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$178+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA to Cartagena (CTG)

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SFO — CTG
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Salinas to Cartagena Rafael Nunez are usually found in September or August, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Salinas to Cartagena

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Salinas to Cartagena flight deals. Data was last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$414
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$178
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$479
From Salinas to Cartagena Rafael Nunez
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Cheapest flights from Salinas to Cartagena
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to Cartagena. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/278:45 amSFO - CTG
1 stop21h 56mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/59:42 amCTG - SFO
1 stop13h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$450
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/612:43 amSFO - CTG
2 stops29h 59mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/149:42 amCTG - SFO
2 stops34h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$456
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/98:45 amSFO - CTG
1 stop20h 56mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/159:42 amCTG - SFO
2 stops36h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$460
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/98:45 amSFO - CTG
1 stop20h 56mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/235:55 pmCTG - SFO
2 stops25h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$462
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/117:10 pmSFO - CTG
2 stops34h 31mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/249:42 amCTG - SFO
2 stops24h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$464
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/231:31 amSFO - CTG
1 stop19h 29mCopa Airlines
Mon 10/279:27 amCTG - SFO
1 stop16h 12mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/14$470
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2112:43 amSFO - CTG
2 stops29h 59mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/279:43 amCTG - SFO
2 stops34h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$475
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/55:00 amSFO - CTG
2 stops25h 42mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/99:42 amCTG - SFO
1 stop13h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$487
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/512:43 amSFO - CTG
2 stops29h 59mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/109:42 amCTG - SFO
1 stop13h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$491

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Salinas 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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salinas to Cartagena that are best for you.

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Salinas

Fly to

Cartagena

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCartagena

SFO - CTG

SFOCTG

San Francisco

Fri 10/24

10:55 am-8:42 am

1 stop19h 47m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Thu 10/30

9:43 am-9:09 pm

1 stop13h 26m

$450

San FranciscoCartagena

SFO - CTG

SFOCTG

San Francisco

Mon 10/27

1:36 am-10:58 pm

1 stop19h 22m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Wed 11/5

9:42 am-11:17 pm

1 stop16h 35m

$450

San FranciscoCartagena

SFO - CTG

SFOCTG

San Francisco

Mon 10/6

12:43 am-8:42 am

2 stops29h 59m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Tue 10/14

9:42 am-9:10 pm

1 stop13h 28m

$450

San FranciscoCartagena

SFO - CTG

SFOCTG

San Francisco

Sun 10/26

1:36 am-2:05 pm

1 stop10h 29m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Wed 11/5

9:42 am-11:17 pm

1 stop16h 35m

$450

San FranciscoCartagena

SFO - CTG

SFOCTG

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

8:45 am-8:41 am

1 stop20h 56m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Mon 12/8

9:42 am-8:29 pm

1 stop13h 47m

$450

San FranciscoCartagena

SFO - CTG

SFOCTG

San Francisco

Sat 10/25

7:05 pm-8:41 am

2 stops35h 36m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sun 11/2

9:42 am-8:29 pm

1 stop13h 47m

$454

San FranciscoCartagena

SFO - CTG

SFOCTG

San Francisco

Mon 10/27

12:43 am-8:41 am

2 stops29h 58m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Tue 11/4

9:42 am-8:29 pm

1 stop13h 47m

$454

San FranciscoCartagena

SFO - CTG

SFOCTG

San Francisco

Thu 12/11

8:45 am-8:41 am

1 stop20h 56m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Wed 12/24

9:42 am-7:39 am

2 stops24h 57m

$460

San FranciscoCartagena

SFO - CTG

SFOCTG

San Francisco

Mon 10/20

1:31 am-2:15 pm

1 stop10h 44m

$203

San FranciscoCartagena

SFO - CTG

SFOCTG

San Francisco

Mon 11/17

3:15 pm-1:08 pm

2 stops18h 53m

$207

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Best time to book a flight from Salinas to Cartagena

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Salinas to Cartagena. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Salinas to Cartagena may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 57 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 Salinas to Cartagena?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Cartagena (average of $404). Flying from Salinas 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 S9N to CTG?

Find hourly flight availability from Salinas 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 September 15, 2025.

When flying from Salinas to Cartagena, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Salinas to Cartagena. Price data was last updated on December 1, 2024.

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

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 September 15, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, and United Airlines from Salinas to Cartagena to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

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
1,531 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

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
1,847 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

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
10,000 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

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
6.7
Okay
2,435 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

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

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

    Cartagena Rafael Nunez (CTG) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Salinas to Cartagena. You should not have trouble finding flights to Rafael Nunez from Salinas; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Salinas per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights to the Cartagena airport from Salinas. It is only a 4.1 mi journey from Rafael Nunez (CTG) to Cartagena’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Salinas to Cartagena?

    For as low as $450, United Airlines can have you in Cartagena from Salinas in 19h 22m. The distance from Salinas to Cartagena is about 3450 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Salinas 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 Salinas to Cartagena?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Cartagena (average of $404). Flying from Salinas 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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Top 6 airlines flying from Salinas to Cartagena

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Salinas 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$403Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$413Average$612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$450Average$1,038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
AviancaCheapest$453Average$633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$453Average$951FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$503Average$676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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