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$159+ Cheap flights from San Salvador (SAL) 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 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAL — CTG
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to Cartagena Rafael Nunez are usually found in May or June, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Salvador to Cartagena

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Salvador (SAL) 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 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$305
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$159
(Priceline)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$287
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Cheapest flights from San Salvador to Cartagena
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Salvador to Cartagena. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2310:15 amSAL - CTG
1 stop7h 10mAvianca
Wed 8/279:05 pmCTG - SAL
1 stop9h 55mAvianca
Deal found 7/29$305
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Mon 10/65:05 amSAL - CTG
1 stop4h 56mCopa Airlines
Sat 10/1112:00 pmCTG - SAL
1 stop12h 37mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/29$314
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Sat 9/1311:50 amSAL - CTG
2 stops10h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1610:34 pmCTG - SAL
2 stops18h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$372

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

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San Salvador

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Cartagena

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San SalvadorCartagena

SAL - CTG

SALCTG

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 8/23

10:15 am-6:25 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Wed 8/27

9:05 pm-6:00 am

1 stop9h 55m

$305

San SalvadorCartagena

SAL - CTG

SALCTG

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 10/6

5:05 am-11:01 am

1 stop4h 56m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sat 10/11

12:00 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop12h 37m

$314

San SalvadorCartagena

SAL - CTG

SALCTG

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 9/13

11:50 am-11:00 pm

2 stops10h 10m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Tue 9/16

10:34 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops18h 46m

$372

San SalvadorCartagena

SAL - CTG

SALCTG

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 8/10

10:05 pm-9:39 am

1 stop10h 34m

$159

San SalvadorCartagena

SAL - CTG

SALCTG

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 9/13

7:30 am-9:21 pm

3 stops12h 51m

$217

San SalvadorCartagena

SAL - CTG

SALCTG

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 8/17

1:15 am-8:20 pm

2 stops18h 05m

$776

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Deals found on 7/30

Best time to book a flight from San Salvador to Cartagena

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

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from San Salvador to Cartagena may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 61 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Salvador 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 30, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Salvador to Cartagena at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Salvador to Cartagena?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Salvador to Cartagena. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Salvador to Cartagena flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Salvador to Cartagena?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Salvador to Cartagena chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Panama City (PTY) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 71% of 1-stop itineraries from San Salvador to Cartagena on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Salvador to Cartagena?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Salvador to Cartagena, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

San José (SJO) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $255.

What’s the fastest layover option from San Salvador to Cartagena?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Salvador to Cartagena, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Panama City (PTY) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 20m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Salvador to Cartagena?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Salvador to Cartagena, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via San José (SJO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 53m.

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 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and Avianca from San Salvador to Cartagena to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,387 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Salvador 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 Salvador to Cartagena round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Salvador to Cartagena is Avianca. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $305 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Copa Airlines, starting at $314.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Salvador 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 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$237Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$238Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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