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Flight deals from Mexico City to Cartagena

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Mexico City to Cartagena Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs88,671. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cartagena.Rs29,565 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 Jan.One-way flight with Viva.Outbound direct flight with Viva departs from Felipe Angeles International on Sat, 23 Jan, arriving in Cartagena.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs29,565, select.
Cartagena.Rs31,824 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep.One-way flight with Viva.Outbound direct flight with Viva departs from Felipe Angeles International on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Cartagena.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs31,824, select.
Cartagena.Rs31,824 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct.One-way flight with Viva.Outbound direct flight with Viva departs from Felipe Angeles International on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Cartagena.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs31,824, select.
Cartagena.Rs31,824 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug.One-way flight with Viva.Outbound direct flight with Viva departs from Felipe Angeles International on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Cartagena.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs31,824, select.
Cartagena.Rs31,827 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Mar.One-way flight with Viva.Outbound direct flight with Viva departs from Felipe Angeles International on Sat, 13 Mar, arriving in Cartagena.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs31,827, select.
Cartagena.Rs31,840 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Feb.One-way flight with Viva.Outbound direct flight with Viva departs from Felipe Angeles International on Sat, 13 Feb, arriving in Cartagena.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs31,840, select.
Cartagena.Rs34,636 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Nov.One-way flight with Viva.Outbound direct flight with Viva departs from Felipe Angeles International on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Cartagena.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs34,636, select.
Cartagena.Rs43,067 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec.One-way flight with Viva.Outbound direct flight with Viva departs from Felipe Angeles International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Cartagena.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs43,067, select.
Cartagena.Rs52,772 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul.One-way flight with Viva.Outbound direct flight with Viva departs from Felipe Angeles International on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Cartagena.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs52,772, select.
Cartagena.Rs54,544 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Jun.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Wed, 2 Jun, arriving in Cartagena.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs54,544, select.
Cartagena.Rs54,989 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 May.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Mon, 24 May, arriving in Cartagena.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs54,989, select.
Cartagena.Rs54,989 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Apr.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Thu, 15 Apr, arriving in Cartagena.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs54,989, select.
Cartagena.Rs55,785 per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 Jul.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Sun, 4 Jul, arriving in Cartagena.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs55,785, select.
Cartagena.Rs84,978 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Apr.One-way flight with Aeromexico.Outbound direct flight with Aeromexico departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Sun, 25 Apr, arriving in Cartagena.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs84,978, select.
Cartagena.Rs85,316 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 May.One-way flight with Aeromexico.Outbound direct flight with Aeromexico departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Mon, 24 May, arriving in Cartagena.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs85,316, select.
Cartagena.Rs95,040 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Jun.One-way flight with Aeromexico.Outbound direct flight with Aeromexico departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Wed, 9 Jun, arriving in Cartagena.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs95,040, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to Cartagena

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Mexico City to Cartagena flights are currently cheapest in January.
Jul
from Rs52,810
Aug
from Rs31,847
Sep
from Rs31,847
Oct
from Rs31,847
Nov
from Rs34,661
Dec
from Rs43,098
Jan
from Rs29,587
Feb
from Rs31,863
Mar
from Rs31,850
Apr
from Rs55,029
May
from Rs55,029
Jun
from Rs54,583

Direct flights from Mexico City to Cartagena

Mexico City to Cartagena: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Mexico City to Cartagena below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cartagena.

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Mexico City to Cartagena: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs29,565
Cheapest month to flyJanuary
Average flight time4 hrs, 6 mins
Most popular airlineWestJet
Average flights per week16

Finding cheap flights from Mexico City to Cartagena: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Mexico City to Cartagena is Rs63,912. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 6 minutes is the average flight time from Mexico City to Cartagena.
WestJet, Aeromexico and Viva fly direct from Mexico City to Cartagena.
As of July 2026, there are 48 flights per week flying from Mexico City to Cartagena.
The cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to Cartagena is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Mexico City to Cartagena Airport on Saturday, 19 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 6 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cartagena but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cartagena is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

The cheapest airline that flies to Cartagena is Viva .

Travelling from Mexico City to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG): What you need to know

  • Mexico City is home to two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Mexico City to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) departing from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU).

  • Expect to be travelling for 4 hours. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct Mexico City to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport flight.

  • Cartagena is one hour ahead of Mexico City. Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport is located in Cartagena, which runs on the UTC-5 timezone.

  • The most popular route is from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG). Take your pick of 7 direct services every week. Aeromexico operates a 9:25am departure between MEX and CTG.

  • Leave enough time to get on your flight from Mexico City to CTG. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Flying during a peak time like September? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

Airports in Mexico City

Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)

  • You can book a direct flight from Mexico City to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) leaving from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).

  • You can travel on a direct flight from Mexico City to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport with Aeromexico. This top airline offers services from MEX.

  • The majority of travellers choose to fly with Aeromexico between MEX and CTG.

  • With a dependable 80.33% of services arriving as scheduled, Aeromexico leads the way in punctuality on this route.

  • We make it simple to find cheap flights from Mexico City to CTG with a stopover. To explore the options departing from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between MEX and CTG include:

    • Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)

    • Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

    • Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE)

  • Located around 13 kilometres from central Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Mexico City to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels close to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport:

  • 84% of flights departing from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport land at their destination on time. Given its solid on-time performance, delays are unlikely when taking off from MEX.

Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)

  • Thinking of flying out of Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)? Direct Mexico City to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) plane tickets are available from here.

  • VivaAerobus operates direct flights from Mexico City to CTG departing from NLU. Book your favourite window seat and get to your destination without any detours.

  • Viva Aerobus is the most frequently booked airline flying from NLU to CTG.

  • Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Mexico City to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport. Check out these connections between Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport and CTG:

    • Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)

    • Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

    • Santo Domingo Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)

  • NLU is around 56 kilometres from central Mexico City. It'll take 55 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours.

  • Getting to the airport on time before your Mexico City to CTG flight is easier when you stay close to Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport. If you have an early departure, Verticca Hotel will put you in easy range of the airport.

  • When it comes to keeping flights on track, Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76%.

About Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)

Getting from Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) to central Cartagena

  • Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport is around 6 kilometres from the centre of Cartagena. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.

  • It takes roughly 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)

  • At the moment, Rs29,565 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs63,866. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To score cheap flights from Mexico City to CTG, book your ticket three months ahead of your planned departure.

  • The best month for scoring cheap Mexico City to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport tickets is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Mexico City to CTG.

  • Discover the best deal on a flight from Mexico City to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'

The best time to fly from Mexico City to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)

  • December is the quietest month for flights from Mexico City to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG), while January is the busiest. Find the best time to go to Cartagena based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

  • Before locking in your Mexico City to CTG plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. February is the warmest month in Cartagena, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 32ºC.

  • Search for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC and 32ºC.

More about Cartagena

Explore more of Colombia

  • Barranquilla is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be explored after you've seen Cartagena. Around 97 kilometres away to the northeast, well-known attractions include Gran Malecon Puerta de Oro, Obelisco Barranquilla - LA VENTANA AL MUNDO and Catedral Metropolitana Maria Reina.

  • Santa Marta is another standout destination in Colombia and is around 161 kilometres northeast of Cartagena. No trip is complete without dropping by Natural Tayrona National Park, Ciudad Perdida and Playa Taganga.

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