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$112+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Cartagena (CTG)

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CHI — CTG
Dec 3 — Dec 101
Wed 12/3
Wed 12/10
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 3, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Sat 11/295:00 amORD - CTG
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/42:15 pmCTG - ORD
1 stop10h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/2$306
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 12/85:00 amORD - CTG
2 stops9h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/174:30 pmCTG - ORD
1 stop17h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/2$307
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Thu 11/136:56 amORD - CTG
1 stop27h 05mCopa Airlines
Wed 11/196:24 amCTG - ORD
1 stop18h 41mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/2$308
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 11/245:00 amORD - CTG
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/52:15 pmCTG - ORD
1 stop10h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/2$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Thu 11/132:50 pmORD - CTG
1 stop21h 36mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/194:30 pmCTG - ORD
1 stop9h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/2$310
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Thu 11/278:45 amORD - CTG
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/62:15 pmCTG - ORD
1 stop10h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$311
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Sat 11/152:50 pmORD - CTG
1 stop21h 36mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/174:30 pmCTG - ORD
2 stops17h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/2$312
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Fri 11/1410:05 pmORD - CTG
2 stops14h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/218:00 amCTG - ORD
1 stop17h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/1$317
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Fri 11/285:00 amORD - CTG
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/52:15 pmCTG - ORD
1 stop10h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/2$318
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 11/305:00 amORD - CTG
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/52:15 pmCTG - ORD
1 stop10h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/2$322
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/86:00 amMDW - CTG
1 stop7h 14mLATAM Airlines
Tue 11/113:29 pmCTG - MDW
1 stop9h 11mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 11/1$425
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/266:00 amMDW - CTG
2 stops16h 16mLATAM Airlines
Sat 11/294:35 amCTG - MDW
2 stops13h 03mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 11/1$430

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Cartagena

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 November 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$251
(Expedia)

One-way from

$112
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$383
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Cartagena Rafael Nunez flight deals.
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 November 3, 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

Fri 11/14

4:40 pm-1:26 pm

1 stop19h 46m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sun 12/21

8:00 am-12:43 am

1 stop17h 43m

$320

ChicagoCartagena

ORD - CTG

ORDCTG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/3

2:07 pm-8:06 am

1 stop16h 59m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sat 12/6

9:42 am-12:05 am

1 stop15h 23m

$325

ChicagoCartagena

ORD - CTG

ORDCTG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/15

11:51 pm-11:01 am

1 stop10h 10m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Thu 1/22

6:24 am-10:21 pm

1 stop16h 57m

$345

ChicagoCartagena

MDW - CTG

MDWCTG

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/24

6:00 am-2:17 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sat 1/31

3:32 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$356

ChicagoCartagena

ORD - CTG

ORDCTG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/20

2:07 pm-8:41 am

1 stop17h 34m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sat 11/22

3:04 pm-12:05 am

1 stop10h 01m

$375

ChicagoCartagena

ORD - CTG

ORDCTG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/15

11:51 pm-11:01 am

1 stop10h 10m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Wed 1/21

6:24 am-12:24 am

1 stop19h 00m

$380

ChicagoCartagena

ORD - CTG

ORDCTG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/4

2:07 pm-8:41 am

1 stop17h 34m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sun 12/7

6:25 am-12:05 am

1 stop18h 40m

$380

ChicagoCartagena

MDW - CTG

MDWCTG

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/26

6:00 am-11:16 pm

2 stops16h 16m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sat 11/29

4:35 am-4:38 pm

2 stops13h 03m

$430

ChicagoCartagena

ORD - CTG

ORDCTG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/3

6:00 am-11:00 pm

2 stops16h 00m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sat 12/6

3:04 pm-8:47 am

2 stops18h 43m

$431

ChicagoCartagena

ORD - CTG

ORDCTG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/2

6:00 am-11:00 pm

2 stops16h 00m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Mon 12/8

6:25 am-7:46 pm

2 stops14h 21m

$431

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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 November.
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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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 October 31, 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 $369). 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 November 3, 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 36% 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 53% 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.

Panama City (PTY) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $339.

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 57m.

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 November 3, 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
1,561 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,873 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,036 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,467 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,114 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip

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 $262 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Copa Airlines, starting at $283 and $289 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 46% 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 $123 on Copa Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Avianca from $124 and American Airlines from $126 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 $369). 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 November 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$262Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$283Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$289Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$308Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$335Average$591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$348Average$608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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