Which airports can I use when flying from Sydney to Cartagena?

Flights from Sydney to Cartagena usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and arrive at Cartagena Rafael Nunez (CTG).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Sydney to Cartagena?

Only Economy class is available on flights from Sydney to Cartagena.

Which airports do connecting flights from Sydney to Cartagena pass through?

Most connecting flights from Sydney to Cartagena pass through Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Sydney to Cartagena?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 38% on flights from Sydney to Cartagena. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $2,060 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $3,271, a difference of $1,211. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from Sydney to Cartagena?

A direct flight from Sydney to Cartagena takes 00m, covering 23,492 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Sydney to Cartagena?

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.

Have flight prices from Sydney to Cartagena changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,932 to $5,108. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Sydney to Cartagena looking right now?

One-way fares from Sydney to Cartagena are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,864, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Sydney and Cartagena?

Cartagena is 16 hours behind Sydney (Colombia Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Cartagena Rafael Nunez Airport (CTG)?

Cartagena Rafael Nunez Airport (CTG) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging $87 for economy cars. Top options include: • Alamo • GREEN MOTION • Localiza • National • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

How much should I expect to pay for a Sydney to Cartagena flight?

Return flights from Sydney to Cartagena range from $2,061 to $2,873, with an average of $2,258 over the past 12 months. Anything below $2,061 counts as a good deal.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Sydney to Cartagena?

American Airlines ($2,316) and United Airlines ($2,768) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Sydney to Cartagena according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Sydney to Cartagena?

Flights via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of $3,381. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Sydney to Cartagena, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) had the shortest average connection time for Sydney to Cartagena stopovers at 13h 02m over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: $2,061-$2,873

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Typical prices: $2,006-$2,134

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Fri, 5 Mar - Fri, 12 Mar

14:00 - 11:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez

37h 00m3 stops Nadi Los Angeles Panama City Tocumen Intl

06:25 - 12:35CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

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$1,932Multiple Airlines

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Fri, 5 Mar - Tue, 9 Mar

11:20 - 13:30SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez

42h 10m2 stops Los Angeles Miami

16:27 - 09:00CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

48h 33m2 stops Miami Los Angeles

$2,316American Airlines

2 days ago

Fri, 5 Mar - Tue, 9 Mar

11:20 - 13:30SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez

42h 10m2 stops Los Angeles Miami

16:27 - 09:00CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

48h 33m2 stops Miami Los Angeles

$2,322American Airlines

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Wed, 3 Mar - Thu, 25 Mar

11:20 - 13:30SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez

42h 10m2 stops Los Angeles Miami

15:27 - 09:00CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

49h 33m2 stops Miami Los Angeles

$2,355American Airlines

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Fri, 20 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

11:10 - 13:32SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez

42h 22m2 stops Los Angeles Miami

16:34 - 09:00CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

48h 26m2 stops Miami Los Angeles

$2,705American Airlines

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Fri, 5 Mar - Tue, 9 Mar

11:50 - 14:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez

43h 00m2 stops San Francisco Houston George Bush Intcntl

14:20 - 07:00CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

24h 40m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$2,768United Airlines

2 days ago

Fri, 5 Mar - Tue, 9 Mar

11:50 - 14:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez

43h 00m2 stops San Francisco Houston George Bush Intcntl

14:20 - 07:00CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

24h 40m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$2,774United Airlines

3+ days ago

Fri, 5 Mar - Fri, 12 Mar

11:20 - 13:30SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez

42h 10m2 stops Los Angeles Miami

16:27 - 09:00CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

48h 33m2 stops Miami Los Angeles

$2,812American Airlines

3+ days ago

Fri, 5 Mar - Tue, 9 Mar

11:20 - 13:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez

41h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

14:20 - 07:00CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

24h 40m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$2,815United Airlines

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Tue, 13 Apr - Thu, 22 Apr

11:45 - 16:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez

43h 30m2 stops Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Lima J Chavez Intl

17:20 - 06:50CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

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Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Sydney to Cartagena?: American Airlines ($2,316) and United Airlines ($2,768) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Sydney to Cartagena according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Sydney to Cartagena?
Only Economy class is available on flights from Sydney to Cartagena.
How long is a flight from Sydney to Cartagena?
A direct flight from Sydney to Cartagena takes 00m, covering 23,492 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Sydney to Cartagena?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Sydney to Cartagena flight?
Return flights from Sydney to Cartagena range from $2,061 to $2,873, with an average of $2,258 over the past 12 months. Anything below $2,061 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Sydney to Cartagena changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,932 to $5,108. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Sydney to Cartagena looking right now?
One-way fares from Sydney to Cartagena are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,864, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at Cartagena Rafael Nunez Airport (CTG)?
Cartagena Rafael Nunez Airport (CTG) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging $87 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• GREEN MOTION
• Localiza
• National
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Which airports can I use when flying from Sydney to Cartagena?
Flights from Sydney to Cartagena usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and arrive at Cartagena Rafael Nunez (CTG).
Which airports do connecting flights from Sydney to Cartagena pass through?
Most connecting flights from Sydney to Cartagena pass through Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Sydney to Cartagena?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 38% on flights from Sydney to Cartagena. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $2,060 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $3,271, a difference of $1,211.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Cartagena?
Cartagena is 16 hours behind Sydney (Colombia Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Saturday flights average $2,060, about $1,211 less than Thursday fares (37% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Sydney to Cartagena trip for July. Fares historically average $1,882 return in that month – typically $1,068 less than the most expensive month, which is November (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cartagena Rafael Nunez Airport.

• Ibis Cartagena Marbella
• Hotel Las Americas Casa de Playa
• GHL Corales de Indias

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