Flying from Santa Marta Airport (SMR) to Cancun Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Cancun's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Santa Marta.
Your SMR to CUN flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like November. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Santa Marta Airport to Cancun Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between SMR and CUN include:
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santa Marta Airport (SMR) to Cancun Airport (CUN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Santa Marta Airport to Cancun Airport flight is $257. A return plane ticket right now is $725. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SMR to CUN if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Santa Marta Airport to Cancun Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SMR to CUN.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Santa Marta Airport to Cancun Airport.
Handy information about Santa Marta Airport (SMR)
71% of flights that leave from Santa Marta Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Santa Marta Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Santa Marta. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near SMR. Whether you've booked an early flight from Santa Marta Airport to Cancun Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Cancun Airport (CUN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Santa Marta Airport to Cancun Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CUN instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Cancun Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and explore beyond Cancun's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Cancun Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Cancun Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
From Cancun Airport, Cancun is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Cancun Airport (CUN)
April is the busiest month for flights from Santa Marta Airport to Cancun Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Cancun in March.
Book your flight from Santa Marta Airport to Cancun Airport for August if you'd like to go to Cancun during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SMR to CUN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 20ºC and 27ºC on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Cancun is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Mexico you'll want to see. About 290 kilometres west of Cancun, a visit to Merida will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos, Chichen-itza Park and Nva. Chichen Itza Park.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Mexico, head for Campeche, about 418 kilometres west of Cancun. Zona Arquelogica Edzna, Old City Wall and Plaza de la Independencia are among the biggest draws.