Flights New York → Cartagena
JFK → CTG
How long is the flight from New York to Cartagena?
The flight from New York (JFK) to Cartagena (CTG) takes about 4h 37m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route operates from New York, a city with a rich aviation history dating back to when its current airport opened in 1948, to the vibrant coastal city of Cartagena. The Airbus A320 aircraft serves this popular connection, flying to an airport that sees nearly seven million passengers annually.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The New York (JFK) → Cartagena (CTG) route is operated by JetBlue Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.1/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. Departing from New York the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes.
Heading to Cartagena: what to expect in this direction
Flying from New York (JFK) to Cartagena (CTG) heads south for about 3,362 km, a flight time of roughly 4h 37m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing New York the average ATFM delay is 5.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue Airways (B6) | 79% | 7 min | 0.1% |
Airlines operating JFK-CTG
Airports
Frequently asked questions about JFK-CTG
The flight from New York (JFK) to Cartagena (CTG) takes about 4h 37m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: JetBlue Airways.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Cartagena, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
