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Riohacha

Riohacha

Cheap flights to La Guajira from $81 One Way, $163 Round Trip

$163 return flights and $81 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.

Sat, Jan 17 - Tue, Jan 27
BOG
Bogotá
RCH
Riohacha
$164 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$164
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select LATAM Airlines Group flight, departing Sat, Jan 17 from Bogotá to Riohacha, returning Tue, Jan 27, priced at $164 found 12 hours ago
Fri, Nov 28 - Fri, Nov 28
BOG
Bogotá
VUP
Valledupar
$231 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$231
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Fri, Nov 28 from Bogotá to Valledupar, returning Fri, Nov 28, priced at $231 found 4 days ago
Thu, Jan 22 - Wed, Jan 28
MIA
Miami
VUP
Valledupar
$367 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$367
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select avianca flight, departing Thu, Jan 22 from Miami to Valledupar, returning Wed, Jan 28, priced at $367 found 1 day ago
Sun, Nov 16 - Sat, Nov 22
MIA
Miami
RCH
Riohacha
$368 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$368
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Sun, Nov 16 from Miami to Riohacha, returning Sat, Nov 22, priced at $368 found 2 days ago
Fri, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 15
FLL
Fort Lauderdale
VUP
Valledupar
$394 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$394
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Fri, Nov 7 from Fort Lauderdale to Valledupar, returning Sat, Nov 15, priced at $394 found 6 days ago
Fri, Feb 20 - Fri, May 22
MCO
Orlando
RCH
Riohacha
$416 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$416
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Fri, Feb 20 from Orlando to Riohacha, returning Fri, May 22, priced at $416 found 4 days ago
Sat, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 7
JFK
New York
VUP
Valledupar
$464 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$464
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Sat, Jan 31 from New York to Valledupar, returning Sat, Feb 7, priced at $464 found 2 days ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
MDERiohachaNovember 7 to November 14$163
BOGRiohachaNovember 7 to November 10$203
BOGValleduparNovember 8 to November 16$263
*Prices include taxes and fees

Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight

Score Epic La Guajira Accommodation Deals

Hotel Chiniu

Hotel Chiniu

3 out of 5
Km 2 via Riohacha, Dibulla, La Guajira
$90 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Nov 5 to Nov 6
$90 total
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Dibulla. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a beach locale. Popular attraction Palomino Beach is located nearby.
8.2/10 Very Good! (28 reviews)
Really enjoyed our 5 day stay. The grounds are beautiful, clean rooms and the staff are wonderful. Will definitely go again

Reviewed on May 7, 2025

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Huku Beach Hostel

Huku Beach Hostel

3 out of 5
Km. 2 Via la Playa Palomino, Dibulla, La Guajira
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$69 nightly
The price is $69 total per night from Nov 12 to Nov 13
$69 total
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Dibulla. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attraction Palomino Beach is located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
The hotel was perfect! Easy to find, the perfect distance to Palomino but with their own ambience without crowd, the staff of the hotel was very friendly and attentive to our needs, the room was good (but the shower could be cleaner). The overview is a 5

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

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One Santuario Natural

One Santuario Natural

3.5 out of 5
Via La Sierra Km 2, Dibulla
Stay at this 3.5-star beach lodge in Dibulla. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attraction Palomino Beach is located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
This place is magical!

Reviewed on Feb 18, 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
$65 nightly
The price is $65 total per night from Nov 5 to Nov 6
$65 total
Nov 5 - Nov 6
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (140 reviews)
Good value for money. A fridge in the room would be nice

Reviewed on Jul 28, 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
$120 nightly
The price is $120 total per night from Nov 11 to Nov 12
$120 total
Nov 11 - Nov 12
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! (103 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?

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  • 4 people
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Compact

Ford Focus or similar
  • 4 people
Ford Focus
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Midsize

Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 5 people
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SUV

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  • 5 people
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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to La Guajira?
You have 15 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 $163 to $464. But it was travelers departing from Bogotá (BOG) who nabbed the top bargains. One-way flights to La Guajira fell to a low $81.
How to book the cheapest flight to La Guajira?
Snapping up cheap flights to La Guajira is as simple as booking your ticket with Orbitz. But if you'd like to make sure you're grabbing the best flight deals around, here are some tips to keep your wallet happy:

  • Consider nearby airports to increase your savings. Enter your preferred departure and arrival points in the form fields, then click on the 'Nearby airports' function below. It will list your options, if any.
  • If you're flexible with your itinerary, click on the 'Show flexible dates' link. It'll display the flight deals for the days before and after your selected departure. Airfares often vary depending on what day it is.
  • To filter your results, hit 'Show options.' You can search based on airlines, seating class, nonstop flights and refundable flights. You can also choose whether you want to fly in the morning, afternoon or evening under 'Sort & Filter' to the left.
  • Once you know your travel dates, book your flight. Fares usually get more expensive as the departure date gets closer.
  • Consider combining your hotels, flights and car rentals with Orbitz to get more for your money.
  • 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.
  • Budget airlines offer first or business-class seats at a fraction of the normal price. Ditch the full-service carriers and consider these cheaper options.
  • Bid for an upgrade. Some carriers hold online auctions that let you put down a price for a seat at the front of the plane. You can also try upgrading with points earned through a flight rewards program.

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!

Fare, taxes & fees: Fares include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees. Rates shown reflect fares found by other Orbitz users over the past 7 days. Due to rapidly changing airline prices & seat availability, these fares may no longer be available.

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

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Lower fares may be available. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.