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Cheap flights from San José to Cartagena from C$ 236

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 7/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — CTG
9 Sep — 16 Sep1
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 10 August 2026.

Thu 20/84:00 p.m. -
1 stop6h 10m
Mon 24/81:30 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 45m
Deal found 9/8C$ 406
Wed 2/94:00 p.m. -
1 stop6h 40m
Sun 6/94:35 a.m. -
1 stop5h 15m
Deal found 6/8C$ 408
Sat 12/96:17 p.m. -
1 stop13h 23m
Sun 20/97:00 p.m. -
1 stop13h 26m
Deal found 9/8C$ 425
Thu 29/109:45 a.m. -
1 stop7h 55m
Mon 2/115:55 p.m. -
1 stop7h 20m
Deal found 9/8C$ 431
Sun 4/108:45 a.m. -
1 stop8h 10m
Thu 8/109:25 a.m. -
1 stop9h 59m
Deal found 10/8C$ 439
Fri 28/810:03 a.m. -
1 stop11h 57m
Mon 31/83:05 p.m. -
1 stop17h 05m
Deal found 10/8C$ 443
Thu 5/114:15 p.m. -
1 stop6h 25m
Tue 10/118:30 a.m. -
1 stop7h 50m
Deal found 5/8C$ 447
Sun 8/119:45 a.m. -
1 stop4h 55m
Sun 15/114:20 p.m. -
1 stop8h 55m
Deal found 9/8C$ 449
Fri 2/1010:03 a.m. -
1 stop11h 57m
Thu 8/109:25 a.m. -
1 stop8h 23m
Deal found 9/8C$ 454
Fri 11/910:03 a.m. -
1 stop11h 57m
Wed 16/96:20 a.m. -
1 stop8h 32m
Deal found 7/8C$ 458

Find flight deals from San José to Cartagena

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 10 August 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 406

One-way from

C$ 236

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 414
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 20/8-24/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 55m total
  • San José to Cartagena
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Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 15/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 55m total
  • San José to Cartagena
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (C$ 29 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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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 10 August 2026.
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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoséCartagena

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 26/9

5:45 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

1 stop4h 15m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Fri 2/10

6:20 a.m.-6:59 p.m.

1 stop13h 39m

C$ 425

San JoséCartagena

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez

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$ 425

San JoséCartagena

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/10

5:55 p.m.-8:40 a.m.

1 stop13h 45m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Fri 16/10

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

1 stop5h 38m

C$ 425

San JoséCartagena

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/9

5:55 p.m.-8:05 a.m.

1 stop13h 10m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sun 6/9

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

1 stop5h 38m

C$ 425

San JoséCartagena

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 22/9

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

1 stop16h 05m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Fri 25/9

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

1 stop20h 10m

C$ 425

San JoséCartagena

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/9

6:17 p.m.-8:05 a.m.

1 stop12h 48m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Wed 16/9

6:20 a.m.-1:52 p.m.

1 stop8h 32m

C$ 425

San JoséCartagena

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/9

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

1 stop13h 23m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Wed 16/9

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

1 stop3h 44m

C$ 425
Quickest round-trip

San JoséCartagena

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 17/9

10:03 a.m.-5:55 p.m.

1 stop6h 52m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Mon 21/9

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

1 stop5h 38m

C$ 443

San JoséCartagena

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 28/9

2:48 p.m.-8:40 a.m.

1 stop16h 52m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sun 4/10

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

1 stop5h 38m

C$ 443

San JoséCartagena

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 24/9

10:03 a.m.-5:55 p.m.

1 stop6h 52m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sun 27/9

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

1 stop14h 19m

C$ 443

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Best time to book a flight from San José to Cartagena

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to Cartagena

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$ 344). Flying from San José to Cartagena in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 456). 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 10 August 2026.

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.

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$ 373 and C$ 461 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 406 on Avianca (20 Aug-24 Aug).

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 10 August 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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Crew

7.2

Overall

6.5

Entertainment

5.3

Comfort

6.1

Food

5.0

Boarding

6.9

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

Crew

7.2

Overall

6.5

Entertainment

5.3

Comfort

6.1

Food

5.0

Boarding

6.9

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

    There are many flights that can get you from San José to Cartagena in 6h 10m. Fly via Avianca or Copa Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 953 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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$ 324. Users have found that Avianca is 17% 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$ 344). Flying from San José to Cartagena in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 456). 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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AviancaCheapestC$ 324AverageC$ 491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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