Question 1

How long does it take to travel from San José to Cartagena?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San José and Cartagena takes around 1.7 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between San José and Cartagena?

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The flight distance between San José and Cartagena is 953 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between San José and Cartagena?

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Several carriers operate flights between San José and Cartagena. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Avianca.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from San José?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San José and London, Toronto, Cancún, Dublin, Tambor, Liberia, Guatemala City, Mexico City, Puerto Jiménez, Calgary, Quepos, Tamarindo, Vancouver, Bahía Drake, Panama, Sydney, Halifax, Montreal, Bogotá, Paris.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Cartagena?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cartagena and Bogotá, Medellín, San Andrés, Cali, London, Panama, Toronto, Pereira, Bucaramanga, Lima, Dublin, Montreal, Cancún, Quito, Mexico City, Vancouver, Santiago de Chile, Cusco, Santa Marta, Miami.

Question 6

Which airports are there in San José?

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San José is mainly served by Juan Santamaría International. But there are other airports nearby, including Tobías Bolaños International.

Question 7

What airports are near San José?

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The main airport in San José is Juan Santamaría International. It is also served by Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Fortuna Arenal, Tortuguero.

Question 8

What airports are near Cartagena?

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The main airport in Cartagena is Rafael Núñez International. It is also served by Rafael Núñez International, Simón Bolívar International, Ernesto Cortissoz International, Los Garzones, Golfo de Morrosquillo, Las Brujas.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between San José and Cartagena?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between San José and Cartagena thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between San José and Cartagena can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between San José and Cartagena?

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Currently, you can fly between San José and Cartagena with Avianca, Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, Wingo airlines, JetBlue Airways.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between San José and Cartagena?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San José and Cartagena, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 13

What flights operate between San José and Cartagena?

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Traveling between San José and Cartagena, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 14

How many airports are there near San José?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around San José. The main one is Juan Santamaría International and other nearby airports include Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Fortuna Arenal, Tortuguero

Question 15

How many airports are there near Cartagena?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Cartagena. The main one is Rafael Núñez International and other nearby airports include Rafael Núñez International, Simón Bolívar International, Ernesto Cortissoz International, Los Garzones, Golfo de Morrosquillo, Las Brujas.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San José and Cartagena depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from San José, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San José and Cartagena arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Cartagena, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between San José and Cartagena depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from San José, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between San José and Cartagena arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Cartagena, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£99
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£99
Cheapest round-trip	£233
Average round-trip	£235
Nonstop flights in June	£99 – £520

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Avianca	AVA	AV	No	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Copa Airlines	CMP	CM	Yes	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
LATAM Airlines	LAN	LA	Yes	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Wingo airlines	RPB	P5	Yes	Opens 72 days before flight Closes 3 hours before flight
JetBlue Airways	JBU	B6	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	30°C	25°C
February	31°C	25°C
March	31°C	26°C
April	30°C	26°C
May	30°C	26°C
June	30°C	26°C
July	30°C	26°C
August	30°C	26°C
September	30°C	26°C
October	29°C	26°C
November	29°C	26°C
December	30°C	25°C

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