Traveling from Cartagena Airport (CTG) to Cali Airport (CLO): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Cartagena Airport to Cali Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Cartagena and Cali are in the same timezone, UTC-5.
Choose from 27 weekly Cartagena Airport to Cali Airport flights. The 01:35 departure with LATAM Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. LATAM Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:37.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to board your CTG to CLO flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
With direct flights from Cartagena Airport to Cali Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to Cali (and then other parts of Colombia) is a snap. You can fly nonstop with:
Most passengers choose to travel with JetSmart on this route.
With a dependable 95.24% of services arriving as planned, Avianca has the best on-time performance for CTG to CLO flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cartagena Airport to Cali Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between CTG and CLO include:
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cartagena Airport (CTG) to Cali Airport (CLO)
Right now, $17 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cartagena Airport to Cali Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $38. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book one month before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CTG to CLO.
Organize your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cartagena Airport to Cali Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from CTG to CLO.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cartagena Airport to Cali Airport.
Handy information about Cartagena Airport (CTG)
Of the flights that depart from Cartagena Airport, 75% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Cartagena Airport from central Cartagena, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Cartagena Airport to Cali Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near CTG:
Arriving at Cali Airport (CLO)
Arriving late on a Cartagena Airport to Cali Airport flight? Collect your luggage and go straight to a nearby hotel. Two good choices close to CLO are Hotel Real Elim International and Hotel Sin Escala.
Travel at your own speed with a Cali Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Localiza, Alamo or Budget and see more of Cali and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Cali Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Cali Airport (CLO) to central Cali
Cali Airport is roughly 21 kilometers from central Cali. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
Getting to the center by public transport takes around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Cali Airport (CLO)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Cartagena Airport to Cali Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Cali. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Cartagena Airport to Cali Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Cali, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CTG to CLO in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many places in Colombia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Cali. Around 306 kilometers away to the north-east, top sights here include Teatro Colon Bogota, Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota.
Around 322 kilometers north of Cali, Medellin is another essential stop in Colombia. Experience major highlights starting with EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13.