Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena (FLL–CTG) — 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  
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
NK946
NK Spirit
32B
2:50 PM
-05
6:46 PM
EDT
2h 56m
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

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena
2 carriers, 13 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 1,122 mi 2h 54m nonstop -1h behind 13 1-stop hubs

FLL–CTG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Spirit Airlines and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 1,122 miles in approximately 2h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FLL–CTG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NK Spirit Airlines 7 321 2h54 33%
B6 JetBlue 6 320 2h57 33%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – B6
321 Airbus A321 – 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, FLL to CTG 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 FLL to CTG.
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One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
628
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
FLL → CTG
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Return
CTG → FLL
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FLL delays →

Other ways to reach Cartagena from Fort Lauderdale

Nearby airports with service to Rafael Nuñez International Airport.
Metric FLL→CTG MIA→CTG
Distance from FLL 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 13 21
Flight time 2h 54m 2h 33m
Departure OTP 33%
Airports within 200 miles of FLL with service to Rafael Nuñez International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 5:00 PM in Cartagena.
Distance & Flight Time
1,122 mi / 1,805 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 54m to 2h 57m.
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 FLL

Broward County Transit Route 1 runs from downtown Fort Lauderdale to the airport (30–40 min, $2), but it is slow with many stops. The airport has no direct rail link; Brightline's FLL station is 1.5 miles away with a shuttle connection.Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Fort Lauderdale and $35–55 from Miami Beach. Taxis are metered. I-595 and I-95 access can be congested during Miami rush hour (7–9am and 4–7pm).

FLL–CTG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena route.
Route details
Distance1,122 mi / 1,805 km
Flight time2h 54m to 2h 57m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights13 out / 13 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: CTG
IATA / ICAOCTG / SKCG
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Passengers/yr7.2M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FLL to CTG flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport to Rafael Nuñez International Airport take approximately 2h 54m to 2h 57m. The route covers 1,122 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: JetBlue and Spirit Airlines.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from FLL to CTG. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MAD, PTY, SDQ, BOG, MDE, MIA, CLO, YUL, ATL, LIM, SJO, YYZ and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cartagena is 1 hour behind Fort Lauderdale.
Yes, return flights from CTG to FLL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MIA. 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 FLL to CTG

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

FLL to CTG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FLL to CTG ranges from 2 hours 54 minutes to 2 hours 57 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

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via MAD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (MIA).