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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cartagena to Panama City:

• Earliest: departs at 6:25 am and lands at 7:42 am
• Latest: departs at 7:05 pm and lands at 8:22 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 17m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Cartagena to Panama City.

A direct flight from Cartagena to Panama City takes 1h 17m, covering 725 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Cartagena to Panama City range from C$ 454 to C$ 602, with an average of C$ 528 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 454 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the C$ 528 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 526 round-trip, compared to C$ 549 via a layover through Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE).

Copa Airlines is the only airline operating Cartagena to Panama City flights. 98% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 141–C$ 141 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Copa Airlines and Wingo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Cartagena to Panama City flights, with 60% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 563 to C$ 1,290. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cartagena to Panama City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 420, which is 29% above the typical average for this route.

Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport (PTY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 23 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Avis
• Ace
• Europcar
• Budget
• Thrifty

Flights from Cartagena to Panama City usually depart from Cartagena Rafael Nunez (CTG) and arrive at Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cartagena to Panama City route, 2% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 32m.

Connecting flights from Cartagena to Panama City most commonly pass through:

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 97% of one-stop connections
• Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Cartagena to Panama City. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 495 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 576, a difference of C$ 81.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Copa Airlines operates flights between Cartagena and Panama City.

Flying via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 50m, compared with 14h 16m via Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE).

Among airlines operating Cartagena to Panama City flights:

• Copa Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Copa Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.