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

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, connecting flights can sometimes be more economical, especially for longer distances. The 'best' option often depends on your priorities regarding cost versus travel time.

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

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 cheaper 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. These additional fees can impact the total cost of your trip.

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2026-10-04 – 2026-10-20
SFO - Cartagena
77% AI deal score
$476
$458
Round trip
2026-10-14 – 2026-10-20
SFO - Cartagena
80% AI deal score
$516
$459
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2026-10-14 – 2026-10-21
SFO - Cartagena
80% AI deal score
$516
$466
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2026-10-14 – 2026-10-22
SFO - Cartagena
78% AI deal score
$500
$466
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2026-10-04 – 2026-10-14
SFO - Cartagena
77% AI deal score
$488
$466
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2026-09-20 – 2026-09-30
SFO - Cartagena
75% AI deal score
$478
$484
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2026-10-22 – 2026-11-04
SFO - Cartagena
76% AI deal score
$485
$484
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2026-10-22 – 2026-10-28
SFO - Cartagena
78% AI deal score
$517
$484
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2026-10-21 – 2026-10-27
SFO - Cartagena
78% AI deal score
$517
$484
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2026-09-20 – 2026-09-23
SFO - Cartagena
80% AI deal score
$539
$484
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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: $421 - $940

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

Regular prices for this route typically range from $421 to $940. The current lowest deal is $461 with Copa Airlines, for travel from Oct 4-Oct 20.

now $461

Low $421

High $940

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

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

$478

$484

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cartagena

San Francisco (SFO) - Cartagena (CTG)

Copa Airlines

$540

$484

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cartagena

San Francisco (SFO) - Cartagena (CTG)

Copa Airlines

$506

$511

One-way

Sun, Sep 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cartagena

San Francisco (SFO) - Cartagena (CTG)

Copa Airlines

$460

$653

One-way

Wed, Sep 30

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cartagena

San Francisco (SFO) - Cartagena (CTG)

Copa Airlines

$461

$545

One-way

Wed, Sep 30

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cartagena

San Francisco (SFO) - Cartagena (CTG)

Copa Airlines

$466

$545

One-way

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

6 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 20

$516 → $463

10%

4 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 18

$538 → $491

6 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 28

$515 → $484

3 nights

Nov 12 - Nov 15

$510 → $484

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 SFO to CTG are below the typical level, with 4% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

August and July are historically cheapest

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from SFO to CTG are August and July, with median prices of $197.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 19h 37m

Flights from San Francisco to Cartagena typically take 19h 37m, with 2 stopovers being common.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

There are no direct flights available; connecting flights are dominant for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Copa Airlines offers many deals

Copa Airlines has 73 deals for flights from San Francisco to Cartagena, more than other airlines.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Cartagena appear regularly, with a median price of $476.

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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From SFO

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Nov 17

Cartagena, Colombia

94% AI deal score

$2,357

$1,173

Save $1,184

United Airlines

Business Class

From SFO

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Jan 18

Cartagena, Colombia

94% AI deal score

$2,506

$1,246

Save $1,260

United Airlines

Business Class

From SFO

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Jan 06

Cartagena, Colombia

94% AI deal score

$2,458

$1,246

Save $1,212

United Airlines

Business Class

From SFO

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Dec 13

Cartagena, Colombia

93% AI deal score

$2,599

$1,378

Save $1,221

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Business Class

From SFO

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Oct 12

Cartagena, Colombia

92% AI deal score

$2,560

$1,494

Save $1,066

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From SFO

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Oct 15

Cartagena, Colombia

92% AI deal score

$2,500

$1,495

Save $1,005

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From SFO

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Oct 14

Cartagena, Colombia

92% AI deal score

$1,797

$1,057

Save $740

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Jan 16

Cartagena, Colombia

91% AI deal score

$2,501

$1,195

Save $1,306

United Airlines

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Jan 30

Cartagena, Colombia

91% AI deal score

$2,622

$1,220

Save $1,402

United Airlines

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Oct 12

Cartagena, Colombia

91% AI deal score

$2,433

$1,494

Save $939

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Feb 08

Cartagena, Colombia

91% AI deal score

$2,377

$1,521

Save $856

United Airlines

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Nov 17

Cartagena, Colombia

91% AI deal score

$2,352

$1,523

Save $829

United Airlines

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 sites can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking flights in advance often provides more options and potentially lower prices. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, so it's wise to monitor prices. There isn't a single perfect time, as prices can fluctuate.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes lead to more affordable flight options or different schedules. While it may require additional travel to and from these airports, the savings can sometimes be significant. It's often worth checking if this strategy works for your itinerary.

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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: $421 - $940

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

Regular prices for this route typically range from $421 to $940. The current lowest deal is $461 with Copa Airlines, for travel from Oct 4-Oct 20.

now $461

Low $421

High $940

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

$478

$484

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cartagena

San Francisco (SFO) - Cartagena (CTG)

Copa Airlines

$540

$484

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cartagena

San Francisco (SFO) - Cartagena (CTG)

Copa Airlines

$506

$511

One-way

Sun, Sep 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cartagena

San Francisco (SFO) - Cartagena (CTG)

Copa Airlines

$460

$653

One-way

Wed, Sep 30

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cartagena

San Francisco (SFO) - Cartagena (CTG)

Copa Airlines

$461

$545

One-way

Wed, Sep 30

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cartagena

San Francisco (SFO) - Cartagena (CTG)

Copa Airlines

$466

$545

One-way

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

6 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 20

$516 → $463

10%

4 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 18

$538 → $491

6 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 28

$515 → $484

3 nights

Nov 12 - Nov 15

$510 → $484

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 SFO to CTG are below the typical level, with 4% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

August and July are historically cheapest

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from SFO to CTG are August and July, with median prices of $197.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 19h 37m

Flights from San Francisco to Cartagena typically take 19h 37m, with 2 stopovers being common.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

There are no direct flights available; connecting flights are dominant for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Copa Airlines offers many deals

Copa Airlines has 73 deals for flights from San Francisco to Cartagena, more than other airlines.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Cartagena appear regularly, with a median price of $476.

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

$2,352

$1,523

Save $829

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Business Class

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 and July are historically cheapest

Flights are typically 19h 37m

Connecting flights are dominant

Copa Airlines offers many 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

Nov 17

Jan 18

Jan 06

Dec 13

Oct 12

Oct 15

Oct 14

Jan 16

Jan 30

Oct 12

Feb 08

Nov 17

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 and July are historically cheapest

Flights are typically 19h 37m

Connecting flights are dominant

Copa Airlines offers many 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

Nov 17

Jan 18

Jan 06

Dec 13

Oct 12

Oct 15

Oct 14

Jan 16

Jan 30

Oct 12

Feb 08

Nov 17

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?