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Cheapest round-trip
$455
Typical prices: $493-$1,013
United Airlines
Sat 12/6Thu 12/11
SFO - CTG • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$160
Typical prices: $236-$280
JetBlue
Sun 1/18
SFO - CTG • 1 stop
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August
Cheapest • 19% price drop
March
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Cartagena (SFO-CTG)

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

Sat, Dec 6 - Thu, Dec 11
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11:59 pm - 11:00 pmSFO-CTG
20h 01m2 stops
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9:42 am - 8:29 pmCTG-SFO
13h 47m1 stop
$455United Airlines
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Mon, Feb 23 - Fri, Feb 27
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9:30 pm - 2:17 pmSFO-CTG
13h 47m1 stop
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3:32 pm - 11:49 pmCTG-SFO
11h 17m1 stop
$464LATAM Airlines
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Thu, Feb 5 - Thu, Mar 12
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 11:00 pmSFO-CTG
15h 00m2 stops
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6:25 am - 10:58 pmCTG-SFO
18h 33m2 stops
$465United Airlines
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Mon, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 13
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 2:17 pmSFO-CTG
13h 47m1 stop
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3:32 pm - 12:20 amCTG-SFO
11h 48m1 stop
$466Delta
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Sat, Jan 31 - Wed, Mar 11
United Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 11:00 pmSFO-CTG
20h 01m2 stops
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5:55 pm - 5:48 pmCTG-SFO
25h 53m2 stops
$467United Airlines
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Sat, Jan 31 - Tue, Mar 10
Delta Logo
10:00 pm - 2:17 pmSFO-CTG
13h 17m1 stop
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10:37 am - 10:47 amCTG-SFO
26h 10m2 stops
$470Delta
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Mon, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 13
Delta Logo
3:52 pm - 2:17 pmSFO-CTG
19h 25m2 stops
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3:32 pm - 12:20 amCTG-SFO
11h 48m1 stop
$471Delta
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Fri, Feb 6 - Mon, Feb 9
JetBlue Logo
8:45 pm - 1:00 pmSFO-CTG
13h 15m1 stop
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3:55 pm - 10:31 amCTG-SFO
21h 36m1 stop
$472JetBlue
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Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Jan 26
JetBlue Logo
3:25 pm - 1:00 pmSFO-CTG
18h 35m2 stops
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3:55 pm - 10:31 amCTG-SFO
21h 36m1 stop
$479JetBlue
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Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Mar 11
JetBlue Logo
10:37 pm - 1:00 pmSFO-CTG
11h 23m1 stop
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2:10 pm - 11:58 pmCTG-SFO
11h 48m1 stop
$487JetBlue
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Cartagena flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Cartagena departing in December.

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

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

For San Francisco to Cartagena, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Cartagena back to San Francisco, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Thursday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Cartagena?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Cartagena is August, where tickets cost $486 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $772 and $772 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Cartagena, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$160
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Cartagena

When to book flights from San Francisco to Cartagena

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

  • Which airport should I fly into for a flight from San Francisco to Cartagena?

    We recommend booking flights from San Francisco that land at Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport. It is the most suitable arrival airport for passengers who want easy access to downtown and close proximity to popular attractions like Getsemani. Passengers visiting the northeastern parts of Cartagena can also fly into BAQ, a few miles away.

  • What are the best layover options for flights from San Francisco to Cartagena?

    The layover duration for flights from SFO to CTG can range from four to eight hours, depending on your airline. With several layover options available, we recommend booking connecting flights with a layover at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York and Miami International Airport (MIA) in Miami. These big airports boast several amenities, including sleeping lounges and pods and airport art for passing the time.

  • What are the transport options from Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport to downtown Cartagena?

    Rental cars are one of the most suitable options for getting around Cartagena and are available from CTG. Rental booths for Europcar and Avis are at the Domestic Arrivals Hall. Metrocar buses are a popular and affordable public transport option to downtown from CTG airport. These Route B line buses operate every 10 minutes from the airport. Taxi stations are an alternative, with taxi stations available at each terminal. Rideshare services like Uber are also available from the airport.

  • Which airlines fly sustainably from San Francisco to Cartagena?

    The average carbon footprint per passenger on flights from San Francisco to Cartagena is 3,200 lbs. Several airlines fly more sustainably from SFO to CTG if you wish to have a sustainable flight. These include Copa Airlines, United Airlines, Avianca Airlines, and American Airlines. The most sustainable of the four is Avianca Airlines, which sees a 46% reduction in carbon footprint on its flights.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Cartagena?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Cartagena was $160 for a one-way ticket and $455 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San Francisco and on arrival in Cartagena.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Cartagena?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Cartagena?

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

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

    Panama City is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Cartagena.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Cartagena are Delta and Copa Airlines. With an average price for the route of $466 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 $614 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Cartagena.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cartagena from San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and CTG 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Cartagena

  • There are two route options for flights from San Francisco to Cartagena. These flights depart from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and fly either to Cartagena Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) or Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ). Flights to CTG are the most frequent and with the shortest flight duration.
  • Avianca Airlines operates most of the daily flights from San Francisco to Cartagena. There are at least four daily Avianca flights for the route. These are only connecting flights from San Francisco to Cartagena.
  • Children between the ages of eight and 15 can travel aboard American Airlines flights to Cartagena as unaccompanied minors. American Airlines provides an escort to unaccompanied minors at every step during travel, transiting through airports and on board.
  • Consider upgrading your ticket to business class for a flight from San Francisco to Cartagena if flying with American Airlines. The airline provides affordable rates for business class and comfortable seats in which to relax during your flights. Alternatively, Avianca Airline’s economy seats are relaxing, with access to in-flight entertainment and meals and drinks.
  • American Airlines provides suitable carry-on policies for flights to San Francisco to Cartagena. You can have one personal item and one carry-on bag for free on board.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Cartagena

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco 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 1569 reviews
6.8Food
7.8Boarding
8.1Crew
6.8Entertainment
7.4Comfort
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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

6.0 GoodZach, Oct 2025DEN - PTY
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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.

They were super friendly bumped me up to exit row free of charge, All flight legs were on time

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.

horrible service, food was an embarrassment, no charging for cellphones, stay away

Great experience with a crew always thinking in the passenger

I selected first class expecting excetional service. It was mediocre at best. The food service was cold, meal choices was poor and on one leg they did provide dessert. I did enjoy the lay day seat but the movies were old and nothing current. Boarding the plane is always hot. So boarding is quite warm until your in the air. I took a small personal air fan. Update the meals and movies.

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

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.

Poor, the airline was not able to help me move flights.

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

I’m entitled to a refund per LATAM due to the mid flight itinerary change and being stuck in São Paulo for 24 hours and needing to get a hotel. The airline was dismissive and of no help.

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

from SFO-> FRA flight, AVML meal was significantly less compared to regular meal, especially no Desert, no Bread, no sides.

This was an older airplane. The cabin was constantly warm to hot throughout the 10 hour flight and there were no vents to personalize air flow. Also since it was an older plane, the material and comfort of the chairs were very uncomfortable. I left my flight with major soreness on my tailbone.

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

My experience on this United Airlines flight was highly uncomfortable, primarily due to two issues: Cabin Temperature: The temperature on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unacceptably high, feeling consistently around 80 degrees throughout the flight. This made sleeping impossible and significantly detracted from the experience. Seating Arrangement: Being stuck in a middle seat for a six-and-a-half-hour overnight flight compounded the discomfort. Moving forward, I will always purchase a seat assignment to avoid this situation.

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

Same as last comment. Food sucks. Quality. Not surprising most people have no clue about nourishment Clearly

We were in business class. the angled seats in that class do not have a real window view & the placement of the controls are bad. But we knew that. But the food options were mediocre. The taste was fine, but the size was for a child. It’s just really feels like United is skimping on everything. Even when we were in the Polaris lounge they did not have diet sodas. They said they were out no Coke zero no Diet Coke, etc. I do not think the portion of nuts they serve on the plane could get any smaller. Really a minimal service and offer for what you’re paying for in business.

We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

From the first moment you interact with United Airlines, you can expect nothing less but extreme frustration. The baggage handler at the bag drop seems completely unbothered by the presence of customers waiting in line. No help was extended to load the baggage whatsoever. And if any of your bags is overweight by 0.01 pound they will make you re-distribute everything in your suitcase just to play power trip. When it was time to board no help was extended to customers to locate their seats. Moreover. It was a chaotic mess at the gate when it was unclear who should board first and everyone just bunched up, trying to get on the plane. I am sure the crew was doing their best to perform their jobs while being paid their wages however it shouldn’t be that hard to smile once or twice when you’re in the business if serving customers. It is a shame for the United States of America to have a flagship carrier of such low caliber. Our flight was also delayed by about an hour and a half due to further delays prior to our inbound flight. Being someone who has travelled for both business and leisure in Asia, Europe, and South America I have never experienced such poor quality of service.

Horrible. Both legs of my flight were delayed more than 6 hours. No compensation, no screens on the plane, and the plane was not clean.

The flight was smooth, the pilot kept us informed about delays and we arrived more of less on time

The flight was flawless and we even arrived between 20 and 25 minutes early!

Always seated jammed in rear of aircraft Admirals Club food at DFW terminal D was absolute worst food experience and I pay $600/year to eat this dried out junk

Mostly good. Flight was crowded but Airline personnel were very friendly & accommodating. It would be good to have savory snacks rather than just sweet Biscoff cookies.

It was a red eye flight, so no meals were provided, but it was fine with snacks. The seats felt cramped and almost too narrow.

Very crowded flight but what can you expect these days?? Crew was accommodating.

The seats in economy were appeared to be quite thin and lack sufficient cushioning to be comfortable. Perhaps it was my seating position but the plane seemed notably load.

The entertainment package was vast and the selections were very current. Keep updating it was great.

The seat was so hard my tailbone was aching The crew was kind of a b**** because I made a joke that I didn't care if they close the door I total c*** when she was trying to f****** act like she was mad at me because I said that The flight was bumpy. Sure you didnt have control over that.

I had to go to the boarding counter for them to enter my return flight as it’s not with Avianca. There was a long queue as there were lots of people being called to the counter.

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

Boarding, crew were excellent, food was ok and entertainment need to improve

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.

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