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

According to our current data, Avianca ($665), Plus Ultra ($709), and Delta ($779) offers the cheapest pricing from Madrid to Cartagena. Avianca is priced at 16% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Madrid to Cartagena are Plus Ultra ($434), Avianca ($513), and United Airlines ($618).

What is the cheapest day to fly from Madrid to Cartagena?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Madrid to Cartagena flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cartagena ranges from 0.0 - 8.7 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 8.7 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cartagena when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cartagena, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 78.8 F).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Madrid to Cartagena?

Monday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Madrid to Cartagena. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Cartagena.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Madrid to Cartagena?

Find a great deal and save up to 28% by booking at least 42 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Madrid to Cartagena within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $804.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Cartagena?

Our data shows that March tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Cartagena from Madrid. Users have commonly found prices around $801 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $465. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in July.

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

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How can I find direct flights from Madrid to Cartagena?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Madrid 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.

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Round-trip from	$665 (Avianca)
One-way from	$434 (Plus Ultra)
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$1,137

From Madrid Barajas to Cartagena Rafael Nunez

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Madrid to Cartagena. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

Sat 9/69:40 amMAD - CTG

1 stop14h 59mAvianca

Sun 9/214:17 amCTG - MAD

1 stop12h 13mAvianca

Deal found 7/29

$665

Mon 8/252:55 pmMAD - CTG

1 stop14h 00mPlus Ultra

Wed 9/311:15 pmCTG - MAD

Nonstop9h 45mPlus Ultra

Deal found 7/30

$709

Fri 11/710:00 amMAD - CTG

2 stops34h 14mDelta

Sat 11/223:06 pmCTG - MAD

2 stops34h 54mDelta

Deal found 7/30

$779

Sat 9/69:40 amMAD - CTG

1 stop14h 11mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/2110:40 amCTG - MAD

3 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$793

Wed 11/510:10 amMAD - CTG

2 stops18h 30mSWISS

Wed 11/2611:55 pmCTG - MAD

1 stop27h 25mSWISS

Deal found 7/29

$927

Best flights from Madrid to Cartagena
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Sat 9/69:40 amMAD - CTG

1 stop14h 59mAvianca

Sun 9/214:17 amCTG - MAD

1 stop12h 13mAvianca

Deal found 7/29

$665

Mon 8/252:55 pmMAD - CTG

1 stop14h 00mPlus Ultra

Wed 9/311:15 pmCTG - MAD

Nonstop9h 45mPlus Ultra

Deal found 7/30

$709

Sat 9/69:40 amMAD - CTG

1 stop14h 11mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/2110:40 amCTG - MAD

3 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$793

Wed 10/111:15 amMAD - CTG

2 stops28h 26mUnited Airlines

Wed 10/159:42 amCTG - MAD

2 stops40h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$951

Tue 9/305:30 pmMAD - CTG

2 stops25h 55mAmerican Airlines

Tue 10/141:25 pmCTG - MAD

1 stop16h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$995

Mon 8/1812:20 pmMAD - CTG

2 stops31h 30mDelta

Tue 8/262:05 pmCTG - MAD

1 stop36h 30mDelta

Deal found 7/29

$997

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Mon 8/412:30 amMAD - CTG

1 stop28h 57mIberia

Mon 8/258:57 amCTG - MAD

1 stop22h 18mIberia

Deal found 7/29

$2,599

Tue 8/56:00 amMAD - CTG

2 stops17h 45mKLM

Tue 9/166:10 pmCTG - MAD

1 stop22h 15mKLM

Deal found 7/29

$1,406

Tue 8/59:40 amMAD - CTG

1 stop16h 33mAvianca

Mon 8/256:25 pmCTG - MAD

1 stop14h 05mAvianca

Deal found 7/28

$1,637

Sat 8/911:15 amMAD - CTG

2 stops28h 25mUnited Airlines

Sun 10/199:42 amCTG - MAD

2 stops39h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$1,279

Sat 8/92:55 pmMAD - CTG

1 stop14h 00mPlus Ultra

Sat 8/2311:15 pmCTG - MAD

Nonstop9h 45mPlus Ultra

Deal found 7/29

$1,401

Mon 8/1812:20 pmMAD - CTG

2 stops31h 30mDelta

Tue 8/262:05 pmCTG - MAD

1 stop36h 30mDelta

Deal found 7/29

$997

Fri 8/2210:20 amMAD - CTG

2 stops37h 25mKLM

Tue 9/26:10 pmCTG - MAD

1 stop32h 25mKLM

Deal found 7/30

$1,180

Mon 8/252:55 pmMAD - CTG

1 stop14h 00mPlus Ultra

Wed 9/311:15 pmCTG - MAD

Nonstop9h 45mPlus Ultra

Deal found 7/30

$709

One-way flights from Madrid to Cartagena
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Mon 8/252:55 pmMAD - CTG

1 stop14h 00mPlus Ultra

Deal found 7/30

$434

Fri 10/105:00 pmMAD - CTG

1 stop20h 15mAvianca

Deal found 7/29

$513

Fri 10/311:15 amMAD - CTG

2 stops28h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$623

Sat 10/257:35 pmMAD - CTG

2 stops34h 05mSWISS

Deal found 7/29

$657

Mon 8/256:20 pmMAD - CTG

3 stops45h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$1,004

Tue 10/1412:00 pmMAD - CTG

3 stops41h 58mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$1,070

Sat 8/28:25 pmMAD - CTG

2 stops27h 20mKLM

Deal found 7/29

$1,401

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Sat 9/6

9:40 am-5:39 pm

1 stop14h 59m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sun 9/21

4:17 am-11:30 pm

1 stop12h 13m

$665

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Mon 8/25

2:55 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop14h 00m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Wed 9/3

11:15 pm-4:00 pm

Nonstop9h 45m

$709

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Sat 9/6

9:40 am-4:51 pm

1 stop14h 11m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sun 9/21

10:40 am-9:25 pm

3 stops27h 45m

$793

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Wed 10/1

11:15 am-8:41 am

2 stops28h 26m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Wed 10/15

9:42 am-9:00 am

2 stops40h 18m

$951

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Tue 9/30

5:30 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Tue 10/14

1:25 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$995

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Mon 8/18

12:20 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops31h 30m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Tue 8/26

2:05 pm-9:35 am

1 stop36h 30m

$997

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Mon 8/25

2:55 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop14h 00m

$434

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Fri 10/10

5:00 pm-6:15 am

1 stop20h 15m

$513

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Fri 10/3

11:15 am-8:41 am

2 stops28h 26m

$623

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Sat 10/25

7:35 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops34h 05m

$657

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

The price you pay for your flight from Madrid to Cartagena may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 90 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 Madrid to Cartagena?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Cartagena (average of $404). Flying from Madrid 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.

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

It’s optimal to fly from Madrid to Cartagena in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cartagena

See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, and SWISS from Madrid to Cartagena have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,980 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Peter,Oct 2023

MAD - JFK

The delta and planes are getting old. Tv screen would blink off and on every time the person in front of me moved Storage area torn and drooping. Time for and update Delta

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,980 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,980 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Peter,Oct 2023

MAD - JFK

The delta and planes are getting old. Tv screen would blink off and on every time the person in front of me moved Storage area torn and drooping. Time for and update Delta

KLM

7.8

Good

1,383 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,980 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Peter,Oct 2023

MAD - JFK

The delta and planes are getting old. Tv screen would blink off and on every time the person in front of me moved Storage area torn and drooping. Time for and update Delta

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,686 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,980 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Peter,Oct 2023

MAD - JFK

The delta and planes are getting old. Tv screen would blink off and on every time the person in front of me moved Storage area torn and drooping. Time for and update Delta

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,896 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,980 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Peter,Oct 2023

MAD - JFK

The delta and planes are getting old. Tv screen would blink off and on every time the person in front of me moved Storage area torn and drooping. Time for and update Delta

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

3,928 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,980 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Peter,Oct 2023

MAD - JFK

The delta and planes are getting old. Tv screen would blink off and on every time the person in front of me moved Storage area torn and drooping. Time for and update Delta

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Madrid to Cartagena round-trip?
According to our current data, Avianca ($665), Plus Ultra ($709), and Delta ($779) offers the cheapest pricing from Madrid to Cartagena. Avianca is priced at 16% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Madrid to Cartagena one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Madrid to Cartagena are Plus Ultra ($434), Avianca ($513), and United Airlines ($618).
Can I find deals for flights from Madrid to Cartagena that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Madrid to Cartagena flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Madrid to Cartagena?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Madrid to Cartagena.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Madrid to Cartagena?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Madrid 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 Madrid to Cartagena?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Cartagena (average of $404). Flying from Madrid 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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Plus Ultra	Cheapest$460	Average$645	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Avianca	Cheapest$665	Average$883	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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