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Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Cartagena from $162

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Cheap flight deals 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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12:19 am - 12:25 pmSFO-CTG
10h 06m1 stop
1:25 pm - 12:50 amCTG-SFO
13h 25m2 stops
$417American Airlines
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Sun, May 19 - Thu, May 23
1:07 pm - 12:25 pmSFO-CTG
21h 18m1 stop
1:25 pm - 12:50 amCTG-SFO
13h 25m2 stops
$428American Airlines
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Mon, May 20 - Thu, May 23
2:10 pm - 8:15 amSFO-CTG
16h 05m2 stops
10:30 am - 10:35 pmCTG-SFO
14h 05m2 stops
$447Avianca
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Wed, May 29 - Tue, Jun 11
1:38 am - 2:10 pmSFO-CTG
10h 32m1 stop
6:49 am - 11:40 pmCTG-SFO
18h 51m1 stop
$451Copa Airlines
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Thu, Oct 24 - Sun, Oct 27
2:25 am - 10:49 pmSFO-CTG
18h 24m2 stops
9:45 pm - 12:45 pmCTG-SFO
17h 00m2 stops
$452Avianca
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Tue, Jun 4 - Wed, Jun 19
6:50 pm - 12:25 pmSFO-CTG
15h 35m2 stops
3:10 pm - 9:24 amCTG-SFO
20h 14m2 stops
$456American Airlines
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Thu, May 16 - Wed, May 22
1:38 am - 8:53 amSFO-CTG
29h 15m1 stop
6:49 am - 11:40 pmCTG-SFO
18h 51m1 stop
$489Copa Airlines
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Mon, Oct 21 - Thu, Oct 24
9:20 pm - 1:01 amSFO-CTG
25h 41m2 stops
2:10 pm - 11:51 pmCTG-SFO
11h 41m1 stop
$535LATAM Airlines
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Tue, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 24
4:44 pm - 12:50 pmSFO-CTG
18h 06m2 stops
5:36 pm - 6:44 pmCTG-SFO
27h 08m2 stops
$547LATAM Airlines
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Fri, Oct 25 - Mon, Oct 28
6:00 am - 10:33 pmSFO-CTG
14h 33m2 stops
2:10 pm - 10:17 amCTG-SFO
22h 07m1 stop
$820Delta
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Sun, Jun 16 - Tue, Jul 2

Flights from San Francisco to Cartagena - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

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

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Cartagena clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from San Francisco to Cartagena, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Francisco, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

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 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 January, where tickets cost $541 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is $904 and $809 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Cartagena, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Cartagena?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from San Francisco to Cartagena found on KAYAK was with Copa Airlines for $168. American Airlines proposed a round-trip connection from $417 and Avianca from $447.

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Low season

October

High season

February

Cheapest flight

$162
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.
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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 $162 for a one-way ticket and $417 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?

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

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

    Miami 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 $473 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Copa Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $664 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from SFO 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.
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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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Cartagena? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10826 reviews
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
7.4Food
8.2Boarding
8.0Entertainment
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There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

6.0 GoodEliza, Apr 2024SAN - LAX
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There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Plane was late because of a mechanical malfunction and the food listed as available was not. Flight attendants seem over worked and under paid. They just done seem happy. And that can be seen in their faces.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Great, on time departure, friendly and accommodating crew, great leg room, Smith flight

Plane was turned around due to fog half way into the flight, Delta did not properly direct passengers to stay on same flight and instead failed to properly rebook on Alaska

Honestly, I didn’t expect that I will experience this long time wait during the check in. There was only one person who was taking care of the passengers for the economy class and it took us to wait about one hour to do our check i. As a result we barely get to the airplane as the gate was at the end of the airport. That is totally not professional where one crue is working at the registration desk with economy and 3-4 crues are helping for the business class.

Like most domestic flights in the US, you are basically on your own with this airline when it comes to food, so be sure to purchase meals and drinks ahead of time or expect to arrive starving and dehydrated (like I was).

You need to be a hacker to get the (Free) WiFi

Copa performed as expected for the amount of money I was willing to spend for the flight; it wasn’t exceptional but it was not bad in any way either. The crew was good; friendly and straightforward. The food was airplane food, so no expectations there and the entertainment was lacking but that was my fault for owning an IPhone with a charging port that’s not compatible with the rest of the world. I’d fly Copa again.

Left my bags in origin city on a business class ticket , spent about 2-3 days in the same clothes plus the flight .

the planes are not modern there are no phone chargers

As usual, the flight with normal legroom was not very comfortable, but the second flight was much better because we had paid for extra legroom. It was very nice to check our bags without an extra fee.

LOCKED MY BAG WITHOUT CONSENT. Had to have my zippers cut upon arrival in Costa Rica.

Pros: "The seats in economy were confortable. The best thing was Copa gave us seats in the second line and my family traveled together."
Cons: "Coffe service could better the experience"
Pros: "The crew was very interested on help and attentive with the passengers. But the seat wasn't comfortable. The design of the cushion is not the best to be seating"
Pros: "You were on time, that is the most important thing in a fly"
Cons: "You could improve your entertainment, you are not a cheap company"
Pros: "No drink because didn’t open de bottle. No one care about it."
Pros: "That there was seltzer"
Cons: "The management of preparing the flight and plane so that it was ready for the trip!!"

No water for a 5 hour flight entertainment not working seats with little room for knees when person in front of me reclined kept bumping my knees.

Awful. I checked in online and there was no option to pay for baggage, at the airport when I checked in my baggage was received and Iwas not charged. When I got to LA during the boarding process I was told I didn't pay for baggage, the crew resolved I was let in the plane. When I got to my final destination my baggage was not there. It took me two days to receive my baggage. Bad service ever!

There was no food or drink service, couldn’t even get a glass of water for free. It was a long and expensive flight to not offer food or beverage on the plane.

My experience was amazing! They helped my elderly mother board on early through a wheelchair and were accommodating to have us sit together since our seats were in different locations. When landing at the airport in GUA they were very helpful with full of hospitality.

No complimentary snacks food, beverage (not even water), pillow and blanket on a 6 hours long flight (including economy comfort). A low form of nickeling an diming. Lost a recurring passanger over a soda. Avianca never again.

Flight departure late. Got late in Colombia making us take a different flight next day. Avianca airport crew messed up my ticket so when a I got in Brazil I didn’t have a ticket for my destination. Had to buy a new ticket out of my pocket.

They charge me $190.00 dollars for the baggage for the bag in side the plane and in the baggage compartment in the plane. The service I got bad bad bad they make wait for a log time and i got to the airport 4 hours before. I don't think I'm going to use you guys never never again no support . And I am going to tell all the guys and people i now to don' use KAYAK

Wasn’t able to take the trip and no one could help me with a refund or rescheduling

Avianca is the worst most uncomfortable airline I've ever been in, the seats are incredibly small and offer no support, the worst experience I've had traveling ever, do not bother with Avianca

At least free water in all flights Beverages are desired in international flights Luggage damages need be refund!

Horrible - they lied to me about baggage & boarding, even though I specifically spoke to their agents the day before my flight about my issue. When I showed up they did not let me board and stranded me at my airport until I bought a new flight with money I did not have to spend.

Not sure why JAL partnered with American Airlines because their service is no where near similar. Flight attendants were not friendly and didn’t smile. Food was horrible…

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

Food options were limited which is absolutely embarrassing for a Flight of this size The staff did not come around as much and I am not accustomed to such poor service from American Airlines Drinks I believe were limited to soda and water

Crew were attentive and friendly. Flight was smooth and early! I enjoyed the less crowded plane. Thank you!

We are gluten free, there were not any available complimentary gluten free options.

No meal on a cross country flight? SFO-MiA is pretty much the definition of a coast to coast flight. No meal provided. Sky high wi-fi rates too. Stop nickel and diming your customers.

The staff was unprofessional and didn’t communicate very well. The boarding process was very disheveled, potentially due to a power outage the previous day but there was no contingency plan to properly get passengers boarded the following day. Once boarded the aircraft stayed on the tarmac for over 45 minutes due to high winds. The communication was sporadic but an announcement was finally made an additional 30 minutes later that the flight was cancelled but we couldn’t get off the plane. Prior to deplaning one of the gate agents came on the plane and made an announcement for everyone to pickup their checked bags and take a card to rebook a new reservation because they didn’t have adequate staff. Flights were missed, passengers went to different airports and there was little to no assistance from AA.

You cancelled my flight by email then made it very difficult to get in contact with you. Then put me in a flight with a long layover in Mexico returning to the wrong airport in uk. Mind blowing my stressful. I missed see my grand dad because of you.

We missed the flight to Barcelona because the flight from Baltimore was delayed. We flew on Vueling VW6653. Our luggage didn’t arrive. Please help us get our luggage. We are staying at Hotel Gran Via in Barcelona

The seats were tiny, being of a fairly petite build, I don’t usually expect to feel crammed and cramped in a seat, but I definitely was on this flight. I couldn’t even bend over to get anything out from under the seat in front and getting up to go to the bathroom at night with the seat backs reclined was nearly impossible. I had to do gymnastics to get over and out. For an airline that does long flights overnight, it’s kind of ridiculous.

Not connecting flights. Missed my flight from Dublin to Liverpool because I arrived at Dublin one hour too late. For this mistake, they offered me a flight from Dublin to Manchester. Thats great and all, but I waste time and money to commute to Liverpool. Be sure to check the time of your connecting flights, because they sure don’t when they sell it to you

Excellent! Great flight attendants, good food (in business class, at least), very comfortable. Touchscreen and remote wasn’t great.

In economy and food was ok, but with limited leg space (and I was in a 2 seat configuration) it was difficult to eat with a tiny seat tray. I spilt wine on my trousers. First time on British Air (I usually fly Turkish Air) and in a 777. Heathrow was pleasant but changing terminals awkward.

Starting with the flight Cairo to London the plain was so poor no entertainment at all uncomfortable seats although it’s 5 hours long,then an American airline plain took me from London to Miami it was a bad experience the crew most of flight time not available and they asked us to help our selves for any snacks if we need. From Miami to London actually was perfect flight with a huge plain and perfect crew but from London to Cairo was horrible plain with stiff fixed seats not movable no entertainment or wi fi very poor Menu which is unacceptable for a business class

I've done hundreds of flights in my life, and this flight was one of the best I've ever taken, From beginning to end, everything went smoothly, professionally, and with a smile and friendly attitude from all employees I interacted with. The food was delicious (and free), as were the drinks. There was just a genial and effective way in the way that British Airways organized the flight -that reminded of days in the 70's, 80's, and 90's, when flying was a fun, and exciting adventure. I enjoyed and had confidence in the abilities of the flight crew, I'll be flying British Airways several more times this summer. Thank you so much for the great experience! Cheryl Olso

My baggage did not arrived with me. Took 3 days to get it after so may calls and follow up

Terrible! I missed my flight to my final destination and British airlines and American Airlines keep pointing fingers on each other’s. Nobody wants to take responsibility

Terrible. Flight was 3 hours delayed and I missed my other flight to my final destination

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Cartagena found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/13Mon
2 stops
19h 42mSFO-CTG
$162
9/1Sun
1 stopCopa Airlines
16h 07mSFO-CTG
$168
5/13Mon
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
12h 18mSFO-CTG
$170
5/12Sun
1 stopAmerican Airlines
10h 06mSFO-CTG
$171
5/14Tue
2 stops
23h 22mSFO-CTG
$177
8/4Sun
2 stops
19h 19mSFO-CTG
$187
8/5Mon
3 stopsAvianca
19h 30mSFO-CTG
$201
8/5Mon
1 stopDelta
12h 10mSFO-CTG
$202
5/14Tue
2 stopsAvianca
14h 26mSFO-CTG
$204
7/1Mon
1 stopLATAM Airlines
13h 05mSFO-CTG
$576

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Cartagena

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Cartagena that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/6Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
14h 19mSFO-CTG
5/15Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
11h 29mCTG-SFO
$394
5/6Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
23h 03mSFO-CTG
5/15Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
11h 29mCTG-SFO
$403
5/6Mon
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
12h 08mSFO-CTG
5/18Sat
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
11h 59mCTG-SFO
$453
5/10Fri
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
11h 02mSFO-CTG
5/14Tue
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
24h 07mCTG-SFO
$458
5/6Mon
multi-stopDelta
10h 58mSFO-CTG
5/16Thu
multi-stopDelta
31h 56mCTG-SFO
$465
5/6Mon
multi-stopDelta
12h 08mSFO-CTG
5/17Fri
multi-stopDelta
30h 19mCTG-SFO
$506
5/6Mon
multi-stopCopa Airlines
29h 10mSFO-CTG
5/17Fri
multi-stopCopa Airlines
15h 51mCTG-SFO
$636
5/6Mon
multi-stopCopa Airlines
29h 10mSFO-CTG
5/15Wed
multi-stopCopa Airlines
10h 41mCTG-SFO
$713
5/8Wed
multi-stopAvianca
14h 26mSFO-CTG
5/17Fri
multi-stopAvianca
14h 35mCTG-SFO
$727
5/9Thu
multi-stopAvianca
19h 06mSFO-CTG
5/16Thu
multi-stopAvianca
27h 44mCTG-SFO
$798

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San Francisco - Cartagena Flights

Departure:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Destination:

Cartagena (CTG)Colombia

Return flight deals:

Cartagena - San Francisco

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