FLIGHTS

BOGOTÁ

El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogotá is the biggest airport in Colombia, offering direct flights from major U.S. cities, including Dallas, Houston, Orlando, Miami, Atlanta, Chicago, New York, and Washington, D.C.

For your flight to Bogotá, there is a way for all three couples to take the same American Airlines flight from Dallas to Bogotá. Mitchell and Shaina can catch the direct flight from DFW, while those traveling from Seattle and Boise can book the flight with a layover in Dallas. This way, you can all fly together from Dallas to Bogotá and kick off our trip as a group.

Note for oneworld alliance members: The flight suggested below is an American Airlines flight that is both the shortest flight and not far off from being the cheapest outside of ridiculous multi-day routes. American Airlines (presumably Mitch’s main airline considering DFW is their main hub) and Alaska Airlines (Ben and Adam’s main airline) are both oneworld alliance members, meaning you may be able to pay for part or the whole flight using either American or Alaska miles or rewards. For example:

  • The DFW-BOG flight is only 40k miles (per person roundtrip) when using AA miles and booked through the AA website.
  • The BOI-DFW-BOG departing flight is only 17k miles (per person one way) when using AS miles and booked through the AS website. The return flight is not available to book with miles, so that will have to be paid in cash.
  • The SEA-DFW-BOG is only 52k miles (per person roundtrip) when using AS miles and booked through the AS website.
  • To find these flights, go to either the AA or AS websites and select “book with miles.”
JENSEN FLIGHT

Feb 11-17

DFW-BOG

$505 per person roundtrip

WEBER FLIGHT

Feb 11-17

SEA-DFW-BOG

$708 per person roundtrip

FULCHER FLIGHT

Feb 11-17

BOI-DFW-BOG

$850 per person roundtrip

At the airport for your return flight, there are several solid lounge options at the Bogotá airport that you can access for free with a business class ticket, with a Priority Pass membership, or by paying $35-40 per person:

  • El Dorado Lounge (near Gate A8, free with Priority Pass or $40 p/p)
  • LATAM Sala VIP (near Gate A1, free with business class LATAM ticket, Priority Pass, or $40 p/p)
  • Avianca VIP Lounge (straight ahead after security, free with business class Avianca ticket or $35 p/p)
  • COPA Club Lounge (near Gate A6, free with Priority Pass or $40 p/p)
CARTAGENA

During our Colombian adventure, we will spend a few days in Cartagena — a stunning coastal city and our favorite destination in Colombia. Known for its rich history, colorful colonial architecture, and beautiful beaches, it’s the classic Caribbean experience. Flights from BOG to Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) are plentiful, cheap, and only last approximately 90 minutes. Prices range from $70-80 for roundtrip flights.