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Cheap flights from San José to Cartagena from C$ 175

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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — CTG
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap 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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 331

One-way from

C$ 175

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 342
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 1/5-6/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 30m total
  • San José to Cartagena
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Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 12/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 14m total
  • San José to Cartagena
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (C$ 37 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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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 25 March 2025.

Thu 1/55:52 p.m.SJO - CTG
1 stop13h 51mCopa Airlines
Sat 3/59:38 a.m.CTG - SJO
1 stop5h 16mCopa Airlines
Deal found 23/3C$ 331
Tue 6/512:44 p.m.SJO - CTG
2 stops18h 59mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/59:38 a.m.CTG - SJO
2 stops27h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/3C$ 1,398

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San José

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Cartagena

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséCartagena

SJO - CTG

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/5

5:52 p.m.-8:43 a.m.

1 stop13h 51m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Tue 6/5

6:20 a.m.-9:59 a.m.

1 stop4h 39m

C$ 331

San JoséCartagena

SJO - CTG

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/5

12:44 p.m.-8:43 a.m.

2 stops18h 59m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sat 10/5

9:38 a.m.-11:38 a.m.

2 stops27h 00m

C$ 1,398

San JoséCartagena

SJO - CTG

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/4

6:07 p.m.-8:21 a.m.

1 stop13h 14m

C$ 175

San JoséCartagena

SJO - CTG

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 30/3

11:00 a.m.-8:22 p.m.

2 stops8h 22m

C$ 401

San JoséCartagena

SJO - CTG

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 7/4

6:50 p.m.-5:20 p.m.

3 stops45h 30m

C$ 3,739

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Deals found on 24/3

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, San José Province 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 21 March 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San José, San José Province to Cartagena may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 30 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Cartagena (average of C$ 397). Flying from San José, San José Province to Cartagena in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 826). 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 25 March 2025.

When flying from San José, San José Province 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 9% versus a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Cartagena by month

Plan your trip to Cartagena by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Cartagena by month

Plan your trip to Cartagena by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 25 March 2025.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,393 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LIM - PTY

you go security buy an expensive bottle of water to take on the plane and then you have to go to another security point where they confiscate your water, the planes left on time and arrived on time. excellent food was mostly tasteless and overheated, no entertainment. wifi was glitchy.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,393 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,393 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LIM - PTY

you go security buy an expensive bottle of water to take on the plane and then you have to go to another security point where they confiscate your water, the planes left on time and arrived on time. excellent food was mostly tasteless and overheated, no entertainment. wifi was glitchy.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,393 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LIM - PTY

you go security buy an expensive bottle of water to take on the plane and then you have to go to another security point where they confiscate your water, the planes left on time and arrived on time. excellent food was mostly tasteless and overheated, no entertainment. wifi was glitchy.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,393 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LIM - PTY

you go security buy an expensive bottle of water to take on the plane and then you have to go to another security point where they confiscate your water, the planes left on time and arrived on time. excellent food was mostly tasteless and overheated, no entertainment. wifi was glitchy.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,294 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,393 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LIM - PTY

you go security buy an expensive bottle of water to take on the plane and then you have to go to another security point where they confiscate your water, the planes left on time and arrived on time. excellent food was mostly tasteless and overheated, no entertainment. wifi was glitchy.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to Cartagena. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Cartagena Rafael Nunez have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José, San José Province to Cartagena round-trip?

    Copa Airlines, at C$ 331, was found to be the cheapest airline from San José, San José Province to Cartagena. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. Copa Airlines is priced at 4% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José, San José Province to Cartagena one-way?

    C$ 175 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Copa Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Avianca and SWISS, with prices starting from C$ 401 and C$ 3,739, respectively.

  • 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, San José Province to Cartagena?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Cartagena (average of C$ 397). Flying from San José, San José Province to Cartagena in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 826). 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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Top airline flying from San José to Cartagena

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AviancaCheapestC$ 290AverageC$ 324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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