Travelling from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Santa Marta Airport (SMR): what you need to know
Orlando and Santa Marta are both in the UTC-5 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your MCO to SMR flight.
Flying during a peak month like April? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Orlando International Airport to Santa Marta Airport. These are the top stopovers between MCO and SMR:
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Santa Marta Airport (SMR)
Right now, 191 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Orlando International Airport to Santa Marta Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 368 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MCO to SMR if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from Orlando International Airport to Santa Marta Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from MCO to SMR.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Orlando International Airport to Santa Marta Airport.
Handy information about Orlando International Airport (MCO)
You'll find MCO at One Airport Boulevard.
When it comes to Orlando International Airport's on-time performance, 77% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Orlando International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Orlando. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Orlando International Airport to Santa Marta Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to MCO:
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 Orlando International Airport to Santa Marta Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SMR instead:
Grab a Santa Marta Airport rental car and discover Santa Marta and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Alamo and Tu Roll Rent a Car are leading providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Santa Marta Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Santa Marta Airport (SMR) to central Santa Marta
Santa Marta Airport to central Santa Marta has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Santa Marta Airport (SMR)
November is the busiest month for flights from Orlando International Airport to Santa Marta Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Santa Marta in March.
Book your flight from Orlando 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).
Look for cheap tickets from MCO to SMR in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around 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 discovered once you've taken in the sights of Santa Marta. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Gran Malecon Puerta de Oro, Obelisco Barranquilla - LA VENTANA AL MUNDO and Catedral Metropolitana Maria Reina.
Cartagena is another well-known destination in Colombia and is around 161 kilometres south-west of Santa Marta. No journey is complete without experiencing Walls of Cartagena, Centro Historico and CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA.
