Can I fly direct from Santo Domingo to Cartagena?

Yes, direct flights from Santo Domingo to Cartagena are available. Historically, approximately 32.8% of flights on this route have been direct. For journeys involving connecting flights, travelers typically experience one stopover. This indicates that while direct options exist, a significant portion of routes include at least one connection.

What's the flight time from Santo Domingo to Cartagena?

The typical direct flight time from Santo Domingo to Cartagena is 2 hours and 2 minutes, covering a distance of 1088 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 6 hours and 31 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes compared to those with connections.

How much do direct flights from Santo Domingo to Cartagena cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from Santo Domingo to Cartagena are typically more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $300, representing a 28% premium over connecting flights. Connecting flights, on average, had a median price of $235. Approximately 31.3% of the available flights on this route were direct, indicating a preference for connecting options among some travelers seeking lower fares.

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September 11 - September 13

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September 6 - September 13

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$235

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$242

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September 20 - September 25

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September 4 - September 11

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$231

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$195

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Santo Domingo to Cartagena: Overview

Insights for flights from Santo Domingo to Cartagena

For flights from Santo Domingo to Cartagena, fares typically range from $218–$317, with a median of $299. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When considering cheap flights from Santo Domingo to Cartagena, the most affordable time to fly is often in November, with a median fare of $200. Other cost-effective months include February, where the median fare is $218, and January, with a median of $223. Planning your trip during these months could lead to savings.

A typical journey from Santo Domingo to Cartagena takes approximately 6h 20m, including connections. This is because most itineraries for this route connect at least once, rather than being direct flights from Santo Domingo to Cartagena. When connecting, the median number of stopovers is 1, which contributes to the overall travel time.

The distance between Santo Domingo and Cartagena is 1088 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick travel experience, even with connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Santo Domingo to Cartagena

Regular price: $179 - $347

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

The regular price range for flights from Santo Domingo to Cartagena is typically between $179 and $347. The current lowest deal is $261 with Maersk Air for travel from Sep 20-Sep 27.

now $261

Low $179

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The cheapest time to fly from Santo Domingo to Cartagena

The cheapest month to fly from Santo Domingo to Cartagena is November, with a median price of $200. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $553. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

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Flights from $200

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Flights from $553

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Direct flights from Santo Domingo to Cartagena

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Last-minute flights going from Santo Domingo to Cartagena

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Avianca

$435

$415

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Santo Domingo (SDQ) - Cartagena (CTG)

Copa Airlines

$387

$371

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Santo Domingo (SDQ) - Cartagena (CTG)

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$379

$334

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Santo Domingo (SDQ) - Cartagena (CTG)

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$366

$326

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$186

$284

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Santo Domingo (SDQ) - Cartagena (CTG)

Maersk Air

$223

$285

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Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Santo Domingo to Cartagena

4 nights

Jul 9 - Jul 13

$431 → $326

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Jul 17 - Jul 18

$392 → $319

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$397 → $326

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$373 → $308

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Popular Airports to fly from Santo Domingo to Cartagena

Santo Domingo - Cartagena route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Santo Domingo to Cartagena are above the typical level, with a median price of $299.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Santo Domingo to Cartagena, with a median price of $200.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 6h 20m.

Flights from Santo Domingo to Cartagena typically take 6h 20m, covering a short-haul distance of 1088 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights are dominant, making up 67.2% of recent fares from Santo Domingo to Cartagena.

🏆 Airline highlight

Maersk Air offers direct flights.

Maersk Air is one airline that offers direct flights from Santo Domingo to Cartagena.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals on flights from Santo Domingo to Cartagena appear frequently, with 2% good price share.

Santo Domingo main airports to depart from

Las Américas International (SDQ)

Cheapest

Las Américas International is a convenient option for flights from Santo Domingo to Cartagena.

📍 ~30 km from Santo Domingo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$268

La Isabela International (JBQ)

La Isabela International offers another departure choice for your trip from Santo Domingo to Cartagena.

📍 ~15 km from Santo Domingo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$799

Cartagena main airports to arrive at

Rafael Núñez International (CTG)

Cheapest

Arrive at Rafael Núñez International for direct access to Cartagena and its surrounding areas.

📍 ~10 km from Cartagena (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$268

Airports nearby Cartagena used as alternative

Ernesto Cortissoz International (BAQ)

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

📍 ~90 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$368

Simón Bolívar International (SMR)

Cheapest

Simón Bolívar International is a major Caribbean hub, offering high flight frequency and good domestic connections.

📍 ~170 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$351

Los Garzones (MTR)

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

📍 ~200 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$355

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 ~$562

Las Brujas (CZU)

Las Brujas is an alternative regional access point for the Sucre region, with a relatively short distance.

📍 ~150 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$547

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cartagena

Historically, the most advantageous booking window for flights from Santo Domingo to Cartagena is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $236. Booking within 0-6 days of departure also showed a relatively low average price of $241. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made 14-27 days out, with an average of $322, and even more so for bookings 28-59 days out, averaging $443.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Santo Domingo to Cartagena is considered to be $218 or less. The median price for this route was $299. Fares at or below the $218 threshold represent a competitive deal for travelers. Prices above $317 were observed in the higher range of fares.

Historically, the trailing 270 days indicate that November is typically the cheapest month to fly from Santo Domingo to Cartagena, with a median price of $200. February and January also offer competitive prices, with median fares of $218 and $223 respectively. The annual median price for this route was $299, suggesting that these months offer significant savings.

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