Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena

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Cheapest time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of December. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration16 h and 10 mFlights between Rio de Janeiro and Cartagena take, on average, 16 h and 10 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£176Cheapest price for a flight between Rio de Janeiro and Cartagena found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsRio de Janeiro/Galeao International AirportFor flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena

Destination airportRafael Nunez International AirportFor the route from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena

One-way average Price£289The average price for a flight Rio de Janeiro - Cartagena at Opodo is £289, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data January is the most popular time to book a flight to Cartagena when departing from Rio de Janeiro

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Distance: 3,173 mi

Rio de Janeiro airports

Rio de Janeiro/Galeao International Airport (GIG)How far from city centre: 8 mi

Cartagena airports

Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)How far from city centre: 5 mi

Book your Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena (Colombia) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £176, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena takes roughly 7 h and 45 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Rio de Janeiro–Cartagena route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Rio de Janeiro/Galeao International Airport (GIG)
Arrival airport: Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)

The weather in Cartagena

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Cartagena, temperatures average around 32ºC in the warmest months and roughly 24ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 32ºC
Lows: down to 24ºC
Hottest month: June
Coldest month: January
Driest month: February
Wettest month: October

Tips for cheaper flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Cartagena. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena?

When you fly from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena the average price is £289. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena is 176 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena?

The most popular months to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena are January, July and June, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena?

The best time of the year to go to Cartagena when flying from Rio de Janeiro depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, February is the top 1º month to fly to Cartagena from Rio de Janeiro in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and March. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, July, April and August are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Rio de Janeiro - Cartagena.

How long does the flight take to go from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena?

The total flight time between Rio de Janeiro and Cartagena is of around 16 h and 10 m on average, considering an average distance of 3,173.24 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Cartagena compared to Rio de Janeiro?

While in Rio de Janeiro temperatures can reach an average of 27º ºC in summer, Cartagena can experience temperatures up to 29º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 27º ºC in Cartagena, compared to the 22º ºC average in Rio de Janeiro.

Which airports have flights between Rio de Janeiro and Cartagena?

The main airport route flying between Rio de Janeiro and Cartagena is: Rio de Janeiro/Galeao International Airport (GIG) to Rafael Nunez International Airport(CTG). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena?

LATAM Airlines

Copa Airlines
LATAM Airlines

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