Travelling from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG): what you need to know
The timezone in Cartagena is UTC-5, which is one hour behind New York.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your LGA to CTG flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from LaGuardia Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LGA and CTG include:
Miami International Airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way LaGuardia Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport flight is $180. A return ticket right now is $448. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LGA to CTG, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from LaGuardia Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from LGA to CTG.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from LaGuardia Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport.
Handy information about LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
LaGuardia Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 80.0% of flights that take off from LGA arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To reach LaGuardia Airport from central New York, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour when using public transport.
Have an early flight from LaGuardia Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near LGA:
Arriving at Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
Reserve a hotel close to CTG if you have a late LaGuardia Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Rafael Nunez International Airport rental car and explore Cartagena and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Keddy By Europcar are popular outlets to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Rafael Nunez International Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) to central Cartagena
From Rafael Nunez International Airport, Cartagena is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from LaGuardia Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Cartagena. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from LaGuardia Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Cartagena, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 32ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGA to CTG in January. Temperatures average between 24ºC and 32ºC then.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Cartagena. Around 467 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza.
Barranquilla is another favourite destination in Colombia and is around 97 kilometres north-east of Cartagena. No trip is complete without experiencing La Casa del Carnaval Elsa Caridi, Museo del Caribe and Malecón Puerta de Oro.