How often are flights from San José to Cartagena delayed?

About 5% of weekly flights between San José and Cartagena have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 84 minutes.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San José to Cartagena flights?

Over the past year, Avianca has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

What is the most punctual flight time for San José to Cartagena flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

How long is the flight from San José to Cartagena?

There are many flights that can get you from San José to Cartagena in 3h 36m. Fly via Copa Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 953 km.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from San José to Cartagena round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from San José to Cartagena round-trip from C$ 325. Users have found that Avianca is 20% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cartagena ranges from 0.0 - 220.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 220.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cartagena when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cartagena, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJO to CTG?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San José to Cartagena as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from San José to Cartagena that include hotel bookings?

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Round-trip from	C$ 448
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Popular in	December
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Average price	C$ 445

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11h 55m total
San José to Cartagena

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Sun 13/12

6:03 p.m.-8:15 a.m.

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Wed 31/12

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3:59 a.m.-8:35 a.m.

1 stop3h 36m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

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12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

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5:37 a.m.-6:05 p.m.

1 stop11h 28m

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Sat 16/1

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San José to Cartagena?

The best time to book flights from San José to Cartagena is 56 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José to Cartagena?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Cartagena (average of C$ 350). Flying from San José to Cartagena in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 466). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San José to Cartagena?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San José to Cartagena flights typically cost between C$ 403 and C$ 490 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 448 on Avianca (4 Nov-10 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cartagena

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On time, quite confortable. The food was good (and necessary).

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Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from San José to Cartagena?
There are many flights that can get you from San José to Cartagena in 3h 36m. Fly via Copa Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 953 km.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from San José to Cartagena round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from San José to Cartagena round-trip from C$ 325. Users have found that Avianca is 20% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from San José to Cartagena that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San José to Cartagena flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San José to Cartagena?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to Cartagena.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Cartagena?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Cartagena by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José to Cartagena?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Cartagena (average of C$ 350). Flying from San José to Cartagena in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 466). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San José to Cartagena?

The best time to book flights from San José to Cartagena is 56 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José to Cartagena?

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San José to Cartagena?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San José to Cartagena flights typically cost between C$ 403 and C$ 490 in November.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 448 on Avianca (4 Nov-10 Nov).

How often are flights from San José to Cartagena delayed?

About 5% of weekly flights between San José and Cartagena have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 84 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San José to Cartagena flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San José to Cartagena flights?

Over the past year, Avianca has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cartagena

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San José to Cartagena flights typically cost between C$ 403 and C$ 490 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 448 on Avianca (4 Nov-10 Nov).