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Among airlines operating Santiago to Cartagena flights:

• Avianca: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Flights from Santiago to Cartagena usually depart from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) and arrive at Cartagena Rafael Nunez (CTG).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Avianca: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Santiago to Cartagena.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $413 round-trip via Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE), compared to $525 for nonstop.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Avianca. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-300 variants.

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

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 45% of one-stop connections
• Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 11% of one-stop connections

Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 11% on the Santiago to Cartagena route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $436 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $488, a difference of $52. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Santiago to Cartagena route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 4 hours 34 minutes.

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

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 24% above the route average of $454. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Santiago to Cartagena takes 0h 00m, covering 3,043 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.

One-way fares from Santiago to Cartagena are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $224, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

Avianca is the only airline operating Santiago to Cartagena flights. 92% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 10m, compared with 10h 34m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) and 11h 22m via Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM).

Cartagena is 2 hours behind Santiago (Colombia Time vs Chile Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

Round-trip flights from Santiago to Cartagena range from $386 to $546, with an average of $454 over the past 12 months. Anything below $386 counts as a good deal.