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Flights from Cartagena to Tocumen

Nonstop flights from Cartagena (CTG) to Tocumen (PTY) take about 1h 4m (451 km). Copa Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $262 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Cartagena to Tocumen

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

✈ Copa Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Cartagena to Tocumen fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $262 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $232. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$26229 Oct 2026 · Copa Airlines	$251 · 1 stop29 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$26225 Nov 2026 · Copa Airlines	$232 · 1 stop25 Nov 2026
Feb 2027	$28019 Feb 2027 · Copa Airlines	—

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $232 in November 2026, against $280 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 2 of 2 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Cartagena to Tocumen, 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.

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Frequently asked questions — Cartagena to Tocumen flights

How long is the flight from Cartagena to Tocumen?

A nonstop flight from Cartagena (CTG) to Tocumen (PTY) takes about 1h 4m, covering 451 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 Tocumen by air?

The great-circle distance between Rafael Nuñez International Airport and Tocumen International Airport is 451 km (280 miles), a short-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Cartagena to Tocumen?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the CTG–PTY route include Copa Airlines. 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 Tocumen cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on CTG–PTY was $262 USD with Copa Airlines (nonstop), departing 29 Oct 2026, 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 Tocumen?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $232 one-way, against $280 for February 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Cartagena to Tocumen?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $232 with one stop against $262 nonstop, a saving of $30. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from Cartagena to Tocumen?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Tocumen 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.

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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