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Flights from Houston to Cartagena

There are no direct flights from Houston to Cartagena. The easiest way is one stop via Miami or Fort Lauderdale, about 6h 39m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 38m
HOUCTGMIA

Houston to Cartagena at a glance

Fastest journey6h 38mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Miami or Fort Lauderdale

Best ways to fly from Houston to Cartagena

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

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HOU Miami (MIA) CTG
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Avianca
One airline, one ticket ~6h 39m
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2
HOU Fort Lauderdale (FLL) CTG
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United Airlines · Leg 2: JetBlue Airways
One airline, one ticket ~6h 41m
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HOU Atlanta (ATL) CTG
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 18m
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HOU Mexico City (MEX) CTG
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, Aeroméxico Connect, United Airlines · Leg 2: Aeroméxico
One airline, one ticket ~7h 26m
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HOU Panama City (PTY) CTG
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
Same alliance ~6h 38m
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HOU Medellin (MDE) CTG
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Avianca, JetSmart, Wingo
Same alliance ~7h 19m
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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
2,983 km1,852 miles
Journey time
6h 38mestimate
Time difference
+1hCartagena vs Houston
Currency in Cartagena
USD
Airports
IAH, HOU → CTG

Flights from Houston to Cartagena: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Houston to Cartagena?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Atlanta. 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 Houston to Cartagena?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,983 km.
Where do you change planes between Houston and Cartagena?
The best connecting points are Miami (MIA), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Atlanta (ATL) and Mexico City (MEX). American Airlines flies both legs via Miami, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Houston and Cartagena?
Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Cartagena: Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG).
What is the time difference between Houston and Cartagena?
Cartagena is 1 hour ahead of Houston.

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