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$218+ 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 10/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — CTG
oct. 11 — oct. 181
sáb. 10/11
sáb. 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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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 septiembre 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$456
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$218
(LATAM Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$611
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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 septiembre 11, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/1710:35 pmSAN - CTG
1 stop13h 55mAmerican Airlines
jue. 11/272:26 pmCTG - SAN
1 stop12h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$456
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
sáb. 11/810:35 pmSAN - CTG
1 stop13h 55mAmerican Airlines
mié. 11/122:26 pmCTG - SAN
1 stop11h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$486
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 10/2510:45 pmSAN - CTG
1 stop11h 40mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 11/11:25 pmCTG - SAN
1 stop10h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$496
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/76:15 amSAN - CTG
2 stops24h 27mUnited Airlines
sáb. 10/189:42 amCTG - SAN
2 stops26h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$518
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
mié. 9/249:08 pmSAN - CTG
1 stop9h 34mCopa Airlines
lun. 9/296:20 amCTG - SAN
1 stop13h 30mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/11$524
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/108:08 pmSAN - CTG
2 stops34h 34mUnited Airlines
mar. 10/149:42 amCTG - SAN
2 stops16h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$525
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/98:00 amSAN - CTG
2 stops22h 42mUnited Airlines
mar. 10/149:42 amCTG - SAN
2 stops16h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$543
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/78:48 amSAN - CTG
2 stops27h 27mMultiple Airlines
jue. 10/163:30 pmCTG - SAN
1 stop28h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$547

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

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San Diego

Fly to

Cartagena

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoCartagena

SAN - CTG

SANCTG

San Diego

lun. 11/17

10:49 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops13h 41m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

jue. 11/27

2:26 pm-11:11 am

2 stops23h 45m

$460

San DiegoCartagena

SAN - CTG

SANCTG

San Diego

sáb. 11/8

10:35 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop13h 55m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

mié. 11/12

4:30 pm-11:11 am

2 stops21h 41m

$490

San DiegoCartagena

SAN - CTG

SANCTG

San Diego

sáb. 10/25

3:14 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops19h 11m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

sáb. 11/1

1:25 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop10h 57m

$500

San DiegoCartagena

SAN - CTG

SANCTG

San Diego

sáb. 10/11

6:15 am-8:42 am

2 stops24h 27m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

mié. 10/15

9:42 am-10:06 am

2 stops26h 24m

$518

San DiegoCartagena

SAN - CTG

SANCTG

San Diego

lun. 10/20

6:15 am-8:42 am

2 stops24h 27m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

dom. 10/26

9:43 am-8:06 am

2 stops24h 23m

$518

San DiegoCartagena

SAN - CTG

SANCTG

San Diego

sáb. 10/11

8:00 am-8:42 am

2 stops22h 42m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

jue. 10/16

9:42 am-10:06 am

2 stops26h 24m

$518

San DiegoCartagena

SAN - CTG

SANCTG

San Diego

lun. 10/27

7:50 pm-8:41 am

3 stops34h 51m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

lun. 11/3

9:42 am-9:53 pm

2 stops39h 11m

$518

San DiegoCartagena

SAN - CTG

SANCTG

San Diego

mié. 10/8

6:15 am-8:42 am

2 stops24h 27m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

mar. 10/14

9:42 am-12:15 am

2 stops16h 33m

$518

San DiegoCartagena

SAN - CTG

SANCTG

San Diego

mar. 10/7

6:15 am-8:42 am

2 stops24h 27m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

mar. 10/14

9:42 am-7:56 am

2 stops24h 14m

$518

San DiegoCartagena

SAN - CTG

SANCTG

San Diego

vie. 10/31

10:30 pm-1:14 pm

1 stop12h 44m

$218

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 septiembre 11, 2025.

When flying from San Diego to Cartagena, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 17% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

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 septiembre 11, 2025.
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
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

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

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

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

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

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

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?

    American Airlines and United Airlines can get you from San Diego to Cartagena in just under 13h 41m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 46m. 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 40% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Cartagena (average of $404). Flying from San Diego 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 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 septiembre 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$383Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$582Average$760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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