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

• Earliest: departs at 6:50 am and lands at 8:05 am
• Latest: departs at 9:48 pm and lands at 11:03 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 15m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Panama City to Cartagena.

A nonstop flight from Panama City to Cartagena takes 1h 15m, covering 280 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 Panama City to Cartagena range from $294 to $390, with an average of $320 over the past 12 months. Anything below $294 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 34% above the $320 route average. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $323 round-trip and layover options via Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) at $326.

Copa Airlines is the only airline operating Panama City to Cartagena flights. 97% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $68–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Copa Airlines and Wingo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Panama City to Cartagena flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, night flights for 25%, and evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $334 to $1,360. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Panama City to Cartagena are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $233, which is 29% above 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 Panama City to Cartagena usually depart from Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and arrive at Cartagena Rafael Nunez (CTG).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 Panama City to Cartagena route, 3% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 23m.

Connecting flights from Panama City to Cartagena most commonly pass through:

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 95% of one-stop connections
• Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Panama City to Cartagena. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $309 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $359, a difference of $50.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Copa Airlines operates flights between Panama City and Cartagena.

Flying via Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 16m, compared with 5h 36m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG).

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.

Among airlines operating Panama City to Cartagena flights:

• Copa Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

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

• Copa Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Tocumen International Airport is the busiest airport in the region, hence it has long security lines and insane traffic. It is advised you get to the airport 2-3h before your scheduled departure time to navigate through security as well as to avoid the risk of missing your flight.

The Rafael Nunez Cartagena International Airport primary serves Cartagena City. However, this does not limit you from accessing the neighborhood cities like; Turbaco, Clemencia, Arjona, and Santa Rosa, Colombia.

If you are on a budget and you would like to safe some dollars, consider taking a bus as mode of public transport offering service from 6:50 am – 11:45 pm. However, if you are getting late for your meeting or you want to conveniently and comfortably get to the city, use a taxi at the ground floor transportation area as a mode of transfer though they are a bit expensive. Hotels shuttles are also available and can take you to your desired destination as well as car rentals at the Arrival at the Domestic Terminal.

There are two Airlines to fly with if you would like to use an airline with layover options. Avianca Airlines has it is one layover option at either Bogotá El Dorado Airport (BOG) or Medellín Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE). Copa Airlines is another airline with a layover at Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE). Alternatively, you can book a flight by Avianca Airlines with two layover options at Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) and a long layover at Cali Alfonso B. Aragon International Airport (CLO).