Cartagena to Fort Lauderdale (CTG–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,122 mi airlines 13/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
NK946
NK Spirit
32B
1:14 PM
-05
5:07 PM
EDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
B61784
B6 JetBlue
320
3:46 PM
-05
7:49 PM
EDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NK859
NK Spirit
321
10:14 AM
EDT T4
12:08 PM
-05
2h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
B61783
B6 JetBlue
320
1:07 PM
EDT T3
3:04 PM
-05
2h 57m
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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Cartagena to Fort Lauderdale
2 carriers, 13 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 1,122 mi 2h 53m nonstop +1h ahead 14 1-stop hubs

CTG–FLL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Spirit Airlines and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 1,122 miles in approximately 2h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CTG–FLL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NK Spirit Airlines 7 32B 2h53
B6 JetBlue 6 320 3h03
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – B6
32B Airbus A321neo (long range) – NK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: B6 + NK (13 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, CTG to FLL direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CTG to FLL.
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One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
683
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
CTG → FLL
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
64%
Return
FLL → CTG
41%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
41%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FLL delays →

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Cartagena

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric CTG→FLL BAQ→FLL
Distance from CTG 59 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 13 7
Flight time 2h 53m 2h 49m
Airports within 200 miles of CTG with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Cartagena.
CTG: -05 · FLL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cartagena, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
1,122 mi / 1,805 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 53m to 3h 3m.
Visa & Entry

Colombian passport holders require a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa must be obtained in advance through a US embassy or consulate, with an in-person interview required. The application fee is US $185. Most Colombian travelers receive a 10-year multiple-entry visa, with each stay limited to a maximum of 180 days as determined by the immigration officer at the port of entry.

Getting from FLL

Shared shuttle vans to Miami Beach hotels run $20–30 per person. Ride-shares to Fort Lauderdale downtown cost $15–25; to Miami Beach, expect $35–55.Brightline high-speed rail from FLL station (1.5 miles, free airport shuttle) reaches Miami in 30 minutes ($10–17) and West Palm Beach in 40 minutes. Car rental facilities are in the Rental Car Center accessed via shuttle from the terminals. Taxis are metered.

Fort Lauderdale Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warmth (20–32°C). Dry season (November–April) is peak tourism with clear skies and low humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone June through September.

Temperatures rarely drop below 12°C in winter. Humidity is high in summer. Tropical storms can cause multi-day disruptions when they make landfall nearby. August through October carries the highest storm risk.

CTG–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cartagena to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance1,122 mi / 1,805 km
Flight time2h 53m to 3h 3m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights13 out / 13 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: CTG
IATA / ICAOCTG / SKCG
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Passengers/yr7.2M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
Destination: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CTG to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from Rafael Nuñez International Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take approximately 2h 53m to 3h 3m. The route covers 1,122 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: JetBlue and Spirit Airlines.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from CTG to FLL. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BAQ, HOU, MIA, PTY, CLO, LIM, SDQ, MDE, BOG, YUL, ATL, YYZ, JFK and SJO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Cartagena.
Yes, return flights from FLL to CTG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BAQ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 CTG to FLL

Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue and Spirit Airlines. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CTG to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CTG to FLL ranges from 2 hours 53 minutes to 3 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,122 miles (1,805 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 26 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BAQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Barranquilla (BAQ).