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$198+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 4/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — CTG
Apr 12 — Apr 191
Sun 4/12
Sun 4/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Cartagena

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Cartagena
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Cartagena. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 13, 2026.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Sun 5/310:00 pm
SAN
-
CTG
1 stop14h 05m
Copa Airlines
Sun 5/109:25 am
CTG
-
SAN
1 stop11h 05m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/10$457
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Sun 5/39:45 pm
SAN
-
CTG
2 stops12h 24m
American Airlines
Sun 5/103:10 pm
CTG
-
SAN
2 stops22h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$474
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/289:40 pm
SAN
-
CTG
2 stops34h 50m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 6/22:13 pm
CTG
-
SAN
1 stop11h 14m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/9$475
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Tue 5/510:30 pm
SAN
-
CTG
2 stops33h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 5/72:13 pm
CTG
-
SAN
1 stop11h 14m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/8$476
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Fri 3/279:18 pm
SAN
-
CTG
1 stop9h 23m
Copa Airlines
Fri 4/106:20 am
CTG
-
SAN
1 stop14h 10m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/11$477
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 5/410:05 pm
SAN
-
CTG
1 stop12h 04m
American Airlines
Wed 5/131:25 pm
CTG
-
SAN
1 stop11h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$489
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/1810:30 pm
SAN
-
CTG
2 stops23h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 4/289:25 am
CTG
-
SAN
2 stops26h 24m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/10$500
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Tue 3/247:52 pm
SAN
-
CTG
2 stops14h 35m
American Airlines
Fri 4/101:25 pm
CTG
-
SAN
2 stops21h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/11$502

Find flight deals from San Diego to Cartagena

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 March 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$457
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$198
(KAYAK)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$610
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 March 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Cartagena that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoCartagena

SAN - CTG

SANCTG

San Diego

Sun 5/3

10:00 pm-8:05 am

1 stop8h 05m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sun 5/10

6:20 am-6:30 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$457

San DiegoCartagena

SAN - CTG

SANCTG

San Diego

Tue 5/5

10:30 pm-9:35 am

2 stops33h 05m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Thu 5/7

2:13 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop11h 14m

$476

San DiegoCartagena

SAN - CTG

SANCTG

San Diego

Sun 5/3

9:45 pm-12:09 pm

2 stops12h 24m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sun 5/10

3:10 pm-11:16 am

1 stop22h 06m

$487

San DiegoCartagena

SAN - CTG

SANCTG

San Diego

Tue 6/9

7:15 pm-2:13 pm

2 stops16h 58m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Wed 6/17

3:13 pm-11:18 am

1 stop22h 05m

$598

San DiegoCartagena

SAN - CTG

SANCTG

San Diego

Tue 5/5

6:15 am-11:00 pm

2 stops14h 45m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Thu 5/7

6:20 am-5:53 pm

2 stops13h 33m

$632

San DiegoCartagena

SAN - CTG

SANCTG

San Diego

Wed 5/27

6:15 am-11:01 pm

2 stops14h 46m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sun 6/7

3:05 pm-5:41 pm

2 stops28h 36m

$632
Cheapest one-way

San DiegoCartagena

SAN - CTG

SANCTG

San Diego

Wed 4/15

10:30 am-8:40 am

3 stops44h 10m

$224

San DiegoCartagena

SAN - CTG

SANCTG

San Diego

Thu 4/16

7:52 am-7:02 pm

3 stops33h 10m

$236

San DiegoCartagena

SAN - CTG

SANCTG

San Diego

Mon 4/13

10:30 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop12h 50m

$248
Quickest one-way

San DiegoCartagena

SAN - CTG

SANCTG

San Diego

Mon 4/6

10:30 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop12h 45m

$248

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Cartagena in March.
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 San Diego-Cartagena flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Cartagena flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Cartagena flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-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 San Diego-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 San Diego to Cartagena

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Cartagena

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Cartagena?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Cartagena (average of $224). Flying from San Diego to Cartagena in December is currently the most expensive (average of $542). 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.

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 March 13, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines and American Airlines from San Diego to Cartagena by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,572 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

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
1,572 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,572 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

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
11,448 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,572 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

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 San Diego to Cartagena. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Cartagena?

    Copa Airlines and LATAM Airlines can get you from San Diego to Cartagena in just under 8h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 25h. San Diego and Cartagena are separated by a distance of 3058 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Cartagena round-trip?

    Copa Airlines, at $383, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Diego to Cartagena. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines. These flights start at 39% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Cartagena?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Cartagena?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Cartagena (average of $224). Flying from San Diego to Cartagena in December is currently the most expensive (average of $542). 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 2 airlines flying from San Diego to Cartagena

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 March 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$383Average$553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$470Average$678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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