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$181 Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Cartagena

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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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11:49 pm - 12:25 pmSFO-CTG
10h 36m1 stop
1:25 pm - 10:49 pmCTG-SFO
11h 24m1 stop
$411American Airlines
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Sun, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 12
3:42 pm - 2:10 pmSFO-CTG
20h 28m2 stops
3:10 pm - 10:08 amCTG-SFO
20h 58m2 stops
$416American Airlines
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Mon, Aug 26 - Fri, Sep 20
3:13 pm - 12:46 pmSFO-CTG
19h 33m1 stop
2:07 pm - 12:31 amCTG-SFO
12h 24m1 stop
$453Delta
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Fri, Aug 9 - Thu, Aug 22
10:55 pm - 12:46 pmSFO-CTG
11h 51m1 stop
2:07 pm - 1:29 pmCTG-SFO
25h 22m2 stops
$458LATAM Airlines
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Fri, Aug 16 - Thu, Aug 29
5:34 pm - 12:46 pmSFO-CTG
17h 12m2 stops
2:07 pm - 10:11 amCTG-SFO
22h 04m1 stop
$469LATAM Airlines
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Mon, Aug 19 - Sat, Aug 31
11:55 pm - 3:10 pmSFO-CTG
13h 15m2 stops
10:00 am - 10:35 pmCTG-SFO
14h 35m2 stops
$483Avianca
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Fri, Sep 6 - Fri, Sep 20
11:55 pm - 12:46 pmSFO-CTG
10h 51m1 stop
2:07 pm - 12:31 amCTG-SFO
12h 24m1 stop
$519Delta
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Mon, Jul 22 - Thu, Aug 8
11:55 pm - 1:20 pmSFO-CTG
11h 25m2 stops
10:00 am - 10:35 pmCTG-SFO
14h 35m2 stops
$565Avianca
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Thu, Aug 29 - Sun, Sep 1
7:56 pm - 8:54 amSFO-CTG
10h 58m1 stop
9:49 am - 6:09 pmCTG-SFO
10h 20m1 stop
$746Copa Airlines
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Sun, Jun 16 - Tue, Jul 2
7:56 pm - 8:54 amSFO-CTG
10h 58m1 stop
9:49 am - 11:40 pmCTG-SFO
15h 51m1 stop
$787Copa Airlines
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Sun, Jun 16 - Sat, Jun 22

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 June, where the average cost of tickets is $901 and $808 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 5 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 American Airlines for $181. American Airlines proposed a round-trip connection from $411 and Delta from $453.

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Low season

October

High season

February

Cheapest flight

$181
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.
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 $181 for a one-way ticket and $411 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?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, 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?

    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 $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 $672 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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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.
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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 10277 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.0Entertainment
7.4Food
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
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There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

4.0 OkayBrooke, Jun 2024SFO - MSP
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There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

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.

The seats had plenty of leg room and the staff were very nice.

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."

The personal at the front desk in Manaos was awesome, I have never experience anything like that before, the person who attended me deserves to have a promotion I still remember him, very educated, kind but overall he could put himself on your position

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

The flight was delayed several times without explanation. The seats were terribly uncomfortable and wifi isn’t included. All these make for a less than ideal flight.

Internet service was erratic. Crew service was poor and slow. My luggage on this non-stop flight was lost and not recovered

Flight was 1/2 hour delayed leaving Phoenix. Otherwise it was an average flight. Flight crew on this trip was very nice.

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.

Economy class has no legroom so if you have the money worth to upgrade! Food was absolutely horrible! The crew was super nice!!!!!

The flight was provided by Aer Lingus and our seats were in a poor condition (15A & 15C). They looked like they needed repairing/replacing and were uncomfortable for such a long flight. Also the arm rests on Aer Lingus planes do not lift more than around 45 degrees, instead of the usual 90 degrees upright, meaning you cannot maximum the space between you & your travel companion so as to be more comfortable for such a long flight.

Flights were actually with Aer Lingus outward and American Airlines & Aer Lingus on the return journey. Outward flight with Aer Lingus was good but the return flight with them was not so good as our seats were in a poor condition (15A & 15C) and looked like they needed replacing! The American Airlines flight from Miami to JFK New York was good and the seats were very comfortable and spacious (32D & 32E)

Awful. Delay, lost vacation time and travel time now more than 24h

Awful. Flight delayed and we missed our long flight to Rome. It has been a nightmare and we have still not arrived. It was NOT a weather delay, just poor planning by AA

Boarding was as fast and efficient as possible. The flight crew were amazing and extremely friendly. We enjoyed our flight.

Very bed boarding, there was overbooked and make a lot of problems and noises

There was a problem in the luggage because there were not porters

On my way from Chicago to London, I was seated next to a quite heavy passenger. I could barely move. BA should have ensured that overweight customers are placed in comfortable seats and not to penalize also other passengers because BA is not willing to accommodate these passengers and their needs. No respect at all.

The flight as far as timings go was excellent. Unfortunately we ended up sat with someone on a night flight who had been drinking alcohol before boarding and BA staff were happily serving him more alcohol. He was very drunk which made our flight uncomfortable and awkward. My partner had this person lying on him whilst asleep. Alcohol should be served minimally. If there had been an emergency this person would not have been in a fit state to act accordingly.

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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.
8/18Sun
1 stopAmerican Airlines
12h 37mSFO-CTG
$181
6/16Sun
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
18h 40mSFO-CTG
$187
8/5Mon
2 stopsAvianca
13h 15mSFO-CTG
$222
8/9Fri
1 stopDelta
10h 49mSFO-CTG
$267
8/7Wed
1 stopLATAM Airlines
10h 49mSFO-CTG
$312
11/26Tue
1 stopCopa Airlines
10h 32mSFO-CTG
$338
6/16Sun
1 stopCopa Airlines
10h 58mSFO-CTG
$340
8/9Fri
3 stopsAvianca
21h 13mSFO-CTG
$361
6/21Fri
1 stopDelta
13h 05mSFO-CTG
$373
6/26Wed
2 stopsLATAM Airlines
16h 58mSFO-CTG
$545

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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.
6/16Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
17h 25mSFO-CTG
7/2Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
22h 20mCTG-SFO
$458
6/16Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
17h 25mSFO-CTG
7/2Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
11h 16mCTG-SFO
$533
6/12Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
17h 21mSFO-CTG
6/16Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
23h 10mCTG-SFO
$540
6/13Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
25h 36mSFO-CTG
6/20Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
16h 15mCTG-SFO
$567
6/16Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
17h 25mSFO-CTG
6/22Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
22h 20mCTG-SFO
$568
6/13Thu
multi-stopCopa Airlines
10h 58mSFO-CTG
6/20Thu
multi-stopCopa Airlines
10h 56mCTG-SFO
$623
6/12Wed
multi-stopCopa Airlines
16h 15mSFO-CTG
6/16Sun
multi-stopCopa Airlines
16h 06mCTG-SFO
$649
6/15Sat
multi-stopAvianca
29h 11mSFO-CTG
7/2Tue
multi-stopAvianca
18h 20mCTG-SFO
$1,203
6/16Sun
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
30h 23mSFO-CTG
6/21Fri
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
35h 14mCTG-SFO
$1,397
6/15Sat
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
22h 01mSFO-CTG
6/21Fri
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
19h 36mCTG-SFO
$1,696

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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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