Find Copa Airlines flights to Santa Marta (SMR) from ARS 992,391*
expand_more
expand_more
1 Passenger
expand_morePromo Code
expand_moretoday
today
Restrictions apply; please see Terms & Conditions.
Round-trip flights to Santa Marta
flight_takeoff
flight_land
ARS
sortkeyboard_arrow_down
Buenos Aires (EZE)to
Santa Marta (SMR)Nov 27, 2026 - Dec 04, 2026
From
ARS 992,391
Viewed 3 hours ago
Round trip
Economy
Salta (SLA)to
Santa Marta (SMR)Apr 09, 2027 - Apr 18, 2027
From
ARS 1,148,160
Viewed 1 day ago
Round trip
Economy
Cordoba (COR)to
Santa Marta (SMR)Feb 28, 2027 - Mar 12, 2027
From
ARS 1,212,276
Viewed 17 hours ago
Round trip
Economy
*Fares displayed have been collected within the last 48hrs and may no longer be available at time of booking. Additional fees and charges for optional products and services may apply.
*Restrictions apply; please see Terms & Conditions.
Round-trip fares to Santa Marta
flight_takeoff
flight_land
ARS
Buenos Aires (EZE)to
Santa Marta (SMR)
Nov 27, 2026 - Dec 04, 2026
Round trip
Economy
From
ARS 992,391
Viewed 3 hours ago
Salta (SLA)to
Santa Marta (SMR)
Apr 09, 2027 - Apr 18, 2027
Round trip
Economy
From
ARS 1,148,160
Viewed 1 day ago
Cordoba (COR)to
Santa Marta (SMR)
Feb 28, 2027 - Mar 12, 2027
Round trip
Economy
From
ARS 1,212,276
Viewed 17 hours ago
*Fares displayed have been collected within the last 48hrs and may no longer be available at time of booking. Additional fees and charges for optional products and services may apply.
*Restrictions apply; please see Terms & Conditions.
Destination facts
Destination airports
- Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR)
Copa Airlines hub
Hub of the Americas® in Panama
Fly to Santa Marta with Copa Air
Fly to Santa Marta through the Hub of the Americas® in Panama City. In just a few days, Santa Marta combines city, Caribbean Sea, jungle and mountains: the historic center and its seafront promenade, the beaches of Tayrona National Natural Park, the coffee and waterfalls of Minca in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, and the rivers of Palomino. Choose your departure city and dates to see available flights to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR).
View flightsWhat should you know before traveling to Santa Marta?
Santa Marta uses the Colombian peso and UTC-5 time. It has a warm, dry climate with an average temperature of 28 °C, and Copa flies to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR).
Airport
Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR). At the airport you will find taxis and other transportation services to get to where you are staying.
Currency
Colombia's legal tender is the Colombian peso. In the main tourist destinations you can pay in cash or with credit and debit cards.
Time zone
UTC-5, Colombia's legal time.
Weather and season
Warm, dry climate with an average temperature of 28 °C. The breeze from the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta cools the city's beaches.
Is Santa Marta right for you?
Yes, if you want to combine city, Caribbean Sea, jungle and mountains in one trip: white-sand beaches, trails in the Sierra Nevada, coffee, rivers and sunsets over the bay. Depending on your type of trip, these are the plans that fit best.
As a couple
A sunset on the Malecón de Bastidas, a beach day in Tayrona Park and a night in the mountains of Minca.
With family
The Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, with its Botanical Garden, and a beach day at Bahía Concha. Check sea conditions and swim only in authorized areas.
Nature and adventure
Hiking, snorkeling and diving in Tayrona Park, recreational diving in Taganga and the trek to Ciudad Perdida through the jungle of the Sierra Nevada.
Mountains and coffee
Minca, Colombia's ecological capital: trails, waterfalls, coffee farms and birdwatching.
History and culture
The historic center, the Tairona Gold Museum in the Casa de la Aduana and the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, Simón Bolívar's last home.
Rest and relaxation
Palomino, between the mountains, the sea and the rivers, for beach walks and tubing down the river.
When is the best time to travel to Santa Marta?
The most recommended time to travel is between December and April, when the weather turns sunnier. It is warm all year round: check the forecast and sea conditions before you travel.
December to April
An ideal period to discover the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the biodiversity of Tayrona Park and the beach at Taganga.
Fiestas del Mar
In July, Santa Marta celebrates the Fiestas del Mar, a sea festival with a boat parade, concerts, water sports competitions and food and music festivals.
Tayrona Park dates
The park suspends visits on some dates of the year to let the land rest, in agreement with the Indigenous peoples of the Sierra Nevada. Check the opening dates before planning your visit.
Before you go
Check the weather forecast and sea conditions a few days before your trip.
Where should you stay: Santa Marta, near Tayrona, Minca or Palomino?
It depends on your trip. Santa Marta gives you restaurants, a seafront promenade and a base for day trips; staying in or near Tayrona gives you more time on its beaches; Minca is for mountains and coffee, and Palomino for relaxing between the sea and the rivers.
Historic center
Colonial streets, museums, restaurants and the Malecón de Bastidas, where you can enjoy a romantic sunset. A good choice for a first visit and if you want to take day trips.
El Rodadero
The city's beach area, with El Rodadero Beach. A good choice if you want an urban beach with services nearby.
Taganga
A small village where time seems to stand still, ideal for recreational diving, sun and beach. A good choice if you want a small seaside setting.
In or near Tayrona Park
The park has specific areas for lodging or camping, such as the ecohabs and the Cañaveral camping area. A good choice if you want to hike at your own pace and see the sunrise on the beach.
Minca
Country farms, boutique hotels, ecohabs and glamping in the mountains, with a cooler climate. A good choice if you are looking for nature, coffee and birds.
Palomino
A destination for rest and adventure, between the Sierra Nevada, the Caribbean Sea and the rivers. A good choice if you want a quiet beach and a river in one place.
What can you do in Santa Marta besides the beach?
Explore the historic center and the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, head up to Minca for waterfalls and coffee, hike the Sierra Nevada to Ciudad Perdida and float down the river in Palomino. For each place, we tell you who it is for.
Historic center and Malecón de Bastidas
Colonial architecture, museums and sunsets over the bay. Ideal for a late-afternoon walk.
Tairona Gold Museum
Located in the Casa de la Aduana, in the Historic Center, it safeguards the cultural heritage of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Ideal for history and culture.
Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino
A national historic monument with a Botanical Garden. Ideal for history and nature.
Minca
Trails, waterfalls, coffee farms and birdwatching in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. Ideal for nature.
Ciudad Perdida
An ancient Tayrona settlement in the middle of the jungle. Getting there takes 4 to 6 days of guided hiking. Ideal for trekking.
Palomino
Walks along long beaches and tubing down the Palomino River to where it meets the sea. Ideal for rest and adventure.
Taganga
Sun, beach and recreational diving close to the city. Ideal for discovering marine life.
How should you visit Tayrona Park: as a day trip or staying nearby?
You can go as a day trip from Santa Marta or stay in or near the park to hike at your own pace and see more beaches. Book ahead, check the opening dates and bring walking shoes.
As a day trip
Leave Santa Marta early. Bahía Concha and Neguanje are beach options for a day; Cañaveral is the first area to visit from the main entrance.
Staying in or near the park
There are ecohabs and a camping area in Cañaveral, and camping areas in Arrecifes and Cabo San Juan de Guía, where you can also sleep in hammocks. This gives you more time to hike and see the sunrise.
Hiking to the beaches
From Cañaveral, an ecological trail through the jungle leads to Arrecifes, La Piscina and Cabo San Juan de Guía. Cabo San Juan is one of the favorite beaches of locals and visitors.
Where to swim
You cannot swim at every beach. Find out which areas are suitable for swimming, swim only in authorized areas and check sea conditions.
Reservations and hours
Book ahead and check the entry hours, because each area of the park has different hours.
Respect the land
The park is part of the ancestral territory of the Kankuamo, Kogui, Wiwa and Arhuaco peoples. Their sacred sites are marked, and entry to them is not allowed.
How do you get to Santa Marta with Copa?
Choose your departure city, connect at the Hub of the Americas® in Panama City and continue to Santa Marta.
Choose your departure city
The search tool shows the routes and flights to Santa Marta (SMR) available for your dates.
Connect in Panama
Copa connections are made at Tocumen International Airport in Panama City. Follow your boarding pass to your next flight.
Arrive at Simón Bolívar International Airport
After landing, go through immigration with your passport, collect your baggage and head to your hotel.
What happens when you arrive at Santa Marta airport?
You go through immigration with your passport and your Check-MIG, collect your baggage and head to your booked transfer, an authorized taxi or your rental car.
Go through immigration
Show your passport. Travelers entering or leaving Colombia must fill out Migración Colombia's Check-MIG form. It is completed online from 72 hours up to 1 hour before the flight. Check the entry requirements for your nationality.
Collect your baggage
Keep your travel documents and your accommodation reservation handy.
-
Head to your transfer
Look for your booked transfer provider or your hotel transfer, take an authorized taxi or pick up your rental car.
How do you get around between Santa Marta, Tayrona, Minca and Palomino?
With a booked transfer, an authorized taxi or a rental car. If you base yourself in Santa Marta, you can make day trips to Tayrona, Minca and Palomino; the historic center is best explored on foot.
From the airport to your area
Use an authorized taxi, your booked transfer or your hotel transfer. Travel time depends on the time of day and where you are staying.
Rental car
You can rent a car in Santa Marta and explore the coast at your own pace, stopping at Tayrona Park on the way to Palomino.
To Tayrona
Leave early with your booked transfer or by car. If you drive, keep in mind that the park has designated parking areas.
To Minca
You can get there from Santa Marta by car on a mountain road. Wear comfortable shoes for the trails.
On foot
The historic center and the Malecón de Bastidas are best enjoyed on foot; go early or at sunset to avoid the heat.
What flavors and practical tips should you know?
Try chipi chipi, fried fish with patacones, coconut rice and cocadas. For nature outings, bring light clothing, walking shoes and biodegradable sunscreen, and respect the sacred sites of the Sierra Nevada.
Samarian cuisine
Chipi chipi (a clam), fried fish, patacones, coconut rice and cocadas are the must-tries of Santa Marta's typical food.
Mountain coffee
In Minca you can tour coffee farms, learn about the coffee process and finish with a tasting.
Cultures of the Sierra Nevada
The Sierra Nevada is home to the Kogui, Arhuaco, Wiwa and Kankuamo peoples. Explore it with respect and care.
What to bring
Light clothing, swimwear, sturdy walking shoes, a hat, sunglasses and a light rain jacket.
Take care of the park
Use biodegradable sunscreen and bring reusable bottles and cloth bags: single-use plastics are not allowed in Tayrona.
Language
The official language is Spanish.
How can you combine Santa Marta, Tayrona, Minca and Palomino in one week?
This is an optional idea. With three or four days you can see the city and Tayrona; with a week you add Minca, Palomino and a free day, without changing accommodation every day.
-
Day 1: Arrival and seafront
Settle into your area and, if you arrive with time, walk through the historic center to the Malecón de Bastidas for sunset.
-
Day 2: Historic center
Visit the Tairona Gold Museum and the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, and try Samarian cuisine.
-
Day 3: Tayrona Park
Leave early, enter through Cañaveral and hike to Arrecifes, La Piscina and Cabo San Juan de Guía. If you like, spend the night in the park.
-
Day 4: Bahía Concha or Taganga
A quieter beach day or recreational diving close to the city.
-
Day 5: Minca
Head up to the mountains for waterfalls, coffee farms and birds.
-
Day 6: Palomino or free day
Go tubing down the river and walk along the beach, or rest.
-
Day 7: Return
Depending on your flight time and the transfer time to the airport, enjoy the morning before you leave.
Where can you find official information about the destination?
These official websites publish current information on requirements, entry and protected areas.
Colombia Travel: Santa Marta
Colombia's official tourism website.
Tayrona National Natural Park
Recommendations, hours and reservations from National Parks.
Check-MIG
Official form from Migración Colombia.
Requirements for traveling to Colombia
Practical information from the official tourism website.
Minca
Trails, coffee and birds in the Sierra Nevada.
Palomino
Beaches, rivers and adventure between the mountains and the sea.
Frequently asked questions about traveling to Santa Marta
Quick answers to the most common questions before you travel.
Do I need a visa to travel to Santa Marta?
It depends on your nationality. Check passport and visa requirements for your nationality and travel date on Colombia's official websites, and fill out the Check-MIG before your flight.
What should you know before your first visit to Santa Marta?
Fill out the Check-MIG before you travel, check the entry requirements for your nationality, book your transfer and your Tayrona visit in advance, check the park's opening dates and choose your base according to your type of trip.
Is it better to stay in Santa Marta or near Tayrona?
Santa Marta gives you restaurants, a seafront promenade and a base for day trips. Staying in or near Tayrona gives you more time to hike its trails and enjoy its beaches at a relaxed pace.
Tayrona, Minca or Palomino?
It depends on what you are looking for: Tayrona for white-sand beaches and jungle, Minca for mountains, coffee and birds, and Palomino for relaxing between the sea and the rivers. With a week, you can combine all three.
Should you visit Tayrona as a day trip or stay nearby?
On a day trip you can see one area of the park by leaving Santa Marta early. If you want to reach Cabo San Juan de Guía at a relaxed pace and see the sunrise, stay in or near the park.
How do you get between Santa Marta and Tayrona?
With a booked transfer or a rental car. Leave early and check the entry hours for the area you plan to visit.
How can you combine Santa Marta, Minca and Tayrona?
Base yourself in Santa Marta and spend one day in each place, or spend one night in Tayrona and another in Minca. That way you do not change accommodation every day.
How many days do you need to explore the area?
It depends on your plan. With three or four days you can see the city and Tayrona; with a week you add Minca, Palomino and a free day.
What day trips can you take from Santa Marta?
Tayrona Park, Minca, Palomino, Taganga and, for those with more time, the multi-day trek to Ciudad Perdida.
How can you combine Santa Marta with Cartagena?
Copa flies to both Santa Marta and Cartagena, so you can arrive in one city and return from the other. Between the two, you can travel by road with a booked transfer or a rental car.
When is the best time to travel to Santa Marta?
The most recommended time is between December and April, when the weather turns sunnier. Check the forecast and sea conditions before you travel.
Which cities have Copa flights to Santa Marta?
Use the search tool on this page to see departure cities and available dates. Copa connects Santa Marta with its network through the Hub of the Americas® in Panama City.
Where can I buy tickets to Santa Marta?
In the search tool on this page: choose your departure city and dates, review the available flights and buy your tickets to Santa Marta on copaair.com.
What can you manage with Copa before you fly?
Check in, manage your booking and review your baggage on copaair.com.
Are you a ConnectMiles member?
As a member, you also earn miles on hotels and other services.
