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$187+ 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 9/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — CTG
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Cartagena Rafael Nunez are usually found in October or August, booked 13 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$418
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$187
(Copa Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$641
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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 July 29, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 10/109:12 pmSAN - CTG
1 stop9h 29mCopa Airlines
Mon 10/209:42 amCTG - SAN
1 stop10h 15mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/28$418
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/138:00 amSAN - CTG
2 stops22h 41mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/209:42 amCTG - SAN
2 stops24h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/27$500
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 9/117:47 pmSAN - CTG
3 stops38h 36mSpirit Airlines
Thu 9/181:29 pmCTG - SAN
2 stops23h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/27$507
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Fri 8/226:15 amSAN - CTG
3 stops28h 13mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/279:15 pmCTG - SAN
3 stops22h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$509
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Thu 8/2110:17 pmSAN - CTG
1 stop12h 08mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/281:25 pmCTG - SAN
1 stop10h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$576
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/218:40 pmSAN - CTG
1 stop15h 20mJetBlue
Mon 10/272:30 pmCTG - SAN
1 stop31h 21mJetBlue
Deal found 7/28$657
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Sat 10/1810:50 pmSAN - CTG
2 stops43h 42mDelta
Sat 10/252:30 pmCTG - SAN
1 stop32h 50mDelta
Deal found 7/28$670
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Fri 12/1210:40 pmSAN - CTG
1 stop12h 06mLATAM Airlines
Sun 12/213:10 pmCTG - SAN
1 stop11h 28mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/26$824

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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

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Cartagena

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San DiegoCartagena

SAN - CTG

SANCTG

San Diego

Fri 10/10

9:12 pm-8:41 am

1 stop9h 29m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Mon 10/20

9:42 am-5:57 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$418

San DiegoCartagena

SAN - CTG

SANCTG

San Diego

Mon 10/13

8:00 am-8:41 am

2 stops22h 41m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Mon 10/20

9:42 am-7:56 am

2 stops24h 14m

$500

San DiegoCartagena

SAN - CTG

SANCTG

San Diego

Thu 9/11

7:47 pm-12:23 pm

3 stops38h 36m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Thu 9/18

1:29 pm-11:14 am

2 stops23h 45m

$507

San DiegoCartagena

SAN - CTG

SANCTG

San Diego

Fri 8/22

6:15 am-12:28 pm

3 stops28h 13m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Wed 8/27

9:15 pm-5:56 pm

3 stops22h 41m

$509

San DiegoCartagena

SAN - CTG

SANCTG

San Diego

Thu 8/21

10:17 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop12h 08m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Thu 8/28

1:25 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop10h 29m

$576

San DiegoCartagena

SAN - CTG

SANCTG

San Diego

Tue 10/21

8:40 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop15h 20m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Mon 10/27

2:30 pm-7:51 pm

1 stop31h 21m

$657

San DiegoCartagena

SAN - CTG

SANCTG

San Diego

Sat 10/18

10:50 pm-8:32 pm

2 stops43h 42m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sat 10/25

2:30 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop32h 50m

$670

San DiegoCartagena

SAN - CTG

SANCTG

San Diego

Fri 12/12

10:40 pm-1:46 pm

1 stop12h 06m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sun 12/21

3:10 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop11h 28m

$824

San DiegoCartagena

SAN - CTG

SANCTG

San Diego

Fri 9/26

9:08 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop15h 02m

$187

San DiegoCartagena

SAN - CTG

SANCTG

San Diego

Thu 9/11

7:47 pm-12:23 pm

3 stops38h 36m

$190

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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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Cartagena. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Cartagena, you should look to book at least 13 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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 July 29, 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 July 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, LATAM Airlines, and Copa 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,821 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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.

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

    Copa Airlines, at $418, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Diego to Cartagena.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Spirit Airlines. These flights start at 33% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Cartagena one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $187 on Copa Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $190 and United Airlines from $230 one-way.

  • 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$383Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$453Average$713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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