How to get fromSanta Marta to Cancúnby plane or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Marta to Cancún by plane or bus

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Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport
best
1. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane SMR - CUN
9h 59m
$7,663–8,559
Bus to Almirante Padilla Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal de Transportes de Riohachabus
2. Fly from Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane RCH - CUN
12h 56m
$3,840–13,607
Bus to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquillabus
2. Fly from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane BAQ - CUN
11h 15m
$4,399–8,019
Bus to Cartagena, fly
1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Oficina Transportes Marsolbus
2. Fly from Cartagena (CTG) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane CTG - CUN
14h 51m
$4,381–8,666

Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Cancún International Airport (CUN) flights

27Weekly Planes

6h 57mAverage Duration

$1,673Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,767.8 km
Duration: 9h 59m

What companies run services between Santa Marta, Colombia and Cancún, Mexico?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., Copa Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Cancún International Airport (CUN) 4 times a day.

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Cancún, Mexico(opens in a new window)

Cancún, often Cancun in English is a city in southeast Mexico on the northeast coast of the Yucatán Peninsula in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. It is a significant tourist destination in Mexico and the seat of the municipality of Benito Juárez. The city is on the Caribbean Sea and is one of Mexico's easternmost points. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Places to stay in Cancún

Adhara Hacienda Cancun(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Suites Gaby Cancun(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Departamento Deli(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Departamento Tucán(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

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