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Flight deals from Santa Marta to Cali

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Santa Marta Airport to Cali Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs23,249. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cali.Rs9,488 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Nov.One-way flight with JetSmart.Outbound indirect flight with JetSmart, departs from Santa Marta on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Cali.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs9,488, select.
Cali.Rs9,523 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep.One-way flight with JetSmart.Outbound indirect flight with JetSmart, departs from Santa Marta on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Cali.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs9,523, select.
Cali.Rs11,078 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from Santa Marta on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Cali.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs11,078, select.
Cali.Rs11,605 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from Santa Marta on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Cali.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs11,605, select.
Cali.Rs13,668 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec.One-way flight with JetSmart.Outbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Santa Marta on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Cali.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs13,668, select.
Cali.Rs13,986 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep.One-way flight with JetSmart.Outbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Santa Marta on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Cali.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs13,986, select.
Cali.Rs14,536 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov.One-way flight with JetSmart.Outbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Santa Marta on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Cali.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs14,536, select.
Cali.Rs14,806 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Jul.One-way flight with JetSmart.Outbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Santa Marta on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in Cali.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs14,806, select.
Cali.Rs17,130 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Jan.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from Santa Marta on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Cali.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs17,130, select.
Cali.Rs17,674 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Mar.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Santa Marta on Sat, 6 Mar, arriving in Cali.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs17,674, select.
Cali.Rs22,887 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Feb.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Santa Marta on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Cali.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs22,887, select.
Cali.Rs24,829 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Mar.One-way flight with JetSmart.Outbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Santa Marta on Sat, 6 Mar, arriving in Cali.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs24,829, select.
Cali.Rs25,112 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Feb.One-way flight with JetSmart.Outbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Santa Marta on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Cali.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs25,112, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Santa Marta to Cali

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Santa Marta to Cali flights are currently cheapest in November.
Jul
from Rs14,806
Aug
from Rs11,605
Sep
from Rs9,523
Oct
from Rs11,078
Nov
from Rs9,488
Dec
from Rs13,668
Jan
from Rs17,130
Feb
from Rs22,887
Mar
from Rs17,674
Apr
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Direct flights from Santa Marta to Cali

Santa Marta to Cali: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Santa Marta to Cali below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cali.

Cali

23km from central Cali
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64km from central Cali
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Santa Marta to Cali: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs9,477
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time1 hr, 39 mins
Most popular airlineJetSMART
Average flights per week26

Finding cheap flights from Santa Marta to Cali: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Santa Marta to Cali is Rs21,892. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 39 minutes is the average flight time from Santa Marta to Cali.
JetSMART, JetSmart and Avianca fly direct from Santa Marta to Cali.
As of July 2026, there are 26 flights per week flying from Santa Marta to Cali.
The cheapest month to fly from Santa Marta to Cali is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Santa Marta Airport to Cali Airport on Wednesday, 16 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 39 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cali but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cali is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Avianca offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cali.

Travelling from Santa Marta Airport (SMR) to Cali Airport (CLO): what you need to know

  • Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Santa Marta Airport to Cali Airport.

  • Cali's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Santa Marta.

  • Every week, there are 15 Santa Marta Airport to Cali Airport flights. To jet off early, take the 08:30 AVIANCA flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 21:09 with JetSMART.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your SMR to CLO flight.

  • Flying during a peak month like November? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Flying into Cali (and then exploring more of Colombia!) is a breeze with JetSmart. This popular airline offers direct flights from Santa Marta Airport to Cali Airport.

  • Most travellers choose to travel with JetSmart on this route.

  • Avianca is the most punctual carrier that operates SMR to CLO flights. A dependable 84.0% of its services on this route land on time.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Santa Marta Airport to Cali Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SMR and CLO include:

    • Bogota Airport

    • Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport

    • Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Santa Marta Airport (SMR) to Cali Airport (CLO)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Santa Marta Airport to Cali Airport flight is Rs9,488. A return plane ticket is currently Rs21,892. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • To score cheap tickets from SMR to CLO, reserve your trip one month before your departure date.

  • Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Santa Marta Airport to Cali Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SMR to CLO.

  • Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Santa Marta Airport to Cali Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Santa Marta Airport (SMR)

  • 71% of flights departing from Santa Marta Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.

  • Central Santa Marta to Santa Marta Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.

  • Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.

  • Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near SMR. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Santa Marta Airport to Cali Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:

Arriving at Cali Airport (CLO)

  • Nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've just come in on a late Santa Marta Airport to Cali Airport flight. Hotel Real Elim International and Hotel Sin Escala are great choices near CLO.

  • Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cali Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Localiza, Alamo or Budget and chase adventure across Cali and beyond.

  • For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Cali Airport around two weeks before you travel.

When to fly to Cali Airport (CLO)

  • It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Santa Marta Airport to Cali Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Cali. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.

  • The warmest month in Cali is September, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Santa Marta Airport to Cali Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SMR to CLO sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of Colombia

  • Cali has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Colombia waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometres north-east of Cali, a visit to Bogota will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Teatro Colon Bogota, Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota.

  • Medellin is another sought-after destination in Colombia and is around 322 kilometres north of Cali. No trip is complete without dropping by EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13.

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