CTG - MAD

$520 Find Cheap Flights from Cartagena to Madrid

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cartagena to Madrid departing on 7/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Cartagena to Madrid, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Cartagena to Madrid, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$788
Typical prices: $1,008-$747
KLM
Tue 5/5Thu 5/14
CTG - MAD • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$799
Typical prices: $1,053-$853
World2Fly
Fri 7/24Fri 8/21
CTG - MAD • Non-stop
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CTG lacks jet bridges, so prepare for a walk.
Madrid Airport is connected via a metro line.
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Cheap Flights from Cartagena to Madrid (CTG-MAD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Cartagena to Madrid that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Cartagena to Madrid

Tue, May 5 - Thu, May 14
KLM Logo
2:35 pm - 7:35 pm
CTG
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MAD
22h 00m
2 stops
KLM Logo
5:20 pm - 4:45 pm
MAD
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CTG
30h 25m
2 stops
$788KLM
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5
KLM Logo
2:35 pm - 7:35 pm
CTG
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MAD
22h 00m
2 stops
KLM Logo
10:25 am - 4:45 pm
MAD
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CTG
37h 20m
2 stops
$789KLM
Tue, May 5 - Thu, May 14
KLM Logo
2:35 pm - 7:35 pm
CTG
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MAD
22h 00m
2 stops
KLM Logo
10:25 am - 4:45 pm
MAD
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CTG
37h 20m
2 stops
$791KLM
Fri, Jul 24 - Fri, Aug 21
World2Fly Logo
7:50 pm - 11:50 am
CTG
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MAD
9h 00mnonstop
World2Fly Logo
2:45 pm - 5:50 pm
MAD
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CTG
10h 05mnonstop
$799World2Fly
Sun, Oct 4 - Wed, Nov 11
LATAM Airlines Logo
7:21 pm - 5:15 am
CTG
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MAD
26h 54m
2 stops
LATAM Airlines Logo
12:45 am - 4:15 pm
MAD
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CTG
21h 30m
1 stop
$801LATAM Airlines
Sun, Oct 4 - Wed, Nov 11
LATAM Airlines Logo
7:21 pm - 5:15 am
CTG
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MAD
26h 54m
2 stops
LATAM Airlines Logo
12:45 am - 3:36 pm
MAD
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CTG
20h 51m
2 stops
$807LATAM Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Mon, May 18
KLM Logo
2:30 pm - 12:15 pm
CTG
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MAD
14h 45m
1 stop
KLM Logo
6:00 am - 11:00 pm
MAD
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CTG
24h 00m
2 stops
$808KLM
Tue, Apr 28 - Mon, May 11
KLM Logo
2:35 pm - 12:15 pm
CTG
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MAD
14h 40m
1 stop
KLM Logo
6:00 am - 11:00 pm
MAD
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CTG
24h 00m
2 stops
$810KLM
Tue, Apr 21 - Mon, May 11
KLM Logo
2:35 pm - 12:15 pm
CTG
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MAD
14h 40m
1 stop
KLM Logo
6:00 am - 11:00 pm
MAD
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CTG
24h 00m
2 stops
$812KLM
Tue, Jul 14 - Tue, Aug 18
KLM Logo
3:04 pm - 11:25 pm
CTG
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MAD
25h 21m
2 stops
KLM Logo
7:05 am - 10:59 pm
MAD
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CTG
22h 54m
2 stops
$813KLM
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Cartagena to Madrid flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cartagena to Madrid to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Cartagena to Madrid departing in May.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cartagena to Madrid?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Cartagena to Madrid clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Cartagena to Madrid, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Madrid back to Cartagena, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Friday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cartagena to Madrid?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cartagena to Madrid, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Cartagena to Madrid is February, where tickets cost $732 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,061 and $987 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Cartagena to Madrid?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $814, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cartagena to Madrid?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cartagena to Madrid, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Cartagena to Madrid, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Cartagena to Madrid

 
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An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$520
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Cartagena to Madrid

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cartagena to Madrid based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Cartagena to Madrid

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cartagena to Madrid?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cartagena to Madrid was $555 for a one-way ticket and $788 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Cartagena and Madrid?

    Yes

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cartagena to Madrid?

    The Airbus A330-200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cartagena to Madrid flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cartagena to Madrid?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Cartagena and Madrid, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Cartagena to Madrid?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Cartagena to Madrid on on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cartagena to Madrid, KLM or Plus Ultra?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cartagena to Madrid are KLM and Plus Ultra. With an average price for the route of $902 and an overall rating of 7.7, KLM is the most popular choice. Plus Ultra is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $935 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cartagena to Madrid?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cartagena to Madrid.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cartagena to Madrid?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Madrid from Cartagena is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cartagena to Madrid?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Madrid with an airline and back to Cartagena with another airline. Booking your flights between Cartagena and MAD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cartagena to Madrid?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Madrid from Cartagena up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Cartagena to Madrid

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $609 or less one-way and $942 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Cartagena to Madrid?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Cartagena Rafael Nunez to Madrid Barajas.
Find which airlines fly direct from Cartagena Rafael Nunez Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Cartagena Rafael Nunez to Madrid Barajas

Monday

Plus Ultra

Plus Ultra

Wednesday

Plus Ultra

Plus Ultra

Saturday

Plus Ultra

Plus Ultra

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Direct returns

Madrid Barajas to Cartagena Rafael Nunez

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Cartagena to Madrid

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cartagena to Madrid. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cartagena to Madrid? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.7
KLMOverall score based on 1493 reviews
7.8Boarding
7.6Comfort
7.1Entertainment
8.4Crew
7.3Food
Airline reviews

There were no charge points for phones on the economy seats. The seats were comfortable overall. Food was okay.. flight was on time

6.0 Goodpuravi, Apr 2026
MLA - AMS
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There were no charge points for phones on the economy seats. The seats were comfortable overall. Food was okay.. flight was on time

The flight was delayed. The aircraft was unclean. Promised seat was not given due to change in Aircraft. Not one crew on ground was in a position to give any response. Amsterdam Airport is AVIODABLE Over crowded. Over Expensive. Poor Services.

It was really nice journey i personally recommend klm flight

Empty seats next to me - wish it had been for a longer flight!!

Terrible last row seats many seats available but no offer to move to better seat

Delay and had to run between flight to get my connection due to this delay but besides that the overall experience was ok. I arrived with just an hour of delay.

At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

Todo bien. Pero intente ver una película y me dijo que no era compatible con el navegador de mi celular. Raro porque mi cel es android.

Horrible experience with Avianca, they delayed their flight and when we arrived to NYC, AVIANCA took 1 hr y 30 mins to park the airplane and all passenger get off the plane, it made me lost all my trains to get back home and I came back to my place at 3 am instead of 12 am. On the top of that their plane seat are so uncomfortable and is not enough space and killed my legs and knees, Avianca used to be good when it was a Colombian company, now after Brasilian company bought them, their service quality is bad and their flights are delayed and oversold.

It was delayed and I lost my connection flight to Cali and I missed my Mom's funeral and avianca lost my check in luggage

I upgraded to businesses class. Because of that the flight was comfortable.

Avianca has transitioned from full service legacy airline to "low cost" but has now became a strange hybrid (minimum leg space, started offering business class in domestic flights again, charges passenger for printing boarding pass, etc.). National and international coverage and destinations are really wide but service is not at its best

Provide free food and drinks on an international flight. Add updated head rests

Not good, tried to purchase a first class upgrade and they couldn’t get it done. Was super uncomfortable the whole time.

Boarding was late due to the company’s that cleaned the aircraft (very poorly done) and the catering company. The entertainment system was not working for this six hour flight, uncomfortable seats in business (barely any cushion or recline). The airline staff is very good but the planes are horrible and not well maintained.

I like the crew members they're very friendly. Clean plane. The flight was on time. I dont like the comfort my car seat its better that the plane seats. They charge for everything. This airline was very good. Now it's a low cost airline

No free snacks nor drinks on very short 30min flight. Entertainment system is over wifi to your own phone or tablet, which is good but often a show or movie just stops and refuses to continue

6 hour flight and have to pay for everything 100 dollars to add a carry-on bag is insane

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