Flying from Orlando to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR): What you need to know
Orlando International Airport (MCO) is Orlando's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Orlando to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) leaving from here.
Simon Bolivar International Airport is located in Santa Marta. The city operates on the UTC-5 timezone and is one hour behind Orlando.
To ensure you catch your flight from Orlando to SMR, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Orlando
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Orlando to SMR that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from Orlando International Airport (MCO), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between MCO and SMR include:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
MCO is around 32 kms (20 miles) from central Orlando. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Orlando International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Orlando to Simon Bolivar International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Of the flights that depart from Orlando International Airport, 78.28% land on schedule at their destination.
MCO is located at One Airport Boulevard.
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
On public transport, you can travel from central Orlando to SFB in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kms (30 miles) away, and getting there by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Orlando Sanford International Airport the day before your Orlando to SMR flight:
Orlando Sanford International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.11%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
About Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR)
Have a late flight from Orlando to Simon Bolivar International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near SMR and get cosy, quick:
Travel at your own speed with a Simon Bolivar International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Localiza, Alamo or Tu Roll Rent a Car and find adventure across Santa Marta and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Orlando to Simon Bolivar International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR)
Currently, £94 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Orlando to Simon Bolivar International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £251. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Orlando to SMR, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Cheap Orlando to Simon Bolivar International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
Locking in a cheap plane ticket from Orlando to SMR is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Hunt down a great price on a flight from Orlando to Simon Bolivar International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from Orlando to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning your trip dates. April is the quietest month to visit Santa Marta. August is when most people book flights from Orlando to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
Lock in a Orlando to SMR plane ticket departing in September if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Santa Marta to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Orlando to Simon Bolivar International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Santa Marta
Start your Santa Marta trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Orlando to Simon Bolivar International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Natural Tayrona National Park, Ciudad Perdida and Playa Taganga are must-visits when exploring Santa Marta.
Explore more of Colombia
Santa Marta is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Colombia just waiting to be explored. About 161 kms (100 miles) south-west of Santa Marta, a visit to Cartagena will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Walled City of Cartagena, La Fantastica Cartagena - Pirate Ship Tour, Sunset Tour & Rosario Island Tour and Centro Historico.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Colombia, head for Valledupar, roughly 129 kms (80 miles) south-east of Santa Marta. San Martin Park, La Casa en el Aire and Letras Valledupar are among its highlights.
