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$70+ 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 4/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CTG
May 4 — May 111
Mon 5/4
Mon 5/11
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 April 4, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/135:05 am
ORD
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CTG
1 stop7h 01m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 4/161:11 pm
CTG
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ORD
1 stop11h 13m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/31$300
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/237:15 pm
ORD
-
CTG
1 stop16h 51m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 4/291:11 pm
CTG
-
ORD
1 stop11h 13m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/1$302
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/155:05 am
ORD
-
CTG
1 stop7h 01m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 4/221:11 pm
CTG
-
ORD
1 stop11h 13m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/1$306
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Thu 4/2311:28 am
ORD
-
CTG
2 stops24h 38m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 4/301:11 pm
CTG
-
ORD
1 stop11h 13m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/31$307
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Wed 4/225:05 am
ORD
-
CTG
1 stop7h 01m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 4/241:11 pm
CTG
-
ORD
1 stop11h 13m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/2$308
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/265:05 am
ORD
-
CTG
1 stop7h 01m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 5/11:11 pm
CTG
-
ORD
2 stops9h 56m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/31$309
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 5/15:05 am
ORD
-
CTG
1 stop7h 01m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 5/81:31 pm
CTG
-
ORD
1 stop9h 44m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/3$311
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/25:05 am
ORD
-
CTG
1 stop7h 01m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 4/91:14 pm
CTG
-
ORD
1 stop10h 03m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/31$313
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Tue 4/217:15 pm
ORD
-
CTG
1 stop16h 51m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 4/231:11 pm
CTG
-
ORD
1 stop11h 13m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/2$314
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 5/65:05 am
ORD
-
CTG
1 stop7h 21m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 5/71:31 pm
CTG
-
ORD
1 stop9h 44m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/3$315
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 5/15:05 am
ORD
-
CTG
1 stop7h 01m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 5/111:31 pm
CTG
-
ORD
1 stop9h 44m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/3$316
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/146:00 am
MDW
-
CTG
1 stop7h 20m
Delta
Sat 4/182:35 pm
CTG
-
MDW
1 stop7h 53m
Delta
Deal found 3/31$345

Find 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 April 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$300
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$70
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$373
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($12 potential increase over avg. 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 April 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Cartagena that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoCartagena

ORD - CTG

ORDCTG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/17

3:05 pm-8:40 am

1 stop17h 35m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Tue 4/21

9:45 am-1:13 am

1 stop15h 28m

$333

ChicagoCartagena

ORD - CTG

ORDCTG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/17

7:45 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Tue 4/21

2:35 pm-8:40 am

1 stop18h 05m

$345

ChicagoCartagena

ORD - CTG

ORDCTG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

5:15 am-1:20 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Tue 5/12

2:13 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$345

ChicagoCartagena

ORD - CTG

ORDCTG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/14

5:15 am-1:20 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Tue 5/12

2:13 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$345

ChicagoCartagena

ORD - CTG

ORDCTG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/29

7:45 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop17h 30m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Thu 6/4

2:13 pm-10:29 am

2 stops20h 16m

$350

ChicagoCartagena

ORD - CTG

ORDCTG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/17

7:45 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Thu 4/23

2:30 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops22h 15m

$350

ChicagoCartagena

ORD - CTG

ORDCTG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/8

5:19 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops19h 56m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sat 5/16

2:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$350

ChicagoCartagena

MDW - CTG

MDWCTG

Chicago Midway

Mon 4/27

6:38 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops18h 42m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sat 5/2

2:35 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$350

ChicagoCartagena

ORD - CTG

ORDCTG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/16

7:43 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops41h 37m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Tue 4/21

2:35 pm-8:40 am

1 stop18h 05m

$363

ChicagoCartagena

ORD - CTG

ORDCTG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/16

7:43 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops41h 37m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Thu 4/23

2:30 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops22h 15m

$363

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Cartagena

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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Cartagena flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 April 2, 2026.

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 33 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Cartagena (average of $226). Flying from Chicago to Cartagena in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Cartagena?

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 80% 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: 7h 10m.

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 April 4, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines,LATAM Airlines, andAmerican 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
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
LATAM Airlines
7.4
Good
1,910 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,561 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,505 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,590 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.

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 01m. There are 2303 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 $248 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 44% 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 $118 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Copa Airlines from $122 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Cartagena (average of $226). Flying from Chicago to Cartagena in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 April 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$248Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$289Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$290Average$836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$295Average$655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
AviancaCheapest$297Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$312Average$581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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