Flying from Fort Lauderdale to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR): What you need to know
Fort Lauderdale's main base, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR).
Santa Marta is one hour behind Fort Lauderdale. Simon Bolivar International Airport is located in Santa Marta, which follows the UTC-5 timezone.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Fort Lauderdale to SMR.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to SMR. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular airports:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Alfonso B. Aragon Airport (CLO)
FLL is around 8 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Simon Bolivar International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
73.74% of flights that leave from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
You'll find FLL at 320 Terminal Drive.
About Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SMR if you have a late flight from Fort Lauderdale to Simon Bolivar International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and end the night sooner:
Grab a Simon Bolivar International Airport rental car and discover Santa Marta and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Alamo and Tu Roll Rent a Car are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Fort Lauderdale to Simon Bolivar International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR)
ج.م. 6,314 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Simon Bolivar International Airport. A return flight starts at ج.م. 14,874. These prices may change based on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to SMR, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
Affordable Fort Lauderdale to Simon Bolivar International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's a better deal on flight tickets from Fort Lauderdale to SMR.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Fort Lauderdale to Simon Bolivar International Airport.
The best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR)
Think about the pace you're looking for when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to go to Santa Marta. August is when most people book flights from Fort Lauderdale to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
Lock in a Fort Lauderdale to SMR flight ticket departing in September if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Santa Marta to range from 25ºC to 29ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 24ºC and 30ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Simon Bolivar International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Santa Marta
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Santa Marta right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Simon Bolivar International Airport:
Your Santa Marta visit won't be complete without checking out the sights. Top attractions that belong on your itinerary include Natural Tayrona National Park, Ciudad Perdida and Playa Taganga.
Explore more of Colombia
Cartagena is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Santa Marta. Around 161 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Walled City of Cartagena, La Fantastica Cartagena - Pirate Ship Tour, Sunset Tour & Rosario Island Tour and Centro Historico.
Valledupar is another sought-after destination in Colombia and is around 129 kilometres south-east of Santa Marta. No trip is complete without visiting San Martin Park, La Casa en el Aire and Letras Valledupar.
