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Flight deals from Medellin to Santa Marta

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Medellin to Santa Marta Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $54. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Santa Marta.$52 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Jun, returning Thu, 11 Jun.Return flight with JetSmart.Outbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Sun, 7 Jun, arriving in Santa Marta.Inbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Santa Marta on Thu, 11 Jun, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From $52, select.
Santa Marta.$54 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 May, returning Sun, 31 May.Return flight with JetSmart.Outbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Thu, 28 May, arriving in Santa Marta.Inbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Santa Marta on Sun, 31 May, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From $54, select.
Santa Marta.$94 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 May, returning Wed, 3 Jun.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Wed, 27 May, arriving in Santa Marta.Inbound direct flight with Avianca departs from Santa Marta on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From $94, select.
Santa Marta.$120 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Jun, returning Wed, 1 Jul.Return flight with JetSmart.Outbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Sun, 14 Jun, arriving in Santa Marta.Inbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Santa Marta on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From $120, select.
Santa Marta.$120 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Apr, returning Wed, 13 May.Return flight with JetSmart.Outbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Sat, 25 Apr, arriving in Santa Marta.Inbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Santa Marta on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From $120, select.
Santa Marta.$120 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Apr, returning Tue, 28 Apr.Return flight with JetSmart.Outbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Sat, 25 Apr, arriving in Santa Marta.Inbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Santa Marta on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From $120, select.
Santa Marta.$121 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 May, returning Mon, 3 Aug.Return flight with JetSmart.Outbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Sun, 31 May, arriving in Santa Marta.Inbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Santa Marta on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From $121, select.
Santa Marta.$133 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Jul, returning Thu, 9 Jul.Return flight with JetSmart.Outbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Santa Marta.Inbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Santa Marta on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From $133, select.
Santa Marta.$148 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 May, returning Mon, 6 Jul.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Tue, 26 May, arriving in Santa Marta.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Santa Marta on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From $148, select.
Santa Marta.$150 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Santa Marta.Inbound direct flight with Avianca departs from Santa Marta on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From $150, select.
Santa Marta.$159 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with JetSmart.Outbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Santa Marta.Inbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Santa Marta on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From $159, select.
Santa Marta.$159 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Apr, returning Thu, 4 Jun.Return flight with JetSmart.Outbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Sun, 26 Apr, arriving in Santa Marta.Inbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Santa Marta on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From $159, select.
Santa Marta.$159 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Sat, 12 Dec.Return flight with JetSmart.Outbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Santa Marta.Inbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Santa Marta on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From $159, select.
Santa Marta.$159 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Wed, 9 Sep.Return flight with JetSmart.Outbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Santa Marta.Inbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Santa Marta on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From $159, select.
Santa Marta.$159 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Nov, returning Sat, 21 Nov.Return flight with JetSmart.Outbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Santa Marta.Inbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Santa Marta on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From $159, select.
Santa Marta.$159 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Fri, 28 Aug.Return flight with JetSmart.Outbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Santa Marta.Inbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Santa Marta on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From $159, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Medellin to Santa Marta

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Medellin to Santa Marta flights are currently cheapest in June.
Apr
from $120
May
from $54
Jun
from $52
Jul
from $133
Aug
from $160
Sep
from $159
Oct
from $159
Nov
from $159
Dec
from $159
Jan
from $199
Feb
from $199
Mar
from $203

Direct flights from Medellin to Santa Marta

Medellin to Santa Marta: Alternative routes

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Medellin to Santa Marta: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$52
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time1 hr, 19 mins
Most popular airlineAvianca
Average flights per week95

Finding cheap flights from Medellin to Santa Marta: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Medellin to Santa Marta is $52. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 19 minutes is the average flight time from Medellin to Santa Marta.
Avianca, JetSMART and JetSmart fly direct from Medellin to Santa Marta.
As of April 2026, there are 95 flights per week flying from Medellin to Santa Marta.
The cheapest month to fly from Medellin to Santa Marta is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Medellin to Santa Marta Airport on Sunday, 7 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 19 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Santa Marta but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Santa Marta is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Santa Marta is JetSmart .

Travelling from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) (SMR): What you need to know

  • Medellin's main airport is Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE). Explore your options for departing from this terminal when booking your flights from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) (SMR).

  • The average duration of a direct Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) flight is 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Santa Marta (where Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) is located) and Medellin share the UTC-5 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.

  • Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE) to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) (SMR) is the most popular route. There are 61 direct weekly flights to choose from. If you have plans before you fly, hop on the last flight with JetSMART at 8:38pm. Choose the first MDE to SMR departure operated by JetSMART at 4:58am if you want to get going earlier.

  • To ensure you get on your flight from Medellin to SMR, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • During popular months like January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.

Airports in Medellin

Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE)

  • Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) (SMR) depart from this terminal.

  • Choose from a variety of carriers that offer direct flights from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) leaving from MDE. Book your ticket with one of these:

  • The most frequently booked airline between MDE and SMR is JetSmart.

  • The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate on this route is Copa Airlines Colombia.

  • Located around 32 kilometres from central Medellin, MDE can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO)? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport:

  • 76% of flights leaving from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.

Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)

  • With public transport, you can travel from central Medellin to EOH in around 25 minutes. The terminal is roughly 5 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 15 minutes.

  • Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport the day before your Medellin to SMR flight:

About Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) (SMR)

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO), nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near SMR:

  • To get the best deal, book your ride around one week ahead of your Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) flight.

Getting from Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) (SMR) to central Santa Marta

  • Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) is around 16 kilometres from the centre of Santa Marta. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.

  • It'll take around 40 minutes to get there using public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) (SMR)

  • $27 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO). Return flights start at $52. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.

  • Book 11 months before you want to travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Medellin to SMR.

  • Plan your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.

  • Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Medellin to SMR is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.

  • Lock in a cheap flight from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) by using filters. Choose your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) (SMR)

  • Think about your travel style when planning your trip dates. April is the quietest month to go to Santa Marta. November is when most people book flights from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) (SMR), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.

  • Lock in a Medellin to SMR plane ticket departing in September if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Santa Marta to range from 25ºC to 29ºC.

  • Search for cheap tickets from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC and 30ºC.

More about Santa Marta

  • Start your Santa Marta trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO), browse our selection of hotels including:

  • Your visit to Santa Marta won't be complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions that are worth your time include Natural Tayrona National Park, Ciudad Perdida and Playa Taganga.

Explore more of Colombia

  • You've visited Santa Marta, now it's time to discover more of Colombia. Travel around 161 kilometres southwest to Cartagena to check off its must-visit sights. From Walls of Cartagena to Centro Historico and CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Colombia, head for Valledupar, about 129 kilometres southeast of Santa Marta. La Casa en el Aire, Parque and pueblito Vallenato are among its highlights.

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