Panama to Colombia · 280 miles (451 km)

Panama City (PTY) to Cartagena (CTG) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Panama City (PTY) to Cartagena (CTG): Copa Airlines. The two airports are 280 miles (451 km) apart. Copa Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 7 ways to fly it with one stop, through Medellin, Bucaramanga and San Andres Island and more.

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Airlines flying nonstop from PTY to CTG

Copa AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book PTY to CTG with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

Air Canada AeroplanBooks Copa Airlines
Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Copa Airlines
Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Copa Airlines
ANA Mileage ClubBooks Copa Airlines
Avianca LifeMilesBooks Copa Airlines
Emirates SkywardsBooks Copa Airlines
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Copa Airlines
Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Copa Airlines
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Copa Airlines
TAP Miles&GoBooks Copa Airlines
Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Copa Airlines
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Copa Airlines
United MileagePlusBooks Copa Airlines

PTY to CTG with one stop

7 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

Via Medellin (MDE)Copa Airlines, then AVIANCA, Wingo and 2 more
P5
+1
Via Bucaramanga (BGA)Copa Airlines, then Clic Air, AVIANCA and 1 more
VE
P5
Via San Andres Island (ADZ)Copa Airlines, then LATAM Airlines and Wingo
P5
Via Cucuta (CUC)Copa Airlines, then Clic Air
VE
Via Pereira (PEI)Copa Airlines, then AVIANCA, Clic Air and 1 more
VE
Via Bogota (BOG)AVIANCA the whole way
+4
Via Cali (CLO)Copa Airlines, then AVIANCA, LATAM Airlines and 1 more

PTY to CTG: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from PTY to CTG?

Copa Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Panama City (PTY) to Cartagena (CTG).

How far is Panama City from Cartagena by plane?

Panama City (PTY) and Cartagena (CTG) are 280 miles (451 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book PTY to CTG award flights?

13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does PTY to CTG cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for PTY to CTG with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Panama City and Cartagena?

The most direct connections are through Medellin (MDE), Bucaramanga (BGA), San Andres Island (ADZ), Cucuta (CUC) and Pereira (PEI). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example AVIANCA through Bogota.

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Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.