Flying from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG): what you need to know
New Orleans and Cartagena are both in the UTC-5 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
To ensure you catch your MSY to CTG flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as October? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between MSY and CTG include:
Miami International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
C$142 is the lowest price for a one-way Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport flight. Return flights start from C$456. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MSY to CTG if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from MSY to CTG by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport.
Handy information about Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
MSY is located at 900 Airline Highway.
81.19% of flights departing from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of MSY.
To reach Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport from central New Orleans, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near MSY. Whether you're taking an early flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CTG instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Rafael Nunez International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Keddy By Europcar and find adventure across Cartagena and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Rafael Nunez International Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) to central Cartagena
Rafael Nunez International Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Cartagena. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
August is the busiest month for flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Cartagena in April.
When booking your flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Cartagena, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MSY to CTG in January. Temperatures average between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.
Explore more of Colombia
Cartagena has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Colombia waiting to be explored. About 467 kilometres south of Cartagena, a visit to Medellin will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza.
Around 97 kilometres north-east of Cartagena, Barranquilla is another essential stop in Colombia. No visit is complete without checking out La Casa del Carnaval Elsa Caridi, Museo del Caribe and Malecón Puerta de Oro.
