Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Marta Airport (SMR): what you need to know
Santa Marta is three hours ahead of Los Angeles and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your LAX to SMR flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Pick a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Marta Airport. Panama City Tocumen International Airport is a top stopover on the LAX to SMR route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Marta Airport (SMR)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Marta Airport flight is 252 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 430 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from LAX to SMR, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Marta Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from LAX to SMR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Marta Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is located at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport has a strong on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from LAX touch down on schedule 80% of the time.
Central Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport is approximately 29 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near LAX? If you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Marta Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Santa Marta Airport (SMR)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Marta Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SMR instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Santa Marta Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Localiza, Alamo or Tu Roll Rent a Car to explore Santa Marta and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Santa Marta Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Santa Marta Airport (SMR) to central Santa Marta
From Santa Marta Airport, Santa Marta is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Santa Marta Airport (SMR)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Marta Airport. November is the most popular month to visit Santa Marta. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Marta Airport for September if you'd like to go to Santa Marta during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LAX to SMR in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Colombia
Barranquilla is just one of the many places in Colombia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Santa Marta. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Gran Malecon Puerta de Oro, Obelisco Barranquilla - LA VENTANA AL MUNDO and Catedral Metropolitana Maria Reina.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Colombia, consider Cartagena, roughly 161 kilometres south-west of Santa Marta. Walls of Cartagena, Centro Historico and CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA are the start of reasons to visit.