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$93+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Cartagena (CTG)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CTG
Jan 24 — Jan 311
Sat 1/24
Sat 1/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Cartagena

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Cartagena
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Cartagena. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 25, 2025.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/295:00 amORD - CTG
1 stop7h 10mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/132:21 pmCTG - ORD
1 stop7h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/25$553
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/298:03 amORD - CTG
2 stops12h 27mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/134:30 pmCTG - ORD
1 stop9h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/25$568
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:00 amORD - CTG
1 stop7h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/313:22 pmCTG - ORD
1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/25$574
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2812:44 pmORD - CTG
2 stops23h 26mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/132:21 pmCTG - ORD
1 stop22h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/24$576
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:00 amORD - CTG
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/132:21 pmCTG - ORD
1 stop22h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/24$615
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2812:44 pmORD - CTG
2 stops23h 26mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/208:30 amCTG - ORD
1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/24$635
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/298:03 amORD - CTG
2 stops12h 27mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/124:30 pmCTG - ORD
1 stop17h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/25$648
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/288:30 amORD - CTG
1 stop12h 00mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/204:30 pmCTG - ORD
1 stop17h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/24$655
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/287:11 amORD - CTG
2 stops13h 19mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/134:30 pmCTG - ORD
2 stops17h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/24$660
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/295:00 amORD - CTG
1 stop7h 10mSpirit Airlines
Mon 1/122:21 pmCTG - ORD
1 stop10h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/25$718
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/285:05 pmMDW - CTG
1 stop20h 02mLATAM Airlines
Tue 1/133:32 pmCTG - MDW
1 stop7h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/24$915
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/289:50 amMDW - CTG
1 stop27h 17mLATAM Airlines
Tue 1/203:32 pmCTG - MDW
1 stop21h 27mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/24$970

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Cartagena (CTG). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$283
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$93
(Super.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$641
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($18 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Cartagena that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Cartagena that are best for you.

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ChicagoCartagena

ORD - CTG

ORDCTG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/5

8:43 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop15h 27m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Mon 2/9

2:21 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop10h 26m

$283

ChicagoCartagena

ORD - CTG

ORDCTG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/22

10:19 am-1:10 pm

2 stops25h 51m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Fri 2/27

2:21 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$284

ChicagoCartagena

ORD - CTG

ORDCTG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/28

2:13 pm-8:41 am

1 stop17h 28m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sat 1/31

12:03 pm-12:24 am

1 stop13h 21m

$290

ChicagoCartagena

ORD - CTG

ORDCTG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/28

2:13 pm-8:41 am

1 stop17h 28m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Wed 2/4

3:02 pm-12:04 am

1 stop10h 02m

$290

ChicagoCartagena

ORD - CTG

ORDCTG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

2:22 pm-8:41 am

1 stop17h 19m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Mon 2/9

3:02 pm-12:04 am

1 stop10h 02m

$290

ChicagoCartagena

ORD - CTG

ORDCTG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

11:51 pm-8:41 am

1 stop7h 50m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Tue 1/27

12:03 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop11h 18m

$290

ChicagoCartagena

ORD - CTG

ORDCTG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/11

2:22 pm-8:06 am

1 stop16h 44m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sun 2/15

9:42 am-12:04 am

1 stop15h 22m

$290

ChicagoCartagena

ORD - CTG

ORDCTG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/1

2:13 pm-8:41 am

1 stop17h 28m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sat 1/31

12:03 pm-12:24 am

1 stop13h 21m

$290

ChicagoCartagena

ORD - CTG

ORDCTG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

2:22 pm-8:41 am

1 stop17h 19m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Fri 3/6

9:42 am-12:04 am

1 stop15h 22m

$290

ChicagoCartagena

ORD - CTG

ORDCTG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/21

2:22 pm-8:41 am

1 stop17h 19m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sat 3/7

12:03 pm-12:04 am

1 stop13h 01m

$290

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Cartagena in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Cartagena flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Cartagena flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Cartagena flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Cartagena flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Cartagena flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Cartagena

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cartagena from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Cartagena

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Cartagena?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Cartagena. Price data was last updated on December 19, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to Cartagena may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 34 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Cartagena?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Cartagena (average of $242). Flying from Chicago to Cartagena in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to CTG?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Cartagena. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 25, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to Cartagena at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 9% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Chicago to Cartagena?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Chicago to Cartagena chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Panama City (PTY) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 47% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to Cartagena on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Chicago to Cartagena?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Chicago to Cartagena, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Miami (MIA) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $312.

What’s the fastest layover option from Chicago to Cartagena?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Cartagena, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 59m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chicago to Cartagena?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Cartagena, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Panama City (PTY) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 30m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cartagena

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cartagena. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cartagena. Reviews last updated December 25, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, and American Airlines from Chicago to Cartagena. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,559 reviews

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Maria,Dec 2025

MIA - PTY

The second flight to salta Argentina was terrible..the plain is old no entertainment no good food no nothing
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,559 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,559 reviews

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Maria,Dec 2025

MIA - PTY

The second flight to salta Argentina was terrible..the plain is old no entertainment no good food no nothing
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,895 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,559 reviews

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Maria,Dec 2025

MIA - PTY

The second flight to salta Argentina was terrible..the plain is old no entertainment no good food no nothing
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,061 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,559 reviews

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Maria,Dec 2025

MIA - PTY

The second flight to salta Argentina was terrible..the plain is old no entertainment no good food no nothing
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,489 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,559 reviews

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Maria,Dec 2025

MIA - PTY

The second flight to salta Argentina was terrible..the plain is old no entertainment no good food no nothing
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,204 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,559 reviews

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Maria,Dec 2025

MIA - PTY

The second flight to salta Argentina was terrible..the plain is old no entertainment no good food no nothing

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Cartagena. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cartagena from Chicago?

    Located just 4.1 mi from the city center, Cartagena Rafael Nunez is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cartagena from Chicago. Booking flights from Chicago to Rafael Nunez (CTG) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 6 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Cartagena?

    Departing from Chicago to Cartagena will take you 7h 17m. There are 2288 mi between Chicago and Cartagena. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Cartagena round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Cartagena is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $252 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Copa Airlines and Delta, starting at $289 and $290 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 47% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Cartagena one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $121 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Copa Airlines from $122 and Avianca from $127 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Cartagena that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Cartagena flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Cartagena?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Cartagena.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Cartagena?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Cartagena by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Cartagena?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Cartagena (average of $242). Flying from Chicago to Cartagena in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Chicago to Cartagena

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Cartagena. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$253Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$289Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$290Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$297Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$334Average$576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$360Average$666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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