Are there direct flights from Cartagena to Madrid?

Yes, direct flights are available from Cartagena to Madrid. Historically, approximately 50% of the flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers across the trailing 90 days was 2. Travelers have options for both direct and connecting flights, depending on their preferences for travel time and convenience.

How long is the flight from Cartagena to Madrid?

The typical direct flight from Cartagena to Madrid covers a distance of 7733 kilometers and has a median duration of 9 hours and 0 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging 17 hours and 35 minutes. Travelers should factor in these durations when planning their journey, especially if considering connecting flights.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Cartagena to Madrid?

Historically, flights from Cartagena to Madrid have regularly offered good prices. This route is classified as a 'regular' deal route, indicating consistent availability of competitive fares. Travelers can typically find favorable pricing when planning their trips on this route.

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2027-02-01 – 2027-02-10
CTG - Madrid
79% AI deal score
$863
$835
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81% AI deal score
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CTG - Madrid
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Cartagena to Madrid: Overview

Insights for flights from Cartagena to Madrid

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Cartagena to Madrid connect at least once, with only 0.5% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

Fares for flights from Cartagena to Madrid are typically $1334–$1702, with a median of $1486. Right now, current fares are near the typical level. Only 5% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cartagena to Madrid? The most affordable month to fly is January, with a median fare of $1004. Other economical months include November, with a median fare of $1397, and February, where the median fare is $1406.

A typical journey from Cartagena to Madrid takes approximately 9h 0m, including connections. This route covers a substantial distance of 7733 km, classifying it as a long-haul flight.

New deals for this route show up several times a week, offering regular opportunities to find favorable prices.

How much is a round trip from Cartagena to Madrid

Regular price: $838 - $1,514

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

The regular price range for flights from Cartagena to Madrid is between $838 and $1514. The current lowest deal is $854 with Avianca, for travel from November 4 to November 18.

now $854

Low $838

High $1,514

The cheapest time to fly from Cartagena to Madrid

The cheapest month to fly from Cartagena to Madrid is January, with a median price of $1004. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1757. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $1,004

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,757

Jan

Feb

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cartagena to Madrid

Welcome Air

Last-minute flights going from Cartagena to Madrid

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

CTG - Madrid

Cartagena (CTG) - Madrid (MAD)

Avianca

$1,051

$1,228

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

CTG - Madrid

Cartagena (CTG) - Madrid (MAD)

Avianca

$1,085

$1,213

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

CTG - Madrid

Cartagena (CTG) - Madrid (MAD)

Avianca

$1,082

$1,228

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

CTG - Madrid

Cartagena (CTG) - Madrid (MAD)

Avianca

$1,142

$1,143

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

CTG - Madrid

Cartagena (CTG) - Madrid (MAD)

Avianca

$1,046

$1,194

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

CTG - Madrid

Cartagena (CTG) - Madrid (MAD)

Avianca

$1,060

$1,204

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 11

$1,327 → $1,189

10%

5 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 14

$951 → $904

7 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 30

$955 → $922

7 nights

Dec 25 - Jan 1

$986 → $957

Popular Airports to fly from Cartagena to Madrid

Cartagena - Madrid route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Cartagena to Madrid are near the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest

Historically, January offers the lowest median prices at $1004 for Cartagena to Madrid.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 9h 0m

Direct flights from Cartagena to Madrid typically take 9h 0m, connecting flights average 19h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 50% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Welcome Air offers direct flights

Welcome Air is one airline that has offered direct flights on this route historically.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Cartagena to Madrid appear regularly over a 30-day window.

Cartagena main airports to depart from

Rafael Núñez International (CTG)

Cheapest

Rafael Núñez International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Cartagena to Madrid.

📍 ~7 km from Cartagena city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$838

Madrid main airports to arrive at

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)

Cheapest

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is the primary international gateway for flights arriving in Madrid.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car, metro, bus, taxi)

💸 Flights from ~$829

Airports nearby Madrid used as alternative

Valencia (VLC)

Valencia Airport is a reliable alternative for both business and leisure travel, with excellent high-speed rail connectivity.

📍 ~300 km from Madrid (reachable by high-speed train and local transfer)

💸 Flights from ~$1,098

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Madrid

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LATAM Chile, +1

Business Class

From CTG

Elite

Dec 08

Madrid, Spain

89% AI deal score

$2,378

$2,049

Save $329

Iberia Airlines

Business Class

From CTG

Elite

Dec 09

Madrid, Spain

89% AI deal score

$2,378

$2,049

Save $329

Iberia Airlines

Business Class

From CTG

Elite

Oct 14

Madrid, Spain

83% AI deal score

$2,443

$2,127

Save $316

LATAM Chile, +1

Business Class

From CTG

Elite

Nov 16

Madrid, Spain

81% AI deal score

$2,220

$2,049

Save $171

Iberia Airlines

Business Class

From CTG

Elite

Nov 15

Madrid, Spain

81% AI deal score

$2,216

$2,049

Save $167

Iberia Airlines

Business Class

From CTG

Elite

Nov 17

Madrid, Spain

81% AI deal score

$2,223

$2,049

Save $174

Iberia Airlines

Business Class

From CTG

Elite

Oct 15

Madrid, Spain

80% AI deal score

$2,436

$2,240

Save $196

LATAM Chile, +1

Business Class

From CTG

Elite

Oct 17

Madrid, Spain

80% AI deal score

$2,425

$2,243

Save $182

LATAM Chile, +1

Business Class

From CTG

Elite

Oct 15

Madrid, Spain

80% AI deal score

$2,430

$2,255

Save $175

LATAM Chile, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Madrid

Historically, booking flights from Cartagena to Madrid 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked within this window was $1487. In contrast, flights booked 0-6 days before departure averaged $2021, indicating a significant price increase for last-minute bookings. For optimal savings, travelers should aim to secure their tickets well in advance of their travel date.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Cartagena to Madrid was considered to be $1334 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $1486. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares historically falling below $1702. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares around the $1334 mark.

Historically, January has shown the cheapest flights from Cartagena to Madrid, with a median price of $1004. Other months that typically offer more affordable fares include November, with a median price of $1397, and February, with a median price of $1406. These prices are generally lower than the annual median price of $1486 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Cartagena to Madrid: Overview

Insights for flights from Cartagena to Madrid

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Cartagena to Madrid connect at least once, with only 0.5% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Cartagena to Madrid takes approximately 9h 0m, including connections. This route covers a substantial distance of 7733 km, classifying it as a long-haul flight.

New deals for this route show up several times a week, offering regular opportunities to find favorable prices.

How much is a round trip from Cartagena to Madrid

Regular price: $838 - $1,514

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

The regular price range for flights from Cartagena to Madrid is between $838 and $1514. The current lowest deal is $854 with Avianca, for travel from November 4 to November 18.

now $854

Low $838

High $1,514

The cheapest time to fly from Cartagena to Madrid

January

Cheapest

Flights from $1,004

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,757

Jan

Feb

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cartagena to Madrid

Welcome Air

Last-minute flights going from Cartagena to Madrid

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

CTG - Madrid

Cartagena (CTG) - Madrid (MAD)

Avianca

$1,051

$1,228

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

CTG - Madrid

Cartagena (CTG) - Madrid (MAD)

Avianca

$1,085

$1,213

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

CTG - Madrid

Cartagena (CTG) - Madrid (MAD)

Avianca

$1,082

$1,228

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

CTG - Madrid

Cartagena (CTG) - Madrid (MAD)

Avianca

$1,142

$1,143

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

CTG - Madrid

Cartagena (CTG) - Madrid (MAD)

Avianca

$1,046

$1,194

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

CTG - Madrid

Cartagena (CTG) - Madrid (MAD)

Avianca

$1,060

$1,204

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 11

$1,327 → $1,189

10%

5 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 14

$951 → $904

7 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 30

$955 → $922

7 nights

Dec 25 - Jan 1

$986 → $957

Popular Airports to fly from Cartagena to Madrid

Cartagena - Madrid route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Cartagena to Madrid are near the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest

Historically, January offers the lowest median prices at $1004 for Cartagena to Madrid.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 9h 0m

Direct flights from Cartagena to Madrid typically take 9h 0m, connecting flights average 19h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 50% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Welcome Air offers direct flights

Welcome Air is one airline that has offered direct flights on this route historically.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Cartagena to Madrid appear regularly over a 30-day window.

Cartagena main airports to depart from

Rafael Núñez International (CTG)

Cheapest

Rafael Núñez International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Cartagena to Madrid.

📍 ~7 km from Cartagena city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$838

Madrid main airports to arrive at

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)

Cheapest

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is the primary international gateway for flights arriving in Madrid.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car, metro, bus, taxi)

💸 Flights from ~$829

Airports nearby Madrid used as alternative

Valencia (VLC)

Valencia Airport is a reliable alternative for both business and leisure travel, with excellent high-speed rail connectivity.

Madrid, Spain

80% AI deal score

$2,430

$2,255

Save $175

LATAM Chile, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Madrid

Cheap Flights from Cartagena to Madrid

Today’s best flight deals from Cartagena to Madrid

Cartagena to Madrid: Overview

Insights for flights from Cartagena to Madrid

How much is a round trip from Cartagena to Madrid

The cheapest time to fly from Cartagena to Madrid

Direct flights from Cartagena to Madrid

Last-minute flights going from Cartagena to Madrid

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

Popular Airports to fly from Cartagena to Madrid

Cartagena - Madrid route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

January is historically cheapest

Direct flights average 9h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant

Welcome Air offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

Cartagena main airports to depart from

Madrid main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Madrid used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Madrid

Best Elite deals to Madrid

Dec 09

Dec 23

Oct 21

Dec 08

Dec 09

Oct 14

Nov 16

Nov 15

Nov 17

Oct 15

Oct 17

Oct 15

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Madrid

When is the best time to book flights from Cartagena to Madrid?

What's a cheap fare from Cartagena to Madrid?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Cartagena to Madrid?

Are there direct flights from Cartagena to Madrid?

How long is the flight from Cartagena to Madrid?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Cartagena to Madrid?

Related routes

More routes from Cartagena

Flights to Madrid from other cities

Cartagena to Madrid: Overview

Insights for flights from Cartagena to Madrid

How much is a round trip from Cartagena to Madrid

The cheapest time to fly from Cartagena to Madrid

Direct flights from Cartagena to Madrid

Last-minute flights going from Cartagena to Madrid

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

Popular Airports to fly from Cartagena to Madrid

Cartagena - Madrid route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

January is historically cheapest

Direct flights average 9h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant

Welcome Air offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

Cartagena main airports to depart from

Madrid main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Madrid used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Madrid

Best Elite deals to Madrid

Dec 09

Dec 23

Oct 21

Dec 08

Dec 09

Oct 14

Nov 16

Nov 15

Nov 17

Oct 15

Oct 17

Oct 15

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Madrid

When is the best time to book flights from Cartagena to Madrid?

What's a cheap fare from Cartagena to Madrid?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Cartagena to Madrid?