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Cheap Flights from Medellin (MDE) to Santa Marta (SMR)

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Flight deals from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova to Santa Marta

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Santa Marta.$55 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Sep, returning Wed, 24 Sep.Return flight with JetSmart.Outbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Sun, 14 Sep, arriving in Santa Marta.Inbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Santa Marta on Wed, 24 Sep, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From $55, select.
Santa Marta.$89 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Sep, returning Thu, 2 Oct.Return flight with JetSmart.Outbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Sun, 14 Sep, arriving in Santa Marta.Inbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Santa Marta on Thu, 2 Oct, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From $89, select.
Santa Marta.$92 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Jul, returning Thu, 31 Jul.Return flight with JetSmart.Outbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Tue, 22 Jul, arriving in Santa Marta.Inbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Santa Marta on Thu, 31 Jul, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From $92, select.
Santa Marta.$96 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 Aug, returning Fri, 19 Sep.Return flight with JetSmart.Outbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Sat, 30 Aug, arriving in Santa Marta.Inbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Santa Marta on Fri, 19 Sep, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From $96, select.
Santa Marta.$108 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Oct, returning Wed, 12 Nov.Return flight with JetSmart.Outbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Sat, 25 Oct, arriving in Santa Marta.Inbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Santa Marta on Wed, 12 Nov, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From $108, select.
Santa Marta.$108 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Feb, returning Fri, 6 Feb.Return flight with JetSmart.Outbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Sun, 1 Feb, arriving in Santa Marta.Inbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Santa Marta on Fri, 6 Feb, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From $108, select.
Santa Marta.$108 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Dec, returning Tue, 16 Dec.Return flight with JetSmart.Outbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Sun, 7 Dec, arriving in Santa Marta.Inbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Santa Marta on Tue, 16 Dec, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From $108, select.
Santa Marta.$108 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Jan, returning Fri, 6 Feb.Return flight with JetSmart.Outbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova on Tue, 20 Jan, arriving in Santa Marta.Inbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Santa Marta on Fri, 6 Feb, arriving in Medellin Jose Maria Cordova.Price includes taxes and charges.From $108, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova to Santa Marta

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Medellin Jose Maria Cordova to Santa Marta flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
from $92
Aug
from $118
Sep
from $55
Oct
from $108
Nov
from $108
Dec
from $108
Jan
from $108
Feb
from $108
Mar
from $141
Apr
from $139
May
from $140
Jun
from $173

Direct flights from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova to Santa Marta

Medellin Jose Maria Cordova to Santa Marta: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova 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 found$55
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time1 hr, 17 mins
Most popular airlineAvianca
Average flights per week83

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova to Santa Marta is $55. 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 17 minutes is the average flight time from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova to Santa Marta.
Avianca, JetSMART and JetSmart fly direct from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova to Santa Marta.
As of July 2025, there are 83 flights per week flying from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova to Santa Marta.
The cheapest month to fly from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova to Santa Marta is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Santa Marta Airport on Sunday, 14 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 17 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.
Currently, JetSmart offers the cheapest flight tickets to Santa Marta.

Flying from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR): what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Medellin and Santa Marta are both in the UTC-5 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.

  • You can choose from 390 weekly Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport flights. The 04:45 departure with JetSMART is the earliest flight you can take. LATAM Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:13.

  • Your MDE to SMR flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • Travelling during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • With direct flights from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport available through a range of airlines, getting to Santa Marta (and then other corners of Colombia) is easy. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:

  • AVIANCA is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.

  • LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates MDE to SMR flights. A dependable 80.56% of its departures on this route land on time.

  • If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MDE and SMR:

    • El Dorado International Airport

    • Tocumen International Airport

    • Alfonso B. Aragon Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR)

  • At the moment, $26 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $55. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To secure cheap tickets from MDE to SMR, reserve your journey five months before your departure.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MDE to SMR by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when fares go down.

  • Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)

Arriving at Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR)

  • If you're coming in on a late Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near SMR:

  • Begin your adventure by picking up a Simon Bolivar International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Localiza, Alamo or Tu Roll Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Santa Marta and beyond.

  • Booking your vehicle from Simon Bolivar International Airport around one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.

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

  • From Simon Bolivar International Airport, Santa Marta is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.

When to fly to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Santa Marta in April.

  • When reserving your flight from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Santa Marta, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MDE to SMR sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of Colombia

  • Barranquilla is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Santa Marta. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include La Casa del Carnaval Elsa Caridi, Museo del Caribe and Malecón Puerta de Oro.

  • Cartagena is another sought-after destination in Colombia and is around 161 kilometres south-west of Santa Marta. No trip is complete without seeing Walled City of Cartagena, Museo del Oro Zenu and La Popa Monastery.

Plan the rest of your trip from Medellin to Santa Marta

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