Flying from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Santa Marta Airport (SMR): what you need to know
Santa Marta is two hours ahead of Denver and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your DEN to SMR flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Pick a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from Denver International Airport to Santa Marta Airport. Panama City Tocumen International Airport is a top stopover on the DEN to SMR route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Santa Marta Airport (SMR)
R 3,924 is the best price for a one-way Denver International Airport to Santa Marta Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 9,894. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
It's often best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from DEN to SMR. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Denver International Airport to Santa Marta Airport across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from DEN to SMR.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Denver International Airport to Santa Marta Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Denver International Airport (DEN)
You'll find DEN at 8500 Pena Boulevard.
80% of flights departing from Denver International Airport land at their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time performance, delays are unlikely when taking off from DEN.
To reach Denver International Airport from central Denver, it takes around 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Spending the night in a hotel can take the hassle out of getting to the airport on time. If you're looking for a place to stay before your flight from Denver International Airport to Santa Marta Airport, take a look at Baymont by Wyndham Denver International Airport. It's a short drive from DEN.
Arriving at Santa Marta Airport (SMR)
Consider booking a hotel close to SMR if you're taking a late Denver International Airport to Santa Marta Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Santa Marta Airport rental car and explore Santa Marta and beyond with your own wheels. Localiza, Alamo and Tu Roll Rent a Car are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Santa Marta Airport about one week in advance of 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 drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Santa Marta Airport (SMR)
November is the most popular month for flights from Denver International Airport to Santa Marta Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Santa Marta in March.
The warmest month in Santa Marta is September, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Denver International Airport to Santa Marta Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DEN to SMR sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Colombia
Santa Marta has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Colombia waiting to be explored. About 72 kilometres west of Santa Marta, a visit to Barranquilla will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Gran Malecon Puerta de Oro, Obelisco Barranquilla - LA VENTANA AL MUNDO and Catedral Metropolitana Maria Reina.
Around 161 kilometres south-west of Santa Marta, Cartagena is another essential stop in Colombia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Walls of Cartagena, Centro Historico and CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA.
