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449 € Cheap Flights from San Diego International to Cartagena

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Flight deals from San Diego International to Cartagena

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Diego International Airport to Cartagena Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 473 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cartagena.449 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 May, returning Fri, 29 May.Return flight with Copa and LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Diego International on Fri, 22 May, arriving in Cartagena.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Cartagena on Fri, 29 May, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 449 €, select.
Cartagena.456 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct, returning Mon, 12 Oct.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Diego International on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Cartagena.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Cartagena on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 456 €, select.
Cartagena.456 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Sep, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Diego International on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Cartagena.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Cartagena on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 456 €, select.
Cartagena.457 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Nov, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Cartagena.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Cartagena on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 457 €, select.
Cartagena.473 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Jun, returning Mon, 29 Jun.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 22 Jun, arriving in Cartagena.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Cartagena on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 473 €, select.
Cartagena.479 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Mar, returning Tue, 23 Mar.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 16 Mar, arriving in Cartagena.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Cartagena on Tue, 23 Mar, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 479 €, select.
Cartagena.490 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Jul, returning Wed, 15 Jul.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in Cartagena.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Cartagena on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 490 €, select.
Cartagena.492 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Aug, returning Fri, 14 Aug.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Cartagena.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Cartagena on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 492 €, select.
Cartagena.494 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 May, returning Mon, 1 Jun.Return flight with Copa and Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 25 May, arriving in Cartagena.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Cartagena on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 494 €, select.
Cartagena.513 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Jun, returning Wed, 15 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Wingo.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in Cartagena.Inbound indirect flight with Wingo, departs from Cartagena on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 513 €, select.
Cartagena.637 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Sun, 6 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and JetSmart.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Cartagena.Inbound indirect flight with JetSmart, departs from Cartagena on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 637 €, select.
Cartagena.658 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 Jan, returning Tue, 12 Jan.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Cartagena.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Cartagena on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 658 €, select.
Cartagena.729 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Nov, returning Sun, 29 Nov.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Diego International on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Cartagena.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Cartagena on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 729 €, select.
Cartagena.815 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec, returning Thu, 17 Dec.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and JetSmart.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Cartagena.Inbound indirect flight with JetSmart, departs from Cartagena on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 815 €, select.
Cartagena.831 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Dec, returning Sun, 3 Jan.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Cartagena.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Cartagena on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 831 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to Cartagena

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Diego International to Cartagena flights are currently cheapest in May.
May
from 449 €
Jun
from 473 €
Jul
from 490 €
Aug
from 492 €
Sep
from 456 €
Oct
from 456 €
Nov
from 729 €
Dec
from 815 €
Jan
from 658 €
Feb
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Mar
from 479 €
Apr
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San Diego International to Cartagena: Alternative routes

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San Diego to Cartagena: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found449 €
Cheapest month to flyMay

Finding cheap flights from San Diego International to Cartagena: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego International to Cartagena is 449 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Diego International to Cartagena. But we found flights with one or more stops from 449 €.
As of May 2026, there are no flights flying from San Diego International to Cartagena.
The cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to Cartagena is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Diego International Airport to Cartagena Airport on Friday, 22 May 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Diego International Airport and Cartagena Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cartagena is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Copa offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cartagena.

Flying from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Cartagena is UTC-5, which is two hours ahead of San Diego.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your SAN to CTG flight.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.

  • If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Diego International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SAN and CTG:

    • Miami International Airport

    • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    • John F. Kennedy International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport flight is 186 €. A return fare right now is 449 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SAN to CTG if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from San Diego International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from SAN to CTG is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.

  • Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from San Diego International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport.

Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • SAN's address is Airport Drive.

  • 71.38% of flights that take off from San Diego International Airport make it to their destination on time.

  • Central San Diego to San Diego International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes.

  • Need a handy hotel near SAN? If you're catching an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)

Getting from Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) to central Cartagena

  • Rafael Nunez International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Cartagena. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.

When to fly to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)

  • August is the busiest month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Cartagena in April.

  • When reserving your flight from San Diego International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Cartagena, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from SAN to CTG in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.

Explore more of Colombia

  • You've seen Cartagena, now it's time to explore more of Colombia. Journey around 467 kilometres south to Medellin to tick off its must-visit sights. From Parque Arvi to Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Barranquilla is another sought-after destination in Colombia and is around 97 kilometres north-east of Cartagena. No journey is complete without dropping by La Casa del Carnaval Elsa Caridi, Museo del Caribe and Malecón Puerta de Oro.

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