Are direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers, but they are not always the cheapest option. Flights with one or more connections can sometimes be more affordable. Consider your budget and time constraints when making your choice.

Can flexible travel dates help on Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact the price of your flight. Mid-week travel or flying during off-peak seasons often results in lower fares. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may reveal more economical options.

What extra costs should I check before booking Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena 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. Understanding these additional expenses helps you calculate the true total cost of your trip.

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2026-11-03 – 2026-11-10
RIO - Cartagena
73% AI deal score
$414
$443
Round trip
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$469
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Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena: Overview

Insights for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena connect at least once, with 0% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2, indicating that direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena are not a common option for this route.

A typical journey from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena takes about 17h 20m, including connections. This long-haul route covers a distance of 5101 km, so travelers should anticipate a full day of travel when planning their trip.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena, November stands out with a median fare of $436. March also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $475. September presents another option, with a median fare of $749.

Fares for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena typically range from $737–$1042, with a median of $871. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level. The share of recent fares classified as a good price is 0%, suggesting that finding a deal can be challenging. New deals for this route are infrequent, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

How much is a round trip from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena

Regular price: $367 - $796

Prices for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $367 and $796. The current lowest deal is $447 with City Connexion Airlines. This deal is for travel from Nov 4-Nov 12.

now $447

Low $367

High $796

The cheapest time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena are cheapest in November, with a median price of $434. The most expensive month to fly is July, with a median price of $1096. Prices are generally lower from March to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $434

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,096

Mar

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena

City Connexion Airlines

Avianca

Copa Airlines

B&H Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Cartagena

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Cartagena (CTG)

Copa Airlines

$615

$575

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Cartagena

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Cartagena (CTG)

Copa Airlines

$569

$645

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Cartagena

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Cartagena (CTG)

Copa Airlines

$608

$668

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Cartagena

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Cartagena (CTG)

Avianca

$491

$551

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Cartagena

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Cartagena (CTG)

City Connexion Airlines

$577

$653

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Cartagena

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Cartagena (CTG)

Avianca

$512

$655

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena

7 nights

Feb 21 - Feb 28

$551 → $473

14%

4 nights

Feb 17 - Feb 21

$546 → $473

13%

4 nights

Feb 3 - Feb 7

$545 → $479

12%

8 nights

Feb 17 - Feb 25

$538 → $473

12%

Popular Airports to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena

Rio de Janeiro - Cartagena route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent roundtrip fares from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena are above the typical level at $447.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest at $436.

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena, with a median price of $436.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 17h 20m.

Connecting flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena typically average 17h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with no direct flights available in recent data.

🏆 Airline highlight

City Connexion Airlines offers a deal at $447.

City Connexion Airlines offers a deal from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena for $447.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are historically rare.

Deals on flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena are historically rare.

Rio de Janeiro main airports to depart from

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International (GIG)

Cheapest

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International is a good option for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena.

📍 ~13 km from Rio de Janeiro city center (reachable by car or public transport).

💸 Flights from ~$443

Cartagena main airports to arrive at

Rafael Núñez International (CTG)

Cheapest

CTG airport is a convenient arrival choice for travelers flying from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena.

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

💸 Flights from ~$450

Airports nearby Cartagena used as alternative

Ernesto Cortissoz International (BAQ)

Ernesto Cortissoz International is a major international hub and the closest alternative to Cartagena.

📍 ~95 km from Cartagena (reachable by car, but expect variable traffic).

💸 Flights from ~$602

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Oct 21

Cartagena, Colombia

94% AI deal score

$2,283

$1,224

Save $1,059

LATAM Chile

Business Class

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Oct 21

Cartagena, Colombia

93% AI deal score

$2,148

$1,199

Save $949

LATAM Chile

Business Class

From GIG

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Oct 27

Cartagena, Colombia

92% AI deal score

$1,994

$1,159

Save $835

LATAM Chile

Business Class

From GIG

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Oct 31

Cartagena, Colombia

92% AI deal score

$2,016

$1,171

Save $845

LATAM Chile

Business Class

From GIG

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Oct 24

Cartagena, Colombia

92% AI deal score

$1,949

$1,182

Save $767

LATAM Chile

Business Class

From GIG

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Oct 22

Cartagena, Colombia

92% AI deal score

$1,940

$1,184

Save $756

LATAM Chile

Business Class

From GIG

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Oct 29

Cartagena, Colombia

92% AI deal score

$1,978

$1,218

Save $760

LATAM Chile

Business Class

From GIG

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Oct 31

Cartagena, Colombia

92% AI deal score

$2,080

$1,267

Save $813

LATAM Chile

Business Class

From GIG

Elite

Mar 10

Cartagena, Colombia

91% AI deal score

$2,153

$1,368

Save $785

Avianca

Business Class

From GIG

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Nov 01

Cartagena, Colombia

91% AI deal score

$1,986

$1,381

Save $605

Avianca

Business Class

From GIG

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Nov 08

Cartagena, Colombia

91% AI deal score

$1,980

$1,386

Save $594

Avianca

Business Class

From GIG

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Nov 11

Cartagena, Colombia

91% AI deal score

$1,980

$1,386

Save $594

Avianca

Business Class

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 notify you when fares drop for your desired route.

Booking flights in advance, typically several weeks or months before your departure, can often result in lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fare trends may help you decide the optimal booking time. Last-minute bookings sometimes carry higher costs.

Comparing flights from nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover more economical options. While it may involve additional ground travel, the savings on airfare can occasionally be significant. Always factor in the total cost and convenience.

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Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena: Overview

Insights for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena

How much is a round trip from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena

Regular price: $367 - $796

Prices for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $367 and $796. The current lowest deal is $447 with City Connexion Airlines. This deal is for travel from Nov 4-Nov 12.

now $447

Low $367

High $796

The cheapest time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena

November

Cheapest

Flights from $434

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,096

Mar

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena

City Connexion Airlines

Avianca

Copa Airlines

B&H Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Cartagena

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Cartagena (CTG)

Copa Airlines

$615

$575

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Cartagena

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Cartagena (CTG)

Copa Airlines

$569

$645

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Cartagena

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Cartagena (CTG)

Copa Airlines

$608

$668

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Cartagena

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Cartagena (CTG)

Avianca

$491

$551

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Cartagena

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Cartagena (CTG)

City Connexion Airlines

$577

$653

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

GIG - Cartagena

Rio de Janeiro (GIG) - Cartagena (CTG)

Avianca

$512

$655

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena

7 nights

Feb 21 - Feb 28

$551 → $473

14%

4 nights

Feb 17 - Feb 21

$546 → $473

13%

4 nights

Feb 3 - Feb 7

$545 → $479

12%

8 nights

Feb 17 - Feb 25

$538 → $473

12%

Popular Airports to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena

Rio de Janeiro - Cartagena route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent roundtrip fares from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena are above the typical level at $447.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest at $436.

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena, with a median price of $436.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 17h 20m.

Connecting flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena typically average 17h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with no direct flights available in recent data.

🏆 Airline highlight

City Connexion Airlines offers a deal at $447.

City Connexion Airlines offers a deal from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena for $447.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are historically rare.

Deals on flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena are historically rare.

Rio de Janeiro main airports to depart from

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International (GIG)

Cheapest

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International is a good option for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena.

📍 ~13 km from Rio de Janeiro city center (reachable by car or public transport).

💸 Flights from ~$443

Cartagena main airports to arrive at

Rafael Núñez International (CTG)

Cheapest

CTG airport is a convenient arrival choice for travelers flying from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena.

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

💸 Flights from ~$450

Airports nearby Cartagena used as alternative

Ernesto Cortissoz International (BAQ)

Ernesto Cortissoz International is a major international hub and the closest alternative to Cartagena.

Cartagena, Colombia

91% AI deal score

$1,980

$1,386

Save $594

Avianca

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cartagena

Cheap Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena

Today’s best flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena

Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena: Overview

Insights for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena

How much is a round trip from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena

The cheapest time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena

Direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena

Last-minute flights going from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena

Popular Airports to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena

Rio de Janeiro - Cartagena route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

November is historically cheapest at $436.

Connecting flights average 17h 20m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

City Connexion Airlines offers a deal at $447.

Deals are historically rare.

Rio de Janeiro main airports to depart from

Cartagena main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Cartagena used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cartagena

Best Elite deals to Cartagena

Oct 21

Oct 21

Oct 27

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Oct 24

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Oct 29

Oct 31

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Nov 11

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cartagena

How can I find cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena?

When should I book flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena?

Are direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena flights?

Related routes

More routes from Rio de Janeiro

Flights to Cartagena from other cities

Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena: Overview

Insights for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena

How much is a round trip from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena

The cheapest time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena

Direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena

Last-minute flights going from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena

Popular Airports to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena

Rio de Janeiro - Cartagena route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

November is historically cheapest at $436.

Connecting flights average 17h 20m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

City Connexion Airlines offers a deal at $447.

Deals are historically rare.

Rio de Janeiro main airports to depart from

Cartagena main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Cartagena used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cartagena

Best Elite deals to Cartagena

Oct 21

Oct 21

Oct 27

Oct 31

Oct 24

Oct 22

Oct 29

Oct 31

Mar 10

Nov 01

Nov 08

Nov 11

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cartagena

How can I find cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena?

When should I book flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena?