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Four cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Cartagena:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Cartagena takes 00m, covering 3,450 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 San Francisco to Cartagena range from $508 to $794, with an average of $649 over the past 12 months. Anything below $508 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the $649 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $494 to $4,075. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Cartagena are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $355, which is 31% above the typical average for this route.

Cartagena Rafael Nunez Airport (CTG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• GREEN MOTION
• Localiza
• National
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Flights from San Francisco to Cartagena usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Cartagena Rafael Nunez (CTG).

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

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 71% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from San Francisco to Cartagena. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $601 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $713, a difference of $112.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 55m, compared with 12h 10m via Miami (MIA) and 12h 15m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

Cartagena is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco (Colombia Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Cartagena are Walled City, Torre del Reloj and Playa de Bocagrande. These are among the most viewed places in Cartagena on KAYAK.

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.

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.

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.

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.