Cheap flights from Des Moines to Cartagena from £210

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2 stops
Sun, Jul 26
Des Moines DSMCartagena CTG
£210
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Sun, Jul 26
Des Moines DSMCartagena CTG
£210
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1 stop
Mon, Jul 27
Des Moines DSMCartagena CTG
£213
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 27
Des Moines DSMCartagena CTG
£224
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2 stops
Sat, Jul 25
Des Moines DSMCartagena CTG
£273
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1 stop
Fri, Jul 24
Des Moines DSMCartagena CTG
£284
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Sun, Jul 26 – Thu, Jul 30
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£568
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Sun, Jul 26 – Thu, Jul 30
Des Moines DSMCartagena CTG
£633
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Sat, Jul 25 – Thu, Jul 30
Des Moines DSMCartagena CTG
£635
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Fri, Jul 24 – Thu, Jul 30
Des Moines DSMCartagena CTG
£646
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Mon, Jul 27 – Fri, Jul 31
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Mon, Jul 27 – Sun, Aug 2
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How much do flights to Cartagena cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£210

Cheapest round-trip

£568

Average round-trip

£726

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Avianca

Getting from Cartagena's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public buses and shared shuttles.

Cartagena is served by Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG), located approximately 3 km northeast of the historic walled city center. Despite the short distance, airport transfers to city center destinations can vary in time depending on traffic conditions, particularly during peak tourist seasons. Transport options include taxis, ride-hailing services, hotel shuttles, public buses, and private transfers. The airport is well connected to the city's main tourist areas including the Old Town (Centro Histórico), Bocagrande, and Getsemaní.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

10-25 min

$15,000 – $25,000; COP 15,000–25,000 (~$4–6 USD); fixed rates to main zones

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and safety

10-25 min

$10,000 – $20,000; COP 10,000–20,000 (~$2.50–5 USD); varies with demand

on-demand (traffic dependent)

budget-conscious travelers

20-40 min

$2,800; COP 2,800 (~$0.70 USD); requires Transcaribe card

every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)

lowest cost option

10-30 min

$0 – $50,000; COP 0–50,000 (~$0–12 USD); often complimentary at hotels

by reservation (traffic dependent)

hotel guests with luggage

10-25 min

$40,000 – $80,000; COP 40,000–80,000 (~$10–20 USD); pre-booked

by reservation (traffic dependent)

groups and families

10-25 min

$80,000 – $200,000; COP 80,000–200,000 (~$20–50 USD) per day

by reservation (traffic dependent)

exploring beyond the city

Notes:

  • Prices in COP (Colombian Peso); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Official airport taxis operate with fixed zone-based fares displayed at the taxi stand.
  • Ride-hailing apps like Uber operate in a legal gray area in Colombia; drivers may ask you to sit in the front seat.
  • Transcaribe buses require a rechargeable card that can be purchased at stations.
  • Traffic can be heavy during peak hours and tourist season, affecting journey times.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Cartagena

Depart from
Des Moines International
Arrive to
Rafael Núñez International
Average flights per week
177
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Des Moines to Cartagena

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AviancaAVAAVNo
Allegiant AirAAYG4No
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
WestJetWJAWSNo
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Cartagena

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January30°C25°C
February31°C25°C
March30°C26°C
April30°C26°C
May30°C26°C
June30°C26°C
July30°C26°C
August30°C26°C
September30°C26°C
October29°C26°C
November29°C26°C
December30°C25°C
Hottest Month
31°C
February
Coldest month
25°C
January
Sunny days
176
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Jul
17%
32°C27°C
18 Jul
64%
31°C26°C
Sunday
12 Jul
45%
31°C26°C
19 Jul
17%
30°C26°C
Monday
13 Jul
84%
29°C26°C
20 Jul
78%
29°C26°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
63%
30°C26°C
21 Jul
83%
28°C26°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
12%
30°C25°C
22 Jul
71%
28°C26°C
Thursday
16 Jul
57%
31°C26°C
23 Jul
51%
30°C26°C
Friday
17 Jul
11%
32°C26°C
24 Jul
66%
30°C26°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, Allegiant Air, Copa Airlines, WestJet, and LATAM Airlines. Des Moines and Cartagena have 177 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Des Moines?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Des Moines and Las Vegas, Nashville, Phoenix, Istanbul, Austin, Santa Ana, Orlando, Guadalajara, Tampa, Houston, Sarasota, Shanghai, Winnipeg, Montreal, Kathmandu, Punta Gorda, Malé, Boston, Monrovia, Mexico City.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cartagena?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cartagena and Medellín, Bogotá, Cali, London, San Andrés, Pereira, Panama, Bucaramanga, Atlanta, Lima, Montreal, Toronto, Leticia, Amazonas, Santa Marta, New York, Cúcuta, Fort Lauderdale, Caracas, Washington, D.C., Mexico City.
What airports are near Des Moines?
The main airport in Des Moines is Des Moines International. It is also served by Des Moines International, Eppley Airfield, The Eastern Iowa, Kirksville Regional, Southeast Iowa Regional, Mason City Municipal, Fort Dodge Regional, Waterloo Regional, Sioux Gateway.
What airports are near Cartagena?
The main airport in Cartagena is Rafael Núñez International. It is also served by Rafael Núñez International, Ernesto Cortissoz International, Simón Bolívar International, Los Garzones, Golfo de Morrosquillo, Las Brujas.
Which airlines fly between Des Moines and Cartagena?
Currently, you can fly between Des Moines and Cartagena with Avianca, Allegiant Air, Copa Airlines, WestJet, LATAM Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Des Moines and Cartagena?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Des Moines and Cartagena, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Des Moines and Cartagena?
Traveling between Des Moines and Cartagena, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Des Moines?
There are a number of airports in and around Des Moines. The main one is Des Moines International and other nearby airports include Des Moines International, Eppley Airfield, The Eastern Iowa, Kirksville Regional, Southeast Iowa Regional, Mason City Municipal, Fort Dodge Regional, Waterloo Regional, Sioux Gateway
How many airports are there near Cartagena?
There are a number of airports in and around Cartagena. The main one is Rafael Núñez International and other nearby airports include Rafael Núñez International, Ernesto Cortissoz International, Simón Bolívar International, Los Garzones, Golfo de Morrosquillo, Las Brujas.
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