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Cheapest time to fly from Medellin to Santa Marta

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of February. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration1 h and 17 mFlights between Medellin and Santa Marta take, on average, 1 h and 17 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£26Cheapest price for a flight between Medellin and Santa Marta found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportJose Maria Cordova International AirportWhen flying from Medellin to Santa Marta

Destination airportSimon Bolivar International AirportFor the route from Medellin to Santa Marta

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Medellin to Santa Marta

Airlines flying this routeJetsmart, AviancaAirline(s) with flights between Medellin to Santa Marta

One-way average Price£49The average price for a flight Medellin - Santa Marta at Opodo is £49, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookMarchAccording to real data July is the most popular time to book a flight to Santa Marta when departing from Medellin

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Last checked on Thu 12/11

Distance: 359 mi

Medellin airports

Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)How far from city centre: 1 mi

Santa Marta airports

Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR)How far from city centre: 9 mi

Book your Medellin to Santa Marta flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Medellin to Santa Marta (Colombia) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £26, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Medellin to Santa Marta takes roughly 1 h and 19 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Medellin–Santa Marta route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Arrival airport: Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR)

The weather in Santa Marta

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Santa Marta, temperatures average around 34ºC in the warmest months and roughly 22ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 34ºC
Lows: down to 22ºC
Hottest month: March
Coldest month: January
Driest month: March
Wettest month: October

Tips for cheaper flights from Medellin to Santa Marta

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Medellin to Santa Marta:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Santa Marta. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Medellin to Santa Marta

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Medellin to Santa Marta?

When you fly from Medellin to Santa Marta the average price is £49. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Medellin to Santa Marta at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Medellin to Santa Marta is 26 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Medellin to Santa Marta?

The most popular months to book a flight from Medellin to Santa Marta are May, April and March, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Medellin to Santa Marta?

The best time of the year to go to Santa Marta when flying from Medellin depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Santa Marta from Medellin in terms of searches from our customer, followed by February and January. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, October and April are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Medellin - Santa Marta.

How long does the flight take to go from Medellin to Santa Marta?

The total flight time between Medellin and Santa Marta is of around 1 h and 17 m on average, considering an average distance of 358.77 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Santa Marta compared to Medellin?

While in Medellin temperatures can reach an average of 23º ºC in summer, Santa Marta can experience temperatures up to 29º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 28º ºC in Santa Marta, compared to the 22º ºC average in Medellin.

Which airports have flights between Medellin and Santa Marta?

The main airport route flying between Medellin and Santa Marta is: Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to Simon Bolivar International Airport(SMR). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Medellin to Santa Marta?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Medellin to Santa Marta are:

Avianca.
Jetsmart.
Aero Republica.

Avianca

Jetsmart
LATAM Airlines

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