Are direct flights from San Francisco to Cartagena always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, they are not always the most budget-friendly choice. Flights with one or more connections can often be more affordable, depending on your priorities for cost versus travel duration.

Can flexible travel dates help on San Francisco to Cartagena flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Flying on weekdays or during off-peak seasons often results in lower fares compared to weekends or holidays. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may reveal more economical options.

What extra costs should I check before booking San Francisco 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. Factoring these into your total budget can help avoid surprises.

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San Francisco to Cartagena: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Cartagena

For cheap flights from San Francisco to Cartagena, fares typically range from $1074–$1615, with a median of $1362. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals show up several times a week, suggesting a regular cadence of price changes for this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Cartagena? The most affordable months to fly are August and July, both with a median fare of $197. Following closely is November, where the median fare is $207. These months offer the lowest median prices for this route.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Cartagena takes about 19h 37m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Cartagena, so all journeys will involve at least one stop.

The distance between San Francisco and Cartagena is 5557 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. This means you can expect a significant travel duration, often involving multiple connections to reach your destination.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Cartagena

Regular price: $449 - $961

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Cartagena is between $449 and $961. The current lowest deal is $461 with Copa Airlines for travel from Oct 21-Oct 28.

now $461

Low $449

High $961

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Cartagena

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Cartagena is July, with a median price of $197. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $838. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $197

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $838

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Feb

Mar

Apr

May

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

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Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Cartagena

Copa Airlines

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American Airlines

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Cartagena

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cartagena

San Francisco (SFO) - Cartagena (CTG)

Copa Airlines

$520

$720

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cartagena

San Francisco (SFO) - Cartagena (CTG)

American Airlines

$490

$493

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cartagena

San Francisco (SFO) - Cartagena (CTG)

American Airlines

$553

$659

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cartagena

San Francisco (SFO) - Cartagena (CTG)

Copa Airlines

$518

$718

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cartagena

San Francisco (SFO) - Cartagena (CTG)

Copa Airlines

$518

$506

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cartagena

San Francisco (SFO) - Cartagena (CTG)

American Airlines

$541

$582

One-way

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

7 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 28

$517 → $461

11%

7 nights

Oct 28 - Nov 4

$516 → $466

10%

6 nights

Oct 28 - Nov 3

$516 → $466

10%

9 nights

Oct 25 - Nov 3

$497 → $466

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Cartagena

San Francisco - Cartagena route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from San Francisco to Cartagena are below the typical level at $461.

📅 Best time to fly

August, July, and November are cheapest

Historically, the cheapest months to fly to Cartagena are August ($197), July ($197), and November ($207).

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 19h 37m

The typical flight duration from San Francisco to Cartagena is 19 hours and 37 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Copa Airlines has the most deals

Copa Airlines has 73 deals, making it a prominent carrier for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals on flights from San Francisco to Cartagena appear regularly, about every 30 days.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a convenient departure point for flights to Cartagena.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$461

Cartagena main airports to arrive at

Rafael Núñez International (CTG)

Cheapest

Rafael Núñez International Airport is ideal for direct access to Cartagena from San Francisco.

📍 Located ~7 km from Cartagena (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$460

Airports nearby Cartagena used as alternative

Ernesto Cortissoz International (BAQ)

Ernesto Cortissoz International is a practical alternative due to its proximity and status as a major hub.

📍 ~95 km from Cartagena (reachable by car, approx. 1.5 to 2 hours drive with variable traffic).

💸 Flights from ~$565

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Cartagena, Colombia

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Cartagena, Colombia

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Cartagena, Colombia

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$2,418

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Cartagena, Colombia

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$2,448

$1,220

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Cartagena, Colombia

93% AI deal score

$2,341

$1,220

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Cartagena, Colombia

93% AI deal score

$2,357

$1,271

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Cartagena, Colombia

92% AI deal score

$2,290

$1,323

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Cartagena, Colombia

92% AI deal score

$2,332

$1,370

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Cartagena, Colombia

92% AI deal score

$2,477

$1,371

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Cartagena, Colombia

92% AI deal score

$2,449

$1,405

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Cartagena, Colombia

91% AI deal score

$2,417

$1,171

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Business Class

From SFO

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Cartagena, Colombia

91% AI deal score

$2,418

$1,521

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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 also help you discover better deals. Looking into flights with layovers may sometimes present lower fares than direct options.

Booking flights in advance, often several months before your intended travel date, can sometimes result in lower prices. Prices may fluctuate, so monitoring fare trends can be beneficial. Avoiding peak travel seasons usually helps in securing more economical tickets.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover more affordable flight options. While it may require additional ground transportation, the savings on airfare could be significant. It's often worth checking if alternative airports offer better deals or more convenient schedules.

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San Francisco to Cartagena: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Cartagena

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Cartagena

Regular price: $449 - $961

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Cartagena is between $449 and $961. The current lowest deal is $461 with Copa Airlines for travel from Oct 21-Oct 28.

now $461

Low $449

High $961

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Cartagena

July

Cheapest

Flights from $197

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $838

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Cartagena

Copa Airlines

JetBlue Airways

American Airlines

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Cartagena

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cartagena

San Francisco (SFO) - Cartagena (CTG)

Copa Airlines

$520

$720

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cartagena

San Francisco (SFO) - Cartagena (CTG)

American Airlines

$490

$493

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cartagena

San Francisco (SFO) - Cartagena (CTG)

American Airlines

$553

$659

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cartagena

San Francisco (SFO) - Cartagena (CTG)

Copa Airlines

$518

$718

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cartagena

San Francisco (SFO) - Cartagena (CTG)

Copa Airlines

$518

$506

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cartagena

San Francisco (SFO) - Cartagena (CTG)

American Airlines

$541

$582

One-way

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

7 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 28

$517 → $461

11%

7 nights

Oct 28 - Nov 4

$516 → $466

10%

6 nights

Oct 28 - Nov 3

$516 → $466

10%

9 nights

Oct 25 - Nov 3

$497 → $466

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Cartagena

San Francisco - Cartagena route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from San Francisco to Cartagena are below the typical level at $461.

📅 Best time to fly

August, July, and November are cheapest

Historically, the cheapest months to fly to Cartagena are August ($197), July ($197), and November ($207).

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 19h 37m

The typical flight duration from San Francisco to Cartagena is 19 hours and 37 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Copa Airlines has the most deals

Copa Airlines has 73 deals, making it a prominent carrier for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals on flights from San Francisco to Cartagena appear regularly, about every 30 days.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a convenient departure point for flights to Cartagena.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$461

Cartagena main airports to arrive at

Rafael Núñez International (CTG)

Cheapest

Rafael Núñez International Airport is ideal for direct access to Cartagena from San Francisco.

📍 Located ~7 km from Cartagena (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$460

Airports nearby Cartagena used as alternative

Ernesto Cortissoz International (BAQ)

Ernesto Cortissoz International is a practical alternative due to its proximity and status as a major hub.

Cartagena, Colombia

91% AI deal score

$2,418

$1,521

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cartagena

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Cartagena

Today’s best flight deals from San Francisco to Cartagena

San Francisco to Cartagena: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Cartagena

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Cartagena

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Cartagena

Direct flights from San Francisco to Cartagena

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Cartagena

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Cartagena

San Francisco - Cartagena route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

August, July, and November are cheapest

Flights are typically 19h 37m

Connecting flights are dominant

Copa Airlines has the most deals

Deals appear regularly

San Francisco 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

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Feb 07

Feb 14

Feb 03

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cartagena

How can I find cheap flights from San Francisco to Cartagena?

When should I book flights from San Francisco to Cartagena?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from San Francisco to Cartagena?

Are direct flights from San Francisco to Cartagena always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on San Francisco to Cartagena flights?

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

Related routes

More routes from San Francisco

Flights to Cartagena from other cities

San Francisco to Cartagena: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Cartagena

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Cartagena

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Cartagena

Direct flights from San Francisco to Cartagena

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Cartagena

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Cartagena

San Francisco - Cartagena route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

August, July, and November are cheapest

Flights are typically 19h 37m

Connecting flights are dominant

Copa Airlines has the most deals

Deals appear regularly

San Francisco 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

Feb 09

Jan 14

Jan 12

Jan 17

Feb 07

Feb 14

Feb 03

Mar 07

Jan 24

Dec 12

Dec 07

Jan 11

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cartagena

How can I find cheap flights from San Francisco to Cartagena?

When should I book flights from San Francisco to Cartagena?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from San Francisco to Cartagena?