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Flights from Panama City to Santa Marta

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Cheapest time to fly from Panama City to Santa Marta

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of November. 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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Last checked on Sun 01/11
Distance: 395 mi
Panama City airports
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)How far from city centre: 2 mi
Santa Marta airports
Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR)How far from city centre: 9 mi

Book your Panama City to Santa Marta flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Panama City 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 £165, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Panama City to Santa Marta takes roughly 1 h and 28 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Panama City–Santa Marta route

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

  • Departure airport: Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
  • 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 Panama City to Santa Marta

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Panama City 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 Panama City to Santa Marta

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Panama City to Santa Marta?
When you fly from Panama City to Santa Marta the average price is £362. 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 Panama City to Santa Marta at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Panama City to Santa Marta is 165 £. 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 Panama City to Santa Marta?
The most popular months to book a flight from Panama City to Santa Marta are May, June and July, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Panama City to Santa Marta?
The best time of the year to go to Santa Marta when flying from Panama City depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, March is the top 1º month to fly to Santa Marta from Panama City in terms of searches from our customer, followed by January and December. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, September and February are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Panama City - Santa Marta.
How long does the flight take to go from Panama City to Santa Marta?
The total flight time between Panama City and Santa Marta is of around 1 h and 25 m on average, considering an average distance of 394.78 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 Panama City?
While in Panama City temperatures can reach an average of 27º 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 26º ºC average in Panama City.

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