Atlanta to Cartagena (ATL–CTG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,699 mi airlines 7/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL984
DL Delta
738
10:16 AM
EDT TI
1:09 PM
-05
3h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL985
DL Delta
738
2:30 PM
-05 TI
7:49 PM
EDT
4h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Atlanta to Cartagena
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,699 mi 3h 53m nonstop -1h behind 14 1-stop hubs

ATL–CTG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 1,699 miles in approximately 3h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ATL–CTG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 7 738 3h53 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ATL to CTG direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ATL to CTG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
867
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ATL → CTG
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
CTG → ATL
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ATL delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Cartagena is 1 hour behind Atlanta.
ATL: EDT · CTG: -05

When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 5:00 PM in Cartagena.
Distance & Flight Time
1,699 mi / 2,735 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 53m.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Colombia visa-free for stays up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Immigration may stamp a shorter period, so check the date written on the entry stamp. Extensions up to an additional 90 days can be requested at a Migracion Colombia office.

Getting to ATL

MARTA Gold Line runs every 12–15 minutes from downtown Five Points station to the airport (16 min, $2.50). The station connects directly to the Domestic terminal via SkyTrain. Ride-shares cost $20–35 from downtown.

Economy parking in the North/South garages fills quickly; off-site lots on Camp Creek Parkway offer cheaper rates with shuttles.

ATL–CTG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Atlanta to Cartagena route.
Route details
Distance1,699 mi / 2,735 km
Flight time3h 53m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: CTG
IATA / ICAOCTG / SKCG
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Passengers/yr7.2M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ATL to CTG flights.
Nonstop flights from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Rafael Nuñez International Airport take approximately 3h 53m. The route covers 1,699 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from ATL to CTG. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SDQ, SCL, JFK, FLL, LIM, MAD, BOG, MIA, PTY, YYZ, YUL, MEX, MXP and SJO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cartagena is 1 hour behind Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from CTG to ATL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ATL to CTG

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ATL to CTG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ATL to CTG ranges from 3 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,699 miles (2,735 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via SDQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.