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Today’s best flight deals from San Juan to Cartagena

Explore current cheapest deals departing from San Juan to Cartagena

September 1 - September 8

Cheapest
Best

SJU - Cartagena

$396

$280

Round trip

August 16 - August 28

SJU - Cartagena

$350

$305

Round trip

August 15 - August 27

Earliest

SJU - Cartagena

$349

$313

Round trip

August 31 - September 6

SJU - Cartagena

$377

$315

Round trip

September 14 - September 26

SJU - Cartagena

$374

$322

Round trip

September 15 - September 26

SJU - Cartagena

$376

$325

Round trip

October 26 - November 19

SJU - Cartagena

$336

$325

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October 26 - November 7

SJU - Cartagena

$348

$325

Round trip

September 14 - September 16

SJU - Cartagena

$416

$325

Round trip

September 14 - October 7

SJU - Cartagena

$361

$325

Round trip

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Insights for flights from San Juan to Cartagena

Flights from San Juan to Cartagena cover a distance of 1356 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul international route. Right now, fares for cheap flights from San Juan to Cartagena are typically $155–$303, with a median of $199. Current fares are above the typical level, and 67% of recent fares were classified as a good price.
When is the cheapest time to fly from San Juan to Cartagena? You'll find the lowest median fares in February, with prices around $146. March also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $154. January is another economical option, with a median fare of $162.
Most itineraries connect at least once when flying from San Juan to Cartagena, as 0% of recent fares were for direct flights. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2. New deals appear almost daily, making it helpful to set up a price alert.
A typical journey from San Juan to Cartagena takes 12h 24m, including connections. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting flights on this route, as direct flights from San Juan to Cartagena are not common.

How much is a round trip from San Juan to Cartagena

Regular price: $308 - $897

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from San Juan to Cartagena.

The regular price range for flights from San Juan to Cartagena is between $308 and $897. The current lowest deal is $280 with Copa Airlines, for travel from Sep 1-Sep 8.

now $280

Low $308

High $897

The cheapest time to fly from San Juan to Cartagena

The cheapest month to fly from San Juan to Cartagena is February, with a median price of $146. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $528. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $146

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $528

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Direct flights from San Juan to Cartagena

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Last-minute flights going from San Juan to Cartagena

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SJU - Cartagena

Copa Airlines

San Juan (SJU) - Cartagena (CTG)

Copa Airlines

$718

$508

One-way

Fri, Jun 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SJU - Cartagena

Avianca

San Juan (SJU) - Cartagena (CTG)

Avianca

$720

$381

One-way

Tue, Jun 30

⌛ Last-Minute

SJU - Cartagena

Avianca

San Juan (SJU) - Cartagena (CTG)

Avianca

$731

$356

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SJU - Cartagena

Avianca

San Juan (SJU) - Cartagena (CTG)

Avianca

$310

$386

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SJU - Cartagena

Avianca

San Juan (SJU) - Cartagena (CTG)

Avianca

$344

$391

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SJU - Cartagena

Avianca

San Juan (SJU) - Cartagena (CTG)

Avianca

$321

$394

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Juan to Cartagena

3 nights

Jun 30 - Jul 3

$731  →  $356

51%

3 nights

Jun 26 - Jun 29

$720  →  $381

47%

7 nights

Jun 21 - Jun 28

$718  →  $508

29%

5 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 9

$533  →  $410

23%

Popular Airports to fly from San Juan to Cartagena

San Juan - Cartagena route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from San Juan to Cartagena are above the typical level, with a median price of $199.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from San Juan to Cartagena, with a median price of $146.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 12h 24m on average.

Flights from San Juan to Cartagena typically involve 2 stopovers, with an average flight time of 12h 24m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are available from multiple airlines.

Connecting flights to Cartagena are available from airlines like Avianca, B&H Airlines, Copa Airlines, and JetBlue Airways.

🏆 Airline highlight

Avianca offers the most connecting flights.

Avianca historically offers the most connecting flights from San Juan to Cartagena.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Historically, deals for flights from San Juan to Cartagena appear frequently, with over 1 deal per day.

San Juan main airports to depart from

Luis Muñoz Marín International (SJU)

Cheapest

Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) is a primary option for flights from San Juan to Cartagena.

📍 ~10 km from San Juan (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$280

Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci (SIG)

Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG) offers an alternative departure point for your trip to Cartagena.

📍 ~2 km from San Juan (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$280

Cartagena main airports to arrive at

Rafael Núñez International (CTG)

Cheapest

Arrive at Rafael Núñez International Airport for direct access to Cartagena and its surroundings.

📍 ~6 km from Cartagena (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$280

Airports nearby Cartagena used as alternative

Ernesto Cortissoz International (BAQ)

Cheapest

Ernesto Cortissoz International is a major international airport and a robust alternative for Cartagena.

📍 ~95 km from destination city (reachable by car, but travel time can be affected by traffic).

💸 Flights from ~$286

Simón Bolívar International (SMR)

Simón Bolívar International is a major Caribbean hub with high flight frequency, accessible via a direct coastal highway.

📍 ~100 km from destination city (reachable by car, but expect 4 to 5 hours driving time).

💸 Flights from ~$324

Los Garzones (MTR)

Los Garzones is a reliable regional airport serving the southern Caribbean coast, offering several daily flights.

📍 ~185 km from destination city (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$321

Golfo de Morrosquillo (TLU)

Golfo de Morrosquillo is geographically close to Cartagena and useful for regional travel within the area.

📍 ~100 km from destination city (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$584

Las Brujas (CZU)

Las Brujas offers alternative regional access for the Sucre region, with a relatively short distance to Cartagena.

📍 ~140 km from destination city (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$538

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Aug 14

Cartagena, Colombia

81% AI deal score

$1,468

$737

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Cartagena, Colombia

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$789

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Cartagena, Colombia

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$1,454

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Cartagena, Colombia

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$1,478

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Cartagena, Colombia

80% AI deal score

$1,506

$789

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Cartagena, Colombia

80% AI deal score

$1,423

$789

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Cartagena, Colombia

80% AI deal score

$1,469

$789

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Cartagena, Colombia

80% AI deal score

$1,445

$789

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Cartagena, Colombia

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$1,455

$789

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Cartagena, Colombia

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$1,430

$790

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Jul 10

Cartagena, Colombia

79% AI deal score

$1,828

$906

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Cartagena, Colombia

79% AI deal score

$1,832

$906

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Aug 08

Cartagena, Colombia

76% AI deal score

$1,458

$909

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Cartagena, Colombia

76% AI deal score

$1,473

$909

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Cartagena, Colombia

76% AI deal score

$1,426

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Cartagena, Colombia

76% AI deal score

$1,462

$909

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Cartagena, Colombia

76% AI deal score

$1,426

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Cartagena, Colombia

76% AI deal score

$1,466

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Jul 21

Cartagena, Colombia

69% AI deal score

$1,860

$1,288

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Jul 21

Cartagena, Colombia

67% AI deal score

$1,805

$1,485

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Jul 22

Cartagena, Colombia

42% AI deal score

$2,187

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cartagena

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking platforms can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking in advance, often several months before your desired departure, may help secure better prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time is usually a good strategy. Last-minute deals can sometimes appear, but they are not guaranteed.

While comparing nearby airports can sometimes offer alternative flight options or prices, it's important to consider the additional travel time and cost to reach those airports. Evaluate if the potential savings outweigh the extra logistics. For this specific route, focusing on the main airports is often sufficient.