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Four cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Cartagena:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Cartagena takes 0h 00m, covering 3,153 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.

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Cartagena range from $534 to $768, with an average of $641 over the past 12 months. Anything below $534 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 17% above the route average of $641. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $447 to $3,006. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Cartagena are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $213, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

Cartagena Rafael Nunez Airport (CTG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• GREEN MOTION
• Localiza
• National
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Flights from Los Angeles to Cartagena usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Cartagena Rafael Nunez (CTG).

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Cartagena most commonly connect through:

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 71% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 4% 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 12% on the Los Angeles to Cartagena route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $600 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $678, a difference of $78. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 38m, compared with 10h 42m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 11h 20m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

Cartagena is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Colombia Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Cartagena are Walled City, Torre del Reloj and Centro de Convenciones Cartagena de Indias. These are among the most viewed places in Cartagena on KAYAK.

A visa is not necessary for US citizens as long as they are traveling to the country for tourism purposes and don’t intend on staying for longer than 90 days. However, you will need your passport to be valid throughout the entire duration of your stay and it should have at least one blank page for immigration stamps.

Since most airlines prefer to have their layovers in a hub city, your layover options depend on the airline you choose to fly with. For instance, if you choose to fly with American Airlines, your layover on this route will be in Miami. For international carriers such as Copa Airlines and Avianca, you’ll have to deal with a connection in their main hubs which in this case are Panama City and Bogota respectively.

There are multiple commuter options from Cartagena Airport to the city center. You can choose between a bus or a taxi. The bus is a cheaper option and ideal if you don’t have too much luggage to deal with. The taxi, on the other hand, is a preferred option if you need a convenient way to get to your destination with a load of luggage. Both can be accessed outside the airport terminal, just follow the signage leading to the bus terminal or taxi parking.

This is entirely dependent on the airline you’re flying with as well as the airport in which you are having your layover. For example, if you book your ticket with Copa Airlines, you are most likely to have your layover at Panama City Tocumen Airport where you will be able to access the Copa Club lounge. Similarly, when flying with Avianca, you will be able to access the Avianca VIP Lounge during your layover at El Dorado International Airport. It is important to confirm that the airline you’re flying with has an affiliate lounge at the airport you will be stopping at.