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Cheap flights from San José to Cartagena from C$ 174

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — CTG
3 Jan — 10 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San José to Cartagena
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Cartagena. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 December 2025.

Sat 20/125:53 p.m.SJO - CTG
1 stop13h 13mCopa Airlines
Wed 24/126:25 a.m.CTG - SJO
1 stop13h 12mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/12C$ 356
Thu 18/126:07 p.m.SJO - CTG
1 stop13h 34mCopa Airlines
Mon 22/126:25 a.m.CTG - SJO
1 stop3h 40mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/12C$ 367
Thu 18/126:07 p.m.SJO - CTG
1 stop13h 34mCopa Airlines
Sun 21/126:25 a.m.CTG - SJO
1 stop4h 34mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/12C$ 377
Sun 21/125:53 p.m.SJO - CTG
1 stop13h 13mCopa Airlines
Mon 29/129:22 a.m.CTG - SJO
1 stop8h 31mCopa Airlines
Deal found 2/12C$ 381
Mon 15/126:07 p.m.SJO - CTG
1 stop13h 34mCopa Airlines
Fri 19/126:25 a.m.CTG - SJO
1 stop13h 42mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/12C$ 387
Sat 20/125:53 p.m.SJO - CTG
1 stop13h 13mCopa Airlines
Sun 28/126:25 a.m.CTG - SJO
1 stop4h 34mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/12C$ 398
Thu 18/124:08 a.m.SJO - CTG
1 stop5h 53mCopa Airlines
Wed 24/129:42 a.m.CTG - SJO
1 stop13h 14mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/12C$ 402
Mon 22/125:53 p.m.SJO - CTG
1 stop4h 07mCopa Airlines
Wed 24/123:04 p.m.CTG - SJO
1 stop7h 52mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/12C$ 412
Mon 22/125:53 p.m.SJO - CTG
1 stop4h 07mCopa Airlines
Fri 26/126:25 a.m.CTG - SJO
1 stop4h 34mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/12C$ 423
Thu 18/124:08 a.m.SJO - CTG
1 stop5h 53mCopa Airlines
Mon 29/129:22 a.m.CTG - SJO
1 stop10h 45mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/12C$ 427
Wed 17/125:53 p.m.SJO - CTG
1 stop13h 48mCopa Airlines
Thu 22/16:24 a.m.CTG - SJO
1 stop4h 36mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/12C$ 434

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Cartagena (CTG). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 4 December 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 327

One-way from

C$ 174

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 392

Good round-trip deal

C$ 325 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 172 or less
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 7/2-4/3
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 45m total
  • San José to Cartagena
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Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 19/2
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 50m total
  • San José to Cartagena
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (C$ 13 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Cartagena Rafael Nunez.
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to Cartagena that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 4 December 2025.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséCartagena

SJO - CTG

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/2

10:20 a.m.-1:10 p.m.

Nonstop1h 50m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Wed 4/3

2:00 p.m.-2:55 p.m.

Nonstop1h 55m

C$ 328

San JoséCartagena

SJO - CTG

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/2

5:51 p.m.-8:41 a.m.

1 stop13h 50m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Wed 11/2

6:25 a.m.-9:06 a.m.

1 stop3h 41m

C$ 356

San JoséCartagena

SJO - CTG

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 21/2

5:51 p.m.-8:06 a.m.

1 stop13h 15m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Thu 26/2

9:22 a.m.-7:02 p.m.

1 stop10h 40m

C$ 356

San JoséCartagena

SJO - CTG

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/2

8:11 a.m.-2:04 p.m.

1 stop4h 53m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sat 14/2

6:25 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

1 stop4h 35m

C$ 356

San JoséCartagena

SJO - CTG

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/1

5:56 p.m.-8:41 a.m.

1 stop13h 45m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Thu 15/1

6:24 a.m.-9:06 a.m.

1 stop3h 42m

C$ 356

San JoséCartagena

SJO - CTG

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/2

6:08 p.m.-8:41 a.m.

1 stop13h 33m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Tue 10/2

6:25 a.m.-9:06 a.m.

1 stop3h 41m

C$ 356

San JoséCartagena

SJO - CTG

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/4

6:18 p.m.-8:37 a.m.

1 stop13h 19m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Wed 8/4

6:21 a.m.-9:05 a.m.

1 stop3h 44m

C$ 356

San JoséCartagena

SJO - CTG

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/2

6:08 p.m.-8:41 a.m.

1 stop13h 33m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sun 8/2

6:25 a.m.-9:06 a.m.

1 stop3h 41m

C$ 356

San JoséCartagena

SJO - CTG

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/2

5:51 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

1 stop4h 09m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Thu 12/2

9:22 a.m.-6:56 p.m.

1 stop10h 34m

C$ 356

San JoséCartagena

SJO - CTG

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/6

10:08 a.m.-11:01 p.m.

1 stop11h 53m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sat 6/6

6:24 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

1 stop4h 36m

C$ 356

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Cartagena. Price data was last updated on 28 November 2025.

The best time to book flights from San José to Cartagena is 64 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$ 223). Flying from San José to Cartagena in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 264). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Cartagena. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 December 2025.

When flying from San José to Cartagena, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 15% versus a flight in the morning.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cartagena

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cartagena. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cartagena. Reviews last updated 4 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Avianca from San José to Cartagena to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,479 reviews
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Crew

7.2

Food

5.1

Boarding

7.0

Overall

6.6

Entertainment

5.4

Comfort

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

MCO - BOG

The flights were on time and the staff was polite. No food on board that I can remember on the first let of my flight, no inflight entertainment either unless you use your device.
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,479 reviews
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,479 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.2

Food

5.1

Boarding

7.0

Overall

6.6

Entertainment

5.4

Comfort

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

MCO - BOG

The flights were on time and the staff was polite. No food on board that I can remember on the first let of my flight, no inflight entertainment either unless you use your device.

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  • How popular is this San José to Cartagena flight route?

    This flight path from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Cartagena Rafael Nunez was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from San José to Cartagena?

    There are many flights that can get you from San José to Cartagena in 4h 09m. 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$ 314. Users have found that Avianca is 6% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San José to Cartagena?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San José to Cartagena? While on average our users pay C$ 273, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 172. The most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Cartagena Rafael Nunez), is priced around C$ 356.

  • 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.

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    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.

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    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$ 223). Flying from San José to Cartagena in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 264). 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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