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$149+ 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 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PTY — SMR
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
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 October or February, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$279
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$149
(Copa Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$257

Good one-way deal

$149 or less
From Panama City Tocumen Intl to Santa Marta Simon Bolivar
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One-way flight from Panama City Tocumen Intl to Santa Marta Simon Bolivar
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($16 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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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 August 14, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 10/3112:15 pmPTY - SMR
Nonstop1h 31mCopa Airlines
Tue 11/42:50 pmSMR - PTY
Nonstop1h 26mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/13$279
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 8/1512:15 pmPTY - SMR
Nonstop1h 31mCopa Airlines
Fri 8/223:19 pmSMR - PTY
Nonstop1h 21mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/14$304
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 8/1912:15 pmPTY - SMR
Nonstop1h 31mCopa Airlines
Sun 8/243:19 pmSMR - PTY
Nonstop1h 21mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/14$328
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/312:55 amPTY - SMR
1 stop12h 11mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/88:25 amSMR - PTY
1 stop5h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$380
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/19:45 amPTY - SMR
1 stop5h 21mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/58:40 amSMR - PTY
1 stop5h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$382
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 8/1512:15 pmPTY - SMR
Nonstop1h 31mCopa Airlines
Sun 8/173:19 pmSMR - PTY
Nonstop1h 21mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/14$396
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Mon 9/111:00 amPTY - SMR
2 stops6h 52mAvianca
Wed 9/109:35 pmSMR - PTY
1 stop11h 20mAvianca
Deal found 8/14$427
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 8/293:25 amPTY - SMR
1 stop7h 36mAvianca
Sat 9/610:24 amSMR - PTY
1 stop6h 06mAvianca
Deal found 8/14$440
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 12/2812:15 pmPTY - SMR
Nonstop1h 35mCopa Airlines
Sun 1/112:48 pmSMR - PTY
Nonstop1h 28mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/14$445

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 August 14, 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 City

Fly to

Santa Marta

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Panama CitySanta Marta

PTY - SMR

PTYSMR

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 10/31

12:15 pm-1:46 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

Tue 11/4

2:50 pm-4:16 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$279

Panama CitySanta Marta

PTY - SMR

PTYSMR

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 10/31

2:55 am-3:06 pm

1 stop12h 11m

Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

Sat 11/8

8:25 am-2:00 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$380

Panama CitySanta Marta

PTY - SMR

PTYSMR

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 11/1

9:45 am-3:06 pm

1 stop5h 21m

Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

Wed 11/5

8:40 am-2:00 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$382

Panama CitySanta Marta

PTY - SMR

PTYSMR

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 9/1

11:00 am-5:52 pm

2 stops6h 52m

Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

Fri 9/5

5:01 pm-12:45 am

2 stops7h 44m

$427

Panama CitySanta Marta

PTY - SMR

PTYSMR

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 9/1

11:00 am-5:52 pm

2 stops6h 52m

Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

Wed 9/10

9:35 pm-8:55 am

1 stop11h 20m

$427

Panama CitySanta Marta

PTY - SMR

PTYSMR

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 8/30

3:46 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop5h 57m

Santa Marta Simon Bolivar

Sat 9/6

7:46 am-1:20 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$427

Panama CitySanta Marta

PTY - SMR

PTYSMR

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 10/5

12:15 pm-1:46 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

$149

Panama CitySanta Marta

PTY - SMR

PTYSMR

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 12/28

12:15 pm-1:50 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$232

Panama CitySanta Marta

PTY - SMR

PTYSMR

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/17

2:55 am-10:10 am

2 stops7h 15m

$233

Panama CitySanta Marta

PTY - SMR

PTYSMR

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 12/27

2:55 am-8:20 am

1 stop5h 25m

$235

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Deals found on 8/12

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

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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 August 8, 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 49 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to Santa Marta (average of $378). Flying from Panama City to Santa Marta in December is currently the most expensive (average of $536). 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 August 14, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 32% on flights from Panama City to Santa Marta by exploring options for tickets at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Panama City to Santa Marta?

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 August 14, 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
7.5
Good
1,509 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,509 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,509 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,401 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,509 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.

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.

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

    According to our current data, Copa Airlines ($203), and Avianca ($213) 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.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Panama City to Santa Marta?

    On average you can expect to pay $149 for a flight from Panama City to Santa Marta. The cheapest flight overall is $149 while the most popular route, (Panama City Tocumen Intl - Santa Marta Simon Bolivar) is currently priced at $394.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to Santa Marta (average of $378). Flying from Panama City to Santa Marta in December is currently the most expensive (average of $536). 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$203Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$213Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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