New York to Cartagena (JFK–CTG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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B6 JetBlue
321
9:35 AM
EDT T5
1:55 PM
-05
5h 20m
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B6 JetBlue
321
3:04 PM
-05
8:47 PM
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4h 43m
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New York to Cartagena
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,089 mi 5h 20m nonstop -1h behind 16 1-stop hubs

JFK–CTG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. JetBlue leads the route. The flight covers 2,089 miles in approximately 5h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JFK–CTG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
B6 JetBlue 7 321 5h20 65% – –
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – B6
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: B6 (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, JFK 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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to CTG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
SCL ~18h 40m SJO ~18h 53m MAD ~19h 40m BOG ~19h 41m FLL ~20h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
827
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
JFK → CTG
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Return
CTG → JFK
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM in Cartagena.
Distance & Flight Time
2,089 mi / 3,362 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 20m.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to JFK

The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.

Facts

JFK–CTG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Cartagena route.
Route details
Distance2,089 mi / 3,362 km
Flight time5h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr63.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: CTG
Full nameRafael Nuñez International Airport
IATA / ICAOCTG / SKCG
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Passengers/yr7.2M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to CTG flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rafael Nuñez International Airport take approximately 5h 20m. The route covers 2,089 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: JetBlue.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from JFK to CTG. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCL, SJO, MAD, BOG, FLL, LIM, WAW, SDQ, YYZ, ATL, MIA, PTY, MDE, MXP, MEX and YUL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cartagena is 1 hour behind New York.
Yes, return flights from CTG to JFK 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 JFK to CTG

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

JFK to CTG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to CTG ranges from 5 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,089 miles (3,362 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via SCL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.