On this page, you can find and purchase flight tickets for the route from San Jose to Cartagena. The 945 km flight is operated regularly, with a frequency of about 7 flights per week.
The main carrier on this route is Avianca. Ticket prices are constantly changing, so we recommend using the low-price calendar to find the best deal. Also, be sure to check information on how to get to San Jose airport and how to get from Cartagena airport in advance.
The table shows direct flights San José → Cartagena on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 1 h 45 min. Regular flights are operated by Avianca. Departures from Juan Santamaria International Airport airports, arrivals at Rafael Nunez International Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for San José — Cartagena by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 539 in r, and the most expensive are around AED 800 in y. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
San José → Cartagena, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 1,239 | high | May | AED 1,000 | low | Sep | AED 953 | low |
| Feb | AED 1,191 | high | Jun | AED 1,048 | medium | Oct | AED 953 | low |
| Mar | AED 1,191 | high | Jul | AED 1,143 | high | Nov | AED 1,000 | medium |
| Apr | AED 1,096 | medium | Aug | AED 1,048 | medium | Dec | AED 1,286 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
Cartagena enjoys consistently hot weather year-round. The driest months are January and February, when rainfall is minimal, while the rainiest period falls in June and October.
The lowest flight prices are recorded in June — AED 539. July is considered the most expensive month for this route, with ticket prices starting AED 799.
June is the optimal choice for booking: despite the possibility of rain, it is the most budget-friendly month. We recommend avoiding the high season in March, when flight prices rise to AED 765.
Several carriers provide regular air service between the cities, with Avianca being the primary airline. There are about 7 flights per week on this route, including options with convenient connections. Detailed schedules, travel times, and aircraft types for each flight are available in the list below.
Flights San José — Cartagena depart from Juan Santamaria International Airport and arrive at Rafael Nunez International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
A direct flight covers the 945 km distance in approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. Total travel time may increase if a route with a layover is selected.
The main carrier on this route is Avianca, which operates regular flights throughout the week.
The availability of non-stop flights depends on the seasonal schedule. Most often, flights are operated with one short connection; current options are displayed in the search results.
Ticket prices are dynamic and depend on demand. We recommend using the low-price calendar on this page to find the lowest cost for your desired month.
All flights from San Jose arrive at Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) in Cartagena.
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