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$473 Find Cheap Flights from Cartagena to Madrid

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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

Thu, Oct 23 - Sat, Nov 15
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6:10 pm - 4:25 pmCTG-MAD
15h 15m1 stop
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7:05 am - 5:35 pmMAD-CTG
40h 30m2 stops
$744KLM
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Sun, Oct 19 - Wed, Nov 19
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6:10 pm - 9:35 amCTG-MAD
32h 25m1 stop
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7:05 am - 5:35 pmMAD-CTG
40h 30m2 stops
$745KLM
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Mon, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 24
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6:55 pm - 11:25 pmCTG-MAD
22h 30m1 stop
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7:05 am - 5:35 pmMAD-CTG
40h 30m2 stops
$746KLM
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Wed, Dec 31 - Sat, Jan 31
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3:10 pm - 9:00 amCTG-MAD
35h 50m1 stop
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6:00 am - 5:35 pmMAD-CTG
17h 35m2 stops
$747KLM
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Mon, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 31
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3:04 pm - 4:05 pmCTG-MAD
19h 01m2 stops
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8:30 pm - 5:35 pmMAD-CTG
27h 05m2 stops
$748KLM
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Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 27
KLM Logo
3:30 pm - 11:25 pmCTG-MAD
25h 55m2 stops
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11:00 am - 5:35 pmMAD-CTG
36h 35m2 stops
$753KLM
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Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Feb 2
KLM Logo
3:30 pm - 11:25 pmCTG-MAD
25h 55m2 stops
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6:00 am - 5:35 pmMAD-CTG
17h 35m2 stops
$755KLM
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Sat, Feb 7 - Tue, Feb 17
KLM Logo
3:30 pm - 7:40 pmCTG-MAD
22h 10m2 stops
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11:00 am - 5:35 pmMAD-CTG
36h 35m2 stops
$756KLM
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Sun, Feb 8 - Wed, Feb 25
KLM Logo
3:30 pm - 11:25 pmCTG-MAD
25h 55m2 stops
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4:50 pm - 5:35 pmMAD-CTG
30h 45m2 stops
$757KLM
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Sun, Oct 26 - Sat, Nov 15
KLM Logo
6:55 pm - 10:15 amCTG-MAD
33h 20m1 stop
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7:05 am - 5:35 pmMAD-CTG
40h 30m2 stops
$758KLM
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Expert advice for your flight from Cartagena to Madrid

 
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CTG

CTG lacks jet bridges, so prepare for a walk to the aircraft. Sunscreen is recommended due to the humidity.

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MAD

Madrid Airport is connected to the city via a metro line. The journey takes around 30-40 minutes.

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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?

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, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Madrid back to Cartagena, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Tuesday 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 $726 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,044 and $989 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 $986, 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 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$473
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
Flight from Cartagena to Madrid

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

  • How many flights are there between Cartagena and Madrid per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Cartagena and lands in Madrid, with an average flight time of 9h 45m. The most common departure time is 11:00 pm and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 4 flights.

  • 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 $473 for a one-way ticket and $744 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.

  • 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, Thursday, 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 $900 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. Plus Ultra is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $838 and an overall rating of 6.9.

  • 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 $464 or less one-way.

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

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Wednesday

Plus Ultra

Plus Ultra

Thursday

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.
7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1382 reviews
8.4Crew
7.7Comfort
7.1Entertainment
7.3Food
7.8Boarding
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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.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Aug 2025CTA - AMS
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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.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

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.

The check in is the only positive thing in Avianca. The seat is the most uncomfortable I have traveled, the distance is minimal.

Not what it used to be. The sale of food makes them look greedy!

No food, terms when selling are not clear. To pricy for the service in general

Avianca is not what it used to be. So disappointing

Late departure. When the flight arrived in Medellin the plane sat at the gate for 20 minutes waiting for a bus for us to get off the plane.

i think the flight was late because they were so strict about measuring everyone's personal items to try and charge them $119. It was really petty and made us late.

Terrible, We had to stay in Bogota for two days due to weather but the airline did not provide for the same day flight. Only two days later

Business class seats did not lie flat. There was only powdered milk for your coffee....in Business Class!! Food was good.

Boarding was somewhat confusing in that the wrong messages were being displayed at the gate. It was somewhat annoying that I got off one flight and straight onto another (from the same gate), but in between they re-checked my hand luggage and made me get rid of my water (which they charge for on the plane). I was sitting in their 'Plus' seating, but the leg room was still too small to be able to sit square. The food options on the flights are pretty cheap quality (but not price). They got me from 'A' to 'B' on-time and for a relatively good price, but the experience itself was below average.

So so, you feel like you have to pay for everything each time

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