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Cheap Flights from Miami to Cartagena: The Complete Savings Guide

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Miami–Cartagena route at a glance

Fact	Detail
Direct flight time	~3 hours
Distance	~1,750 km (about 1,085 miles)
Origin airport	Miami International (MIA)
Destination airport	Rafael Núñez International (CTG)
Direct airlines from MIA	American, Avianca
Daily departures	Year-round, with more in peak season
Cheapest months	May–June and September–November
Cheapest days	Tuesday and Wednesday

How long is the flight from Miami to Cartagena?

A direct flight from Miami to Cartagena takes about 3 hours gate to gate. It is a short, easy hop across the Caribbean — there is no good reason to connect when nonstops are this frequent. You can leave Miami in the morning and be on a Cartagena rooftop or inside the walled city by early afternoon.

Because Cartagena is hot and humid year-round, the flight’s brevity is part of the appeal: it is one of the fastest ways to swap a US city for a tropical coast. The airport sits right on the edge of the city, so once you land you are minutes from the historic center.

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Which airlines fly the route (and which are cheapest)

• American Airlines — the dominant carrier on the route, with year-round daily nonstops from its Miami hub. The most reliable option for schedule flexibility, and often aggressive on price.
• Avianca — also flies the route nonstop from MIA, with stronger frequency in the peak and high season. A solid full-service alternative to American.

Here is the trap to avoid: although several carriers serve Cartagena from South Florida, JetBlue and Spirit fly their Cartagena nonstops from Fort Lauderdale (FLL), not Miami. Aggregators often lump Fort Lauderdale and Miami together under “South Florida,” so a cheap “Miami–Cartagena” result on JetBlue or Spirit is almost always out of FLL, about 30 miles north. If a true MIA departure matters to you, it is American or Avianca; if you’re flexible on airport, broadening the search to FLL can add JetBlue and Spirit options at a different price point.

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Airports: Miami International (MIA) and Rafael Núñez (CTG)

Miami International (MIA)

The main gateway between the US and Latin America, MIA is American Airlines’ primary hub for the region. It is large and busy, so arrive early — security and immigration lines can be long, especially on weekend mornings when Latin America departures cluster. The free MIA Mover connects the terminal to the Metrorail and rental car center for an easy ride into the city.

Rafael Núñez International (CTG)

Cartagena’s airport, sitting right on the city’s edge — one of the great conveniences of this destination, since the historic center is only about 15–20 minutes away by road. It is a compact airport, so it moves quickly. Official airport taxis and ride-hailing apps connect it to the walled city, Bocagrande and the beach areas; use the authorized taxi desks rather than curbside offers.

When is the cheapest time to fly Miami–Cartagena?

• May–June and September–November — the cheapest months. These are the quieter shoulder periods (and the September–November window falls in the drier stretch before peak season), when demand softens and the airlines discount hardest.
• Tuesday and Wednesday — usually the cheapest days of the week to fly.
• When to avoid on price: mid-December through early January, Semana Santa (Holy Week), and the late-November festivals, when Cartagena fills up and fares jump. July and early August are also busier due to school holidays.

If you’re weighing Cartagena against other Miami routes, our Miami to Bogotá and Miami to Lima guides cover the other main options. To reach Cartagena from inside Colombia instead, our Bogotá to Cartagena guide is the one to use. For another quick Caribbean hop, see our Mexico City to Cancún guide.

6 real tactics to get the cheapest flight

1. Fly Tuesday or Wednesday. The cheapest days on a competitive leisure corridor like this.
2. Target May–June or September–November. Demand dips and the carriers discount hardest.
3. Book 2–6 weeks ahead. Enough to catch a sale, not so close that only expensive last-minute inventory is left.
4. Compare MIA and FLL. American and Avianca fly from MIA; JetBlue and Spirit add options from Fort Lauderdale. Check both airports if you can be flexible.
5. Mind the festive season. Fares spike from mid-December through early January and around Semana Santa; shifting a few days saves real money.
6. Compare in one place. Our complete guide to finding cheap flights has more international tactics, or just compare Miami–Cartagena fares now.

How much does a Miami–Cartagena flight cost? (price ranges)

Checked on 09/08/2026. Booked a few weeks ahead on a midweek date in low season, a round-trip Miami–Cartagena ticket typically starts from about 250–400 USD on the full-service carriers, with peak-season or last-minute fares often climbing to 500–750 USD or more. One-way low-season fares frequently land between 150–250 USD. These are ranges, not guaranteed prices — always check the live fare for your date.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there direct flights from Miami to Cartagena?

Yes — the route is flown directly by American Airlines (year-round daily) and Avianca, with departures every day. The flight takes about 3 hours.

Which airline is cheapest?

It changes by date, but American often sets the pace on price from MIA. If you’re flexible on airport, broadening the search to Fort Lauderdale (JetBlue, Spirit) can surface cheaper options — compare all of them for your date.

How long is the flight?

About 3 hours gate to gate. There is no good reason to connect on a route with this many nonstops.

Do I need a visa for Colombia?

US citizens do not need a visa for tourist stays up to 90 days. A valid passport (with at least six months validity) is enough. Filling out the free Check-MIG online form within 72 hours of travel speeds up immigration on the way in and out.

What is the cheapest month to fly?

May–June and September–November, when demand softens. Avoid mid-December–early January and Semana Santa.

Which Cartagena airport will I land at?

Rafael Núñez International (CTG), right on the city’s edge — about 15–20 minutes from the historic center.

Summary: your plan for the cheapest Miami–Cartagena flight

Fly Tuesday or Wednesday in May–June or September–November, book 2–6 weeks ahead, and compare the MIA nonstops (American, Avianca) against Fort Lauderdale options every time. Land at CTG, step straight into the walled city, and you’re set. Search and book your Miami–Cartagena flight now with TopTravelCentre.