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Cheapest round-trip
$60
Typical prices: $100-$163
Avianca
Thu 10/25Sun 10/28
BGA - CTG • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$42
Typical prices: $52-$86
Wingo
Thu 11/1
BGA - CTG • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Avianca, Wingo and CLIC. Average duration is 1h 06m
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Most punctual • 94% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 23 weeks in advance save around 37% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 14% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $144 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 56m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Bucaramanga to Cartagena (BGA-CTG)

 

Cheap flights from Bucaramanga to Cartagena with top airlines, updated regularly. Compare round-trip, one-way, direct and last-minute deals.

Sun, Oct 25 - Wed, Oct 28
Avianca Logo
3:40 pm - 4:45 pmBGA  Bucaramanga Palo Negro-CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez
1h 05mnonstop
Avianca Logo
1:50 pm - 3:00 pmCTG  Cartagena Rafael Nunez-BGA Bucaramanga Palo Negro
1h 10mnonstop
$60Avianca
Tue, Nov 24 - Fri, Nov 27
Avianca Logo
3:40 pm - 4:45 pmBGA  Bucaramanga Palo Negro-CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez
1h 05mnonstop
Avianca Logo
1:50 pm - 3:00 pmCTG  Cartagena Rafael Nunez-BGA Bucaramanga Palo Negro
1h 10mnonstop
$76Avianca
Sun, Oct 25 - Wed, Oct 28
Avianca Logo
3:40 pm - 4:45 pmBGA  Bucaramanga Palo Negro-CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez
1h 05mnonstop
Avianca Logo
1:50 pm - 3:00 pmCTG  Cartagena Rafael Nunez-BGA Bucaramanga Palo Negro
1h 10mnonstop
$76Avianca
Tue, Nov 24 - Fri, Nov 27
Avianca Logo
3:40 pm - 4:45 pmBGA  Bucaramanga Palo Negro-CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez
1h 05mnonstop
Avianca Logo
1:50 pm - 3:00 pmCTG  Cartagena Rafael Nunez-BGA Bucaramanga Palo Negro
1h 10mnonstop
$77Avianca
Sun, Nov 1 - Wed, Nov 4
Wingo Logo
7:53 pm - 8:59 pmBGA  Bucaramanga Palo Negro-CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez
1h 06mnonstop
Wingo Logo
5:59 pm - 7:10 pmCTG  Cartagena Rafael Nunez-BGA Bucaramanga Palo Negro
1h 11mnonstop
$88Wingo
Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18
Wingo Logo
7:50 pm - 8:56 pmBGA  Bucaramanga Palo Negro-CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez
1h 06mnonstop
Wingo Logo
5:59 pm - 7:10 pmCTG  Cartagena Rafael Nunez-BGA Bucaramanga Palo Negro
1h 11mnonstop
$105Wingo
Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2
Wingo Logo
7:50 pm - 8:56 pmBGA  Bucaramanga Palo Negro-CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez
1h 06mnonstop
Wingo Logo
5:59 pm - 7:10 pmCTG  Cartagena Rafael Nunez-BGA Bucaramanga Palo Negro
1h 11mnonstop
$124Wingo
Sun, Dec 20 - Wed, Dec 23
LATAM Airlines Logo
2:40 pm - 9:10 pmBGA  Bucaramanga Palo Negro-CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez
6h 30m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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9:50 pm - 6:05 amCTG  Cartagena Rafael Nunez-BGA Bucaramanga Palo Negro
8h 15m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
$156LATAM Airlines
Fri, Feb 5 - Tue, Feb 9
JetSMART Logo
9:32 pm - 7:02 amBGA  Bucaramanga Palo Negro-CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez
9h 30m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
JetSMART Logo
8:14 am - 2:39 pmCTG  Cartagena Rafael Nunez-BGA Bucaramanga Palo Negro
6h 25m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
$157JetSMART
Sun, Dec 20 - Tue, Dec 22
LATAM Airlines Logo
2:40 pm - 9:10 pmBGA  Bucaramanga Palo Negro-CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez
6h 30m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
LATAM Airlines Logo
4:00 am - 7:50 amCTG  Cartagena Rafael Nunez-BGA Bucaramanga Palo Negro
3h 50m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
$159LATAM Airlines

Price, demand and travel trends for Bucaramanga to Cartagena flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Bucaramanga to Cartagena?

Round-trip flights from Bucaramanga to Cartagena typically range from $100 to $163. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $60, on Avianca.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bucaramanga to Cartagena?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bucaramanga to Cartagena. It’s 18% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 13% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Bucaramanga to Cartagena?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Bucaramanga to Cartagena at $106 round-trip.
•December ($163) and January ($133) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 53% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Bucaramanga to Cartagena the cheapest?

Flights from Bucaramanga to Cartagena are cheapest 23 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 37% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Bucaramanga to Cartagena flights

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$42
Beat the crowds with an average 26% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 22% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Bucaramanga to Cartagena

When to book flights from Bucaramanga to Cartagena

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Bucaramanga to Cartagena based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Bucaramanga to Cartagena flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Bucaramanga to Cartagena?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Bucaramanga to Cartagena:

    • Earliest: departs at 5:35 am and lands at 6:41 am
    • Latest: departs at 8:41 pm and lands at 9:47 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 06m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Bucaramanga to Cartagena?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Bucaramanga to Cartagena.

  • How long is a flight from Bucaramanga to Cartagena?

    A nonstop flight from Bucaramanga to Cartagena takes 1h 06m, covering 279 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Bucaramanga to Cartagena?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Bucaramanga to Cartagena flight?

    Round-trip flights from Bucaramanga to Cartagena range from $100 to $163, with an average of $123 over the past 12 months. Anything below $100 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Bucaramanga to Cartagena flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 26% above the $123 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Bucaramanga to Cartagena?

    On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $112 round-trip, compared to $144 via a layover through Bogotá El Dorado (BOG).

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Bucaramanga to Cartagena?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $26–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Bucaramanga to Cartagena?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Avianca and LATAM Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Bucaramanga to Cartagena spread across the day?

    Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Bucaramanga to Cartagena flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Bucaramanga to Cartagena changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $60 to $556. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Bucaramanga to Cartagena looking right now?

    One-way fares from Bucaramanga to Cartagena are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $63.

  • What car rental options are available at Cartagena Rafael Nunez Airport (CTG)?

    Cartagena Rafael Nunez Airport (CTG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Alamo
    • GREEN MOTION
    • Localiza
    • National
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Bucaramanga to Cartagena?

    Flights from Bucaramanga to Cartagena usually depart from Bucaramanga Palo Negro (BGA) and arrive at Cartagena Rafael Nunez (CTG).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Bucaramanga to Cartagena?

    Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Bucaramanga to Cartagena?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Bucaramanga to Cartagena route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 39m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Bucaramanga to Cartagena pass through?

    Connecting flights from Bucaramanga to Cartagena most commonly pass through:

    • Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 98% of one-stop connections
    • Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) - 2% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Bucaramanga to Cartagena?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from Bucaramanga to Cartagena. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $101 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $140, a difference of $39.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What airlines fly from Bucaramanga to Cartagena?

    3 airlines operate flights between Bucaramanga and Cartagena. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • Avianca
    • Wingo
    • CLIC

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Bucaramanga to Cartagena?

    Flying via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 23m, compared with 4h 56m via Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE).

  • What popular places can I visit in Cartagena?

    Some of the most popular sights in Cartagena are Walled City, Torre del Reloj and Playa de Bocagrande. These are among the most viewed places in Cartagena on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Bucaramanga to Cartagena flights?

    Among airlines operating Bucaramanga to Cartagena flights:

    • Avianca: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Bucaramanga to Cartagena flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Avianca: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Bucaramanga to Cartagena flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Sunday flights average $101, about $39 less than Thursday fares (28% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 23 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 37% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Bucaramanga to Cartagena trip for February. Fares historically average $106 round-trip in that month - typically $57 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Wingo. Over the past three months, 94% of Wingo flights from Bucaramanga to Cartagena arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 94%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 1h 39m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cartagena Rafael Nunez Airport.

    • Ibis Cartagena Marbella
    • GHL Corales de Indias
    • Hotel Las Americas Casa de Playa

Prefer to fly direct from Bucaramanga to Cartagena?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Bucaramanga Palo Negro Airport to Cartagena Rafael Nunez Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Bucaramanga Palo Negro to Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Monday

Avianca,CLIC

Avianca,CLIC

Tuesday

Avianca,CLIC

Avianca,CLIC

Wednesday

Avianca,Wingo

Avianca,Wingo

Thursday

Avianca,CLIC

Avianca,CLIC

Friday

Avianca,Wingo

Avianca,Wingo

Saturday

Avianca,CLIC

Avianca,CLIC

Sunday

Avianca,Wingo

Avianca,Wingo

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Direct returns

Cartagena Rafael Nunez to Bucaramanga Palo Negro

Monday

Avianca,CLIC

Avianca,CLIC

Tuesday

Avianca,CLIC

Avianca,CLIC

Wednesday

Avianca,Wingo

Avianca,Wingo

Thursday

Avianca,CLIC

Avianca,CLIC

Friday

Avianca,Wingo

Avianca,Wingo

Saturday

Avianca,CLIC

Avianca,CLIC

Sunday

Avianca,Wingo

Avianca,Wingo

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