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Flights from Tocumen to Cartagena

Nonstop flights from Tocumen (PTY) to Cartagena (CTG) take about 1h 4m (451 km). Copa Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $169 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

When you land in Cartagena

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

Airport transfer

CTG → Cartagena, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Panama →5 lounges at Panama AirportTrains, buses and taxi faresCTG to Cartagena: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Cartagena →6 drop-off points, from €3.90

Things to book in Cartagena

Roman Theatre (Cartagena)from €7
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Airlines flying Tocumen to Cartagena

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

✈ Copa Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Tocumen to Cartagena fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $169 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$16925 Oct 2026 · Copa Airlines—
Nov 2026$1701 Nov 2026 · Copa Airlines—
Dec 2026$1701 Dec 2026 · Copa Airlines—
Feb 2027$23619 Feb 2027 · Copa Airlines—

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $169 for October 2026, $170 at best after that.

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

How long is the flight from Tocumen to Cartagena?
A nonstop flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Cartagena (CTG) 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 Tocumen from Cartagena by air?
The great-circle distance between Tocumen International Airport and Rafael Nuñez International Airport is 451 km (280 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Tocumen to Cartagena?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the PTY–CTG 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 Tocumen to Cartagena cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on PTY–CTG was $169 USD with Copa Airlines (nonstop), departing 25 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 Tocumen to Cartagena?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $169 one-way, against $236 for February 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Tocumen to Cartagena?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Cartagena 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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