Flying from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Cartagena Airport (CTG): what you need to know
Cartagena's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Cartagena three hours ahead of Sacramento.
Your SMF to CTG flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
If you want to visit a different city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sacramento International Airport to Cartagena Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport is a well-known stop between SMF and CTG.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Cartagena Airport (CTG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sacramento International Airport to Cartagena Airport flight is Rs82,638. A round-trip fare is currently Rs176,695. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from SMF to CTG, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Sacramento International Airport to Cartagena Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SMF to CTG.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Sacramento International Airport to Cartagena Airport.
Handy information about Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
The address for SMF is 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Sacramento International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart SMF arrive at their destination without delay.
To get to Sacramento International Airport from central Sacramento, it takes about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Booking a hotel room for the night can take the hassle out of getting to the airport on time. If you need somewhere to stay before your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Cartagena Airport, check out Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG. It's a short drive from SMF.
Arriving at Cartagena Airport (CTG)
If you have a late Sacramento International Airport to Cartagena Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near CTG:
Explore without limits with a Cartagena Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Keddy By Europcar and find adventure across Cartagena and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Cartagena Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Cartagena Airport (CTG) to central Cartagena
From Cartagena Airport, Cartagena is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Cartagena Airport (CTG)
January is the most popular month for flights from Sacramento International Airport to Cartagena Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Cartagena in March.
When reserving your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Cartagena Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Cartagena, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC to 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 24ºC and 32ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SMF to CTG sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Cartagena. Around 467 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13.
Barranquilla is another essential stop in Colombia and is around 97 kilometres north-east of Cartagena. No trip is complete without visiting Gran Malecon Puerta de Oro, Obelisco Barranquilla - LA VENTANA AL MUNDO and Catedral Metropolitana Maria Reina.
