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Flights from New York to Santa Marta
There are no direct flights from New York to Santa Marta. The easiest way is one stop via Medellin or Bogota, about 8h 00m door to door.
No direct flights · 5 connection options From 7h 43m
New York to Santa Marta at a glance
Fastest journey7h 43mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Medellin or Bogota
Best ways to fly from New York 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.
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
- 3,277 km2,035 miles
- Journey time
- 7h 43mestimate
- Time difference
- NoneSanta Marta vs New York
- Currency in Santa Marta
- USD
- Airports
- EWR, JFK, LGA → SMR
Flights from New York to Santa Marta: questions answered
Are there direct flights from New York to Santa Marta?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Medellin, Bogota and Panama City. 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 New York to Santa Marta?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,277 km.
Where do you change planes between New York and Santa Marta?
The best connecting points are Medellin (MDE), Bogota (BOG), Panama City (PTY) and Pereira (PEI). Avianca flies both legs via Medellin, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve New York and Santa Marta?
New York: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Santa Marta: Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR).





