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Cheapest time to fly from Santa Marta 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.

week: 14 Dec - 20 Dec

Flights from just £84

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£86

NovemberDecemberJanuaryFebruary

Flight Duration8 h and 50 mFlights between Santa Marta and Cartagena take, on average, 8 h and 50 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£85Cheapest price for a flight between Santa Marta and Cartagena found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportSimon Bolivar International AirportWhen flying from Santa Marta to Cartagena

Destination airportRafael Nunez International AirportFor the route from Santa Marta to Cartagena

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Santa Marta to Cartagena

One-way average Price£120The average price for a flight Santa Marta - Cartagena at Opodo is £120, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data May is the most popular time to book a flight to Cartagena when departing from Santa Marta

Exchange rate

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Last checked on Tue 10/11

Distance: 106 mi

Santa Marta airports

Cartagena airports

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

Book your Santa Marta to Cartagena flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Santa Marta 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 £85, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Santa Marta to Cartagena takes roughly 2 h and 30 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Santa Marta–Cartagena route

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

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 Santa Marta to Cartagena

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Santa Marta 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 Santa Marta to Cartagena

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Santa Marta to Cartagena?

When you fly from Santa Marta to Cartagena the average price is £120. 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 Santa Marta to Cartagena at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Santa Marta to Cartagena is 85 £. 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 Santa Marta to Cartagena?

The most popular months to book a flight from Santa Marta to Cartagena are April, June and November, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Santa Marta to Cartagena?

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

How long does the flight take to go from Santa Marta to Cartagena?

The total flight time between Santa Marta and Cartagena is of around 8 h and 50 m on average, considering an average distance of 106.12 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 Santa Marta?

While in Santa Marta temperatures can reach an average of 29º 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 28º ºC average in Santa Marta.

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