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Connecting route · Ecuador → Colombia

Flights from Quito to Santa Marta

There are no direct flights from Quito to Santa Marta. The easiest way is one stop via Bogota or Panama City, about 4h 18m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 4h 11m
UIOSMRBOG

Quito to Santa Marta at a glance

Fastest journey4h 11mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bogota or Panama City

Best ways to fly from Quito 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
UIO Bogota (BOG) SMR
Leg 1: Avianca, Avianca Ecuador, LATAM Airlines Colombia · Leg 2: Avianca, JetSmart, LATAM Airlines Colombia
One airline, one ticket ~4h 18m
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2
UIO Panama City (PTY) SMR
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~4h 33m
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3
UIO Medellin (MDE) SMR
Leg 1: Avianca Ecuador · Leg 2: Avianca, JetSmart, Wingo
Same alliance ~4h 11m
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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
1,354 km841 miles
Journey time
4h 11mestimate
Time difference
NoneSanta Marta vs Quito
Currency in Santa Marta
USD
Airports
UIO → SMR

Flights from Quito to Santa Marta: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Quito 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 Quito to Santa Marta?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 11m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,354 km.
Where do you change planes between Quito 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 Quito and Santa Marta?
Quito: Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO). Santa Marta: Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR).

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