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$126+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) 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 2/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — CTG
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Wed 2/25
Wed 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San José to Cartagena
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Cartagena. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 26, 2026.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/254:15 pm
SJO
-
CTG
1 stop6h 25m
Avianca
Sat 2/282:00 pm
CTG
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 1/26$240
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2710:20 am
SJO
-
CTG
Nonstop1h 50m
Avianca
Fri 3/62:00 pm
CTG
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 1/26$245
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/710:20 am
SJO
-
CTG
Nonstop1h 50m
Avianca
Wed 2/114:20 pm
CTG
-
SJO
1 stop8h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 1/26$248
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/2510:20 am
SJO
-
CTG
Nonstop1h 50m
Avianca
Sun 3/12:00 pm
CTG
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 1/26$253
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/1310:20 am
SJO
-
CTG
Nonstop1h 50m
Avianca
Fri 2/204:20 pm
CTG
-
SJO
1 stop8h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 1/25$254
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/206:08 pm
SJO
-
CTG
1 stop13h 33m
Copa Airlines
Fri 2/276:25 am
CTG
-
SJO
1 stop3h 41m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 1/26$257
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/1410:20 am
SJO
-
CTG
Nonstop1h 50m
Avianca
Thu 2/196:20 pm
CTG
-
SJO
1 stop6h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 1/26$258
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/66:20 pm
SJO
-
CTG
Nonstop1h 45m
Avianca
Sun 7/124:22 am
CTG
-
SJO
1 stop5h 58m
Avianca
Deal found 1/26$259
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/86:20 pm
SJO
-
CTG
Nonstop1h 45m
Avianca
Wed 5/137:01 pm
CTG
-
SJO
1 stop5h 29m
Avianca
Deal found 1/25$260

Find flight deals from San José to Cartagena

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) 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 January 26, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
1 star

Round-trip from

$248
(Avianca)

One-way from

$126
(Super.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$255

Good round-trip deal

$245 or less

Good one-way deal

$125 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José 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 January 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Cartagena that are best for you.

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San JoséCartagena

SJO - CTG

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/2

5:51 pm-8:41 am

1 stop13h 50m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Wed 3/4

6:25 am-4:38 pm

1 stop11h 13m

$257

San JoséCartagena

SJO - CTG

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/7

5:51 pm-8:06 am

1 stop13h 15m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Tue 3/10

6:25 am-9:59 am

1 stop4h 34m

$257

San JoséCartagena

SJO - CTG

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/16

5:51 pm-8:41 am

1 stop13h 50m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sat 2/21

6:25 am-1:53 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$257

San JoséCartagena

SJO - CTG

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/14

6:08 pm-8:06 am

1 stop12h 58m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Thu 2/19

6:25 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 35m

$257

San JoséCartagena

SJO - CTG

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/22

4:09 am-8:41 am

1 stop3h 32m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sun 3/1

6:25 am-9:05 am

1 stop3h 40m

$257

San JoséCartagena

SJO - CTG

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/5

5:51 pm-8:41 am

1 stop13h 50m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sun 3/8

6:25 am-9:05 am

1 stop3h 40m

$257

San JoséCartagena

SJO - CTG

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/22

5:51 pm-8:06 am

1 stop13h 15m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sun 3/1

6:25 am-9:05 am

1 stop3h 40m

$257

San JoséCartagena

SJO - CTG

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/21

6:08 pm-8:41 am

1 stop13h 33m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Tue 2/24

9:42 am-1:53 pm

1 stop5h 11m

$257

San JoséCartagena

SJO - CTG

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/21

6:08 pm-8:06 am

1 stop12h 58m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Thu 2/26

6:25 am-6:56 pm

1 stop13h 31m

$257

San JoséCartagena

SJO - CTG

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/27

5:50 am-11:01 am

1 stop4h 11m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Wed 3/4

6:25 am-6:55 pm

1 stop13h 30m

$257

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Best time to book a flight from San José to Cartagena

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cartagena from San José with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to Cartagena

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Cartagena. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

The best time to book flights from San José to Cartagena is 64 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Cartagena (average of $154). Flying from San José to Cartagena in March is currently the most expensive (average of $211). 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 SJO to CTG?

Find hourly flight availability from San José 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 January 26, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from San José to Cartagena in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 6% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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 January 26, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San José to Cartagena, such as Copa Airlines and Avianca. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,558 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PEI - PTY

The attention to us was excellent. Help was provided with care.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,558 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,558 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PEI - PTY

The attention to us was excellent. Help was provided with care.
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,492 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,558 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PEI - PTY

The attention to us was excellent. Help was provided with care.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this San José to Cartagena flight route?

    The San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Cartagena Rafael Nunez flight path was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    A quick flight from San José to Cartagena can take about 13h 50m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $257. San José and Cartagena are separated by a distance of 592 mi.

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

    According to our current data, Copa Airlines ($185), and Avianca ($185) offers the cheapest pricing from San José to Cartagena. Users have found that Copa Airlines is 24% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San José to Cartagena?

    While on average a flight from San José to Cartagena is generally $198, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $119. When looking at the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Cartagena Rafael Nunez), you can expect to pay $251 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Cartagena (average of $154). Flying from San José to Cartagena in March is currently the most expensive (average of $211). 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 José to Cartagena

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San José 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 January 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$185Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$185Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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