Direct (nonstop) flights from Medellin to Santa Marta

3 airlines fly nonstop from Jose Maria Cordova (MDE) to Simon Bolivar (SMR). It's 349 miles (562 km), about 1h 18m in the air. Operated by AVIANCA, JetSMART, Wingo.

MDE
Jose Maria Cordova
🇨🇴 Medellin, Colombia
SMR
Simon Bolivar
🇨🇴 Santa Marta, Colombia
Flight Time
1h 18m
Distance
349 mi
562 km
CO₂/pax
65 kg
−43 kg vs. layover
Airlines
3
AVIANCA +2
Time Diff
Same timezone
Operated by AVIANCA AVIANCA JetSMART JetSMART Wingo Wingo

Route data last updated: May 29, 2026

Airlines with non-stop flights

AVIANCA AV AVIANCA
Route
MDE → SMR
Flight Time
1h 18m
Distance
349 mi
JetSMART JA JetSMART
Route
MDE → SMR
Flight Time
1h 18m
Distance
349 mi
Wingo P5 Wingo
Route
MDE → SMR
Flight Time
1h 18m
Distance
349 mi

Alternative Routes

Other ways to fly from Medellin to Santa Marta with one stop · direct emits 65 kg CO₂ per passenger

MDE BGA (Bucaramanga) SMR
Leg 1: 57m (168 mi) Leg 2: 1h 14m (283 mi) Total: ~2h 11m 🍃 108 kg CO₂ (+66% vs. direct)
Leg 1
MDE → BGA
57m · 168 mi
View MDE to BGA flights →
Leg 2
BGA → SMR
1h 14m · 283 mi
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MDE PEI (Pereira) SMR
Leg 1: 50m (95 mi) Leg 2: 1h 35m (445 mi) Total: ~2h 25m 🍃 125 kg CO₂ (+92% vs. direct)
Leg 1
MDE → PEI
50m · 95 mi
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Leg 2
PEI → SMR
1h 35m · 445 mi
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MDE BOG (Bogota) SMR
Leg 1: 1h (134 mi) Leg 2: 1h 35m (441 mi) Total: ~2h 35m 🍃 132 kg CO₂ (+103% vs. direct)
Leg 1
MDE → BOG
1h · 134 mi
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Leg 2
BOG → SMR
1h 35m · 441 mi
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MDE CLO (Cali) SMR
Leg 1: 1h 6m (192 mi) Leg 2: 1h 36m (541 mi) Total: ~2h 42m 🍃 161 kg CO₂ (+148% vs. direct)
Leg 1
MDE → CLO
1h 6m · 192 mi
View MDE to CLO flights →
Leg 2
CLO → SMR
1h 36m · 541 mi
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MDE PTY (Panama City) SMR
Leg 1: 1h 27m (336 mi) Leg 2: 1h 25m (378 mi) Total: ~2h 52m 🍃 157 kg CO₂ (+142% vs. direct)
Leg 1
MDE → PTY
1h 27m · 336 mi
View MDE to PTY flights →
Leg 2
PTY → SMR
1h 25m · 378 mi
View PTY to SMR flights →

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the direct flight from Medellin to Santa Marta?

A nonstop flight from Medellin (MDE) to Santa Marta (SMR) takes approximately 1 hours and 18 minutes. The distance is 349 miles (562 km).

Which airlines fly nonstop from Medellin to Santa Marta?

3 airlines: AVIANCA, JetSMART, Wingo.

Is there a nonstop flight from Medellin to Santa Marta?

Yes. 3 airlines: AVIANCA, JetSMART, Wingo.

How far is Medellin from Santa Marta?

The flight distance from Medellin to Santa Marta is 349 miles (562 km), measured as the great-circle (shortest air) distance. That's roughly the same distance as Mumbai to Goa.

What type of aircraft flies from Medellin to Santa Marta?

At 1h 18m, this route typically uses narrow-body aircraft — Boeing 737 or Airbus A320. Varies by airline.

What is the carbon footprint of a flight from Medellin to Santa Marta?

Roughly 65 kg CO2 per passenger one-way. That's about the same as driving 325 km.

Is the return flight from Santa Marta to Medellin also nonstop?

Yes — nonstop flights run both ways. Flight time may differ slightly due to wind patterns.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Medellin to Santa Marta?

Midweek flights (Tue/Wed) outside holiday peaks are usually cheapest. 3-6 weeks ahead is a good window for this route. Use "Check Prices" above to compare.

How early should I arrive at Jose Maria Cordova for this flight?

1.5-2 hours for domestic. Add more time during holidays or busy travel weekends.