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$518+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Cartagena (CTG)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CTG
Jul 21 — Jul 281
Mon 7/21
Mon 7/28
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) 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 July 16, 2025.

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From Des Moines to Cartagena Rafael Nunez
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/288:30 amDSM - CTG
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/47:01 amCTG - DSM
3 stops30h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/14$518
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/286:15 amDSM - CTG
2 stops26h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/49:39 amCTG - DSM
2 stops28h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/14$597
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 8/296:12 pmDSM - CTG
2 stops19h 52mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/51:25 pmCTG - DSM
2 stops23h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/15$614
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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.
Fri 8/296:30 pmDSM - CTG
1 stop18h 48mDelta
Fri 9/55:16 amCTG - DSM
2 stops17h 27mDelta
Deal found 7/15$642

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Cartagena that are best for you.

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Price

Des MoinesCartagena

DSM - CTG

DSMCTG

Des Moines

Thu 8/28

8:30 am-8:40 am

2 stops24h 10m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Thu 9/4

7:01 am-1:32 pm

3 stops30h 31m

$518

Des MoinesCartagena

DSM - CTG

DSMCTG

Des Moines

Thu 8/28

6:15 am-8:40 am

2 stops26h 25m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Thu 9/4

9:39 am-2:17 pm

2 stops28h 38m

$597

Des MoinesCartagena

DSM - CTG

DSMCTG

Des Moines

Fri 8/29

6:12 pm-2:04 pm

2 stops19h 52m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Fri 9/5

1:25 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$614

Des MoinesCartagena

DSM - CTG

DSMCTG

Des Moines

Fri 8/29

6:30 pm-1:18 pm

1 stop18h 48m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Fri 9/5

5:16 am-10:43 pm

2 stops17h 27m

$642

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cartagena

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See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Des Moines to Cartagena have to say. 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,959 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,959 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,959 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,863 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,959 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,959 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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

    Currently priced at $597, United Airlines will fly you from Des Moines to Cartagena and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $614 and $642, respectively.

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    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Cartagena (average of $404). Flying from Des Moines to Cartagena in December is currently the most expensive (average of $521). 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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