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Flights from Los Angeles to Cartagena

There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Cartagena. The easiest way is one stop via Miami or Mexico City, about 9h 25m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 02m
LAXCTGMIA

Los Angeles to Cartagena at a glance

Fastest journey9h 02mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Miami or Mexico City

Best ways to fly from Los Angeles 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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LAX Miami (MIA) CTG
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, China Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Avianca
One airline, one ticket ~9h 25m
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LAX Mexico City (MEX) CTG
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Aeroméxico
One airline, one ticket ~9h 02m
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LAX Atlanta (ATL) CTG
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 49m
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LAX Fort Lauderdale (FLL) CTG
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: JetBlue Airways
One airline, one ticket ~9h 27m
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LAX Panama City (PTY) CTG
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 07m
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LAX San Jose (SJO) CTG
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Avianca Costa Rica
Same alliance ~9h 10m
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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
5,074 km3,151 miles
Journey time
9h 02mestimate
Time difference
+3hCartagena vs Los Angeles
Currency in Cartagena
USD
Airports
LAX, SNA, BUR → CTG

Flights from Los Angeles to Cartagena: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Cartagena?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Miami, Mexico City 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 Los Angeles to Cartagena?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 02m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,074 km.
Where do you change planes between Los Angeles and Cartagena?
The best connecting points are Miami (MIA), Mexico City (MEX), Atlanta (ATL) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL). American Airlines flies both legs via Miami, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Los Angeles and Cartagena?
Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR). Cartagena: Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Cartagena?
Cartagena is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

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