Are direct flights from Cartagena to Cancún always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience and save travel time, but they are not always the most budget-friendly choice. Flights with one or more layovers can often be cheaper, though they will extend your journey. Consider your priorities for time versus cost when making your decision.

Can flexible travel dates help on Cartagena to Cancún flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Mid-week flights or those during off-peak seasons are often less expensive than weekend or holiday travel. Adjusting your departure or return by even a few days may result in noticeable savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Cartagena to Cancún flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Factor these into your total travel budget to avoid surprises.

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Cartagena to Cancún: Overview

Insights for flights from Cartagena to Cancún

Flights from Cartagena to Cancún cover a distance of 1692 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This means you can expect a journey that is longer than typical domestic flights but shorter than intercontinental travel. Understanding this distance helps in planning for the overall travel time and potential layovers.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Cartagena to Cancún, fares typically range from $519–$876, with a median of $688. Right now, current fares are significantly below the typical level, which could present an opportunity for savings. However, a very small share of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that deals are not always readily available.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Cartagena to Cancún, November stands out with a median fare of $171. October also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $275. Following these, September has a median fare of $568, making these months generally more affordable for this route.

Most itineraries for flights from Cartagena to Cancún are not direct; in fact, most itineraries connect at least once. When connections are necessary, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should factor in additional time for layovers when planning your trip.

A typical journey from Cartagena to Cancún takes approximately 18h 46m, including connections. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stopover, this duration reflects the total travel time from departure to arrival, encompassing all layovers. This extended travel time is common for routes with multiple connections.

How much is a round trip from Cartagena to Cancún

Regular price: $330 - $449

Prices for flights from Cartagena to Cancún are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Cartagena to Cancún is between $330 and $449. The current lowest deal is $422 with AeroRepública, for travel from Mar 3-Mar 11.

now $422

Low $330

High $449

The cheapest time to fly from Cartagena to Cancún

The cheapest month to fly from Cartagena to Cancun is November, with a median price of $171. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $947. Prices are generally lower from July to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $171

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $947

Jan

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Cartagena to Cancún

Aeroméxico

Copa Airlines

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

AeroRepública

Last-minute flights going from Cartagena to Cancún

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

CTG - Cancún

Cartagena (CTG) - Cancún (CUN)

Avianca

$491

$654

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

CTG - Cancún

Cartagena (CTG) - Cancún (CUN)

Avianca

$404

$506

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

CTG - Cancún

Cartagena (CTG) - Cancún (CUN)

Avianca

$482

$652

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

CTG - Cancún

Cartagena (CTG) - Cancún (CUN)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$531

$945

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

CTG - Cancún

Cartagena (CTG) - Cancún (CUN)

Copa Airlines

$482

$1,330

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CTG - Cancún

Cartagena (CTG) - Cancún (CUN)

Copa Airlines

$385

$1,051

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cartagena to Cancún

6 nights

Nov 20 - Nov 26

$456 → $424

7 nights

Nov 20 - Nov 27

$456 → $454

4 nights

Dec 20 - Dec 24

$435 → $477

10%

4 nights

Feb 18 - Feb 22

$339 → $426

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Cartagena to Cancún

Cartagena - Cancún route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Cartagena to Cancún are below the typical level of $688.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Cartagena to Cancún, with a median price of $171.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 18h 46m

Flights from Cartagena to Cancún typically involve connecting, with a median duration of 18h 46m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

This route is connecting-dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers on connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Aeroméxico offers connecting flights

Aeroméxico has 67 connecting deals, making it a frequent option for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route

Deals for flights from Cartagena to Cancún appear regularly, often within a 30-day window.

Cartagena main airports to depart from

Rafael Núñez International (CTG)

Cheapest

Rafael Núñez International Airport is the most affordable option for flights from Cartagena to Cancún.

📍 ~7 km from Cartagena (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$424

Cancún main airports to arrive at

Cancún International (CUN)

Cheapest

Cancún International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Cartagena to Cancún.

📍 ~14 km from Cancún (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$434

Airports nearby Cancún used as alternative

Tulum International Airport (TQO)

Tulum International Airport (TQO) is a new international gateway directly serving the southern Riviera Maya corridor.

📍 ~135 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$544

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Cancún, Mexico

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$1,001

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Dec 17

Cancún, Mexico

78% AI deal score

$1,053

$753

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From CTG

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Cancún, Mexico

78% AI deal score

$1,034

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Cancún, Mexico

78% AI deal score

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Dec 16

Cancún, Mexico

78% AI deal score

$1,053

$753

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Cancún, Mexico

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Cancún, Mexico

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Dec 17

Cancún, Mexico

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$1,045

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Cancún, Mexico

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Business Class

From CTG

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Cancún, Mexico

78% AI deal score

$1,043

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cancún

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Using flight comparison sites can help you compare prices across various airlines and booking platforms. Looking into flights with layovers may also present cheaper options than direct routes.

Booking in advance often provides better prices, especially for popular routes. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, though they are less predictable. Monitoring price trends for your desired travel period may help you decide on the optimal booking time.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes uncover more affordable flight options or alternative routes. While it may add to your ground travel time, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the cost and convenience of transportation to and from these alternative airports.

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Cartagena to Cancún: Overview

Insights for flights from Cartagena to Cancún

How much is a round trip from Cartagena to Cancún

Regular price: $330 - $449

Prices for flights from Cartagena to Cancún are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Cartagena to Cancún is between $330 and $449. The current lowest deal is $422 with AeroRepública, for travel from Mar 3-Mar 11.

now $422

Low $330

High $449

The cheapest time to fly from Cartagena to Cancún

November

Cheapest

Flights from $171

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $947

Jan

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Cartagena to Cancún

Aeroméxico

Copa Airlines

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

AeroRepública

Last-minute flights going from Cartagena to Cancún

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

CTG - Cancún

Cartagena (CTG) - Cancún (CUN)

Avianca

$491

$654

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

CTG - Cancún

Cartagena (CTG) - Cancún (CUN)

Avianca

$404

$506

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

CTG - Cancún

Cartagena (CTG) - Cancún (CUN)

Avianca

$482

$652

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

CTG - Cancún

Cartagena (CTG) - Cancún (CUN)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$531

$945

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

CTG - Cancún

Cartagena (CTG) - Cancún (CUN)

Copa Airlines

$482

$1,330

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CTG - Cancún

Cartagena (CTG) - Cancún (CUN)

Copa Airlines

$385

$1,051

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cartagena to Cancún

6 nights

Nov 20 - Nov 26

$456 → $424

7 nights

Nov 20 - Nov 27

$456 → $454

4 nights

Dec 20 - Dec 24

$435 → $477

10%

4 nights

Feb 18 - Feb 22

$339 → $426

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Cartagena to Cancún

Cartagena - Cancún route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Cartagena to Cancún are below the typical level of $688.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Cartagena to Cancún, with a median price of $171.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 18h 46m

Flights from Cartagena to Cancún typically involve connecting, with a median duration of 18h 46m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

This route is connecting-dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers on connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Aeroméxico offers connecting flights

Aeroméxico has 67 connecting deals, making it a frequent option for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route

Deals for flights from Cartagena to Cancún appear regularly, often within a 30-day window.

Cartagena main airports to depart from

Rafael Núñez International (CTG)

Cheapest

Rafael Núñez International Airport is the most affordable option for flights from Cartagena to Cancún.

📍 ~7 km from Cartagena (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$424

Cancún main airports to arrive at

Cancún International (CUN)

Cheapest

Cancún International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Cartagena to Cancún.

📍 ~14 km from Cancún (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$434

Airports nearby Cancún used as alternative

Tulum International Airport (TQO)

Tulum International Airport (TQO) is a new international gateway directly serving the southern Riviera Maya corridor.

Cancún, Mexico

78% AI deal score

$1,043

$761

Save $282

Aeroméxico

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cancún

Cheap Flights from Cartagena to Cancún

Today’s best flight deals from Cartagena to Cancún

Cartagena to Cancún: Overview

Insights for flights from Cartagena to Cancún

How much is a round trip from Cartagena to Cancún

The cheapest time to fly from Cartagena to Cancún

Direct flights from Cartagena to Cancún

Last-minute flights going from Cartagena to Cancún

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cartagena to Cancún

Popular Airports to fly from Cartagena to Cancún

Cartagena - Cancún route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in November for the best prices

Connecting flights average 18h 46m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Aeroméxico offers connecting flights

Deals appear regularly for this route

Cartagena main airports to depart from

Cancún main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Cancún used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cancún

Best Elite deals to Cancún

Mar 31

Dec 04

Mar 30

Dec 17

Dec 11

Dec 10

Dec 16

Dec 04

Dec 02

Dec 17

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cancún

How can I find cheap flights from Cartagena to Cancún?

When should I book flights from Cartagena to Cancún?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Cartagena to Cancún?

Are direct flights from Cartagena to Cancún always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Cartagena to Cancún flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Cartagena to Cancún flights?

Related routes

More routes from Cartagena

Flights to Cancún from other cities

Cartagena to Cancún: Overview

Insights for flights from Cartagena to Cancún

How much is a round trip from Cartagena to Cancún

The cheapest time to fly from Cartagena to Cancún

Direct flights from Cartagena to Cancún

Last-minute flights going from Cartagena to Cancún

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cartagena to Cancún

Popular Airports to fly from Cartagena to Cancún

Cartagena - Cancún route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in November for the best prices

Connecting flights average 18h 46m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Aeroméxico offers connecting flights

Deals appear regularly for this route

Cartagena main airports to depart from

Cancún main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Cancún used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cancún

Best Elite deals to Cancún

Mar 31

Dec 04

Mar 30

Dec 17

Dec 11

Dec 10

Dec 16

Dec 04

Dec 02

Dec 17

Dec 17

Dec 17

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cancún

How can I find cheap flights from Cartagena to Cancún?

When should I book flights from Cartagena to Cancún?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Cartagena to Cancún?