the airport. This restaurant serves sandwiches and snacks such as brownies and soft drinks. There is also Oma cafe with a menu of gourmet coffee and juane (a traditional rice dish).

  • Are there any banks or ATMs in the airport?

    Yes, there are ATMs. If you need to withdraw money for your trip, you can do so using an international bank card. There are ATMs in the airport that are serviced by Bancolombia, a large and reputable financial institution. 

  • Which other towns and cities can I visit when I land at Simón Bolívar International Airport?

    Aside from Santa Marta, Simón Bolívar International Airport is the arrival of many other towns and cities in the neighborhood that you can explore if you are here a little longer. Some popular stopovers about an hour from the airport include La Esperanza, Lourdes, San Alberto, and Sardinata.

  • Are pets allowed on flights from the US to Simón Bolívar International Airport?

    Most airlines operating from US cities to SMR permit service dogs into the aircraft cabin for free when accompanying a passenger with disabilities. Other animals may be accepted as cargo. Check with your airline regarding the border restrictions for various animals before traveling.

  • What are the visa and passport requirements upon arrival at Simón Bolívar International Airport?

    Every American citizen arriving at Simón Bolívar International Airport must present a valid US passport during entry and exit. A visa is not required if you are here for business or tourism for not more than 90 days.

  • Which are the departure airports for flights from New York to Simón Bolívar International Airport?

    Those planning to fly to SMR from New York should remember that John F. Kennedy International Airport Airport (JFK) is the most popular departure station in the city. Also, you can book your flight via Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) or LaGuardia Airport (LGA).

Your guide to booking Santa Marta flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Santa Marta, book around 26 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 24% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to Santa Marta, a good round-trip fare is around $399. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Santa Marta in April. Round-trip fares historically average $418, making April the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat-selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to noon to save up to $146 per round-trip. Noon flights to Santa Marta average $494 compared to $640 for evening flights.
  • Santa Marta Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) has two terminals. Passengers will find it easy to get from one terminal to another. There is a pedestrian walkway and a shuttle service that will take you to different parts of the terminal so that you won't have to walk. You can also enjoy self check-in via kiosks at the airport.
  • There are two information or visitor's desks in the international terminal at the Simon Bolivar International Airport. Close to the arrival hall, here you'll find brochures for local tourist attractions including Colombian tours. There is also information about hotels and places to stay at the visitor's center.
  • If you're flying to Santa Marta from a city in the United States, you will likely have two to three layovers. Some cities you might layover in include Bogota, Panama City, Lima, or Medellin. You can, however, enjoy one-stop flights from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, New York City, Los Angeles, Washington (Dulles International), and Orlando.
  • Santa Marta is a coastal city in Colombia. It is located on the Caribbean sea and has many beaches that tourists can enjoy. There are also national parks and ancient ruins for you to see on your visit to this city.
  • There is a VIP lounge at the Santa Marta Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR). You must pay a fee to enter and it is open to international travelers only. In the lounge, you can get some work done in the computer stations. You can also read an international newspaper or magazine and snack on complimentary fruit, crackers, cheeses, and drinks.
  • Flights from the various US cities to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) involve long-haul journeys. It is thus a good idea to check with your airline for any upgrades if you have booked an economy seat. Usually, this option is available when checking in or at the gate just before departure.
  • If you want to arrive at SMR relaxed, consider flying business or first class. These cabins offer exclusive services, including entertainment, food, and beverages. In addition, the crew will provide you with bedding, pillows, and blankets for a comfortable sleep on the lie-flat seats.

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