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$167+ 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 8/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — CTG
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Cartagena Rafael Nunez are usually found in October or February, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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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 July 27, 2026.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Thu 7/309:50 am
SJO
-
CTG
Nonstop1h 45m
Avianca
Thu 7/305:25 pm
CTG
-
SJO
2 stops7h 30m
Avianca
Deal found 7/22$258
This Avianca 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/79:50 am
SJO
-
CTG
Nonstop1h 45m
Avianca
Sun 8/161:30 pm
CTG
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 7/26$282
This Avianca 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/239:50 am
SJO
-
CTG
Nonstop1h 45m
Avianca
Fri 8/287:45 am
CTG
-
SJO
1 stop8h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 7/26$286
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Tue 7/281:50 am
SJO
-
CTG
1 stop5h 20m
Avianca
Sun 8/21:30 pm
CTG
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 7/23$289
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Tue 8/44:00 pm
SJO
-
CTG
1 stop5h 15m
Avianca
Tue 8/111:30 pm
CTG
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 7/25$290
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/159:50 am
SJO
-
CTG
Nonstop1h 45m
Avianca
Thu 8/201:30 pm
CTG
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 7/22$292
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Thu 9/39:25 am
SJO
-
CTG
1 stop7h 15m
Avianca
Sat 9/124:00 pm
CTG
-
SJO
1 stop8h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 7/25$293
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Thu 8/69:50 am
SJO
-
CTG
Nonstop1h 45m
Avianca
Thu 8/131:30 pm
CTG
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 7/23$295
This Avianca 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/229:50 am
SJO
-
CTG
Nonstop1h 45m
Avianca
Wed 8/261:30 pm
CTG
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 7/26$297

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 July 27, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$282
(Avianca)

One-way from

$167
(Super.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$325

Good round-trip deal

$285 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 July 27, 2026.
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Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoséCartagena

SJO - CTG

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/9

2:48 pm-8:05 am

1 stop16h 17m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Wed 9/16

6:20 am-10:58 am

1 stop5h 38m

$305

San JoséCartagena

SJO - CTG

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/24

2:48 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop7h 12m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sun 8/30

3:05 pm-7:10 am

1 stop17h 05m

$305

San JoséCartagena

SJO - CTG

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/22

4:08 am-2:05 pm

1 stop8h 57m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Wed 8/26

6:20 am-6:24 pm

1 stop13h 04m

$305
Quickest round-trip

San JoséCartagena

SJO - CTG

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/28

5:55 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop4h 05m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Mon 8/31

9:25 am-1:52 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$305

San JoséCartagena

SJO - CTG

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/9

5:55 pm-8:05 am

1 stop13h 10m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sun 9/13

7:00 pm-9:04 am

1 stop15h 04m

$305

San JoséCartagena

SJO - CTG

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/9

3:45 am-5:55 pm

1 stop13h 10m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Mon 9/14

9:45 am-6:59 pm

1 stop10h 14m

$305

San JoséCartagena

SJO - CTG

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/24

5:55 pm-8:40 am

1 stop13h 45m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Mon 10/5

7:00 pm-7:10 am

1 stop13h 10m

$305

San JoséCartagena

SJO - CTG

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/8

10:03 am-5:55 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Mon 10/12

7:00 pm-8:19 am

1 stop14h 19m

$305

San JoséCartagena

SJO - CTG

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/23

6:17 pm-8:40 am

1 stop13h 23m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Fri 10/2

12:00 pm-8:19 am

1 stop21h 19m

$305

San JoséCartagena

SJO - CTG

SJOCTG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/12

2:48 pm-8:40 am

1 stop16h 52m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Mon 10/19

6:20 am-9:04 am

1 stop3h 44m

$305

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Best time to book a flight from San José to Cartagena

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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?

The best time to book flights from San José to Cartagena is 56 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Cartagena (average of $240). Flying from San José to Cartagena in July is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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 July 27, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from San José to Cartagena at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 10% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San José to Cartagena flights typically cost between $250 and $332 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $282 on Avianca (Aug 7-Aug 12).

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 27, 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
1,561 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Paul,May 2025

PTY - AUA

Had to use my phone for entertainment? Once we landed people were already out their seats and standing in the isles while the plane was still taxiing to the gate. This is unsafe and flight crew had a responsibility to ensure that people remain seated until the pilots turn off the seatbelt sign.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Paul,May 2025

PTY - AUA

Had to use my phone for entertainment? Once we landed people were already out their seats and standing in the isles while the plane was still taxiing to the gate. This is unsafe and flight crew had a responsibility to ensure that people remain seated until the pilots turn off the seatbelt sign.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,522 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Paul,May 2025

PTY - AUA

Had to use my phone for entertainment? Once we landed people were already out their seats and standing in the isles while the plane was still taxiing to the gate. This is unsafe and flight crew had a responsibility to ensure that people remain seated until the pilots turn off the seatbelt sign.

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 16h 17m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $305. 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 ($201) offers the cheapest pricing from San José to Cartagena. Users have found that Copa Airlines is 32% 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 $319, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $259. When looking at the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Cartagena Rafael Nunez), you can expect to pay $293 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Cartagena (average of $240). Flying from San José to Cartagena in July is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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 July 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$185Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$201Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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