Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG): what you need to know
Cartagena's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Dallas.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your DFW to CTG flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between DFW and CTG:
Miami International Airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
At the moment, ج.م. 3,743 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 9,730. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from DFW to CTG. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from DFW to CTG.
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Handy information about Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
You'll find DFW at International Pkwy.
73.22% of flights that take off from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Dallas. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 3 hours 55 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to DFW? If you're boarding an early flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
Book a hotel close to CTG if you're catching a late Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Rafael Nunez International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Keddy By Europcar and find adventure across Cartagena and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Rafael Nunez International Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) to central Cartagena
Rafael Nunez International Airport to the centre of Cartagena has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
When to fly to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
August is the most popular month for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Cartagena in April.
The warmest month in Cartagena is February, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from DFW to CTG in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC and 32ºC on average.
Explore more of Colombia
Cartagena has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Colombia you should also see. Around 467 kilometres south of Cartagena, a visit to Medellin will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza.
Barranquilla is another standout destination in Colombia and is around 97 kilometres north-east of Cartagena. No journey is complete without dropping by La Casa del Carnaval Elsa Caridi, Museo del Caribe and Malecón Puerta de Oro.
