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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Santiago to Cartagena:

• Earliest: departs at 8:15 am and lands at 2:55 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:15 am and lands at 2:55 pm.

The flight takes about 6h 40m.

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

A nonstop flight from Santiago to Cartagena takes 6h 40m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Santiago to Cartagena range from $391 to $553, with an average of $462 over the past 12 months. Anything below $391 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 26% above the $462 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $421 round-trip via Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE), compared to $532 for nonstop.

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

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $100–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $359 to $2,709. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Santiago to Cartagena are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $224, which is 9% below 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 Santiago to Cartagena usually depart from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) and arrive at Cartagena Rafael Nunez (CTG).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 4h 34m.

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

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 47% of one-stop connections
• Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Santiago to Cartagena. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $442 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $493, a difference of $51.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Avianca operates flights between Santiago and Cartagena.

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 52m, compared with 10h 37m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) and 11h 12m 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.

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.

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.

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 always check the fare details before booking.