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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Medellin to Santa Marta? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Santa Marta.R 282 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Mar.One-way flight with JetSmart.Outbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Mon, 9 Mar, arriving in Santa Marta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 282, select.
Santa Marta.R 312 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Feb.One-way flight with JetSmart.Outbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Tue, 10 Feb, arriving in Santa Marta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 312, select.
Santa Marta.R 391 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Jan.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Wed, 28 Jan, arriving in Santa Marta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 391, select.
Santa Marta.R 394 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Nov.One-way flight with JetSmart.Outbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Sat, 29 Nov, arriving in Santa Marta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 394, select.
Santa Marta.R 600 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 May.One-way flight with Wingo.Outbound direct flight with Wingo departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Santa Marta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 600, select.
Santa Marta.R 612 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Dec.One-way flight with Wingo.Outbound direct flight with Wingo departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Sun, 7 Dec, arriving in Santa Marta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 612, select.
Santa Marta.R 681 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul.One-way flight with Wingo.Outbound direct flight with Wingo departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Santa Marta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 681, select.
Santa Marta.R 689 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Apr.One-way flight with JetSmart.Outbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Mon, 6 Apr, arriving in Santa Marta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 689, 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 March.
Nov
from R 394
Dec
from R 612
Jan
from R 391
Feb
from R 312
Mar
from R 282
Apr
from R 689
May
from R 600
Jun
from R 721
Jul
from R 681
Aug
from R 698
Sep
from R 721
Oct
from R 781

Direct flights from Medellin to Santa Marta

Medellin to Santa Marta: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Medellin to Santa Marta below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Santa Marta.

Medellin to Santa Marta: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 282
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time1 hr, 18 mins
Most popular airlineAvianca
Average flights per week180

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 R 568. 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 18 minutes is the average flight time from Medellin to Santa Marta.
Avianca, JetSMART and JetSmart fly direct from Medellin to Santa Marta.
As of November 2025, there are 90 flights per week flying from Medellin to Santa Marta.
The cheapest month to fly from Medellin to Santa Marta is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Medellin to Santa Marta Airport on Saturday, 7 March 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 18 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 (SMR): What you need to know

  • Your trip gets off the ground at one of Medellin's main airports, Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) or Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). Check out your options for booking a flight from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) jetting off from either of these bases.

  • Take a direct Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Santa Marta (where Simon Bolivar International Airport is located) and Medellin share the UTC-5 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.

  • Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) is the most popular route. There are 50 direct flights a week to choose from. If you prefer to head out later, hop on the last flight with LATAM Airlines at 8:48pm. Choose the first MDE to SMR departure with JetSMART at 4:58am if you'd rather get going earlier.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Medellin to SMR. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • If you're travelling during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.

Airports in Medellin

Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)

  • You can hop on a direct flight from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) leaving from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE).

  • Top airlines that operate direct flights from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport departing MDE include:

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

  • The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate on this route is LATAM Airlines.

  • To get to MDE from central Medellin, it takes around 35 minutes to drive the 24 kilometres or so.

  • Catching an early flight from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays close to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport:

  • Of all flights leaving Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, 69.76% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)

  • EOH is around 6 kilometres from central Medellin. It'll take 15 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.

  • Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Medellin to SMR flight? Kick back in a hotel near Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport before your break officially begins. Here's where you can stay:

About Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR)

  • Consider staying in a hotel close to SMR if you have a late flight from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:

  • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Simon Bolivar International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Localiza, Alamo or Tu Roll Rent a Car to explore Santa Marta and beyond.

  • Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around one week before your Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport flight.

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

  • Right now, R 282 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 568. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Get your hands on cheap flights from Medellin to SMR by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.

  • April is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.

  • Save time searching for cheap plane tickets from Medellin to SMR by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport. Choose the flight times, carriers and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.

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

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR). Plan your visit to Santa Marta in April for a more laid-back experience.

  • When booking your Medellin to SMR plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Santa Marta, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).

  • January has temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about Santa Marta

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Santa Marta right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Medellin to Simon Bolivar International Airport:

  • Natural Tayrona National Park and Ciudad Perdida are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Santa Marta to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Playa Taganga.

Explore more of Colombia

  • Santa Marta has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Colombia you should also see. Around 161 kilometres south-west of Santa Marta, a trip to Cartagena will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Walled City of Cartagena, La Fantastica Cartagena - Pirate Ship Tour, Sunset Tour & Rosario Island Tour and Centro Historico.

  • If you're eager to discover another major destination in Colombia, consider Valledupar, roughly 129 kilometres south-east of Santa Marta. San Martin Park, La Casa en el Aire and Letras Valledupar are the start of reasons to visit.

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