Colombia to Panama Β· 378 miles (609 km)

Santa Marta (SMR) to Panama City (PTY) flights

Emirates Skywards logo
4,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Emirates Skywards

An economy award from Santa Marta (SMR) to Panama City (PTY) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Copa Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $93.90. One airline flies nonstop from Santa Marta (SMR) to Panama City (PTY): Copa Airlines. The two airports are 378 miles (609 km) apart. Copa Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 5 ways to fly it with one stop, through Medellin, Bucaramanga and Pereira and more.

How many miles SMR to PTY costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Emirates SkywardsOn Copa Airlines4,500$93.90–450
Avianca LifeMilesOn Copa Airlines10,000$118.90–125
ANA Mileage ClubOn Copa Airlines17,500$93.90–100
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Copa Airlines17,500$93.90–100
Air Canada AeroplanOn Copa Airlines20,000$121.90–128
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Copa Airlines29,000$93.90–100
TAP Miles&GoOn Copa Airlines35,000$138.70–144.80
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Copa Airlines35,000$93.90–190
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Copa Airlines40,000$93.90–100

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from SMR to PTY

  • Copa Airlines logo
    Copa AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book SMR to PTY with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

SMR to PTY with one stop

5 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Medellin (MDE)AVIANCA, Wingo and 1 more, then Copa Airlines
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    P5
    JetSMART logo
    Copa Airlines logo
  • Via Bucaramanga (BGA)Wingo, then Copa Airlines
    P5
    Copa Airlines logo
  • Via Pereira (PEI)AVIANCA, then Copa Airlines
    AVIANCA logo
    Copa Airlines logo
  • Via Bogota (BOG)AVIANCA the whole way
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    LATAM Airlines logo
    P5
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    AVIANCA logo
    Copa Airlines logo
    Turkish Airlines logo
  • Via Cali (CLO)AVIANCA and JetSMART, then Copa Airlines
    AVIANCA logo
    JetSMART logo
    Copa Airlines logo

SMR to PTY: common questions

How many miles does SMR to PTY cost?

In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Copa Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $93.90. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (10,000), ANA Mileage Club (17,500) and Thai Royal Orchid Plus (17,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from SMR to PTY?

Copa Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Santa Marta (SMR) to Panama City (PTY).

How far is Santa Marta from Panama City by plane?

Santa Marta (SMR) and Panama City (PTY) are 378 miles (609 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book SMR to PTY award flights?

13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Santa Marta and Panama City?

The most direct connections are through Medellin (MDE), Bucaramanga (BGA), Pereira (PEI), Bogota (BOG) and Cali (CLO). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example AVIANCA through Bogota.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.