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Among airlines operating Mexico City to Cartagena flights:

• Aeromexico: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

Only Aeromexico operates flights between Mexico City and Cartagena.

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

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
• AeroMexico Connect: a cabin bag in Economy Class 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 Mexico City to Cartagena:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $384 round-trip via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG), compared to $445 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $47–$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 Mexico City to Cartagena most commonly connect through:

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 66% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM) - 0% of one-stop connections

Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 7% on the Mexico City to Cartagena route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $386 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $414, a difference of $28. 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 Mexico City to Cartagena route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 39 minutes.

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

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:00 am and lands at 12:20 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:10 am and lands at 1:30 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 20m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 20% above the route average of $400. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Mexico City to Cartagena takes 4h 20m, 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 $304 to $2,239. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Mexico City to Cartagena are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $249, which is 8% above the typical average for this route.

Aeromexico is the only airline operating Mexico City to Cartagena flights. 93% of its flights are on time.

Morning 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 56m, compared with 8h 03m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) and 8h 53m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

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

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

Round-trip flights from Mexico City to Cartagena range from $349 to $497, with an average of $400 over the past 12 months. Anything below $349 counts as a good deal.