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Connecting route · Peru → Colombia

Flights from Lima to Santa Marta

There are no direct flights from Lima to Santa Marta. The easiest way is one stop via Bogota or Panama City, about 5h 46m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 46m
LIMSMRBOG

Lima to Santa Marta at a glance

Fastest journey5h 46mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bogota or Panama City

Best ways to fly from Lima to Santa Marta

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
LIM Bogota (BOG) SMR
Leg 1: Avianca, LATAM Airlines Colombia, LATAM Airlines Peru · Leg 2: Avianca, JetSmart, LATAM Airlines Colombia
One airline, one ticket ~5h 46m
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2
LIM Panama City (PTY) SMR
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 13m
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3
LIM Medellin (MDE) SMR
Leg 1: LATAM Airlines Peru · Leg 2: Avianca, JetSmart, Wingo
Self-transfer likely ~6h 44m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
2,608 km1,620 miles
Journey time
5h 46mestimate
Time difference
NoneSanta Marta vs Lima
Currency in Santa Marta
USD
Airports
LIM → SMR

Flights from Lima to Santa Marta: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Lima to Santa Marta?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bogota, Panama City and Medellin. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Lima to Santa Marta?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 46m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,608 km.
Where do you change planes between Lima and Santa Marta?
The best connecting points are Bogota (BOG), Panama City (PTY) and Medellin (MDE). Avianca flies both legs via Bogota, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Lima and Santa Marta?
Lima: Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM). Santa Marta: Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR).

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