58 € Cheap Flights from New York to Cartagena

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York to Cartagena flights are currently cheapest in August.

Direct flights from New York to Cartagena

New York to Cartagena: Alternative routes

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

New York to Cartagena: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found58 €
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time5 hrs, 12 mins
Most popular airlinejetBlue
Average flights per week10

Finding cheap flights from New York to Cartagena: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York to Cartagena is 58 €. 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.
5 hours and 12 minutes is the average flight time from New York to Cartagena.
jetBlue and Avianca fly direct from New York to Cartagena.
As of January 2026, there are 10 flights per week flying from New York to Cartagena.
The cheapest month to fly from New York to Cartagena is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to Cartagena Airport on Thursday, 6 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 12 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.

Travelling from New York to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG): What you need to know

  • Organising your flight from New York to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) begins with finding the right airport to begin your travels from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are the main departure points in New York.

  • Around 5 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct New York to Rafael Nunez International Airport flight.

  • Cartagena is one hour behind New York. Rafael Nunez International Airport is located in Cartagena, which runs on the UTC-5 timezone.

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) is the most popular route, with 8 direct services each week. You can travel from JFK to CTG on AVIANCA's 5:20am flight.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from New York to CTG.

  • Planning to travel during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.

Airports in New York

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • Go straight to your destination from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Nonstop flights from New York to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) can be booked from here.

  • JetBlue Airways is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from New York to Rafael Nunez International Airport departing from JFK.

  • The majority of passengers prefer to book seats with JetBlue Airways from JFK to CTG.

  • The top on-time carrier on this route is AVIANCA. Its services land as scheduled 78.26% of the time.

  • We make it simple to book cheap flights from New York to CTG with a stopover. To explore your options departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between JFK and CTG include:

    • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

    • Miami International Airport (MIA)

    • El Dorado International Airport (BOG)

  • JFK is around 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from New York to Rafael Nunez International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to John F. Kennedy International Airport:

  • 74.1% of flights departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.

  • The address for JFK is JFK Airport.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • Split up your flight from New York to Rafael Nunez International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Newark Liberty International Airport and CTG are:

    • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

    • Miami International Airport (MIA)

    • Orlando International Airport (MCO)

  • On public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in about 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 30 minutes.

  • Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your New York to CTG flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:

  • Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance of 73.3%. This figure provides insight into how often flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on time.

  • You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.

LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

  • Reserve a plane ticket from New York to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) out of LaGuardia Airport (LGA) with one or more stops. Popular stopovers between LGA and CTG include:

    • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

    • Miami International Airport (MIA)

    • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

  • From central New York, LGA is around 18 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 25 minutes to get to the airport by car and 1 hour or so on public transport.

  • Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near LaGuardia Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early New York to Rafael Nunez International Airport flight:

  • LGA has an on-time performance rate of 80.0%. This means the majority of its flights arrive at their destination on schedule and your plans stay right on track.

  • The address of LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.

About Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from New York to Rafael Nunez International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near CTG:

  • Grab a Rafael Nunez International Airport rental car and explore Cartagena and beyond with your own wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Keddy By Europcar are leading providers you can book with here.

  • Booking your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your New York to Rafael Nunez International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.

How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)

  • Right now, 71 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Rafael Nunez International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 58 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from New York to CTG if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.

  • Affordable New York to Rafael Nunez International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.

  • Be the first to know about deals for plane tickets from New York to CTG by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Save money on your flight from New York to Rafael Nunez International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from New York to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)

  • Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding your trip dates. April is the quietest month to visit Cartagena. August is when most people book flights from New York to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG), which may be perfect if you're after more action.

  • The warmest month in Cartagena is February, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your New York to CTG plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.

  • January has temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for cheap tickets from New York to Rafael Nunez International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Cartagena

  • After booking your flight from New York to Rafael Nunez International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Cartagena:

  • There are loads of awesome things to do in Cartagena when you're ready to go sightseeing. Start exploring at Walled City of Cartagena followed by La Fantastica Cartagena - Pirate Ship Tour, Sunset Tour & Rosario Island Tour and Centro Historico.

Explore more of Colombia

  • Cartagena has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Colombia waiting to be explored. About 97 kilometres north-east of Cartagena, a trip to Barranquilla will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Gran Malecon Puerta de Oro, Miramar Park and Obelisco Barranquilla - LA VENTANA AL MUNDO.

  • Santa Marta is another well-known destination in Colombia and is around 161 kilometres north-east of Cartagena. No journey is complete without a visit to Natural Tayrona National Park, Ciudad Perdida and Playa Taganga.

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