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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.

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.

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).

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $409 round-trip via San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO), compared to $690 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.

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

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 15% of one-stop connections

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

On the Washington, D.C. to Cartagena route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 17%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $446 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $535: a $89 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 11% above the route average of $477. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Cartagena takes 0h 00m, 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.

One-way fares from Washington, D.C. to Cartagena are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $190, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 21m, compared with 8h 00m 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.

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 Washington, D.C. to Cartagena range from $389 to $638, with an average of $477 over the past 12 months. Anything below $389 counts as a good deal.