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Cheap flights to La Guajira from $77 One Way, $156 Round Trip

$156 return flights and $77 one-way flights to La Guajira were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Fri, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 20
MDE
Medellin
RCH
Riohacha
$156 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$156
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Fri, Oct 17 from Medellin to Riohacha, returning Mon, Oct 20, priced at $156 found 4 days ago
Tue, Sep 23 - Sat, Sep 27
BOG
Bogotá
RCH
Riohacha
$164 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$164
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select LATAM Airlines Group flight, departing Tue, Sep 23 from Bogotá to Riohacha, returning Sat, Sep 27, priced at $164 found 2 days ago
Tue, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 19
BOG
Bogotá
VUP
Valledupar
$231 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$231
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select avianca flight, departing Tue, Nov 18 from Bogotá to Valledupar, returning Wed, Nov 19, priced at $231 found 6 hours ago
Tue, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 9
FLL
Fort Lauderdale
RCH
Riohacha
$308 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$308
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Tue, Nov 4 from Fort Lauderdale to Riohacha, returning Sun, Nov 9, priced at $308 found 4 days ago
Mon, Nov 3 - Sun, Nov 9
PTY
Panama City
VUP
Valledupar
$315 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$315
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Mon, Nov 3 from Panama City to Valledupar, returning Sun, Nov 9, priced at $315 found 5 days ago
Mon, Sep 22 - Fri, Sep 26
PTY
Panama City
RCH
Riohacha
$316 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$316
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Mon, Sep 22 from Panama City to Riohacha, returning Fri, Sep 26, priced at $316 found 5 days ago
Thu, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 16
MIA
Miami
VUP
Valledupar
$326 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$326
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select avianca flight, departing Thu, Nov 13 from Miami to Valledupar, returning Sun, Nov 16, priced at $326 found 14 hours ago
Fri, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 28
TPA
Tampa
VUP
Valledupar
$356 Roundtrip, found 21 hours ago
$356
Roundtrip
found 21 hours ago
Select avianca flight, departing Fri, Oct 24 from Tampa to Valledupar, returning Tue, Oct 28, priced at $356 found 21 hours ago
Mon, Jan 26 - Fri, Feb 6
TPA
Tampa
RCH
Riohacha
$358 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$358
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select avianca flight, departing Mon, Jan 26 from Tampa to Riohacha, returning Fri, Feb 6, priced at $358 found 22 hours ago
Wed, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 5
IAD
Washington
VUP
Valledupar
$408 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$408
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Wed, Oct 1 from Washington to Valledupar, returning Sun, Oct 5, priced at $408 found 2 days ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BOGRiohachaSeptember 27 to September 30$166
MDERiohachaSeptember 27 to September 29$166
BOGValleduparSeptember 27 to October 4$268
*Prices include taxes and fees

Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight

Score Epic La Guajira Accommodation Deals

Waya Guajira

Waya Guajira

4 out of 5
Km 1 Vía Cuestesitas, Albania, Guajira
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Albania. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Princesa Negra Park and Los Puentes Park are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (51 reviews)
"The hotel is lovely. The food is delicious. The pool area is amazing. I tried out the spa and it was so good. But what I loved the most was the client service. The employees went above and beyond. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2025

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Naio Hotel y Villas

Naio Hotel y Villas

3 out of 5
KM 2 Via Palomino-Dibulla, Dibulla, La Guajira
$218 nightly
The price is $218 total per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
$218 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Dibulla. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants.
8.8/10 Excellent! (41 reviews)
Great hotel!
"Very very pleased all around great experience! Clean, pretty, great service and beautiful vibes"

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2025

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Castillo del Mar Suites

Castillo del Mar Suites

3.5 out of 5
Calle 9a No.15-152, Riohacha
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$64 nightly
The price is $64 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$64 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Riohacha. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Jose Prudencio Padilla Plaza and Riohacha ...
7.4/10 Good! (139 reviews)
"Good value for money. A fridge in the room would be nice"

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

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Walena Hotel

Walena Hotel

3 out of 5
15-05 Cl. 14b Bis, Riohacha, La Guajira
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$52 nightly
The price is $52 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$52 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Riohacha. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Jose Prudencio Padilla Plaza and Riohacha Beach ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
"Great Breakfast and Friendly Service"

Reviewed on Sep 2, 2025

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in La Guajira

Aite Hotel

Aite Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Km 67 troncal del caribe Via Rioacha, Sobre El Mar, Dibulla, La Guajira
$109 nightly
The price is $109 total per night from Oct 3 to Oct 4
$109 total
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Dibulla. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attraction Palomino Beach is located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (102 reviews)
"It is truly a place to relax, the place is gorgeous."

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025

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Hotel Casa Murillo

Hotel Casa Murillo

3.5 out of 5
Calle 6 No 1 - 65, San Juan del Cesar, La Guajira
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in San Juan del Cesar. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attraction Simon Bollvar Park is located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"buena localizacion ....le falta agua caliente"

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2025

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Need a Car For After Your Flight?

Economy

Chevrolet Spark or similar
  • 4 people
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Compact

Ford Focus or similar
  • 4 people
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Midsize

Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 5 people
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  • 5 people
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La Guajira

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to La Guajira?
You have 20 airlines to pick from when flying to Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH). Grab yourself a low-cost plane ticket to La Guajira from one of these well-known carriers:

  • Avianca - 37 flights to La Guajira per month
  • Viva Air Colombia - 8 flights to La Guajira per month

What is the best airport to fly to in La Guajira?
There's one major entrance point for this region — Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH). Book your airfares for this popular gateway and check out all that La Guajira has to offer.
How much is a flight to La Guajira?
Loads of great deals were up for grabs this week, with return flights to La Guajira ranging from $156 to $408. But it was travelers departing from Medellin (MDE) who nabbed the top bargains. One-way flights to La Guajira fell to a low $77.
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  • If practical, avoid flying in the most popular seasons. Airfares are often at their most expensive during school breaks, summer and other vacation periods like Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

How long is a flight to La Guajira?
Where you leave from will largely determine how long it will take to fly to La Guajira. Some of the most sought-after domestic routes and average flight times are listed below:

  • Bogota (BOG-El Dorado Intl.) to Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) - 1 hour and 33 minutes
  • Medellin (MDE-Jose Maria Cordova Intl.) to Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) - 1 hour and 34 minutes
  • Cali (CLO-Alfonso Bonilla Aragon Intl.) to Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) - 1 hour and 48 minutes

What is the best time to book a flight to La Guajira?
Generally speaking, the cheapest time to book a plane ticket is in January. This is closely followed by February then August. When looking for a cheap flight to La Guajira, it's always good to be ready to book. Cheap deals pop up suddenly and don't wait around!
What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to La Guajira?
If you're after low-cost fares to La Guajira, the best days of the week to book are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. With Orbitz (and a bit of good timing!), a superb flight deal will be all yours.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to La Guajira?
Everyone enjoys saving money, so we suggest going earlier in the week for cheap flights to La Guajira. Orbitz data from 2020 suggests you can pick up the best deals on flights departing on Mondays. Tuesday is the next most affordable day, while Saturdays are likely to cost a bundle. Many passengers tend to travel when the working week is over, so leave those Saturdays for checking in with friends.
What is the cheapest month to fly to La Guajira?
You can jet for less in August. This is generally an excellent month to get on a plane if you're after cheap flights to La Guajira, based on Orbitz data. The costliest time to take off is June, so try to avoid this month if you're on a budget.
Which airlines allow free cancellation?
When searching for your La Guajira flights on Orbitz, choose "Filter by flexible change policies." This filter will show you all the carriers offering free cancellation within 24 hours of booking and no change fees. That means you can breathe easy knowing that if things change, your ticket can too.
What do I need for the flight to La Guajira?
There is so much to sort out for any big journey, so it's good to get some help before you set out. Here are a few pointers to make sure you're organized for departure:

  • Ensure that you have your travel paperwork and some identification. For overseas journeys, you'll require your passport. When you book your flights, always use the exact details stated on your current ID.
  • A well-packed carry-on bag is the key to a comfortable flight experience. Given this journey to La Guajira is no quick hop, take some snacks and things to keep you entertained. A good book or magazine is sure to help pass the time.
  • Airplane cabins can get chilly. Even if you're flying during the peak of the La Guajira summer, be sure to carry an extra warm layer just in case.

How many direct flights are there to La Guajira?
Head to La Guajira quickly on one of the 10 direct flights that land here every month. For a more comfortable journey, take a peek at the nonstop flights with AVIANCA.
How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to La Guajira?
If you think a business or first-class airfare is beyond your grasp, think again. Here are some top tips to help you find a premium flight to La Guajira for a whole lot less:

  • Be flexible. By being open to various travel dates, you'll have more chances of picking up a rewarding deal on first or business-class airfares.
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What is the best time to go to La Guajira?
You'll have all the fun you can handle whatever time of the year you decide to go to La Guajira, but July, October and November are the busiest months. Like to pack your schedule with stacks of warm-weather activities? Book your getaway around June 20. This is when the summer season kicks off in the Northern Hemisphere. Expect the mercury to fluctuate between 75 ºF and 85 ºF at this time of year.
Travel tips for La Guajira

  • La Guajira has lots of fascinating attractions and Isla Grande Beach is one of them. Grab a car rental and head there at your own pace.
  • One of La Guajira's most prominent cities, Riohacha is the ideal place to begin an epic road trip around this region. Eat, sleep, adventure and repeat — that's what vacations are for!

City Destinations in La Guajira

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Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a $30 service fee charged by Orbitz. Additional airline charges may apply.

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