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$176 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Cartagena

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Cheapest round-trip
$401
Overall average: $602
Avianca
Sun 3/8Wed 3/11
SFO - CTG • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$176
Typical prices: $235-$308
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/21
SFO - CTG • 2 stops
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Avianca
Cheapest • from $401 (round-trip)
Copa Airlines
Best reviews • 7.5 score
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There are currently no direct flights between San Francisco and Cartagena. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Panama City (PTY)
Cheapest • Avg $704 (round-trip)
Miami (MIA)
Shortest trip • 10h 52m (one-way)
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August
Cheapest • 18% price drop
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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

Sun, Mar 8 - Wed, Mar 11
Avianca Logo
2:20 pm - 7:45 am
SFO
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CTG
15h 25m
2 stops
Avianca Logo
9:55 pm - 1:00 pm
CTG
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SFO
17h 05m
2 stops
$401Avianca
Thu, May 7 - Wed, May 20
Avianca Logo
2:15 pm - 7:05 am
SFO
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CTG
14h 50m
2 stops
Avianca Logo
10:45 am - 10:35 pm
CTG
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SFO
13h 50m
2 stops
$403Avianca
Sat, Apr 11 - Sat, Apr 18
American Airlines Logo
11:28 pm - 2:04 pm
SFO
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CTG
12h 36m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
3:10 pm - 11:05 am
CTG
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SFO
21h 55m
2 stops
$408American Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Wed, May 20
Copa Airlines Logo
8:06 pm - 11:03 am
SFO
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CTG
12h 57m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 11:40 pm
CTG
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SFO
15h 55m
1 stop
$411Copa Airlines
Sun, Mar 8 - Wed, Mar 11
JetBlue Logo
10:39 pm - 1:00 pm
SFO
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CTG
12h 21m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
2:05 pm - 11:59 pm
CTG
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SFO
11h 54m
1 stop
$414JetBlue
Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14
American Airlines Logo
1:12 pm - 12:09 pm
SFO
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CTG
20h 57m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 12:22 pm
CTG
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SFO
24h 57m
2 stops
$419American Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Wed, May 20
Copa Airlines Logo
8:06 pm - 2:05 pm
SFO
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CTG
15h 59m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 11:40 pm
CTG
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SFO
19h 20m
1 stop
$421Copa Airlines
Sun, Mar 8 - Wed, Mar 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:20 pm - 10:40 pm
SFO
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CTG
30h 20m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:44 pm - 10:50 pm
CTG
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SFO
27h 06m
2 stops
$424Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Wed, Apr 15
American Airlines Logo
2:10 pm - 12:09 pm
SFO
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CTG
19h 59m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 9:43 am
CTG
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SFO
22h 18m
2 stops
$428American Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 21
American Airlines Logo
1:12 pm - 12:09 pm
SFO
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CTG
20h 57m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 11:01 pm
CTG
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SFO
11h 36m
1 stop
$435American Airlines
Booking Insights

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.

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 July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $747 and $721 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.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$176
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% 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 $176 for a one-way ticket and $401 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 $476 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 $602 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • 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.
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.
7.5
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1555 reviews
6.8Entertainment
8.1Crew
6.8Food
7.4Comfort
7.8Boarding
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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.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Dec 2025
LAS - PTY
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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.

The flight was good overall. Everything went smoothly, although the landing was a bit rough. Still, it was a pleasant experience

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

We had turbulence ever 1/2 hr or so and the captains announcements were SOOOO LOUD

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Entertainment kept turning itself off. Gave up on watching a movie.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Terrible. No customer service, no food, no drinks on a 6 hour premier economy booking.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

Food should be changed in menu Many muslims travels in this airlime they need to add one Halal meal

left on time, reasonable boarding process arrived early luggage came out quickly

Some flight attendants were great others were cranky. Seats were very tight and sitting on an aisle was very hard as the carts and people walking constantly bumped shoulder and arm.

Pushed back only to get deplaned due to a tire damaged by ground crew. They did at least go pretty fast. The bathrooms should be banned under the Geneva convention. No room to even sit straight on the toilet. The under-seat entertainment units block what little leg room there is.

Experience was great. The best part is the free Wi-Fi connection which helps me to work on the flight

The flight was fine. It's the satellite terminal that supports American eagle flights is what sucks. There is only one food option and everything there is way overpriced. I mean I know it's airport pricing, but it's even crazier than that. I bought a sandwich in a plastic container for $18.

The flight was really crowded. Flight attendants were just ok.

Flight was delayed for 2 hours, then last minute the change to on time. The satélite location is far and a nightmare to get to.

We flew in first class. The crew did not offer drinks before the flight took off, but they treated us well during the flight. The food was excellent. There was actually too much food served, but it was nice to have all the options.

For a 5 1/2 hour flite i considered the "business class" to be subpar. The seats were just ok, no amenities, really nothing more than a long domestic flight. Frankly disappointed.

It would be nice to have some low carb options in the snacks.

The entertainment options were at best, fair. It was exactly the same as my outbound flight. It would have been more entertaining if there were some series from Apple TV, HBO, Showtime or other carriers for me to catch up with.

The flight was on time and arrived early. The crew were friendly and helpful.

While I didn’t watch much tv I would have liked a few more options of TV series from Apple TV or hbo max ..

Both flights were significantly delayed. The flight experience itself was great.

My flight got delayed and eventually canceled, then rescheduled. I and several others had a connection from Boston to Paris and asked several times if we would make it. They assured us we would and then rebooked us mid flight without our consent and closed doors early even though they said they communicated we were a bit delayed. We got stranded in Boston and I opted with being rebooked for a different connection to France since they refused to pay for a Hotel. I've now been in Europe for 5 days and still haven't recieved my bags. There was absolutely no urgency for the fact that I'm in a foreign country with absolutely no change of clothes or any of my medication. Such an overwhelming and frustrating experience.

Automated scanning was slow and somewhat haphazard. Too many people were unfamiliar with the tech and were forced to learn on the fly. The hands off approach of the gate staff made it more uncomfortable. This needs work. Overall the flight and cabin crew were excellent.

The crew for the flight was A+ top notch. They were friendly and professional and made the flight a very relaxing and enjoable.

Rude crew member. She seemed annoyed at me without me saying a single word. Also loudly admonished me for having my bag next to my seat instead of tucked away before landing. Just telling me to put it away and guiding me without giving me a lecture would have been enough.

No included food for a 5 hour flight and the entertainment was only accessible if you had wired headphones (not provided). Otherwise though, great and smooth flying and customer service.

Crew were fantastic and so catering and wonderful! Full score for the entire crew!

Because of weather and mechanical issues our flight was 4 hours late. The only compensation offered to us was a meal voucher to be used only at Boston Airport and only on the day issued. But by the time it was offered to us all the restaurants were closed, so there was no way to use that offer.

Friendly crew, efficient boarding and flight arrived early. Couldn’t ask for a better experience

Terrible. They canceled our early morning flight after midnight on the day of and had no available flights to rebook my family on for the next 72 hours. Yet they still had other flights that were not cancelled from JFK so it couldn’t be based on the weather. It felt like they canceled the flight based on it not being profitable enough for them. I am not interested in traveling with the again. The absolute worse customer service and lack of accountability.

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.

Deplaning was a mess, I sat in business (seats are horrible) and the front door had a problem so we had to deplane from the rear exit. The stairs were not tall enough to reach so there was a large step down from the plane to the top of the stairs.

Staff are the rudest in the industry … awful customer service … will never fly Avianca again

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