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Connecting route · Colombia → Ecuador

Flights from Santa Marta to Quito

There are no direct flights from Santa Marta to Quito. 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
SMRUIOBOG

Santa Marta to Quito at a glance

Fastest journey4h 11mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bogota or Panama City

Best ways to fly from Santa Marta to Quito

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

1
SMR Bogota (BOG) UIO
Leg 1: Avianca, JetSmart, LATAM Airlines Colombia · Leg 2: Avianca, Avianca Ecuador, LATAM Airlines Colombia
One airline, one ticket ~4h 18m
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2
SMR Panama City (PTY) UIO
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~4h 33m
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3
SMR Medellin (MDE) UIO
Leg 1: Avianca, JetSmart, Wingo · Leg 2: Avianca Ecuador
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
NoneQuito vs Santa Marta
Currency in Quito
USD
Airports
SMR → UIO

Flights from Santa Marta to Quito: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Santa Marta to Quito?
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 Santa Marta to Quito?
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 Santa Marta and Quito?
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 Santa Marta and Quito?
Santa Marta: Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR). Quito: Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO).

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