How long is the flight from California to Santa Marta?

Airlines like Avianca and Copa Airlines fly from California to Santa Marta in about 9h 58m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 22m. There are 3486 mi between California and Santa Marta. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Marta ranges from 0.0 - 2.4 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Santa Marta when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Marta, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 80.6 F).

What are the most popular routes from California to Santa Marta?

While some choose either San Francisco - Santa Marta Simon Bolivar or Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - Santa Marta Simon Bolivar, Los Angeles - Santa Marta Simon Bolivar is the most popular route from California to Santa Marta.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Marta from California?

Santa Marta Simon Bolivar (SMR) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from California to Santa Marta. It is only a 8.4 mi journey from Simon Bolivar (SMR) to Santa Marta’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from California to Santa Marta that include hotel bookings?

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Tue 12/232:25 pmLAS - SMR

2 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/254:55 pmSMR - LAS

2 stops46h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$876

Tue 12/231:20 pmSFO - SMR

2 stops15h 00mAvianca

Sun 12/2810:10 pmSMR - SFO

2 stops26h 40mAvianca

Deal found 12/19

$1,409

Fri 12/1911:10 pmSFO - SMR

2 stops18h 10mAvianca

Fri 12/269:35 pmSMR - SFO

2 stops28h 45mAvianca

Deal found 12/19

$1,567

Mon 12/2211:10 pmSFO - SMR

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Deal found 12/19

$1,702

Thu 12/251:35 amSFO - SMR

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2 stops15h 30mAvianca

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$1,970

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Sun 2/111:55 pmLAX - SMR

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Tue 2/1010:50 amSMR - LAX

2 stops14h 10mAvianca

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$449

Wed 2/44:07 pmLAX - SMR

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Tue 2/108:50 amSMR - LAX

3 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines

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$488

Mon 1/2612:42 amSFO - SMR

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$555

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$449

Wed 1/2811:55 pmLAX - SMR

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3 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines

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$504

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2 stops13h 29mAvianca

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$467

Sat 1/176:44 pmLAX - SMR

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2 stops13h 25mMultiple Airlines

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$525

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2 stops14h 00mAvianca

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$480

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Fri 1/3010:18 pmSMR - LAS

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$616

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2 stops14h 10mAvianca

Deal found 12/20

$499

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2 stops27h 14mAvianca

Deal found 12/20

$509

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1 stop9h 58mMultiple Airlines

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2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines

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$718

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2 stops18h 00mAvianca

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$533

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2 stops28h 00mAvianca

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2 stops15h 30mAvianca

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$627

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2 stops17h 10mAvianca

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2 stops27h 35mAvianca

Deal found 12/20

$699

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$725

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2 stops14h 45mAvianca

Deal found 12/19

$725

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2 stops14h 05mAvianca

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2 stops14h 30mAvianca

Deal found 12/19

$725

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Mon 1/511:55 pmLAX - SMR

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$525

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$627

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Deal found 12/20

$499

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$549

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2 stops14h 30mAvianca

Deal found 12/20

$480

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1 stop11h 32mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$555

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2 stops27h 35mAvianca

Deal found 12/20

$699

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3 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines

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3 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$484

One-way flights from California to Santa Marta
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Sat 3/1412:10 amSFO - SMR

2 stops14h 05mAvianca

Deal found 12/19

$219

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2 stops14h 05mAvianca

Deal found 12/19

$234

Sun 3/1512:10 amSFO - SMR

2 stops14h 05mAvianca

Deal found 12/19

$236

Wed 3/1112:10 amSFO - SMR

2 stops14h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$237

Mon 3/1612:10 amSFO - SMR

3 stops17h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$242

Thu 3/122:35 amSFO - SMR

3 stops36h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$243

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3 stops17h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$256

Sat 3/141:54 amSFO - SMR

1 stop9h 49mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/19

$302

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2 stops39h 45mAvianca

Deal found 12/20

$388

Mon 2/911:10 pmSFO - SMR

2 stops19h 25mAvianca

Deal found 12/20

$391

Fri 4/101:20 pmLAX - SMR

3 stops25h 27mAvianca

Deal found 12/20

$482

Thu 4/92:37 amLAX - SMR

1 stop9h 00mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$774

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Sun 2/1

11:55 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops13h 20m

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Tue 2/10

10:50 am-10:00 pm

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LAX - SMR

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Sun 2/1

11:55 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops13h 20m

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Fri 2/6

10:50 am-9:15 pm

2 stops13h 25m

$449

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LAX - SMR

LAXSMR

Los Angeles

Sun 5/10

12:30 am-7:09 pm

2 stops16h 39m

Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

Tue 5/19

11:41 am-11:10 pm

2 stops13h 29m

$467

San FranciscoSanta Marta

SFO - SMR

SFOSMR

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Tue 3/10

12:10 am-4:15 pm

2 stops14h 05m

Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

Tue 3/17

10:50 am-10:50 pm

2 stops14h 00m

$480

San FranciscoSanta Marta

SFO - SMR

SFOSMR

San Francisco

Mon 1/26

1:20 pm-7:20 am

2 stops15h 00m

Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

Tue 2/3

10:50 am-9:50 pm

2 stops14h 00m

$480

Los AngelesSanta Marta

LAX - SMR

LAXSMR

Los Angeles

Wed 2/4

4:07 pm-8:16 pm

3 stops25h 09m

Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

Tue 2/10

8:50 am-7:15 am

3 stops25h 25m

$488

Los AngelesSanta Marta

LAX - SMR

LAXSMR

Los Angeles

Wed 4/15

12:30 am-7:09 pm

2 stops16h 39m

Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

Fri 4/24

9:56 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops16h 34m

$497

Los AngelesSanta Marta

LAX - SMR

LAXSMR

Los Angeles

Thu 1/22

11:55 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops13h 20m

Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

Thu 2/5

10:50 am-10:00 pm

2 stops14h 10m

$499

Los AngelesSanta Marta

LAX - SMR

LAXSMR

Los Angeles

Wed 1/28

11:55 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops13h 20m

Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

Tue 2/3

8:50 am-7:15 am

3 stops25h 25m

$504

Los AngelesSanta Marta

LAX - SMR

LAXSMR

Los Angeles

Sun 4/12

12:30 am-7:09 pm

2 stops16h 39m

Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

Tue 4/21

9:56 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops27h 14m

$509

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Santa Marta?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Santa Marta (average of $176). Flying from California to Santa Marta in October is currently the most expensive (average of $475). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Marta from California?
Santa Marta Simon Bolivar (SMR) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from California to Santa Marta. It is only a 8.4 mi journey from Simon Bolivar (SMR) to Santa Marta’s city center.
How long is the flight from California to Santa Marta?
Airlines like Avianca and Copa Airlines fly from California to Santa Marta in about 9h 58m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 22m. There are 3486 mi between California and Santa Marta. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the most popular routes from California to Santa Marta?
While some choose either San Francisco - Santa Marta Simon Bolivar or Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - Santa Marta Simon Bolivar, Los Angeles - Santa Marta Simon Bolivar is the most popular route from California to Santa Marta.
Can I find deals for flights from California to Santa Marta that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on California to Santa Marta flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from California to Santa Marta?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Santa Marta.
Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Santa Marta?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Santa Marta?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Santa Marta (average of $176). Flying from California to Santa Marta in October is currently the most expensive (average of $475). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Copa Airlines	Cheapest$459	Average$675	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Avianca	Cheapest$470	Average$596	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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