Flying from Los Angeles to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG): What you need to know
Los Angeles has a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Los Angeles to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
The timezone in Cartagena is UTC-5, which is two hours ahead of Los Angeles. Rafael Nunez International Airport is located in Cartagena.
Your flight from Los Angeles to CTG won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Planning to travel during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Los Angeles to CTG with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LAX and CTG include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The journey from central Los Angeles to LAX takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Los Angeles to Rafael Nunez International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near Los Angeles International Airport:
Los Angeles International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX arrive at their destination without delay.
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Los Angeles to VNY in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 32 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Los Angeles to CTG flight? Unwind in a hotel near Van Nuys Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
About Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Los Angeles to Rafael Nunez International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CTG instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Rafael Nunez International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Keddy By Europcar and explore beyond Cartagena's main sights.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Los Angeles to Rafael Nunez International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Rafael Nunez International Airport is ₹ 11,815. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 29,980. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to CTG. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Affordable Los Angeles to Rafael Nunez International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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Save on your flight from Los Angeles to Rafael Nunez International Airport by using filters. Choose your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding your trip dates. April is the quietest month to go to Cartagena. August is when most people book flights from Los Angeles to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Before locking in your Los Angeles to CTG flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. February is the warmest month in Cartagena, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 32ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to Rafael Nunez International Airport in January when temperatures are between 24ºC and 32ºC.
More about Cartagena
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Cartagena right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Los Angeles to Rafael Nunez International Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Walled City of Cartagena, La Fantastica Cartagena - Pirate Ship Tour, Sunset Tour & Rosario Island Tour and Centro Historico are popular attractions which should be on every Cartagena itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
You've seen Cartagena, now it's time to discover other parts of Colombia. Travel around 97 kilometres north-east to Barranquilla to tick off its leading attractions. From Gran Malecon Puerta de Oro to Miramar Park and Obelisco Barranquilla - LA VENTANA AL MUNDO, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Santa Marta is another well-known destination in Colombia and is around 161 kilometres north-east of Cartagena. No trip is complete without visiting Natural Tayrona National Park, Ciudad Perdida and Playa Taganga.
