Travelling from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO) to Santa Marta Airport (SMR): what you need to know
Santa Marta's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Santa Marta one hour ahead of San Jose.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your SJO to SMR flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Santa Marta Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between SJO and SMR include:
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO) to Santa Marta Airport (SMR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Santa Marta Airport flight is Rs45,803. A return ticket right now is Rs106,681. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SJO to SMR if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Santa Marta Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and land a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SJO to SMR by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Santa Marta Airport.
Handy information about San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
79% of flights departing from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport land at their destination on schedule.
San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport is around 18 kilometres from central San Jose. 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.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Santa Marta Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near SJO:
Arriving at Santa Marta Airport (SMR)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Santa Marta Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SMR instead:
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Reserving your ride from Santa Marta Airport about one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Santa Marta Airport (SMR) to central Santa Marta
Santa Marta Airport to the centre of Santa Marta has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
When to fly to Santa Marta Airport (SMR)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Santa Marta Airport. November is the most popular month to visit Santa Marta. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Santa Marta is September, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Santa Marta Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SJO to SMR in January. Average temperatures are between 24ºC and 30ºC then.
Explore more of Colombia
Barranquilla is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Santa Marta. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Gran Malecon Puerta de Oro, Obelisco Barranquilla - LA VENTANA AL MUNDO and Catedral Metropolitana Maria Reina.
If you want to check out another side of Colombia, head for Cartagena, roughly 161 kilometres south-west of Santa Marta. Walls of Cartagena, Centro Historico and CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA are among its highlights.
