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Flights from Cancun to Cartagena

There are no direct flights from Cancun to Cartagena. The easiest way is one stop via Panama City or Miami, about 5h 01m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 5h 01m
CUNCTGPTY

Cancun to Cartagena at a glance

Fastest journey5h 01mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Panama City or Miami

Best ways to fly from Cancun to Cartagena

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
CUN Panama City (PTY) CTG
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 01m
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2
CUN Miami (MIA) CTG
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Avianca
One airline, one ticket ~5h 47m
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3
CUN Medellin (MDE) CTG
Leg 1: Avianca, Wingo · Leg 2: Avianca, JetSmart, Wingo
One airline, one ticket ~5h 41m
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4
CUN Fort Lauderdale (FLL) CTG
Leg 1: JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: JetBlue Airways
One airline, one ticket ~5h 51m
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CUN San Jose (SJO) CTG
Leg 1: Volaris, Volaris Costa Rica · Leg 2: Avianca Costa Rica
Self-transfer likely ~6h 16m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,706 km1,059 miles
Journey time
5h 01mestimate
Time difference
NoneCartagena vs Cancun
Currency in Cartagena
USD
Airports
CUN → CTG

Flights from Cancun to Cartagena: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cancun to Cartagena?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Panama City, Miami and Medellin. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cancun to Cartagena?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 01m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,706 km.
Where do you change planes between Cancun and Cartagena?
The best connecting points are Panama City (PTY), Miami (MIA), Medellin (MDE) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL). Copa Airlines flies both legs via Panama City, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cancun and Cartagena?
Cancun: Cancún International Airport (CUN). Cartagena: Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG).

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