Cheap flights from Santa Marta to Arequipa from £226

Cheap flights from Santa Marta to Arequipa from £226

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2 stops
Tue, Jun 9
Santa Marta SMRArequipa AQP
£226
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Tue, Jun 9
Santa Marta SMRArequipa AQP
£229
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Wed, Jun 10
Santa Marta SMRArequipa AQP
£252
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2 stops
Wed, Jun 10
Santa Marta SMRArequipa AQP
£260
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2 stops
Wed, Jun 10
Santa Marta SMRArequipa AQP
£271
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2 stops
Mon, Jun 8
Santa Marta SMRArequipa AQP
£280
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Tue, Jun 9 – Sat, Jun 13
Santa Marta SMRArequipa AQP
£405
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Wed, Jun 10 – Sat, Jun 13
Santa Marta SMRArequipa AQP
£425
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2 stops
Mon, Jun 8 – Wed, Jun 10
Santa Marta SMRArequipa AQP
£433
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2 stops
Mon, Jun 8 – Wed, Jun 10
Santa Marta SMRArequipa AQP
£434
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Mon, Jun 8 – Wed, Jun 10
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£437
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Mon, Jun 8 – Wed, Jun 10
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How much do flights to Arequipa cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£226

Cheapest round-trip

£405

Average round-trip

£438

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Avianca

Getting from Arequipa's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and private transfer. Best value: colectivo minibuses and public buses.

Arequipa is served by Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP), located approximately 8 km northwest of the city center. This compact airport offers several airport transfers to city center options suitable for different budgets and preferences. Transport choices include taxis, colectivos (shared minibuses), public buses, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 20 to 40 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the city.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

20-35 min

PEN 25 – PEN 40; fixed fare to city center

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

25-45 min

PEN 3 – PEN 5; per person; shared service

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

35-50 min

PEN 1 – PEN 2; cash only; exact change preferred

every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)

lowest cost option

20-35 min

PEN 15 – PEN 30; varies with demand

on-demand (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

20-30 min

PEN 50 – PEN 80; pre-booked; per vehicle

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

20-35 min

PEN 80 – PEN 150; per day; varies by vehicle

airport pickup (traffic dependent)

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Notes:

  • Prices in PEN (Peruvian Sol); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Official airport taxis have fixed fares displayed at the airport exit. Negotiate before boarding unofficial taxis.
  • Colectivos depart from outside the terminal when full; journey time depends on drop-off locations.
  • Ride-hailing apps work at the airport but drivers may ask you to meet at a designated pickup area.
  • Traffic can be heavy during morning and evening rush hours, adding 15–20 minutes to journey times.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Arequipa

Depart from
Simón Bolívar International
Arrive to
Rodríguez Ballón International
Average flights per week
138
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Canon Del Colca

Check-in for a flight from Santa Marta to Arequipa

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AviancaAVAAVNo
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
JetSMARTJATJAYes
Sky AirlineSKUH2Yes
Wingo airlinesRPBP5Yes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Arequipa

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January18°C11°C
February17°C11°C
March17°C11°C
April18°C10°C
May19°C9°C
June19°C8°C
July19°C7°C
August20°C8°C
September20°C9°C
October20°C9°C
November20°C9°C
December19°C10°C
Hottest Month
20°C
September
Coldest month
7°C
July
Sunny days
326
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
23 May
20°C8°C
30 May
21°C8°C
Sunday
24 May
21°C8°C
31 May
21°C7°C
Monday
25 May
22°C7°C
1 Jun
21°C7°C
Tuesday
26 May
21°C7°C
2 Jun
20°C6°C
Wednesday
27 May
21°C8°C
3 Jun
20°C6°C
Thursday
28 May
21°C7°C
4 Jun
20°C6°C
Friday
29 May
21°C8°C
5 Jun
18°C5°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, LATAM Airlines, JetSMART, Sky Airline, and Wingo airlines. Santa Marta and Arequipa have 138 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Santa Marta?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Santa Marta and Bogotá, Medellín, London, Cali, Pereira, San Andrés, Cartagena, Armenia, Bucaramanga, Lima, Leticia, Amazonas, Panama, Cúcuta, Miami, Guatemala City, Cancún, Rio de Janeiro, Neiva, Huila, Orlando, Denver.
What are the most popular routes to and from Arequipa?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Arequipa and Lima, Cusco, Iquitos, Buenos Aires, Puerto Maldonado, Trujillo, Caracas, Washington, D.C., Guatemala City, New York, Montreal, Málaga, Orlando, Miami, Panama, Bogotá, Tarapoto, Guadalajara, San Francisco, Santiago de Chile.
What airports are near Santa Marta?
The main airport in Santa Marta is Simón Bolívar International. It is also served by Rafael Núñez International, Ernesto Cortissoz International, Simón Bolívar International, Las Brujas, Alfonso López Pumarejo, Almirante Padilla.
What airports are near Arequipa?
The main airport in Arequipa is Rodríguez Ballón International. It is also served by Rodríguez Ballón International.
Which airlines fly between Santa Marta and Arequipa?
Currently, you can fly between Santa Marta and Arequipa with Avianca, LATAM Airlines, JetSMART, Sky Airline, Wingo airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Santa Marta and Arequipa?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Santa Marta and Arequipa, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Santa Marta and Arequipa?
Traveling between Santa Marta and Arequipa, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Santa Marta?
There are a number of airports in and around Santa Marta. The main one is Simón Bolívar International and other nearby airports include Rafael Núñez International, Ernesto Cortissoz International, Simón Bolívar International, Las Brujas, Alfonso López Pumarejo, Almirante Padilla
How many airports are there near Arequipa?
There are a number of airports in and around Arequipa. The main one is Rodríguez Ballón International and other nearby airports include Rodríguez Ballón International.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Santa Marta and Arequipa depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Santa Marta and Arequipa arrive?
What time do flights between Santa Marta and Arequipa depart?
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