San Francisco to Cartagena (SFO–CTG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Francisco to Cartagena
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
3,452 mi 6h 7m nonstop +2h ahead 12 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and CTG, connecting options are available through 12 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to CTG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
522
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Cartagena is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · CTG: -05

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 8:00 PM in Cartagena.
Distance & Flight Time
3,452 mi / 5,556 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 7m.
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 SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

Facts

SFO–CTG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Cartagena route.
Route details
Distance3,452 mi / 5,556 km
Flight time6h 7m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
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 SFO to CTG flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Rafael Nuñez International Airport take approximately 6h 7m. The route covers 3,452 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SJO, BOS, SJU, PTY, YYZ, FLL, MEX, ATL, MAD, JFK, MIA and YUL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cartagena is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.
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 SFO to CTG

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SFO to CTG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to CTG ranges from 6 hours 7 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,452 miles (5,556 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via SJO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.