Cheap flights from Mexico City to Cartagena from £96

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Sun, Mar 15
Mexico City NLUCartagena CTG
£96
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Wed, Mar 11
Mexico City NLUCartagena CTG
£99
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Sun, Mar 22
Mexico City NLUCartagena CTG
£106
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Wed, Mar 18
Mexico City NLUCartagena CTG
£109
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Tue, Mar 17
Mexico City MEXCartagena CTG
£138
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Mon, Mar 16
Mexico City MEXCartagena CTG
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Sun, Mar 15 – Fri, Mar 20
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How much do flights to Cartagena cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£96

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£559

Cheapest round-trip

£239

Average round-trip

£279

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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
Mexico City International
Arrive to
Rafael Núñez International
Average flights per week
269
Flight distance
2720 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Mexico City to Cartagena in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 09.02Tue 10.02Wed 11.02Thu 12.02Fri 13.02Sat 14.02Sun 15.02
AeroMéxico
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Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Sunday 1 flights
AirlineMon 16.02Tue 17.02Wed 18.02Thu 19.02Fri 20.02Sat 21.02Sun 22.02
AeroMéxico
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 23.02Tue 24.02Wed 25.02Thu 26.02Fri 27.02Sat 28.02Sun 01.03
AeroMéxico
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 02.03Tue 03.03Wed 04.03Thu 05.03Fri 06.03Sat 07.03Sun 08.03
AeroMéxico
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Mexico City to Cartagena

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AviancaAVAAVNo
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
JetSMARTJATJAYes
VivaAerobusVIVVBNo
Wingo airlinesRPBP5Yes

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
March31°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
7 Feb
87%
28°C25°C
14 Feb
88%
28°C25°C
Sunday
8 Feb
89%
28°C25°C
15 Feb
28°C25°C
Monday
9 Feb
85%
29°C25°C
16 Feb
84%
28°C25°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
29°C25°C
17 Feb
29°C25°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
29°C25°C
18 Feb
80%
29°C25°C
Thursday
12 Feb
30°C25°C
19 Feb
83%
29°C25°C
Friday
13 Feb
78%
29°C26°C
20 Feb
84%
28°C25°C
Travelers usually depart from Mexico City International, or Felipe Ángeles International Airport when they travel from Mexico City to Cartagena. The distance between Mexico City and Cartagena is 2720 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, Copa Airlines, JetSMART, VivaAerobus, and Wingo airlines. Mexico City and Cartagena have 269 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Mexico City to Cartagena?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mexico City and Cartagena takes around 4.0 hours.
What is the flight distance between Mexico City and Cartagena?
The flight distance between Mexico City and Cartagena is 2720 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Mexico City and Cartagena?
Several carriers operate flights between Mexico City and Cartagena. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include AeroMéxico.
What are the most popular routes to and from Mexico City?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Mexico City and London, Tijuana, Cancún, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Chicago, Puerto Vallarta, Los Angeles, Guadalajara, San Francisco, Atlanta, Mérida, Houston, Miami, Toronto, Vancouver, San José del Cabo, Monterrey, Denver, New York.
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., Providencia Island.
What airports are near Mexico City?
The main airport in Mexico City is Mexico City International. It is also served by Mexico City International, Querétaro International, Morelia International, Puebla International, Toluca International.
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 Mexico City and Cartagena?
Currently, you can fly between Mexico City and Cartagena with Avianca, Copa Airlines, JetSMART, VivaAerobus, Wingo airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Mexico City and Cartagena?
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