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Airlines with Flights to Cartagena (CTG)
Compare carriers and hub connections for flights from the US to Cartagena.
| Airline | Hub / Connection | Key US Routes | Approx. Travel Time | Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue Airways | JFK / FLL / BOS | JFK, FLL, BOS (nonstop) | 3–5h | B6 |
| American Airlines | MIA / JFK | MIA, JFK (nonstop) | 3–5h | AA |
| Delta Air Lines | ATL / JFK | ATL, JFK (nonstop) | 4–5h | DL |
| United Airlines | IAH / EWR / ORD | IAH, EWR, ORD (nonstop) | 3.5–5.5h | UA |
| Avianca | Bogotá (BOG) | MIA, JFK, ORD (nonstop or via BOG) | 3–5h | AV |
| Spirit Airlines | FLL | FLL (nonstop budget) | ~3h | NK |
Why Fly to Cartagena, Colombia?
Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) is served nonstop by JetBlue, American, Delta, United, and Avianca from multiple US cities — making Cartagena airfare among the most accessible Colombian destinations from the US East Coast. From Cartagena you can reach the Rosario Islands (30 min by speedboat), the Volcán de Lodo El Totumo (45 min, a 15-metre mud volcano), and connect to Medellín (1h by air) and Bogotá (1.5h by air).
Cartagena Airport (CTG) — Quick Facts
IATA Code
CTG
ICAO Code
~10 km southeast of Cartagena historic center
~20 min (COP 25,000–35,000 / ~$6–9)
Colombian Peso (COP)
How to Find the Cheapest Cartagena Airfare
Practical strategies to reduce the cost of your Cartagena airline tickets from the USA.
Book 6–8 Weeks Ahead
Cartagena airfare from the US tends to be lowest when booked 6–8 weeks before departure.
Fly Mid-Week (Tue–Wed)
Tuesday and Wednesday departures to Cartagena are consistently 10–20% cheaper than weekend flights.
JetBlue or American from MIA/FLL — Best Cartagena Fares
JetBlue flies nonstop from JFK (5h), FLL (3h), and BOS to Cartagena — some of the most competitive Cartagena airfare from the US East Coast. American from Miami (3h) is the fastest routing. Miami and Fort Lauderdale are the closest and most affordably connected US gateways to Cartagena CTG, with multiple daily nonstop options and strong fare competition between JetBlue, American, United, and Spirit.
Stay Inside the Walled City — Choose Authentic Over Resort
Cartagena’s most rewarding accommodation experience is inside or directly adjacent to the walled city — boutique hotels in restored colonial mansions (Tcherassi Hotel, Casa San Agustín, Hotel Dann Cartagena) provide courtyards, rooftop terraces, and walking distance to everything. The Bocagrande resort strip (Cartagena’s modern beach neighborhood) is more generic and significantly less atmospheric than the walled city. For the Cartagena of García Márquez — stay inside the walls.
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Flights to Cartagena from US — Top Questions
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Cartagena is served by CTG Airport (IATA: CTG, ICAO: SKCG), located ~10 km southeast of Cartagena historic center. Barranquilla BAQ (~2h by road), Medellín MDE (~1h by air) is the nearest alternative hub.
Top airlines include JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines. Check for nonstop and connecting options from your US departure city.
Shoulder seasons offer the best Cartagena airfare. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Wednesday) are typically 10–20% cheaper than weekend flights.
Flight times to Cartagena (CTG) from the US range from under 1 hour for nearby Canadian gateways to 13+ hours for long-haul South American routes, depending on departure city and routing.
Cartagena Airport (CTG) is located ~10 km southeast of Cartagena historic center. Bus takes approximately ~25 min (local bus/colectivo), while a taxi takes around ~20 min (COP 25,000–35,000 / ~$6–9).
Flights to Cartagena from the US — Your Complete Guide
Economy round-trip fares to Cartagena (CTG) typically range $399–$850 round-trip. Compare all airlines for your dates and lock in the best Cartagena airfare. No booking fees — ever.
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Flights to Cartagena from USA
Cartagena de Indias is Colombia’s most internationally celebrated city and one of the Americas’ most extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage sites — a 16th-century Spanish walled city of perfectly preserved colonial architecture, where the emerald-green sea meets the extraordinary fortifications of Castillo San Felipe de Barajas (the largest Spanish colonial fortress in the Americas), where the Getsemaní neighborhood’s street art and nightlife scene reflects a city rapidly modernizing while preserving its extraordinary heritage, and where the Rosario Islands (30 min by speedboat) offer extraordinary Caribbean reef snorkeling and diving. Use AirlineTickets.services to find the lowest cheap flights to Cartagena from your US departure city.
Cartagena Airfare: Budget Tips
Cartagena airfare from the USA typically ranges $399–$850 round-trip in economy. Use flexible date search and fare alerts to secure the best deal on Cartagena airline tickets.
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