Flying from New York to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll leave from in New York. New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from New York to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) departing from here.
Expect to be in the air for 5 hours 10 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct New York to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport flight.
Cartagena (where Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport is located) and New York share the UTC-5 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
The busiest route is from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG). Choose from 7 direct services every week. AVIANCA operates a 5:20am departure between JFK and CTG.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from New York to CTG. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Getting away during a peak month like July? Popular periods (like Christmas and New Year) can add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You can book a direct flight from New York to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) leaving from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
When departing from JFK, you can catch a direct flight from New York to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport with JetBlue Airways.
JetBlue is the airline most travellers choose for flights from JFK to CTG.
With 78.33% of its services landing as planned, jetBlue is the top on-time carrier on this route.
We make it easy to find cheap flights from New York to CTG with a stopover. To explore the options departing from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between JFK and CTG include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
JFK is around 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from New York to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights leaving New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, 73% arrive on time at their destination.
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Split up your flight from New York to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Popular stopovers between Newark Liberty International Airport and CTG include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
EWR is around 24 kilometres from central New York. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to CTG flight:
71% of flights departing Newark Liberty International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Book a plane ticket from New York to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) out of New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) with a stop or two. Some popular stopovers between LGA and CTG are:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
The journey time to LGA from the centre of New York is around 55 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 30 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to New York LaGuardia Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early New York to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive when they should. At LGA, that figure is 69%.
The address of New York LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
If you have a late flight from New York to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near CTG:
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your New York to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) to central Cartagena
Central Cartagena is around 6 kilometres from Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport is Rs39,282. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs91,546. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from New York to CTG. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest New York to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport tickets across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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The best time to fly from New York to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
December is the quietest month for flights from New York to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG), while January is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Cartagena based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a New York to CTG plane ticket departing in February if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Cartagena to range from 24ºC to 32ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from New York to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport in January when temperatures are between 24ºC and 32ºC.
More about Cartagena
After booking your flight from New York to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Cartagena:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Walls of Cartagena, Centro Historico and CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA are leading attractions which should be on every Cartagena itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
Cartagena is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Colombia just waiting to be explored. About 97 kilometres northeast of Cartagena, a trip to Barranquilla will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Gran Malecon Puerta de Oro, Obelisco Barranquilla - LA VENTANA AL MUNDO and Catedral Metropolitana Maria Reina.
Santa Marta is another well-known destination in Colombia and is around 161 kilometres northeast of Cartagena. No trip is complete without visiting Natural Tayrona National Park, Ciudad Perdida and Playa Taganga.