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$160+ Cheap flights from Panama City (PTY) to Santa Marta (SMR)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PTY — SMR
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Panama City Tocumen Intl to Santa Marta Simon Bolivar are usually found in February or May, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Panama City to Santa Marta

Cheapest flights from Panama City to Santa Marta
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Panama City to Santa Marta. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 4, 2025.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/129:45 amPTY - SMR
1 stop6h 30mAvianca
Sun 12/1410:05 amSMR - PTY
1 stop6h 50mAvianca
Deal found 12/3$302
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/182:55 amPTY - SMR
1 stop5h 25mAvianca
Mon 12/2212:20 pmSMR - PTY
1 stop4h 35mAvianca
Deal found 12/2$313
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1212:11 pmPTY - SMR
Nonstop1h 35mCopa Airlines
Sun 12/142:43 pmSMR - PTY
Nonstop1h 26mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/3$334
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/1412:11 pmPTY - SMR
Nonstop1h 35mCopa Airlines
Fri 1/22:48 pmSMR - PTY
Nonstop1h 28mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/2$357
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/252:55 pmPTY - SMR
1 stop5h 25mAvianca
Thu 1/18:00 amSMR - PTY
1 stop6h 00mAvianca
Deal found 12/1$398
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3012:11 pmPTY - SMR
Nonstop1h 35mCopa Airlines
Sun 1/42:48 pmSMR - PTY
Nonstop1h 28mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/3$401
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/199:45 amPTY - SMR
1 stop4h 35mAvianca
Fri 1/94:55 pmSMR - PTY
2 stops7h 45mAvianca
Deal found 12/2$406
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/149:45 amPTY - SMR
1 stop6h 30mAvianca
Fri 1/210:05 amSMR - PTY
1 stop6h 50mAvianca
Deal found 12/2$424

Find flight deals from Panama City to Santa Marta

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Panama City (PTY) to Santa Marta (SMR). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$160
(Priceline)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$295
Provider with most accurate pricing for Panama City Tocumen Intl-Santa Marta Simon Bolivar flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($10 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Panama City to Santa Marta that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Panama City to Santa Marta that are best for you.

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Panama CitySanta Marta

PTY - SMR

PTYSMR

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 12/14

12:11 pm-1:46 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

Sun 12/21

2:43 pm-4:09 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$289

Panama CitySanta Marta

PTY - SMR

PTYSMR

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 1/9

12:15 pm-1:40 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

Tue 1/13

2:48 pm-4:16 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$311

Panama CitySanta Marta

PTY - SMR

PTYSMR

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 12/18

2:55 am-9:30 am

1 stop6h 35m

Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

Mon 12/22

11:25 am-4:55 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$313

Panama CitySanta Marta

PTY - SMR

PTYSMR

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 1/15

2:55 am-8:20 am

1 stop5h 25m

Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

Sun 1/18

2:48 pm-4:16 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$358

Panama CitySanta Marta

PTY - SMR

PTYSMR

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 1/16

2:55 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops6h 00m

Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

Sun 1/18

12:20 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$393

Panama CitySanta Marta

PTY - SMR

PTYSMR

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 2/21

9:45 am-4:15 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

Sat 2/28

4:55 pm-1:00 am

2 stops8h 05m

$393

Panama CitySanta Marta

PTY - SMR

PTYSMR

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 12/30

12:11 pm-1:46 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

Sun 1/4

2:48 pm-4:16 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$401

Panama CitySanta Marta

PTY - SMR

PTYSMR

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 1/20

2:55 am-10:10 am

2 stops7h 15m

Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

Wed 1/28

4:55 pm-12:40 am

2 stops7h 45m

$407

Panama CitySanta Marta

PTY - SMR

PTYSMR

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 12/30

2:55 am-9:30 am

1 stop6h 35m

Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

Fri 2/27

4:55 pm-12:40 am

2 stops7h 45m

$430

Panama CitySanta Marta

PTY - SMR

PTYSMR

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 1/20

2:55 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

Wed 1/28

12:20 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$431

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Compare providers for flights from Panama City to Santa Marta

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Panama City to Santa Marta in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Panama City-Santa Marta flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Panama City-Santa Marta flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Panama City-Santa Marta flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Panama City-Santa Marta flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Panama City-Santa Marta flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Panama City to Santa Marta

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Marta from Panama City with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Panama City to Santa Marta

How far ahead should I book a flight from Panama City to Santa Marta?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Panama City to Santa Marta. Price data was last updated on November 28, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Panama City to Santa Marta, you should look to book at least 75 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to Santa Marta (average of $68). Flying from Panama City to Santa Marta in December is currently the most expensive (average of $138). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PTY to SMR?

Find hourly flight availability from Panama City to Santa Marta. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

When flying from Panama City to Santa Marta, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Marta

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Marta. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Santa Marta. Reviews last updated December 4, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Copa Airlines and Avianca from Panama City to Santa Marta to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,554 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,554 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,554 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,479 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,554 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Panama City to Santa Marta. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Panama City to Santa Marta?

    Copa Airlines and Avianca can get you from Panama City to Santa Marta in just under 1h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h. The distance from Panama City to Santa Marta is about 378 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Panama City to Santa Marta round-trip?

    According to our current data, Avianca ($213), and Copa Airlines ($237) offers the cheapest pricing from Panama City to Santa Marta. These flights start at 23% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Panama City to Santa Marta that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Panama City to Santa Marta flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Panama City to Santa Marta?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Panama City to Santa Marta.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Panama City to Santa Marta?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Panama City to Santa Marta by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Panama City to Santa Marta?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to Santa Marta (average of $68). Flying from Panama City to Santa Marta in December is currently the most expensive (average of $138). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Panama City to Santa Marta

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Panama City to Santa Marta. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$213Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$237Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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