Houston (IAH) to Cartagena (CTG) flights
An economy award from Houston (IAH) to Cartagena (CTG) starts at 18,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. One airline flies nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Cartagena (CTG): United Airlines. The two airports are 1,857 miles (2,989 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 11 ways to fly it with one stop, through Panama City, Miami and Fort Lauderdale and more.
How many miles IAH to CTG costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 18,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 20,000 | $71.61–76.11 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 20,000 | $54 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $5.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 34,000 | $5.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 35,000 | $5.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 35,000 | $5.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 55,000 | $50.40 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 90,000 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from IAH to CTG
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book IAH to CTG with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
IAH to CTG with one stop
11 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Panama City (PTY)United Airlines, then Copa Airlines
- Via Miami (MIA)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Fort Lauderdale (FLL)JetBlue Airways the whole way
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Medellin (MDE)United Airlines, then AVIANCA, Wingo and 2 more
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- Via Mexico City (MEX)Aeromexico the whole way
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- Via Santo Domingo (SDQ)United Airlines, then Arajet
- Via Bogota (BOG)United Airlines, then AVIANCA, KLM and 5 more
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- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
- Via New York (JFK)JetBlue Airways the whole way
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
IAH to CTG: common questions
How many miles does IAH to CTG cost?
In economy it starts at 18,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (20,000), Avianca LifeMiles (20,000) and ANA Mileage Club (30,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from IAH to CTG?
United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Cartagena (CTG).
How far is Houston from Cartagena by plane?
Houston (IAH) and Cartagena (CTG) are 1,857 miles (2,989 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book IAH to CTG award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Houston and Cartagena?
The most direct connections are through Panama City (PTY), Miami (MIA), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Atlanta (ATL) and Medellin (MDE). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Miami.
More routes
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.