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Summary info about Cartagena flight prices, duration and airlines
Best One-Way Price | $59 |
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Best Round-Trip Price | $169 |
Fastest flight time | 2h 45m |
Operated By | 4 airlines |
Cheapest flights to Cartagena airports
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CHEAPEST ROUTE FROM Los Angeles TO Cartagena
Los Angeles (LAX) to Cartagena (CTG)
Typically, flights to Cartagena from Los Angeles are cheaper when flying from Los Angeles to Cartagena Rafael Nunez, which has an average price of $633
| CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO CARTAGENA FROM LOS ANGELES | August | 25% cheaper | Flying from Los Angeles to Cartagena costs on average just $472 in August |
| MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO CARTAGENA FROM LOS ANGELES | December | 67% more expensive | It costs about $1,055 for flights to Cartagena from Los Angeles in December |
| MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO CARTAGENA FROM LOS ANGELES | November | 230% more users visited | More momondo users searched in flights to Cartagena from Los Angeles in November than any other month |
When is the best time to fly to Cartagena?
You can find flights coming into Cartagena, Colombia taking different durations, depending on where they are coming in from. There are flights into Cartagena from Miami that take around 5 hours 20 minutes. There is also a nonstop flight route from New York to Cartagena from JFK that operates nonstop and takes roughly 4 hours 50 minutes. American Airlines facilitate air travel from Orlando to Cartagena making one or two stops at either Bogòta, Fort Lauderdale, or New Jersey, extending the journey to around 15 hours. Most hours are spent at the airport during stops to allow flight changeovers.
The airlines that fly directly to Rafael Nunez International Airport, Cartegena are Jetblue and American Airlines. Some of the airports with Cartagena flight deals that have nonstop flights include JFK Airport, Fort Lauderdale Airport, and MCO Airport in Orlando. There is a limited number of nonstop flights to Cartagena, but others such as Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines include making either two or three layovers along the way. Those making flights that do not directly land in Cartagena would need several hours of layovers in either Medellin or Fort Lauderdale before making their way to the final destination into Cartagena, Colombia.
Users booking trips to Cartagena from Ibagué found flights 97% cheaper than the average price of flights to Cartagena. To find the cheapest price to Cartagena from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.
In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from United States to Cartagena. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $468. If you’re not able to fly to Cartagena in May, then August is your next best option. Flight prices from United States to Cartagena during August average around $474.
The ideal time to book your flight to Cartagena is 57 days in advance when prices tend to average $549. Keep in mind that you might be able to find cheaper flights to Cartagena at any time. In fact, our users found flights for as low as $169 in the past 72 hours.
According to our data, Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Cartagena from United States. The lowest ticket price found for a Monday departure recently was $387. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Thursday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Cartagena on Thursday is $468.
Our data shows that the cheapest United States to Cartagena flights are usually those with departure times in the afternoon. Our users have found flights to Cartagena in the afternoon for as low as $331. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to Cartagena, so prices are often more expensive at around $434 per ticket.
The month of January, February, or March is often the best time to visit Cartagena to go to the beach due to the weather. Playa de Bocagrande is the most often visited beach in the area. For those looking to visit another area beach, Playa La Boquilla is a great option in the Cartagena area.
Those flying to Cartagena could potentially find better pricing at Barranquilla E Cortissoz Airport (59 mi from Cartagena city center), Corozal Airport (74 mi from Cartagena city center) or Santa Marta Simon Bolivar Airport (99 mi from Cartagena city center) depending on the month and departure airport.
Corozal Airport has an average price of $142 per person and is typically the cheapest airport to fly into when visiting Cartagena. This average price does vary based on departure city. Try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool to find the cheapest flight.
Can I fly to Cartagena Rafael Nunez from United States right now?
Most visitors from United States need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Cartagena Rafael Nunez.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from United States must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Cartagena Rafael Nunez.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from United States are not required to quarantine after entering Cartagena Rafael Nunez.
Can I fly back to United States from Cartagena Rafael Nunez?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Cartagena Rafael Nunez must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to United States.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Cartagena Rafael Nunez are not required to quarantine after entering United States.
Cartagena flight deals found on momondo
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Find the cheapest one-way flights to Cartagena
If you're looking for one-way flights from United States to Cartagena, view some of our deals below provided by Avianca, Copa Airlines and Spirit Airlines
Which airlines fly to Cartagena?
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Which airlines fly to Cartagena?
For flights from United States to Cartagena, most momondo users will book with popular airlines such as American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, JetBlue and Avianca. Depending on what airport you fly from, you may have other airlines to choose from.
Avianca Flights to Cartagena
Avianca is a popular choice for users traveling to Cartagena. It operates 75 flights every week to Cartagena, most often flying from Bogotá El Dorado. Avianca ticket prices will depend on when and where you need to fly from - deals as low as $149 (from New York John F Kennedy Intl) have been found by momondo users. In 174 reviews, momondo users have rated Avianca at an average score of 8.0/10.
Delta Flights to Cartagena
Delta (7.8/10, 380 reviews) is also a popular choice for flights to Cartagena, with deals from as low as $241 from New York John F Kennedy Intl, round-trip. With 3 Delta flights to Cartagena on average each week, prices can vary significantly by origin and availability.
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Airports near Cartagena
Below you will find all the airports in Cartagena along with the distance from the city center
How do you get to the city center from the Cartagena airport?
The airport in Cartagena is called Rafael Nunēz and is located a few minutes from the town center. To get there, it is advisable to get a yellow taxi for its efficiency. You’ll receive a ticket from customs or a section next to the baggage claim at the airport that has the price needed for a trip to the address you logged into the machine. This is an efficient way to ensure that you’re not overcharged by your taxi driver. Some hotels arrange private cars to fetch their guests from the airport to their hotel. Uber is also available in the area. Buses are also a good way to get to the city center from the airport. Buses that run from line T102 pass just outside the Cartagena airport. It normally takes a few minutes less than half an hour. The drop-off location near the city center using these buses are on Parque Apolo and Boquete San Diego.
Popular routes to Cartagena
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Visa requirements for visiting Cartagena
All citizens of the United States are required to have a valid US passport to enter and leave Colombia. The passport should be valid for a minimum of six months from the date you plan to leave Cartagena. Colombian visas are however not required for a stay of up to 90 days or less from the stamped date.
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Cartagena is a city that offers historical as well as scenic attractions to foreign tourists. You may take a walk through the walled city that is located at the heart of the city. It was used as a shelter from pirates and storms in the earlier days and holds a lot of historical importance to Cartagena itself. The walled city is lined up with bars, restaurants, and shops that are sure to indulge you. One of Cartagena’s most beautiful beaches is located on Baru Island, a two-hour drive from the city. For art, visit Museo De Oro that consists of a gold and pottery collection. These were sought from the Zenu people. Special exhibitions and guided tours are available in both Spanish and English. Foodies can enjoy food and produce at the food market in Mercado De Bazurto. The Cuban-style bar over at Bolivar offers amazing nightlife. Enjoy a variety of cocktail drinks and music to enjoy through the night.
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