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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Washington, D.C. to Cartagena:

• Earliest: departs at 8:20 am and lands at 1:10 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:20 am and lands at 1:10 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 50m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Washington, D.C. to Cartagena:

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

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Cartagena takes 4h 50m, covering 1,968 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 Washington, D.C. to Cartagena range from $398 to $668, with an average of $489 over the past 12 months. Anything below $398 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the $489 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $407 round-trip via San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO), compared to $1,074 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $375 to $3,080. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Washington, D.C. to Cartagena are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $252, which is 17% above the typical average for this route.

Cartagena Rafael Nunez Airport (CTG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $60 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• GREEN MOTION
• Localiza
• National
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Flights from Washington, D.C. to Cartagena may depart from several airports in Washington, D.C. area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD). Flights usually arrive at Cartagena Rafael Nunez (CTG).

One-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to Cartagena most commonly connect through:

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 15% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Cartagena. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $470 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $541, a difference of $71.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Washington, D.C. and Cartagena.

Flying via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 12m, compared with 8h via Miami (MIA) and 8h 04m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Cartagena is 1 hour behind Washington, D.C. (Colombia Time vs Eastern 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 Playa de Bocagrande. These are among the most viewed places in Cartagena on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Washington, D.C. to Cartagena flights:

• United Airlines: 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:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Azul: 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.

After arriving in Cartagena via Cartagena Rafael Nunez (CTG) from Washington, D.C., you could visit cities like Barranquilla, Sincelejo, and Santa Marta. Located within a comfortable driving distance, you can easily connect to these cities via a taxi or a car rental.

Consider flying with United Airlines from Washington to Cartagena with your family. The airline offers kid-themed activities, priority boarding for parents with infants, special children's meals upon request, and other amenities to entertain your children during the journey.

Delta is a green airline to consider for your travel from Washington, D.C. to Cartagena. Delta has taken numerous initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. They have made investments in fuel-efficient aircraft, ecologically friendly aviation fuel, and onboard recycling equipment. Furthermore, Delta is committed to offsetting all domestic flight carbon emissions.

One of the pet-friendly airlines to consider for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Cartagen via Washington Dulles Intl (IAD) and Cartagena Rafael Nunez (CTG) is American Airlines. The airline's pet-friendly policy allows you to travel in the cabin with your younger dogs and cats under the following conditions. First, their carrier must fit under your seat. Second, they have to be at least eight weeks old, and lastly, their weight plus their carrier should not exceed 20 lbs. The policy also allows larger pets to be transported in a temperature and pressure-controlled cargo hold as cargo.