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Flights from Medellín to Santa Marta - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Medellín to Santa Marta to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to Santa Marta?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to Santa Marta, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to Santa Marta is February, where tickets cost £55 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of tickets is £91 and £89 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to Santa Marta?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to Santa Marta, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to Santa Marta, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 72 days before departure.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Medellín and Santa Marta?

Avianca connects Medellín to Santa Marta with up to 3 flights per day. JetSMART also offers 3 flights per day, while LATAM Airlines follows with 1 flight per day.

Which airlines fly direct between Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport and Santa Marta?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to Santa Marta.
There are 4 airlines that fly direct from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to Santa Marta. They are: Avianca, JetSMART, LATAM Airlines and Wingo. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Avianca at £48 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Avianca.

How many flights are there between Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport and Santa Marta per day?

Each day, there are between 7 and 9 nonstop flights that take off from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport and land in Santa Marta, with an average flight time of 1h 15m. The most common departure time is 09:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 58 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport and Santa Marta?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Medellín to Santa Marta?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport at 04:56 and will be landing in Santa Marta at 06:13.

What’s the latest departure time from Medellín to Santa Marta?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport to Santa Marta jets off at 21:27 and lands at 22:43.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Medellín to Santa Marta

Low season

July

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 16% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.

When to book flights from Medellín to Santa Marta

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Medellín to Santa Marta based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Medellín to Santa Marta flights

  • Can I use public transport to get to MDE?

    There are buses to transport passengers from Medellin to the airport at an affordable rate. You can also use shuttles that are provided by hotels, some of which may be free if the hotel is close to the airport. In addition, you can hire a taxi to the airport. The taxi companies authorized by the airport include Combuses, Aerotaxi, Rionegro Medellin Rapid Transit, and Copetaxi Transports.

  • Where can I get assisted at MDE?

    If you have questions or need help finding your way around the airport, you can approach the information desk for assistance. The desk is located at the information point on the second floor of the main hall.

  • Where can I pray at SMR?

    If you would like to pray before leaving SMR, you can use the airport's prayer room located in the International Terminal, Landside, Level 3. The airport is open throughout the day and night.

  • Are there hotels near SMR?

    If you land at the airport late and exhausted, and dread the idea of sleeping on benches or cots within the airport, do not worry. There are hotels nearby and along the road on your way to Santa Marta. One of the closest hotels to the airport is the Santa Marta Marriott Resort Playa Dormida.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Medellín to Santa Marta?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Medellín to Santa Marta flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Medellín to Santa Marta?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Medellín and Santa Marta, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Medellín to Santa Marta?

    There are direct flights from Medellín to Santa Marta on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Medellín to Santa Marta?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Medellín to Santa Marta.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Medellín to Santa Marta?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Santa Marta from Medellín is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Medellín to Santa Marta?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Santa Marta with an airline and back to Medellín with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Medellín to Santa Marta?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Santa Marta from Medellín up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Medellín to Santa Marta

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Santa Marta to Medellín? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £36 or less one-way and £70 or less round-trip.
  • Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is the primary airport serving the Medellin Metropolitan Area. It is located 12 miles to the Southeast of Medellin and serves as a hub for airlines like Ultra Air, Avianca, Avianca Cargo, and Viva Air Colombia. Santa Marta Simon Bolivar Airport (SMR) is the primary airport serving Santa Marta city. Located 8.7 miles south of Santa Marta city center, SMR is a hub for airlines like Viva Air Columbia, Avianca, and LATAM.
  • Before you can get into MDE, you must go through security checkpoints, which are often time-consuming. If you want to avoid missing your flight due to delays caused by the security checks, it is advisable to get to the airport at least 2 hours before your flight.
  • If you have time to kill before your flight at MDE, you can relax in one of the airport lounges as you wait. You can access the lounges by paying at the door or through a membership program, regardless of the class of service you are flying. There are three lounges at the airport, all of them located airside. They include the Avianca Sala VIP, The Lounge Medellin International, and The Lounge Medellin by Global Lounge Network.
  • If you brought your infant on the journey, you can change their diapers and breastfeed them when you land at SMR. There is a nursing room at the domestic terminal, transit area, next to door 1 and door 8.
  • If you would like to rent a car once you land at SMR, it will be very easy for you. There are onsite rental agencies at the domestic terminal, landside, and international terminal, landside. The car rental agencies include Budget, Aco, Avis, Hertz, Unirent, The Flich Rental Car, and Margarita Rental Car.
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Prefer to fly direct from Medellín to Santa Marta?

Find which airlines fly direct from Jose Maria Cordova Intl to Simon Bolivar, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl to Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

Monday

Avianca, JetSMART, LATAM Airlines, +1 more

Avianca, JetSMART, +2 more

Tuesday

Avianca, JetSMART, LATAM Airlines, +1 more

Avianca, JetSMART, +2 more

Wednesday

Avianca, JetSMART, LATAM Airlines, +1 more

Avianca, JetSMART, +2 more

Thursday

Avianca, JetSMART, LATAM Airlines, +1 more

Avianca, JetSMART, +2 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Avianca, JetSMART, +1 more

Aeromexico, Avianca, +2 more

Saturday

Avianca, JetSMART, LATAM Airlines

Avianca, JetSMART, +1 more

Sunday

Avianca, JetSMART, LATAM Airlines, +2 more

Avianca, JetSMART, +3 more

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Direct returns

Santa Marta Simon Bolivar to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Monday

Avianca, JetSMART, LATAM Airlines, +1 more

Avianca, JetSMART, +2 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Avianca, JetSMART, +2 more

Aeromexico, Avianca, +3 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Avianca, JetSMART, +2 more

Aeromexico, Avianca, +3 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Avianca, JetSMART, +2 more

Aeromexico, Avianca, +3 more

Friday

Avianca, JetSMART, LATAM Airlines

Avianca, JetSMART, +1 more

Saturday

Avianca, JetSMART, LATAM Airlines

Avianca, JetSMART, +1 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Avianca, JetSMART, +2 more

Aeromexico, Avianca, +3 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Medellín to Santa Marta

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Medellín to Santa Marta. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Medellín to Santa Marta? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
LATAM AirlinesOverall score based on 2473 reviews
7.4Comfort
8.1Crew
7.6Boarding
7.1Entertainment
6.8Food
Airline reviews

I didn't realize they didn't have bathrooms on the plane. Almost had a very bad situation.

8.0 ExcellentDavid, Mar 2024MDE - MIA
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I didn't realize they didn't have bathrooms on the plane. Almost had a very bad situation.

It was confusing because I got a notification that my gate was changed when in reality it wasn’t

I missed my plane because there was a lot of people during the migration process. The airline has the chance to care for their clients and they could get the passengers missing in the flight. I lost a day of work and Montfort transportation to go back home and go to the airport again. Unfortunately the airline doesn’t care about that. I use latam at least 4 times a year, so I guess I need to be treat better. In addition, one on my baggages didyarricw to my destination. So frustrated with this trip.

Everthing ok , crew very nice but but we had a bad experience with the wheel chair we had to wait too much for the chair, my husband couldn’t walk and he was in lot of pain , LATAM has to take care of that

I loved how polite the crew was even though some of them wasn't the best with English that they still done everything they could to help me with my needs food was amazing

Horrific checkin procedure with neither Delta nor Latam figuring out how to check me in. 4 hrs on customer support with both and both airlines pointing to each other who should do checking. I was not checked in until morning of flight, which for international flight is concerning.

Flight from Lima to São Paulo didn’t have USB plug to charge the cellphone.

Awful, horrible customer service. Flight got delayed and had to spend y the night in Bogota as a result. Very poor

Hostile flight attendants. Second flight with Jose so much better. Arrived 1/2 hour early. Thanks.

This airline is full of junk fees. After paying to get my kids to sit with me, we were asked at the gate to check in our roller bags and pay $40 for each one. Peruvian passengers all took their roller bag in the plane. I don’t appreciate airlines who spot the gringos to tax them more.

More than 3 hours of delay and not even a snack was given.

There was absolutely no food or drink service unless it was paid for. I am not used to this.

There was no bag included in the reservation. The price was double. Not properly advertised

Avianca: you pay for a high-end flight and you fly like a low (very low) cost!

The worst airline, the crew so mean and rude, everything was a nightmare, if I start to write, I'll never end

50% of flights book with Avanca have issues either reschedualed cancelled and their actions further supports their poorly managed airline do not use them only if there is no other options

The only thing I like about Avianca is that it is the airline of last choice and they never disappoint my expectations

Pros: "The crew was nice. I had the front seats ehich were super comfortable."
Cons: "My wife lost the fly for delay in the first fly from Cúcuta to bogota"
Cons: "I purchased a fully refundable ticket. When the flight was canceled I got squat. Eventually got a voucher from Avianca. I paid for a ticket to get money back, not a voucher. Kayak where is my money!"

Mala aerolínea y ladrones me robaron mi plata del vuelo y la maleta porque no pude viajar de vuelta con ellos

They rescheduled both fights I took with them. Whatever time they say they're scheduled to leave, don't trust it - it could change hours before or hours after your originally scheduled flight time. I lost a day in Cartagena because of this.

boarding did not seem well thought and organize, very inefficient and time consuming

The flight was presumably delayed by more than an hour. However, it did end up being on time. Had I not stayed at the gate I would havr missed the flight.

They said that i never bought the flight and cancelled my ticket. I had to pay 200,000 pesos for taxi and book a hotel because there were no other flights that night. I will never use expedia for flight booking again.

The flight was delayed for starters. But it’s such a short flight so everything was okay for the price. Seats don’t recline and no refreshments were offered but once again, the flight was quick and smooth.

I could'nt make checkin by internet im from another country the aplication did not work i told them and they charge me becuase of that, i had seat reserve and still they charge me.

We missed our flight because no one spoke english and we had issues with documents and by the time we fix it was too late to make our flight and then we had to pay $600 to book with a different airline

Nada funciona en el internet para cobrater 70 dolares x equipaje

Flight from Cartagena - Bogota - Lima. When I arrived at the airline counter in Cartagena to fly to Bogota the reps requested a PCR test result from me although for travel to Peru within 24 hours, only an antigen test is required, not a PCR test. I had a negative Covid antigen test result from the airport clinic just before checking in for the flight. Subesequent to that, I requested that that the airline at least honor the flight from Cartagena to Bogota thinking that when I arrived in Bogota, as it is a more international airport, I would be able to convince a manager there that the current travel regulations to Peru only require a Covid antigen test within 24 hours of travel to Peru. The airline reps and manager refused to even honor my flight ticket from Cartagena to Bogota athough no Covid test at all is required for travel within Colombia. The female attendants scoffed at me. Furthermore, the male staff person got incredibly aggressive with me in front of everyone in the airport to the point where I had to step back thinking he was going to get physical with me. In all of my travel to 54 countries and 51 years of travel, I have never been treated this poorly by an airline. I had to go to the counter of another airline where I was able to purchase another ticket to Bogota and was able to fly out that hour by paying for another ticket. Fortunately, my bank has granted me a chargeback although I was forced to pay more for a ticket purchased at the counter of another airline. I am SURPRISED this Viva Airlines is even in business!

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directAvianca
1h 20mMDE-SMR
directLATAM Airlines
1h 17mMDE-SMR
directWingo
1h 20mMDE-SMR
directJetSMART
1h 16mMDE-SMR
directAeromexico
1h 17mMDE-SMR

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Medellín - Santa Marta Flights

Departure:

Medellín (MDE)Colombia

Destination:

Santa Marta (SMR)Colombia

Return flight deals:

Santa Marta - Medellín

Cabin classes:

£55

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