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Among airlines operating Cartagena to Mexico City flights:

• Aeromexico: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Aeromexico operates flights between Cartagena and Mexico City.

Flights from Cartagena to Mexico City usually depart from Cartagena Rafael Nunez (CTG) and arrive at Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Aeromexico: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cartagena to Mexico City:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $491 round-trip, compared to $512 via a layover through Bogotá El Dorado (BOG).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $60–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aeromexico and AeroMexico Connect. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

One-stop flights from Cartagena to Mexico City most commonly connect through:

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 65% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) - 2% of one-stop connections

Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 21% on the Cartagena to Mexico City route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $461 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $577, a difference of $116. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cartagena to Mexico City route, 5% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 44 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Cartagena to Mexico City flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Mexico City are Zona Rosa, Plaza de la Constitucion and El Ángel de la Independencia. These are among the most viewed places in Mexico City on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cartagena to Mexico City:

• Earliest: departs at 4:00 pm and lands at 8:15 pm
• Latest: departs at 4:00 pm and lands at 8:15 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 15m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 15% above the route average of $492. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Cartagena to Mexico City takes 4h 15m, covering 1,687 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $406 to $1,768. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cartagena to Mexico City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $286, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

Aeromexico is the only airline operating Cartagena to Mexico City flights. 95% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 40m, compared with 7h 48m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and 8h 48m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG).

Mexico City is 1 hour behind Cartagena (Central Time vs Colombia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport (MEX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Infinity Car Rental
• Europcar
• MEXRENTACAR
• America Car Rental

Round-trip flights from Cartagena to Mexico City range from $436 to $595, with an average of $492 over the past 12 months. Anything below $436 counts as a good deal.