Traveling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR): what you need to know
Chicago and Santa Marta share the UTC-5 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your ORD to SMR flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR)
At the moment, $212 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $404. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ORD to SMR if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from O'Hare International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
When it comes to O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.85% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Chicago to O'Hare International Airport is around 40 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to ORD? If you're boarding an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR)
Consider booking a hotel near SMR if you're catching a late O'Hare International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Simon Bolivar International 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 you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Simon Bolivar International Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) to central Santa Marta
From Simon Bolivar International Airport, Santa Marta is approximately 16 kilometers away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the center driving.
When to fly to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR)
August is the most popular month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Santa Marta in April.
Book your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport for September if you'd like to explore Santa Marta during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ORD to SMR in January. Average temperatures are between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Colombia
Santa Marta has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Colombia just waiting to be explored. About 72 kilometers west of Santa Marta, a trip to Barranquilla will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like La Casa del Carnaval Elsa Caridi, Museo del Caribe and Malecón Puerta de Oro.
If there's time to check out another corner of Colombia, head for Cartagena, roughly 161 kilometers south-west of Santa Marta. Walled City of Cartagena, Museo del Oro Zenu and La Popa Monastery are key reasons to visit.
