Direct (nonstop) flights from Santa Marta to Medellin

3 airlines fly nonstop from Simon Bolivar (SMR) to Jose Maria Cordova (MDE). It's 349 miles (562 km), about 1h 17m in the air. Operated by AVIANCA, JetSMART, Wingo.

SMR
Simon Bolivar
🇨🇴 Santa Marta, Colombia
MDE
Jose Maria Cordova
🇨🇴 Medellin, Colombia
Flight Time
1h 17m
Distance
349 mi
562 km
CO₂/pax
65 kg
−60 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
SMR → MDE
Flight Time
1h 17m
Distance
349 mi
JetSMART JA JetSMART
Route
SMR → MDE
Flight Time
1h 17m
Distance
349 mi
Wingo P5 Wingo
Route
SMR → MDE
Flight Time
1h 17m
Distance
349 mi

Alternative Routes

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

SMR PEI (Pereira) MDE
Leg 1: 1h 25m (445 mi) Leg 2: 40m (95 mi) Total: ~2h 5m 🍃 125 kg CO₂ (+92% vs. direct)
Leg 1
SMR → PEI
1h 25m · 445 mi
View SMR to PEI flights →
Leg 2
PEI → MDE
40m · 95 mi
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SMR BGA (Bucaramanga) MDE
Leg 1: 1h 14m (283 mi) Leg 2: 55m (168 mi) Total: ~2h 9m 🍃 108 kg CO₂ (+66% vs. direct)
Leg 1
SMR → BGA
1h 14m · 283 mi
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Leg 2
BGA → MDE
55m · 168 mi
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SMR BOG (Bogota) MDE
Leg 1: 1h 30m (441 mi) Leg 2: 1h (134 mi) Total: ~2h 30m 🍃 132 kg CO₂ (+103% vs. direct)
Leg 1
SMR → BOG
1h 30m · 441 mi
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Leg 2
BOG → MDE
1h · 134 mi
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SMR CLO (Cali) MDE
Leg 1: 1h 38m (541 mi) Leg 2: 55m (192 mi) Total: ~2h 33m 🍃 161 kg CO₂ (+148% vs. direct)
Leg 1
SMR → CLO
1h 38m · 541 mi
View SMR to CLO flights →
Leg 2
CLO → MDE
55m · 192 mi
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SMR PTY (Panama City) MDE
Leg 1: 1h 26m (378 mi) Leg 2: 1h 25m (336 mi) Total: ~2h 51m 🍃 157 kg CO₂ (+142% vs. direct)
Leg 1
SMR → PTY
1h 26m · 378 mi
View SMR to PTY flights →
Leg 2
PTY → MDE
1h 25m · 336 mi
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

A nonstop flight from Santa Marta (SMR) to Medellin (MDE) takes approximately 1 hours and 17 minutes. The distance is 349 miles (562 km).

Which airlines fly nonstop from Santa Marta to Medellin?

3 airlines: AVIANCA, JetSMART, Wingo.

Is there a nonstop flight from Santa Marta to Medellin?

Yes. 3 airlines: AVIANCA, JetSMART, Wingo.

How far is Santa Marta from Medellin?

The flight distance from Santa Marta to Medellin 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 Santa Marta to Medellin?

At 1h 17m, this route typically uses narrow-body aircraft — Boeing 737 or Airbus A320. Varies by airline.

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

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

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

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 Simon Bolivar for this flight?

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