A stunning aerial view of Chapultepec Park with cityscape and mountains in the background. — flights from Cartagena to Mexico City
CartagenaMexico City, Mexico

Flights from Cartagena to Mexico City

Nonstop flights from Cartagena (CTG) to Mexico City (MEX) take about 3h 54m (2,717 km). Aeromexico flies it. Lowest fare seen: $422 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Mexico City

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

A stunning aerial view of Chapultepec Park with cityscape and mountains in the background. — arriving in Mexico City

Airport transfer

MEX → Mexico City, booked before you fly

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Cartagena →3 lounges at Cartagena AirportEarly arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Mexico City →19 drop-off points

Things to book in Mexico City

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Frida Kahlo Museumfrom €37.81
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Diego Rivera Anahuacalli Museum 4.6 · 298 Tiqets reviews
National Museum of Anthropology (Mexico)from €25.89
National Museum of Anthropology 4.4 · 229 Tiqets reviews
from €38.78
Diego Rivera & Frida Kahlo House Studio Museum 4.8 · 133 Tiqets reviews

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Airlines flying Cartagena to Mexico City

Carriers on CTG–MEX according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Aeromexicononstop fare seen

Cartagena to Mexico City fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $323 one-way. With stops: Dec 2026, from $278. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$63825 Oct 2026$541 · 1 stop29 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$3231 Nov 2026—
Dec 2026$34313 Dec 2026$278 · 2 stops12 Dec 2026
Feb 2027$3763 Feb 2027$353 · 1 stop3 Feb 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $278 in December 2026, against $323 for November 2026.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Cartagena to Mexico City, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Mexico City

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Mexico is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Cartagena to Mexico City flights

How long is the flight from Cartagena to Mexico City?
A nonstop flight from Cartagena (CTG) to Mexico City (MEX) takes about 3h 54m, covering 2,717 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Cartagena from Mexico City by air?
The great-circle distance between Rafael Nuñez International Airport and Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport is 2,717 km (1,688 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Cartagena to Mexico City?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the CTG–MEX route include Aeromexico. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Cartagena to Mexico City cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on CTG–MEX was $422 USD with Aeromexico (nonstop), departing 6 Feb 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Cartagena to Mexico City?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $278 one-way, against $541 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Cartagena to Mexico City?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $292 with one stop against $422 nonstop, a saving of $130. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Cartagena to Mexico?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Mexico visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.
What is the best time to visit Mexico City?
Mexico is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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