Flying from Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Cancun's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Santa Marta.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to board your SMR to CUN flight.
Flying during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Cancun International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between SMR and CUN include:
Tocumen International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
£153 is the best price for a one-way Simon Bolivar International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. A return flight starts from £269. These fares may change depending on demand.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from SMR to CUN. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Cancun International Airport.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SMR to CUN.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Cancun International Airport.
Handy information about Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Simon Bolivar International Airport, data shows 66.83% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Simon Bolivar International Airport is about 10 miles from central Santa Marta. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel near SMR? If you're boarding an early flight from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Cancun International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
If you're landing on a late Simon Bolivar International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near CUN:
Pick up a Cancun International Airport rental car and discover Cancun and beyond with your own set of wheels. MEX, America and Europcar are leading providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Cancun International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun International Airport is approximately 12 miles from central Cancun. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Cancun International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Cancun in May.
When reserving your flight from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Cancun International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Cancun, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SMR to CUN sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Cancun is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Mexico you should also see. Around 180 miles west of Cancun, a visit to Merida will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like P. ANDADOR NVA. CHICHEN ITZA, Pre Hispanic Town Of Uxmal and El Palacio de Gobierno.
Campeche is another sought-after destination in Mexico and is around 260 miles west of Cancun. No journey is complete without a visit to Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche.
