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Only Economy Class is available on flights from Cartagena to San José.

A nonstop flight from Cartagena to San José takes 00m, covering 592 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Cartagena to San José range from $312 to $447, with an average of $396 over the past 12 months. Anything below $312 counts as a good deal.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $383 round-trip, compared to $470 via a layover through Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

Avianca is the only airline operating Cartagena to San José flights. 96% of its flights are on time.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Avianca. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $386 to $681. That means the highest observed fare was about 76% higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cartagena to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $276, which is 9% above the typical average for this route.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $30 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Priceless
• Avis
• Budget
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless

Flights from Cartagena to San José usually depart from Cartagena Rafael Nunez (CTG) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 San José route, 4% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 26m.

One-stop flights from Cartagena to San José most commonly connect through:

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 92% of one-stop connections
• Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Cartagena to San José. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $311 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $420, a difference of $109.

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

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 26m, compared with 5h 36m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) and 6h 17m via Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE).

San José is 1 hour behind Cartagena (Central Time vs Colombia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and Museo de Oro. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

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

• Avianca: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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