Flying from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR): what you need to know
Flying over a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between SJO and SMR include:
Tocumen International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
Before reserving your cheap ticket from SJO to SMR, check whether you need a visa to enter Colombia. Travel document and visa requirements may differ and are updated frequently. For the latest information, get in touch with the nearest consulate or embassy of your destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport is $222. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $526. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on flight tickets from SJO to SMR, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport.
Set up a Price Alert for flight tickets from SJO to SMR. There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped. We'll tell you the moment the price changes.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport. Enter your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Travelling from central San Jose to Juan Santamaria International Airport takes around 2 hours and 22 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near SJO. Whether you're catching an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SMR instead:
Getting from Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) to central Santa Marta
Simon Bolivar International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Santa Marta. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 28 minutes.
When to fly to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Santa Marta. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport for September if you want to go to Santa Marta during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25 ºC and 29 ºC.
Search for flight tickets from SJO to SMR in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 24 ºC and 30 ºC on average.
More about Santa Marta
After booking your flights from SJO to SMR, you'll want to find a place to stay in Santa Marta. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting city:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, Ciudad Perdida and Rodadero sea aquarium and museum are top sights which should feature on every Santa Marta itinerary.
Complete your Santa Marta trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Simon Bolivar International Airport — next up is finding somewhere to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Santa Marta.
