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Cheap flights to La Guajira from $69 One Way, $138 Round Trip

$138 return flights and $69 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.

Mon, Feb 15 - Thu, Feb 18
MDE
Medellín
RCH
Riohacha
$138 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$138
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select avianca flight, departing Mon, Feb 15 from Medellín to Riohacha, returning Thu, Feb 18, priced at $138 found 1 day ago
Mon, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 18
BOG
Bogotá
RCH
Riohacha
$140 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$140
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select LATAM Airlines Group flight, departing Mon, Sep 13 from Bogotá to Riohacha, returning Sat, Sep 18, priced at $140 found 12 hours ago
Fri, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 22
BOG
Bogotá
VUP
Valledupar
$204 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$204
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select avianca flight, departing Fri, Nov 20 from Bogotá to Valledupar, returning Sun, Nov 22, priced at $204 found 16 hours ago
Mon, Jan 18 - Mon, Jan 25
IPI
Ipiales
RCH
Riohacha
$222 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$222
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select avianca flight, departing Mon, Jan 18 from Ipiales to Riohacha, returning Mon, Jan 25, priced at $222 found 17 hours ago
Wed, Jan 20 - Thu, Feb 4
MDE
Medellín
VUP
Valledupar
$276 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$276
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Wed, Jan 20 from Medellín to Valledupar, returning Thu, Feb 4, priced at $276 found 5 days ago
Fri, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 7
CTG
Cartagena
RCH
Riohacha
$383 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$383
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select LATAM Airlines Group flight, departing Fri, Nov 6 from Cartagena to Riohacha, returning Sat, Nov 7, priced at $383 found 15 hours ago
Sun, Apr 4 - Fri, Apr 9
MIA
Miami
VUP
Valledupar
$447 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$447
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Sun, Apr 4 from Miami to Valledupar, returning Fri, Apr 9, priced at $447 found 5 days ago
Sun, Apr 4 - Fri, Apr 9
MIA
Miami
VUP
Valledupar
$460 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$460
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Sun, Apr 4 from Miami to Valledupar, returning Fri, Apr 9, priced at $460 found 5 days ago
Sun, Feb 14 - Fri, Feb 26
MIA
Miami
VUP
Valledupar
$507 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$507
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Sun, Feb 14 from Miami to Valledupar, returning Fri, Feb 26, priced at $507 found 5 days ago
Thu, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 2
MIA
Miami
VUP
Valledupar
$517 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$517
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select avianca flight, departing Thu, Nov 26 from Miami to Valledupar, returning Wed, Dec 2, priced at $517 found 13 hours ago
Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Jan 18
MIA
Miami
RCH
Riohacha
$524 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$524
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Mon, Nov 9 from Miami to Riohacha, returning Mon, Jan 18, priced at $524 found 6 days ago
Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Jan 18
MIA
Miami
RCH
Riohacha
$524 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$524
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Mon, Nov 9 from Miami to Riohacha, returning Mon, Jan 18, priced at $524 found 6 days ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BOGRiohachaNovember 8 to November 10$146
BOGValleduparNovember 8 to November 14$223
MDERiohachaNovember 7 to November 8$250
*Prices include taxes and fees

Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight

Score Epic La Guajira Accommodation Deals

Hotel Waya Guajira By OxoHotel

Hotel Waya Guajira By OxoHotel

4 out of 5
Km 1 Vía Cuestesitas Albania La Guajira
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$109 nightly
The price is $109 total per night from Nov 5 to Nov 6
$109 total
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Albania. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Princesa Negra Park and Los Puentes Park are ...
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Hotel Wayira Beach by On vacation

Hotel Wayira Beach by On vacation

3 out of 5
Paraje Punta De La Vela De San Antonio Manaure Guajira
$132 nightly
The price is $132 total per night from Nov 4 to Nov 5
$132 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Manaure. Enjoy 3 restaurants, a beach locale, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Nicolás de Federman Park and Riohacha ...
6.2/10 (48 reviews)
"Good place to go and have the experience of La Guajira, be mindful of the area since it is located on the Wayu territory. The rooms were clean we stayed on the bungalows one thing I will say they need a better signage to be able to locate the rooms easier. Be aware they will try to allure you for ..."

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2026

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Naio Hotel y Villas

Naio Hotel y Villas

3 out of 5
KM 2 Via Palomino-Dibulla Dibulla La Guajira
$228 nightly
The price is $228 total per night from Dec 3 to Dec 4
$228 total
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Dibulla. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants.
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Dreamer Palomino

Dreamer Palomino

2 out of 5
Playa Donaire, Palomino, La Guajira Palomino La Guajira
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$46 nightly
The price is $46 total per night from Nov 8 to Nov 9
$46 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Stay at this hostel in Dibulla. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 poolside bars. Popular attraction Palomino Beach is located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (10 reviews)
"Anuncian aire acondicionado. Realmente es solo un accesorio difícilmente lo prenden y tienes q ir muchas veces a la recepción para q te lo prendan aunq sea una hora. Deberían advertir q el aire no es todo el tiempo."

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2026

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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
Great for families

Aite Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Km 67 troncal del caribe Via Rioacha Dibulla La Guajira
$131 nightly
The price is $131 total per night from Nov 13 to Nov 14
$131 total
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Dibulla. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attraction Palomino Beach is located nearby.
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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
Stay at this hotel in San Juan del Cesar. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attraction Simon Bollvar Park is located nearby.
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
  • 4 people
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Economy Chevrolet Spark

Compact

Ford Focus
  • 4 people
Ford Focus
Compact Ford Focus

Midsize

Toyota Corolla
  • 5 people
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  • 5 people
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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to La Guajira?
You have 24 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 $138 to $524. But it was travelers departing from Bogotá (BOG) who nabbed the top bargains. One-way flights to La Guajira fell to a low $69.
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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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  • 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.

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