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Cheap flights from San José to Cartagena from C$ 237

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 29/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — CTG
19 Jul — 26 Jul1
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 19 June 2026.

Fri 24/72:00 p.m.
SJO
-
CTG
1 stop6h 50m
Avianca
Mon 27/71:30 p.m.
CTG
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 18/6C$ 371
Wed 2/92:00 p.m.
SJO
-
CTG
1 stop22h 55m
Avianca
Sun 6/91:30 p.m.
CTG
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 18/6C$ 429
Sun 19/78:12 a.m.
SJO
-
CTG
1 stop13h 48m
Copa Airlines
Sat 25/73:05 p.m.
CTG
-
SJO
1 stop18h 16m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 19/6C$ 469
Fri 11/95:55 p.m.
SJO
-
CTG
1 stop16h 05m
Copa Airlines
Tue 15/96:20 a.m.
CTG
-
SJO
1 stop3h 44m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 14/6C$ 472
Sun 5/76:17 p.m.
SJO
-
CTG
1 stop13h 23m
Copa Airlines
Fri 10/73:05 p.m.
CTG
-
SJO
1 stop17h 07m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 15/6C$ 474

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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 19 June 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 371

One-way from

C$ 237

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 376
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 24/7-27/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 35m total
  • San José to Cartagena
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Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 29/6
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 45m total
  • San José to Cartagena
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 19 June 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoséCartagena

SJO - CTG

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/7

5:55 p.m.-11:00 a.m.

1 stop16h 05m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Fri 17/7

3:05 p.m.-7:12 a.m.

1 stop17h 07m

C$ 469

San JoséCartagena

SJO - CTG

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/10

12:05 p.m.-8:40 a.m.

1 stop19h 35m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sat 17/10

6:20 a.m.-10:58 a.m.

1 stop5h 38m

C$ 469
Quickest round-trip

San JoséCartagena

SJO - CTG

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 19/7

10:03 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

1 stop11h 57m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Thu 23/7

6:20 a.m.-1:54 p.m.

1 stop8h 34m

C$ 469

San JoséCartagena

SJO - CTG

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 18/7

8:12 a.m.-2:05 p.m.

1 stop4h 53m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sat 25/7

3:05 p.m.-9:06 a.m.

1 stop19h 01m

C$ 469

San JoséCartagena

SJO - CTG

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/7

6:17 p.m.-8:40 a.m.

1 stop13h 23m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Fri 17/7

3:05 p.m.-7:12 a.m.

1 stop17h 07m

C$ 469

San JoséCartagena

SJO - CTG

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/10

5:55 p.m.-11:00 a.m.

1 stop16h 05m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Mon 19/10

7:00 p.m.-8:19 a.m.

1 stop14h 19m

C$ 469

San JoséCartagena

SJO - CTG

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 25/10

10:26 a.m.-5:55 p.m.

1 stop6h 29m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Thu 29/10

7:05 p.m.-9:04 a.m.

1 stop14h 59m

C$ 469

San JoséCartagena

SJO - CTG

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 27/7

5:55 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

1 stop4h 05m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Fri 31/7

12:00 p.m.-7:10 a.m.

1 stop20h 10m

C$ 469

San JoséCartagena

SJO - CTG

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 30/9

12:05 p.m.-8:05 a.m.

1 stop19h 00m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sun 4/10

6:20 a.m.-9:04 a.m.

1 stop3h 44m

C$ 469

San JoséCartagena

SJO - CTG

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/9

6:17 p.m.-11:00 a.m.

1 stop15h 43m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Tue 8/9

12:00 p.m.-7:10 a.m.

1 stop20h 10m

C$ 469

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Cartagena (average of C$ 328). Flying from San José to Cartagena in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 408). 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 19 June 2026.

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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 19 June 2026.
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
6.5
Okay
2,530 reviews
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Overall

6.5

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.2

Crew

7.2

Entertainment

5.3

Food

5.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Ana Victoria,Jun 2026

BCN - BOG

On time, quite confortable. The food was good (and necessary).
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,530 reviews
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,530 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.5

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.2

Crew

7.2

Entertainment

5.3

Food

5.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Ana Victoria,Jun 2026

BCN - BOG

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

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from San José to Cartagena?

    If you book a flight from San José to Cartagena, you will be flying from Juan Santamaria Intl to Rafael Nunez. Flights to Cartagena Rafael Nunez (CTG) from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) take 1h 45m for a nonstop flight. There is 1 flight from Juan Santamaria Intl to Cartagena per day from 1 airline.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from San José to Cartagena in 16h 17m. 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$ 318. Users have found that Avianca is 13% 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Cartagena (average of C$ 328). Flying from San José to Cartagena in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 408). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapestC$ 318AverageC$ 497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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