{ "response": { "Key": "US-CTG", "orig": { "code": "US", "type": "country", "country": "United States" }, "dest": { "code": "CTG", "type": "airport", "city": "Cartagena", "fullCity": "Cartagena, Colombia", "airport": "Rafael Nuñez Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "From which U.S. cities can I fly to Cartagena?", "answer": "Four US cities offer nonstop flights to Cartagena: Miami with 138 weekly flights on American and Avianca taking about 3 hours, New York JFK with 66 weekly flights on Avianca and JetBlue taking about 5 hours 10 minutes, Atlanta with 24 weekly flights on Delta taking about 4 hours, and Fort Lauderdale with 16 weekly flights on JetBlue taking about 2 hours 53 minutes. Travelers from other parts of the country typically connect through one of these hubs, most often Miami given its frequency and short flight time, or through nearby international gateways like Panama City or Bogotá. Choosing a departure city depends on where you live and how much schedule flexibility you want, with Miami offering the most options by far for travelers in the Southeast or those willing to connect.", "methodology": "The U.S. departure cities with nonstop service to this destination and their weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We identify every U.S. airport with scheduled nonstop service, group airports into their metropolitan areas, and rank cities by scheduled weekly departures.", "toolsUsed": [ "country_to_city" ] }, "q1": { "question": "How long is the flight to Cartagena?", "answer": "Nonstop flights from the United States to Cartagena take about 2 hours 53 minutes from Fort Lauderdale, 3 hours from Miami, 4 hours from Atlanta, and 5 hours 10 minutes from New York. The shortest nonstop is from Fort Lauderdale at 2 hours 53 minutes, while the longest is from New York at 5 hours 10 minutes. Travelers from other U.S. cities can connect through one of these hubs.", "methodology": "Flight times from each U.S. departure city come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI); the typical time is the median scheduled duration of that city's nonstop services to this destination.", "toolsUsed": [ "country_to_city" ] }, "q2": { "question": "Are there direct flights to Cartagena?", "answer": "Yes, there are nonstop flights from the United States to Cartagena, Colombia. Four US cities have direct service: Miami on American Airlines and Avianca (about 3 hours), New York on Avianca and JetBlue (about 5 hours 10 minutes), Atlanta on Delta (about 4 hours), and Fort Lauderdale on JetBlue (about 2 hours 53 minutes). Together these are every US city with a scheduled nonstop to Cartagena, so travelers from other US cities connect through one of these hubs.", "methodology": "Nonstop service is identified from the scheduled operating flights in our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI); a destination with no scheduled nonstop from the United States is reported as having none.", "toolsUsed": [ "country_to_city" ] }, "q3": { "question": "Which U.S. cities are usually cheapest or easiest for flying to Cartagena?", "answer": "Fort Lauderdale and Washington are usually the cheapest U.S. origins for flying to Cartagena, with round-trip fares around $356 and $421 respectively. Baltimore, Chicago, and Orlando follow at roughly $433 to $469, and about 10 U.S. cities offer service to Cartagena.", "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.", "toolsUsed": [ "dest_flight_pricing" ] }, "q4": { "question": "Which airlines fly to Cartagena?", "answer": "American Airlines and Avianca fly from Miami, Avianca and JetBlue from New York, Delta from Atlanta, and JetBlue from Fort Lauderdale. Avianca is in Star Alliance; Delta is in SkyTeam.", "methodology": "Airlines are the operating carriers scheduled on nonstop services from each U.S. departure city, taken from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI).", "toolsUsed": [ "country_to_city" ] }, "q5": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly to Cartagena?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from the United States to Cartagena are typically September through November and late January through March, avoiding the December holidays and summer peak. For the best fares, book at least 3-4 months ahead and consider midweek departures, especially Tuesday or Wednesday, with early morning or red-eye flights often priced lower." }, "q6": { "question": "How far in advance should I book flights to Cartagena?", "answer": "For flights from the United States to Cartagena, fares are typically lowest when booked about 5 weeks ahead of departure. Holidays and peak periods tend to sell out earlier, so booking a bit further in advance is wise for those dates.", "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.", "toolsUsed": [ "dest_flight_pricing" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Do I need a visa to travel to Cartagena?", "answer": "For United States citizens, no visa is required for a short tourist visit to Cartagena, Colombia. US passport holders may stay visa-free for up to 90 days.\n\nThis is general guidance to help you plan, not official immigration advice — entry rules can change and can depend on your nationality and circumstances, so please confirm the current requirements with the relevant embassy or official government source before you travel.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Colombia", "title": "Visa policy of Colombia", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/favicon/wikipedia.ico" }, { "url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/colombia/entry-requirements", "title": "Colombia entry requirements — GOV.UK", "favicon": "https://www.gov.uk/favicon.ico" } ], "preopenedReferences": true, "stageOnly": true }, "q8": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on flights to Cartagena?", "answer": "Baggage rules vary by carrier. On flights from the US to Cartagena, standard economy fares typically include one checked bag, but basic economy tickets often do not. Premium cabins generally permit two checked bags. Always confirm with your airline." }, "q9": { "question": "Are overnight or red eye flights available to Cartagena?", "answer": "No, overnight or red-eye flights are not available from the United States to Cartagena. Nonstop service from Miami, New York, Atlanta, and Fort Lauderdale all operates during daytime hours, with flight times ranging from about 3 to 5 hours. Most travelers prefer these daytime flights for the relatively short journey, arriving the same day without an overnight stay onboard.", "methodology": "Red-eye availability is flagged from the scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI), marking services that leave late at night and arrive the following morning.", "toolsUsed": [ "country_to_city" ] }, "q10": { "question": "What time of day is usually cheapest for flights to Cartagena?", "answer": "Morning departures tend to be the cheapest time of day for flights from the United States to Cartagena, with a typical fare around $596 compared to an average of $632 for other times. This is a general pattern rather than a hard floor, and actual prices will vary by date and origin.", "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.", "toolsUsed": [ "dest_flight_pricing" ] }, "q11": { "question": "Which airport will I arrive at and how do I get from Rafael Nuñez Intl Airport to downtown Cartagena?", "answer": "You will arrive at Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG), the main airport serving Cartagena, located in the Crespo neighborhood in the northern part of the city. There is no airport train or metro; the city's Transcaribe bus rapid transit system is the main public transport option, with hybrid routes serving Crespo, Bocagrande, and the old town. Taxis and ride-share services are readily available, and the drive to downtown Cartagena typically takes about 15 to 25 minutes depending on traffic.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafael_N%C3%BA%C3%B1ez_International_Airport", "title": "Rafael Núñez International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-11T04:16:13Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transcaribe", "title": "Transcaribe", "time_published": "2026-02-14T07:16:30Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_busiest_airports_in_Colombia", "title": "List of the busiest airports in Colombia", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-06-24T19:00:51Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafael_Núñez", "title": "Rafael Núñez", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-15T01:35:20Z" } ] }, "q12": { "question": "Which cabin and seat options are typical on flights to Cartagena?", "answer": "Flights to Cartagena typically offer economy and a domestic-style first class recliner, with lie-flat business class rare and premium economy absent on most direct services." }, "q13": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Cartagena airport?", "answer": "Cartagena's Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) has no on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods in either the International or Domestic Terminal, and the paid lounges do not offer sleep facilities. For a proper rest, nearby hotels such as Varanasi Boutique Hotel and Hotel Ayenda Casa Cano 1805 are within a short walk (0.1–0.2 miles) and offer shuttle service, though the airport itself allows overnight sleeping on the terminal seats.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/cartagena-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Cartagena Airport Guide (CTG) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-08-23T19:21:35Z" }, { "url": "https://sofitel.accor.com/es/hotels/1871.html", "title": "Sofitel Legend Santa Clara | Hotel de lujo | Ciudad amurallada de Cartagena", "time_published": "2026-04-08T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/cartagena-de-indias/ctghi/hoteldetail", "title": "Beachfront Cartagena, Colombia Hotel | Holiday Inn Cartagena Morros", "favicon": "https://digital.ihg.com/is/image/ihg/app-web-chiclet-holidayinn?fmt=png-alpha" }, { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/lounges/cartagena-airport-lounges.htm", "title": "Cartagena Airport Lounges (CTG) – Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafael_N%C3%BA%C3%B1ez_International_Airport", "title": "Rafael Núñez International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-11T04:16:13Z" }, { "url": "https://aeropuertocartagena.com.co", "title": "Cartagena Airport", "favicon": "https://aeropuertocartagena.com.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cropped-logo-site-180x180.png" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options at Cartagena airport?", "answer": "Cartagena's Rafael Núñez International Airport has three main lounge options: the Heroica VIP Lounge in the domestic terminal, the Heroica VIP Lounge in the international terminal, and the Avianca Sala VIP (Avianca Lounge Cartagena) in the domestic terminal, near gate 4. The Heroica lounges are part of the Priority Pass network, open daily from 4:00 AM to midnight, and offer air conditioning, complimentary alcoholic beverages (limit two), and digital card acceptance. The Avianca lounge is accessible to passengers departing on domestic Avianca, GOL, Avianca partner, or Star Alliance flights, with a 3-hour maximum stay; it serves spirits, beer, and wine (alcohol only after 4:00 PM) and has Wi-Fi, flight monitors, and conference rooms for a fee. All three lounges are located after security and are non-smoking, with the Avianca lounge also offering free admission for children under 2.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/es-LA/lounges/colombia/cartagena-rafael-nunez", "title": "Rafael Nuñez International Airport CTG Lounges - CTG Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?icon.1k7202wk2zqql.png?dpl=1f82db4e-b1f8-481b-b911-c24ef915cc46" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-ca/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CTG/Avianca-Lounge-Cartagena-Domestic-Terminal-svgn78g404", "title": "Avianca Lounge Cartagena at Rafael Nunez International Airport | Amex CA", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CTG/Avianca-Lounge-Cartagena-Domestic-Terminal-svgn78g404", "title": "Avianca Lounge Cartagena at Rafael Nunez International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/es-LA/lounges/colombia/cartagena-rafael-nunez/ctg4-heroica-vip-lounge-ctg-intl", "title": "Heroica VIP Lounge CTG AIRPORT Terminal internacional Aeropuerto Internacional Rafael Núñez (Cartagena de Indias) | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?icon.1k7202wk2zqql.png?dpl=1f82db4e-b1f8-481b-b911-c24ef915cc46" }, { "url": "https://aa.com/web/i18n/travelInformation/destinationInformation/ctg-airport.html", "title": "Cartagena, Colombia (CTG)", "favicon": "https://aa.com/content/images/chrome/rebrand/favicon.png" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Cartagena?", "answer": "Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from the United States to Cartagena, with a typical fare of $407, which is $23 below the weekly average of $430. Midweek departures generally beat weekends, so Monday or other midweek days are your best bet for savings.", "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.", "toolsUsed": [ "dest_flight_pricing" ] } } } }