Traveling from Denver to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG): What you need to know
Planning your vacation starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Denver. Denver International Airport (DEN) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Denver to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) taking off from here.
Cartagena is one hour ahead of Denver. Rafael Nunez International Airport is located in Cartagena, which runs on the UTC-5 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Denver to CTG. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Denver
Denver International Airport (DEN)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Denver to CTG with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Denver International Airport (DEN), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between DEN and CTG include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Located around 40 kilometers from central Denver, DEN can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Need a place to stay before your flight from Denver to Rafael Nunez International Airport? Consider Baymont by Wyndham Denver International Airport. Get a good night's sleep here before heading to Denver International Airport.
80.23% of flights departing from Denver International Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from DEN.
You'll find DEN at 8500 Pena Boulevard.
About Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
Book a hotel near CTG if you have a late flight from Denver to Rafael Nunez International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
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 top providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Denver to Rafael Nunez International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Denver to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
$127 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Denver to Rafael Nunez International Airport. A return flight starts at $324. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Denver to CTG if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Denver to Rafael Nunez International Airport ticket.
There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Denver to CTG.
Save money on your flight from Denver to Rafael Nunez International Airport by using the search 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 Denver to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
Think about the kind of vacation you want when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to go to Cartagena. August is when most people book flights from Denver to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
Book a Denver to CTG plane ticket departing in February if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Cartagena to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Denver to Rafael Nunez International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
More about Cartagena
Once you've booked your flight from Denver to Rafael Nunez International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Cartagena:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Walled City of Cartagena, La Fantastica Cartagena - Pirate Ship Tour, Sunset Tour & Rosario Island Tour and Centro Historico are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Cartagena itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
You've done Cartagena, now it's time to explore other corners of Colombia. Journey around 97 kilometers north-east to Barranquilla to check off its leading attractions. From Gran Malecon Puerta de Oro to Miramar Park and Obelisco Barranquilla - LA VENTANA AL MUNDO, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 161 kilometers north-east of Cartagena, Santa Marta is another favorite stop in Colombia. Start your sightseeing at Natural Tayrona National Park, Ciudad Perdida and Playa Taganga.