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

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers, which can be appealing. However, connecting flights are often more affordable than direct routes. Weighing the cost savings against the added travel time and potential hassle of a layover can help you decide.

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

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact the price of your flight. Flights on weekdays or during off-peak seasons are often less expensive than those on weekends or during popular travel periods. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may result in considerable savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking San Juan 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. Being aware of these additional expenses can help you calculate the true total cost of your trip.

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2026-10-01 – 2026-10-05
SJU - Cartagena
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$335
$309
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SJU - Cartagena
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$334
$309
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SJU - Cartagena
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$419
$348
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San Juan to Cartagena: Overview

Insights for flights from San Juan to Cartagena

The journey from San Juan to Cartagena covers a distance of 1,356 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight. While the distance is relatively short, the typical journey often involves connections, extending the overall travel time.

For those seeking cheap flights from San Juan to Cartagena, fares typically range from $166 to $338, with a median price of $276. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level. Approximately 17% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding a lower fare requires some flexibility and timely booking.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Juan to Cartagena? You'll find the most affordable median fares in February at $146, followed by March at $154, and January at $162. These months present the best opportunities for securing a lower price on this route.

Most itineraries for flights from San Juan to Cartagena connect at least once, as 0% of recent fares were non-stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which significantly impacts the overall travel duration.

How long is the flight from San Juan to Cartagena? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 12 hours and 24 minutes. Since almost all itineraries involve at least one stopover, this duration reflects the time spent in transit and during layovers.

How much is a round trip from San Juan to Cartagena

Regular price: $315 - $922

Prices for flights from San Juan to Cartagena are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Juan to Cartagena is between $315 and $922. The current lowest deal is $288 with Avianca for travel from Sep 1-Sep 5.

now $288

Low $315

High $922

The cheapest time to fly from San Juan to Cartagena

The cheapest month to fly from San Juan to Cartagena is February, with a median price of $146. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $528. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $146

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $528

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Juan to Cartagena

Copa Airlines

Avianca

B&H Airlines

JetBlue Airways

Last-minute flights going from San Juan to Cartagena

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SJU - Cartagena

San Juan (SJU) - Cartagena (CTG)

Avianca

$476

$459

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SJU - Cartagena

San Juan (SJU) - Cartagena (CTG)

Avianca

$476

$454

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SJU - Cartagena

San Juan (SJU) - Cartagena (CTG)

Avianca

$482

$459

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SJU - Cartagena

San Juan (SJU) - Cartagena (CTG)

Avianca

$468

$459

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SJU - Cartagena

San Juan (SJU) - Cartagena (CTG)

Avianca

$456

$418

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SJU - Cartagena

San Juan (SJU) - Cartagena (CTG)

Avianca

$434

$419

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 5

$416 → $348

16%

4 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 14

$413 → $360

13%

3 nights

Sep 11 - Sep 14

$413 → $360

13%

2 nights

Sep 11 - Sep 13

$412 → $360

13%

Popular Airports to fly from San Juan to Cartagena

San Juan - Cartagena route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from San Juan to Cartagena are around $288, which is below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from San Juan to Cartagena, with a median price of $146.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 12h 24m

The median flight duration for connecting flights from San Juan to Cartagena is 12 hours and 24 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

There are no direct flights available; connecting flights are dominant with two or more stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Avianca offers a recent deal

Avianca recently offered a flight for $288 from San Juan to Cartagena for September 1-5.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from San Juan to Cartagena are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

San Juan main airports to depart from

Luis Muñoz Marín International (SJU)

Cheapest

Fly from San Juan to Cartagena from Luis Muñoz Marín International, offering a convenient departure point.

📍 ~11 km from San Juan (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$280

Cartagena main airports to arrive at

Rafael Núñez International (CTG)

Cheapest

Arrive at Rafael Núñez International Airport for convenient access to Cartagena and surrounding areas.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$280

Airports nearby Cartagena used as alternative

Ernesto Cortissoz International (BAQ)

Cheapest

Ernesto Cortissoz International is a premier alternative due to its proximity and robust flight schedule.

📍 ~100 km from Cartagena (travel time can be affected by traffic on the Vía al Mar highway).

💸 Flights from ~$286

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From SJU

Elite

Aug 25

Cartagena, Colombia

80% AI deal score

$1,555

$812

Save $743

Copa Airlines

Business Class

From SJU

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Aug 16

Cartagena, Colombia

80% AI deal score

$1,641

$854

Save $787

Copa Airlines

Business Class

From SJU

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Aug 25

Cartagena, Colombia

74% AI deal score

$1,568

$1,030

Save $538

Copa Airlines

Business Class

From SJU

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Aug 16

Cartagena, Colombia

74% AI deal score

$1,641

$1,074

Save $567

Copa Airlines

Business Class

From SJU

Elite

Aug 25

Cartagena, Colombia

68% AI deal score

$1,537

$1,203

Save $334

Copa Airlines

Business Class

From SJU

Elite

Sep 02

Cartagena, Colombia

68% AI deal score

$1,572

$1,226

Save $346

Copa Airlines, +1

Business Class

From SJU

Elite

Aug 25

Cartagena, Colombia

66% AI deal score

$1,542

$1,336

Save $206

Copa Airlines

Business Class

From SJU

Elite

Aug 29

Cartagena, Colombia

66% AI deal score

$1,552

$1,375

Save $177

Copa Airlines, +1

Business Class

From SJU

Elite

Sep 02

Cartagena, Colombia

66% AI deal score

$1,585

$1,408

Save $177

Copa Airlines, +1

Business Class

From SJU

Elite

Aug 20

Cartagena, Colombia

66% AI deal score

$1,578

$1,410

Save $168

Copa Airlines, +1

Business Class

From SJU

Elite

Aug 31

Cartagena, Colombia

65% AI deal score

$1,559

$1,410

Save $149

Copa Airlines, +1

Business Class

From SJU

Elite

Aug 29

Cartagena, Colombia

48% AI deal score

$1,558

$1,557

Save $1

Copa Airlines, +1

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 help you catch drops in fares for your desired route.

Booking flights in advance, often several months out, can sometimes lead to lower prices. However, last-minute deals can occasionally appear, so it may be beneficial to monitor prices. The ideal booking time can vary, so consistent price checking is usually recommended.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover more economical flight options. While it may add to your travel time, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the cost and convenience of ground transportation to and from alternative airports.

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San Juan to Cartagena: Overview

Insights for flights from San Juan to Cartagena

How much is a round trip from San Juan to Cartagena

Regular price: $315 - $922

Prices for flights from San Juan to Cartagena are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Juan to Cartagena is between $315 and $922. The current lowest deal is $288 with Avianca for travel from Sep 1-Sep 5.

now $288

Low $315

High $922

The cheapest time to fly from San Juan to Cartagena

February

Cheapest

Flights from $146

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $528

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Juan to Cartagena

Copa Airlines

Avianca

B&H Airlines

JetBlue Airways

Last-minute flights going from San Juan to Cartagena

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SJU - Cartagena

San Juan (SJU) - Cartagena (CTG)

Avianca

$476

$459

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SJU - Cartagena

San Juan (SJU) - Cartagena (CTG)

Avianca

$476

$454

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SJU - Cartagena

San Juan (SJU) - Cartagena (CTG)

Avianca

$482

$459

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SJU - Cartagena

San Juan (SJU) - Cartagena (CTG)

Avianca

$468

$459

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SJU - Cartagena

San Juan (SJU) - Cartagena (CTG)

Avianca

$456

$418

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SJU - Cartagena

San Juan (SJU) - Cartagena (CTG)

Avianca

$434

$419

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 5

$416 → $348

16%

4 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 14

$413 → $360

13%

3 nights

Sep 11 - Sep 14

$413 → $360

13%

2 nights

Sep 11 - Sep 13

$412 → $360

13%

Popular Airports to fly from San Juan to Cartagena

San Juan - Cartagena route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from San Juan to Cartagena are around $288, which is below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from San Juan to Cartagena, with a median price of $146.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 12h 24m

The median flight duration for connecting flights from San Juan to Cartagena is 12 hours and 24 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

There are no direct flights available; connecting flights are dominant with two or more stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Avianca offers a recent deal

Avianca recently offered a flight for $288 from San Juan to Cartagena for September 1-5.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from San Juan to Cartagena are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

San Juan main airports to depart from

Luis Muñoz Marín International (SJU)

Cheapest

Fly from San Juan to Cartagena from Luis Muñoz Marín International, offering a convenient departure point.

📍 ~11 km from San Juan (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$280

Cartagena main airports to arrive at

Rafael Núñez International (CTG)

Cheapest

Arrive at Rafael Núñez International Airport for convenient access to Cartagena and surrounding areas.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$280

Airports nearby Cartagena used as alternative

Ernesto Cortissoz International (BAQ)

Cheapest

Ernesto Cortissoz International is a premier alternative due to its proximity and robust flight schedule.

Cartagena, Colombia

48% AI deal score

$1,558

$1,557

Save $1

Copa Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cartagena

Cheap Flights from San Juan to Cartagena

Today’s best flight deals from San Juan to Cartagena

San Juan to Cartagena: Overview

Insights for flights from San Juan to Cartagena

How much is a round trip from San Juan to Cartagena

The cheapest time to fly from San Juan to Cartagena

Direct flights from San Juan to Cartagena

Last-minute flights going from San Juan to Cartagena

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Juan to Cartagena

San Juan - Cartagena route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

February is historically cheapest

Connecting flights take 12h 24m

Connecting flights are dominant

Avianca offers a recent deal

Deals are frequent on this route

San Juan 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

Aug 25

Aug 16

Aug 25

Aug 16

Aug 25

Sep 02

Aug 25

Aug 29

Sep 02

Aug 20

Aug 31

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cartagena

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

When should I book flights from San Juan to Cartagena?

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

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

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

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

Related routes

More routes from San Juan

Flights to Cartagena from other cities

San Juan to Cartagena: Overview

Insights for flights from San Juan to Cartagena

How much is a round trip from San Juan to Cartagena

The cheapest time to fly from San Juan to Cartagena

Direct flights from San Juan to Cartagena

Last-minute flights going from San Juan to Cartagena

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Juan to Cartagena

San Juan - Cartagena route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

February is historically cheapest

Connecting flights take 12h 24m

Connecting flights are dominant

Avianca offers a recent deal

Deals are frequent on this route

San Juan 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

Aug 25

Aug 16

Aug 25

Aug 16

Aug 25

Sep 02

Aug 25

Aug 29

Sep 02

Aug 20

Aug 31

Aug 29

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cartagena

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

When should I book flights from San Juan to Cartagena?

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