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Cheapest round-trip
$63
Typical prices: $60-$110
Wingo
Tue 12/11Fri 12/14
CTG - MDE • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$36
Typical prices: $41-$78
Wingo
Sat 11/10
CTG - MDE • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Avianca, JetSMART and others. Average duration is 1h 17m.
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Most punctual • 93% 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 14 weeks in advance save around 52% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 19% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $92 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 09m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Cartagena to Jose Maria Cordova Intl (CTG-MDE)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Cartagena to Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Fri, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 14
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3:21 am - 4:35 amCTG  Cartagena Rafael Nunez-MDE Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl
1h 14mnonstop
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8:35 pm - 9:47 pmMDE  Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl-CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez
1h 12mnonstop
$63Wingo
Thu, Jan 14 - Tue, Jan 19
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6:02 pm - 7:16 pmCTG  Cartagena Rafael Nunez-MDE Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl
1h 14mnonstop
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7:07 pm - 8:19 pmMDE  Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl-CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez
1h 12mnonstop
$64Wingo
Thu, Dec 10 - Sun, Dec 13
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7:59 pm - 9:13 pmCTG  Cartagena Rafael Nunez-MDE Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl
1h 14mnonstop
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4:10 pm - 5:22 pmMDE  Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl-CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez
1h 12mnonstop
$65Wingo
Fri, Nov 27 - Mon, Nov 30
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10:25 pm - 11:40 pmCTG  Cartagena Rafael Nunez-MDE Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl
1h 15mnonstop
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10:30 pm - 11:40 pmMDE  Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl-CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez
1h 10mnonstop
$73Avianca
Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 7
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10:25 pm - 11:40 pmCTG  Cartagena Rafael Nunez-MDE Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl
1h 15mnonstop
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10:30 pm - 11:40 pmMDE  Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl-CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez
1h 10mnonstop
$73Avianca
Thu, Nov 26 - Mon, Nov 30
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8:30 pm - 9:45 pmCTG  Cartagena Rafael Nunez-MDE Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl
1h 15mnonstop
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10:30 pm - 11:40 pmMDE  Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl-CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez
1h 10mnonstop
$73Avianca
Fri, Dec 18 - Sun, Dec 20
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4:46 pm - 6:00 pmCTG  Cartagena Rafael Nunez-MDE Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl
1h 14mnonstop
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8:15 pm - 9:29 pmMDE  Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl-CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez
1h 14mnonstop
$80Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jan 25 - Tue, Jan 26
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7:35 am - 8:54 amCTG  Cartagena Rafael Nunez-MDE Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl
1h 19mnonstop
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5:00 am - 9:01 pmMDE  Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl-CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez
16h 01m1 stop Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl
$86JetSMART
Fri, Dec 18 - Sun, Dec 20
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4:25 pm - 5:44 pmCTG  Cartagena Rafael Nunez-MDE Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl
1h 19mnonstop
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8:15 pm - 9:29 pmMDE  Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl-CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez
1h 14mnonstop
$87JetSMART
Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 5
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8:03 am - 9:17 amCTG  Cartagena Rafael Nunez-MDE Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl
1h 14mnonstop
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7:54 pm - 9:08 pmMDE  Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl-CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez
1h 14mnonstop
$90Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport?

Round-trip flights from Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport typically range from $60 to $110. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $63, on Wingo.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport. It’s 6% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 16% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport?

•April is the cheapest month to fly from Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport at $70 round-trip.
•January ($116) and October ($98) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 65% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport are cheapest 14 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 52% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Cartagena to Jose Maria Cordova Intl

 
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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

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Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Mark Chesnut

Expert on Avianca

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

Key details for Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport flights

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$36
Beat the crowds with an average 30% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 19% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from Cartagena to Jose Maria Cordova Intl

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Your Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport 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 Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 1:15 am and lands at 2:32 am
    • Latest: departs at 11:47 pm and lands at 1:04 am.

    The flight takes about 1h 17m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport takes 1h 17m, covering 295 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport?

    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 Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport range from $60 to $110, with an average of $86 over the past 12 months. Anything below $60 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 34% above the $86 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport?

    On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $86 round-trip, compared to $92 via a layover through Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl (CLO).

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport?

    Wingo is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Avianca has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport flights are:

    • Wingo: 93% on time
    • Avianca: 91% on time
    • JetSMART: 83% on time

    Overall, flights on this route are punctual 89% of the time on average.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $14–$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 Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport?

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

  • How are flight departures from Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport flights, with 29% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 28%, afternoon flights for 22%, and night flights for 21%.

  • Have flight prices from Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport 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 $63 to $359. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $48, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE)?

    Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $56 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Budget
    • Localiza
    • Alamo
    • GREEN MOTION
    • Sixt

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport?

    Flights from Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport usually depart from Cartagena Rafael Nunez (CTG) and arrive at Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport?

    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 Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 36m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport pass through?

    Connecting flights from Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport most commonly pass through:

    • Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 98% of one-stop connections
    • Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl (CLO) - 2% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $81 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $100, a difference of $19.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport?

    4 airlines operate flights between Cartagena and Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • Avianca
    • JetSMART
    • Wingo
    • Air Transat

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport?

    Flying via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 09m, compared with 10h 21m via Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl (CLO).

  • What popular places can I visit in Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport are Parque Lleras, Atanasio Girardot Stadium and Poblado Park. These are among the most viewed places in Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport flights:

    • JetSMART: offers free seat selection
    • Wingo: offers free seat selection
    • 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 Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport flights?

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

    • JetSMART: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Wingo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • 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.

  • Are there car rental agencies at MDE?

    Yes. Vehicle-rental services are available in the external zone of domestic arrivals.

  • Does José María Córdova International airport have nursing facilities?

    Yes, MDE has a recognized breast-milk-extraction room. The terminal also has several landscaped areas, particularly around the national-departures side, where travelers can relax and care for children.

  • What is the pet transportation policy at José María Córdova International airport?

    According to the Instituto Colombiano Agropecuario (ICA), travelers must go with their pets to the ICA office at the airport for documentary inspection, including a valid vaccination certificate, followed by a physical examination of the pet.

  • Where can I park my vehicle at Rafael Núñez International Airport?

    Rafael Núñez International Airport provides on-airport parking zones in front of the terminal, with short-stay (30-minute/hour), daily (24-hour) and monthly rates that vary by vehicle type and length of stay.

Your guide to booking Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport 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 Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $81, about $19 less than Monday fares (19% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 14 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 52% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport trip for April. Fares historically average $70 round-trip in that month - typically $46 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Wingo. Over the past three months, 93% of Wingo flights from Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 89%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 1h 36m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • Flying out of Cartagena, you'll find Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) in the Crespo district, about 10 minutes from the historic center and within the urban area. Before your flight to Medellín, you can wait in one of the two rest areas inside the international terminal. After arriving at José María Córdova International Airport (MDE), use the baggage-claim area and bathrooms, then follow the walkway to the public zone.
  • If you want more options for flights from Cartagena to Medellín, you could also check departures from Barranquilla (60 miles), Santa Marta (101 miles) or Monteria (111 miles).
  • If you lose a personal item or need assistance, contact the airport's Lost and Found service. You can also get help at the information booth in the main hall, opposite the international departures area.
  • Not every lounge is open to domestic passengers. If you're on a domestic flight, head to the Heroica VIP Lounge on the second floor of the National Pier after going through security. It's open from 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., although access depends on your itinerary. You can also use Lounge Medellin by Global Lounge Network, located on the second floor and dedicated to domestic travelers.

Prefer to fly direct from Cartagena to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Cartagena Rafael Nunez Airport to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Cartagena Rafael Nunez to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Monday

Avianca,JetSMART,Wingo

Avianca,JetSMART, +1 more

Tuesday

Avianca,JetSMART,Wingo

Avianca,JetSMART, +1 more

Wednesday

Avianca,JetSMART,Wingo

Avianca,JetSMART, +1 more

Thursday

Avianca,JetSMART,Wingo

Avianca,JetSMART, +1 more

Friday

Avianca,JetSMART,Wingo

Avianca,JetSMART, +1 more

Saturday

Avianca,JetSMART,Wingo

Avianca,JetSMART, +1 more

Sunday

Avianca,JetSMART,Wingo

Avianca,JetSMART, +1 more

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Direct returns

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl to Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Monday

Avianca,JetSMART,Wingo

Avianca,JetSMART, +1 more

Tuesday

Avianca,JetSMART,Wingo

Avianca,JetSMART, +1 more

Wednesday

Avianca,JetSMART,Wingo

Avianca,JetSMART, +1 more

Thursday

Avianca,JetSMART,Wingo

Avianca,JetSMART, +1 more

Friday

Avianca,JetSMART,Wingo

Avianca,JetSMART, +1 more

Saturday

Avianca,JetSMART,Wingo

Avianca,JetSMART, +1 more

Sunday

Avianca,JetSMART,Wingo

Avianca,JetSMART, +1 more

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