Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR): what you need to know
Santa Marta is one hour behind New York and observes 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. Show up at the airport on time to board your JFK to SMR flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between JFK and SMR include:
El Dorado International Airport
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR)
R 2,942 is the best price for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 7,745. These fares can change depending on demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from JFK to SMR, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
Finding cheap flights from JFK to SMR is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Of the flights that depart from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central New York to John F. Kennedy International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near JFK:
Arriving at Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a John F. Kennedy International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SMR instead:
Grab a Simon Bolivar International Airport rental car and discover Santa Marta and beyond with your own wheels. Localiza, Alamo and Tu Roll Rent a Car are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Simon Bolivar International Airport around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) to central Santa Marta
From Simon Bolivar International Airport, Santa Marta is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Santa Marta. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Santa Marta, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JFK to SMR in January. Temperatures average between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Colombia
Santa Marta is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Colombia waiting to be explored. About 72 kilometres west of Santa Marta, a trip to Barranquilla will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like La Casa del Carnaval Elsa Caridi, Museo del Caribe and Malecón Puerta de Oro.
Around 161 kilometres south-west of Santa Marta, Cartagena is another essential stop in Colombia. Start your sightseeing at Walled City of Cartagena, Museo del Oro Zenu and La Popa Monastery.