Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San José and Cartagena takes around 1.8 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?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San José and London, Cancún, Panama, Bogotá, Medellín, Los Angeles, Quepos, Mexico City, New York, Toronto, Manchester, Edinburgh, Guatemala City, Madrid, Managua, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Nosara, Vancouver, Miami.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Cartagena?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cartagena and Medellín, Bogotá, Cali, London, San Andrés, Pereira, Panama, Bucaramanga, Atlanta, Lima, Montreal, Toronto, Leticia, Amazonas, Santa Marta, New York, Cúcuta, Fort Lauderdale, Caracas, Washington, D.C., Mexico City.

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, Ernesto Cortissoz International, Simón Bolívar International, Los Garzones, Golfo de Morrosquillo, Las Brujas.

Question 9

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, JetSMART, Wingo airlines, LATAM Airlines.

Question 10

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 11

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 12

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 13

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, Ernesto Cortissoz International, Simón Bolívar International, Los Garzones, Golfo de Morrosquillo, Las Brujas.

Question 14

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 15

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 16

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 17

What time do 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.

Cheapest one-way trip	£101
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£230
Cheapest round-trip	£209
Average round-trip	£245
Nonstop flights in May	£144 – £144

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Official Airport Taxi	10-25 min	COP 15,000–25,000 (~$4–6 USD); fixed rates to main zones	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience and safety
Uber / InDriver	10-25 min	COP 10,000–20,000 (~$2.50–5 USD); varies with demand	on-demand (traffic dependent)	budget-conscious travelers
Transcaribe Bus	20-40 min	COP 2,800 (~$0.70 USD); requires Transcaribe card	every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)	lowest cost option
Hotel Shuttle	10-30 min	COP 0–50,000 (~$0–12 USD); often complimentary at hotels	by reservation (traffic dependent)	hotel guests with luggage
Private Transfer	10-25 min	COP 40,000–80,000 (~$10–20 USD); pre-booked	by reservation (traffic dependent)	groups and families
Rental Car	10-25 min	COP 80,000–200,000 (~$20–50 USD) per day	by reservation (traffic dependent)	exploring beyond the city

Airline	Mon 11.05	Tue 12.05	Wed 13.05	Thu 14.05	Fri 15.05	Sat 16.05	Sun 17.05
Avianca	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 7 total	Daily flights: 1 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 18.05	Tue 19.05	Wed 20.05	Thu 21.05	Fri 22.05	Sat 23.05	Sun 24.05
Avianca	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 7 total	Daily flights: 1 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 25.05	Tue 26.05	Wed 27.05	Thu 28.05	Fri 29.05	Sat 30.05	Sun 31.05
Avianca	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 7 total	Daily flights: 1 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Avianca	AVA	AV	No
Copa Airlines	CMP	CM	Yes
JetSMART	JAT	JA	Yes
Wingo airlines	RPB	P5	Yes
LATAM Airlines	LAN	LA	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	30°C	25°C
February	31°C	25°C
March	30°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