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$115 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Cartagena

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Cheapest round-trip
$290
Overall average: $374
Spirit Airlines
Mon 1/12Sat 1/17
ORD - CTG • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$115
Typical prices: $160-$236
Spirit Airlines
Sat 2/28
ORD - CTG • 1 stop
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American Airlines
Cheapest • from $307 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 7.6 score
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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

Mon, Jan 12 - Sat, Jan 17
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:43 pm - 1:15 pm
ORD
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CTG
15h 32m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:21 pm - 9:03 pm
CTG
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ORD
7h 42m1 stop
$290Spirit Airlines
Fri, Jan 9 - Sat, Jan 24
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 1:15 pm
ORD
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CTG
7h 00m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:21 pm - 9:03 pm
CTG
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ORD
7h 42m1 stop
$293Spirit Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Thu, Jan 22
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 1:15 pm
ORD
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CTG
7h 00m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:21 pm - 9:03 pm
CTG
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ORD
7h 42m1 stop
$294Spirit Airlines
Thu, Jan 8 - Thu, Jan 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:43 pm - 1:15 pm
ORD
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CTG
15h 32m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:21 pm - 10:36 pm
CTG
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ORD
9h 15m1 stop
$295Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jan 13 - Sat, Jan 17
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 1:15 pm
ORD
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CTG
7h 00m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:21 pm - 9:03 pm
CTG
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ORD
7h 42m1 stop
$296Spirit Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Sat, May 9
Avianca Logo
2:35 pm - 11:36 pm
ORD
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CTG
9h 01m1 stop
Avianca Logo
9:05 pm - 1:15 pm
CTG
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ORD
16h 10m1 stop
$297Avianca
Mon, Jan 19 - Thu, Jan 22
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 2:17 pm
MDW
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CTG
7h 17m1 stop
Delta Logo
3:32 pm - 10:22 pm
CTG
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MDW
7h 50m1 stop
$428Delta
Thu, Jan 8 - Thu, Jan 22
Delta Logo
6:14 pm - 2:17 pm
MDW
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CTG
19h 03m2 stops
Delta Logo
3:32 pm - 10:22 pm
CTG
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MDW
7h 50m1 stop
$433Delta
Sat, Jan 10 - Sat, Jan 17
LATAM Airlines Logo
11:21 am - 2:17 pm
MDW
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CTG
25h 56m1 stop
LATAM Airlines Logo
3:32 pm - 10:07 pm
CTG
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MDW
7h 35m1 stop
$456LATAM Airlines
Sun, Jan 11 - Sat, Jan 24
LATAM Airlines Logo
11:21 am - 2:17 pm
MDW
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CTG
25h 56m1 stop
LATAM Airlines Logo
3:32 pm - 10:22 pm
CTG
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MDW
7h 50m1 stop
$479LATAM Airlines
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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 January.

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

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

For Chicago to Cartagena, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Cartagena back to Chicago, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

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 October, where tickets cost $346 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $641 and $583 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 32% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$115
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 16% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% 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 $115 for a one-way ticket and $290 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.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Cartagena from Chicago?

    Miami is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Chicago to Cartagena.

  • 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 $529 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 $428 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • 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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7.6
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1557 reviews
6.8Food
7.8Boarding
7.4Comfort
6.8Entertainment
8.1Crew
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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.

8.0 ExcellentTisagh, Nov 2025
SDQ - PTY
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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.

Boarding was quick & efficient; they gave boarding groups due priority; staff & air crew were very cordial and helpful, pleasant flight.

Cops Airlines is fantastic! The level of care and professionalism provided by the entire crew was top rate.

We had a great flight just wished they had a tv so we can see a movie that would of made my trip excellent.

Very happy with my flight. I would definitely recommend it.

Did upgrade, travel in business it was great (more room I could sleep)

We had a five hour layover in the way home from Colombia. I read the "bout your flight" email carefully before we checked bags. We had to go through security right at the gate. Almost lost our ground coffee because that airport only allows 16 ounce of coffee and we had 18. I've been to 48 countries and never heard of a coffee restriction. I can't follow a rule I don't know about. I requested they bring our coffee to our checked luggage. Instead tey gate checked our bag for free. Back to planning transfers in Dallas I guess

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.

we were missing our luggage, trying to find someone to have any empathy was pretty much not happening....

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.

I never got this flight. You sent me to Chile!!! And from Chile I got the other flight to São Paulo... I've arrived 7h latter than I was supposed to arrive because of Delta delays.

Because the flight was late, we lost the connection to Brazil. You, Delta delayed, and you Delta anticipated the door closing in 15 min from Miami to GRU. Why? It caused a lot of stress! I almost could not see my mother in law alive because of your delay.

Lost ,y connection due to a mechanical delay, huge line to get new connection and vouchers

We loved the steward on the plane. He made the night enjoyable

The plane was late, when we did board the plane was as cold as a freezer. I was freezing the entire flight, no blankets. Lost miserable flight I’ve ever had.

My wife and I love to travel, so we fly a lot. We've already logged 381,075 miles and with practically every major airline. But this flight was very disappointing. It started off well, with no delays and a new plane. But when lunchtime approached, all that good impression was ruined. Instead of white tablecloths, we were offered small, dark placemats, which, as it turned out, were perfectly adequate for the food. All the food offered—and my wife and I only took fish, and the meat—was not just bad, it was downright disgusting and not heated enough. The same applies to the appetizers. This was the first time in many years of traveling that we've been offered such disgusting food.

Lost luggage stuck no clothes and no word after 2 days leaving on cruise no stuff or clothes

3 hour weather delay followed by 1 hour (and counting) maintenance delay. UGH!

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

After a two hour delay, my flight was CANCELLED! No pilot available. Such BS.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

I wish American Airlines would change the airline industry by loading the plane back to front instead of front to back. Planes would board so much more smoothly and quickly.

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

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

I like the crew they're very friendly. I don't like. on five hour flight they not offered snacks. Any drink. Not even coffee

This low cost airline looks and fells more like a local bus. In a 6 hour flight not being able to recline a seat is torture. The only thing available with no charge is a glass of water provided by, mostly, rude staff. Our luggage didn’t arrive

Horrible experience. Flight cancelled. Arrived at destination 12 hs later. No one gave us an answer or any information. Very very poor service. We won’t ever travel again with Avianca

Usb plugs for charging your phone does not work in every flight. uncomfortable chairs even in higher categories.

Luggage lost and nowhere to be found, no response from either airline regarding my bag

The usb plugs for charging your phone didn’t work, the seats were coarse and hard. Not very comfortable. No inflight WiFi

The seats were uncomfortable and barely reclined at all. Very little leg room despite being business class. The crew was friendly and the food was good. Had to use my own phone for in-flight entertainment.

Very uncomfortable planes , poor service on the plane , take your own water so you don’t dehydrate , in a 6 hs flight they sold one time food and beverage . 1 plane was delayed 6 hs , I lost a connecting flight . Then in the way back they announce a delay of 2 hs so I had to take a different flight to arrive on time for my connecting flight . Avoid this airline .

Boarding was excessively slow. They do it by groups in a way that it doesn’t make sense. After business class , ppl that need assistance and any other priority group they should have ppl board from the back to the front. First rows 20+. Then 15+. Then 10, etc. having ppl sitting in the back board last makes no sense. The libe backame long as soon as ppl on rows 10 or so where told to board. The line went all the way up the ramp and tunnel for 25 mins.

Our flight got rescheduled 48 hours later, the airline didn’t pay a penny for our expenses.

We had to sit and wait for almost an hour after landing and taxiing to the gate. The jet bridge was broken so we just waited and waited and waited and it was inconvenient, hot, and unnecessary.

Flight was in time, very smooth ride and surprisingly lots of legroom in the cabin so I certainly will fly with spirit again

The seats are the most uncomfortable seats I’ve ever sat in. Don’t believe I’ll ever fly spirit again!!

Flight was canceled and instead of rescheduling at the gate we had to go out to the ticket counter. Unruly kids kicking the back of my rows chair with staff to inattentive to say something.

Customer feedback I sent to Spirited today: “I will never fly Spirit Airlines again and will work hard to convince my friends and family to boycott/avoid Spirit Airlines at all costs. I booked three seats for me and my 8 and 10 year old children on NK 1222 from Orlando to Kansas City for 12/7/25 leaving Orlando at 10:37AM. This itinerary was abandoned by Spirit and we were rebooked onto Spirit flight NK 213 leaving at 9:06PM without any notice. Then the nightmare really began. Flight 213 was delayed a total of 12 times, finally leaving at 6:35AM the following day. The gate was changed 5 times and our electronic boarding passes were invalidated at midnight. The worst part was that the 12 separate delays were incremental making it impossible to plan for accommodations for my family. My kids missed a day of school and barely slept under the harsh lights with lots of noise on the filthy airport floor. The customer service agent at Spirit Airlines told us we would be emailed a voucher for a hotel which never happened. I asked about it multiple times and it never arrived in my email inbox. This whole unfortunate situation could’ve been avoided if spirit had taken a realistic approach and delayed the flight from 9 PM until 6 AM from the beginning. My son gleefully deleted the Spirit app from my phone once we landed and we will never fly with Spirit again.”

Honestly horrible. The plane on the way back was delayed 6 times with no explanation on why. When I asked for a refund or some money back because I had to miss a day of work because of the desk, they told me no. Because of how poorly it was handled I will most likely never take spirit again

Cancelled my flight and the earliest that they are willing give me for the next flight which was 3 days later on a weekday. Only accommodation they are willing to give was $30 airline credit that will expire in 1 year

Flight was canceled, huge lines to get baggage returned. Most other airlines had delays but not widespread cancellations like Spirit.

never ever fly spirit airlines you will be screwed in the end

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