Flying from Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) (SMR) to Fort Lauderdale: what you need to know
Fort Lauderdale and Santa Marta (where Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) is located) are both in the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably board your SMR to Fort Lauderdale flight.
During popular months like November, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
We make it easy to book plane tickets from SMR to Fort Lauderdale with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE)
Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (CLO)
SMR is around 14 kilometres from central Santa Marta. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) to Fort Lauderdale? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near SMR:
Of the flights that depart from Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO), 71% land on schedule at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) (SMR) to Fort Lauderdale
R 5,027 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) to Fort Lauderdale flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 6,858. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from SMR to Fort Lauderdale, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) to Fort Lauderdale throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
You don't need to check back constantly to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from SMR to Fort Lauderdale.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) to Fort Lauderdale by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to central Fort Lauderdale takes around 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 11 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) to Fort Lauderdale, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near FLL:
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport about three weeks ahead of your flight from SMR to Fort Lauderdale.
The address for FLL is 320 Terminal Drive.
Best time to go to Fort Lauderdale
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) to Fort Lauderdale. March is the most popular month for a trip to Fort Lauderdale. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in December.
The warmest month in Fort Lauderdale is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) to Fort Lauderdale plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from SMR to Fort Lauderdale around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Fort Lauderdale
Once you've booked your flight from Simon Bolivar International Airport (CO) to Fort Lauderdale, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Fort Lauderdale:
Ft Lauderdale Beach (Playa las Olas) and Las Olas Beach are a couple of major attractions to put on your Fort Lauderdale itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Fort Lauderdale Beach: The L'Hermitage Reserve.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Fort Lauderdale, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Journey around 499 kilometres north to Jacksonville to check off its leading sights. From St. John's Cathedral to Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 306 kilometres northwest of Fort Lauderdale, Tampa is another essential stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Busch Gardens Tampa, The Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park.
