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$143 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Cartagena

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Cheapest round-trip
$333
Typical prices: $612-$370
Copa Airlines
Wed 7/15Fri 7/24
ORD - CTG • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$143
Typical prices: $163-$325
Copa Airlines
Sat 7/11
ORD - CTG • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Cartagena (CHI-CTG)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Cartagena 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 Chicago to Cartagena

Wed, Jul 15 - Fri, Jul 24
Copa Airlines Logo
8:02 am - 8:05 am
ORD
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CTG
24h 03m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 4:00 am
CTG
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ORD
21h 40m
1 stop
$333Copa Airlines
Sat, May 16 - Fri, May 22
American Airlines Logo
7:00 pm - 12:09 pm
ORD
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CTG
17h 09m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 10:33 pm
CTG
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ORD
8h 58m
1 stop
$345American Airlines
Mon, Oct 5 - Sun, Oct 11
Copa Airlines Logo
3:20 pm - 11:00 pm
ORD
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CTG
7h 40m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 12:57 am
CTG
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ORD
15h 12m
1 stop
$348Copa Airlines
Sat, Jun 6 - Thu, Jun 11
American Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 2:13 pm
ORD
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CTG
20h 13m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:13 pm - 6:57 am
CTG
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ORD
15h 44m
2 stops
$349American Airlines
Sat, May 16 - Fri, May 22
American Airlines Logo
9:01 pm - 12:09 pm
ORD
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CTG
15h 08m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
3:15 pm - 7:10 am
CTG
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ORD
15h 55m
2 stops
$350American Airlines
Fri, May 29 - Sat, Jun 6
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7:45 pm - 1:15 pm
ORD
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CTG
17h 30m
1 stop
LATAM Airlines Logo
2:30 pm - 12:08 am
CTG
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ORD
9h 38m
1 stop
$359LATAM Airlines
Sat, Jun 6 - Thu, Jun 11
Delta Logo
6:23 am - 1:15 pm
MDW
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CTG
6h 52m
1 stop
Delta Logo
2:30 pm - 10:17 pm
CTG
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MDW
7h 47m
1 stop
$359Delta
Sun, Sep 6 - Thu, Sep 17
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11:20 pm - 1:35 pm
ORD
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CTG
14h 15m
1 stop
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12:10 pm - 9:20 pm
CTG
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ORD
9h 10m
1 stop
$360Avianca
Mon, Jun 8 - Thu, Jun 11
Delta Logo
6:58 pm - 1:15 pm
MDW
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CTG
18h 17m
2 stops
Delta Logo
2:30 pm - 10:17 pm
CTG
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MDW
7h 47m
1 stop
$364Delta
Sat, Aug 1 - Sat, Aug 8
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6:00 am - 1:09 pm
MDW
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CTG
7h 09m
1 stop
LATAM Airlines Logo
2:30 pm - 10:36 pm
CTG
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MDW
8h 06m
1 stop
$380LATAM Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Cartagena flights

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Cartagena, 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 Chicago to Cartagena is January, where tickets cost $93 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $274 and $265 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Cartagena, 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 Chicago to Cartagena, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$143
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 36% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Cartagena

When to book flights from Chicago to Cartagena

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Cartagena 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 Chicago to Cartagena

  • What services are available for people with reduced mobility on flights from Chicago to Cartagena with Spirit Airlines?

    Spirit Airlines offers services for people with reduced mobility, such as wheelchair assistance to and from the aircraft, during check-in and boarding, and at baggage claim. Passengers can also request special seating accommodations on the plane, including aisle chairs, transfer chairs, and seating with movable or removable armrests.

  • Which airline offers flights from Chicago to Cartagena with lower carbon emissions?

    American Airlines offers flights from Chicago to Cartagena and has invested billions of dollars in new, fuel-efficient planes like the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A321neo, which use less fuel and emit fewer emissions than older planes. The airline also has implemented a Fuel Smart program, which encourages pilots to use more efficient flying techniques to save fuel, reduce emissions, and save costs.

  • How do I get from Rafael Nunez Airport (CTG) to the city center?

    Taxis are available outside of the airport terminal and they take about 15-20 minutes to reach the city center. You can also book a private transfer in advance to pick you up at the airport and take you directly to your accommodation in the city center. In addition, TransCaribe operates a bus service from the airport to the city center in 30-45 minutes.

  • What is the luggage allowance on flights from Chicago to Cartagena with United Airlines?

    The luggage allowance on flights from Chicago to Cartagena with United Airlines varies depending on the ticket type and fare class purchased. For Basic Economy tickets, only one personal item is allowed. For Economy tickets, passengers are allowed one personal item and one carry-on bag as well as one checked bag not exceeding 50 lb.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Cartagena?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Cartagena was $143 for a one-way ticket and $333 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Cartagena?

    On your way to Cartagena, you’ll fly out from one of these Chicago airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You’ll be landing at Cartagena Rafael Nunez.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Cartagena?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Cartagena, Delta or Copa Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Cartagena are Delta and Copa Airlines. With an average price for the route of $603 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Copa Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $430 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

    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 Chicago to Cartagena.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cartagena from Chicago 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 Chicago to Cartagena?

    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 Cartagena with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

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

    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 Cartagena from Chicago 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 Chicago to Cartagena

  • Avianca allows passengers to bring pets in the cabin or as checked baggage on flights from Chicago to Cartagena, but only smaller animals are allowed in the cabin. The maximum weight of the pet and the carrier combined is 22 lb, and the carrier must fit comfortably under the seat in front of you. Passengers have to declare the pets during booking and pay extra fees for carrying them.
  • Rafael Nunez Airport (CTG) is located in Cartagena and serves as a gateway to various cities including La Boquilla, Manga, Getsemani, Tierrabomba Island, and Baru. These cities are easily accessible by car from the airport.
  • Copa Airlines offers special children’s meals with kid-friendly options that cater to their dietary preferences and restrictions on flights from Chicago to Cartagena. The airline also offers a variety of in-flight entertainment options for kids, including games, movies, and television shows. For children traveling alone, Copa Airlines also offers an unaccompanied minor service to ensure their safety and comfort throughout the travel process.
  • Flights from Chicago to Cartagena usually involve one or two stops in various airports depending on the airline you opt for. Some common layovers for these flights include Bogota (BOG), Medellin (MED), Cancun (CUN), Guadalajara (GDL), Mexico City (MEX), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Atlanta (ATL), Dallas (DFW), Orlando (MCO), and Panama City (PTY).
  • Air Canada offers several services for business class passengers on flights from Chicago to Cartagena. Business class passengers are given priority check-in and boarding and have access to Air Canada's Maple Leaf Lounges. Air Canada also offers varied menus for business class passengers and lie-flat seats.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Cartagena

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Cartagena. 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.
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7.5
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1578 reviews
6.8Entertainment
7.8Boarding
8.1Crew
6.8Food
7.4Comfort
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Boarding was confusing from staff telling going to preboard and than to group 1 Airplane was not cooling at the beginning

8.0 ExcellentLuis, Mar 2026
LIM - PTY
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Boarding was confusing from staff telling going to preboard and than to group 1 Airplane was not cooling at the beginning

Friendly crew, good food options, food not the best and seats not as comfy but that’s typical.

Do not book it’s a scam! They stole $1200 from me

Flight got delayed; had to go through security three times.

Copa staff at PTY and one particular crew member were unhelpful & rude.

There should be a warning regarding the quality of the aircraft on the website as we reserve the tickets. There was no TV or any type of screen onboard. The wifi they offer is good for nothing. Traveling 9 hours straight with kids and no type of entetainment was horrible. I wish I had been informed prior so I could buy a ticket with another airline. The food was a joke too. A very tiny portion per passenger. They also charged $100 per checked bag. With United I used to pay $60. So, fair to say that I wont be flying Copa anymore. Their aircraft was super old, outdated, no entertainment, with nearly no onboard food.

I always enjoy flying Copa. There are very few airlines where I can enjoy a comfortable sleep in-flight. The snacks weren't the best, but they sufficed. The in-flight entertainment was fantastic, and I crossed another movie off my watch list.

Very strict carry on rules meant most of the plane had to gate check their luggage. As is often the case had things that were broken because of this, but I appreciated not being charged to gate check. Otherwise good flight and great crew once on the plane

Simply as follows:- First, there was no vegetarian option for the meal Second, only 2 washrooms for the entire economy class.

I liked the meatloaf the chicken was awful but the plane was on time and got there and the staff was nice.

Honestly first time flying with delta and it was pretty good. All the process very smooth and crew was always nice and attentive.

Deleted flight made me loose my connection flight now stuck in Atlanta for a day

Apart of Sky miles delta. And they go everywhere in Brazil

We traveled with two young children, and it was not possible for our family to be seated together. No one offered help or assistance to organize seating so we could sit with our kids. In the end, we managed to find two seats in Economy so I could at least sit with one of them, even though I had originally paid for Comfort+. In summary, I had to downgrade my seat just to be able to sit with one of my children, which was very disappointing

I booked a flight through Kayak to Brazil I have traveled to Brazil several times before Kayak Delta or LATAM never mentioned during the booking or in the pre flight process that the visa requirements to visit Brazil have changed earlier this year. I was unaware of this change and as such never got a visa and was unable to fly from JFK to Sao Paulo Add to this that Delta allowed me to fly from Boston to JFK which they should not have as I didn’t have a visa. It has been a terrible experience and a huge loss of money

Latam may be the worst airline in the world, far worse than even the lowest of low cost airlines in the USA. I wasted hours trying to PAY THEM TO CHECK A BAG! Then they misled me at the terminal, sent me through the wrong security line, the list goes on and on... Just absolutely terrible in every way. Avoid at all costs.

Really bad experience – delayed for 6 hours without any notice, no food or drinks provided, and stuck in the horrible Cartagena airport.

The flight was late. Please do not delay next time.

I couldn't travel, now I can't get a refund and to change the date I have to pay an absurd fine.

My biggest complaint is the comfort. I am not tall and there was no legroom. It was very uncomfortable. During my transfer in Sao Paola, the flight was slightly delayed so boarding was confusing because there were no instructions in English.

The airplane was an old model, the overhead didn’t have enough room for people’s items and made boarding and boarding disappointing and stressful. Crew allowed passengers to bring more than the permitted baggage sizes.

Original flight was on time, then late, then changed gates...4 times. Once our newest plane came in, it was fine.

I almost missed my flight and they helped me out enormously

Delays experienced in boarding/take off due to incoming plane delayed. However, the boarding time/depart time in the app was significantly delayed in providing these updates. Usually not updated until an hour after we should have already boarded. Poorly managed.

Moved to earlier flight which unexpectedly had maintenance issues initially indicated as quick fix to ultimately plane changes. Moved back to original flight, also delayed. In all cases customer updates and communication very unclear, no updates on drivers for delays.

Typical AA - late by 90+ mn. Gate changed twice... Changed the departure time 6 times No explanation, no communication on reasons for delay I travel with AA twice a year... and it is consistently very poor.. I will continue to use AA only when i have to.

The gate got changed several times and the flight was delayed over an hour. Awful experience

American continues to decline in their customer service and its beyond disappointing.

It was an older plane. First Class was not especially roomy or comfortable. It was a short flight so there were no meal but they did offer mixed nuts which used to be normal but now is rare. Crew member was very polite and professional.

Flight to Tampa was delayed taking off due to plane arriving late but no other issues

Overall, the flight went well and the service was good. However, there was a very frightening moment during landing in Bogotá. Just as the plane was about to touch down, it suddenly went back up into the air. The aircraft was not descending straight and seemed to move left and right, which made the situation feel unstable. This was quite scary. After going back up, the plane circled for about 15 minutes before attempting to land again. Although I understand that safety always comes first and situations like this can happen, it was still a shocking experience for passengers.

Seating was tight. Seats don't recline. Initial flight was cancelled. Lost two days of vacation.

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

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

I actually upgraded to the medium level of seats from basic and even doing that it may have been physically the most uncomfortable flight I have ever had. They packed everyone like is a train to death camp. It was a red eye so I hoped to get some sleep but it was physically impossible to find a comfortable way to rest. I met other folks on the same flight and they said the same thing. It was an utterly miserable flight and if I have any other options I will never fly with them again

only a bag of chips and a bottle of water in business class was served

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

We found the chairs to be really uncomfortable. It’s also really unacceptable that no form of food or drink is included in a 6+ hour flight

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

The airline cancel mi flight, lost a lot of money!!!

They cancelled our flight. 2 hours before we were supposed to take off and offered us nothing! We got our money back and that was it. No other flight to get to our cruise no working with another airline or with us to get there. Terrible customer service, no apology.

We get stuck in the plane when landed during 45min and no communication from the crew People were listening to their phone and music out loud and nobody told them anything I definitely want stop booking spirit flight it is a disaster

Good: It was cheap and they got us to our destination safely. Not so Good: Gates experience with many, many nauseatingly (almost) threatening announcements about bags size and how much they were going to charge us if our bag was too big, even to the point of having a gate agent roaming around through the passengers eyeballing bags size and making people go check their bags in the sizers.

Terrible. The flight was randomly delayed in Chicago causing us to miss our connection and they offered us a flight the next day at 6 am and it would have taken till 345 to get to Pensacola. They didn’t cover any fees. Our bags also supposedly were on the flight to Pensacola and we tried to get them yesterday after driving 6 hours and nobody was available. Worst company ever and will never use them again. Had to pay for a rental. Spirit is claiming in climate weather for the delay but there wasn’t any weather issuesz it’s a bunch of bullshit and I am not happy

Checking in at desk in Chicago was horrible. Person was not friendly never smiled and said my flight was not paid for so I had to give another credit card. Then it ended up that I was charged twice. Then after arriving at my destination had to wait on the phone a long time to speak to a person to fix the double charge! Thank goodness the flight was perfect.

Flight was delayed for 12 h. They should stop overlooking flights.

All of our flights were canceled, though every other airline was flying out and in

I know it's a low-cost airline. However, the seats are very basic, so after two hours of travel, they feel very uncomfortable and cannot be reclined. The two flights from Bogota to Orlando and the return flight were very punctual. The check-in process on the app works very well. I really liked the self-check-in process for luggage at the Orlando airport; it was quick, easy, and very convenient.

Good! But your flight crews don’t need to ‘eat the mics’ when making announcements. If they held the mics 3 to 4 inches away from their mouths, we could understand them so much better. Otherwise, all is well.

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