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$418+ Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain (MAD) to Cartagena (CTG)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — CTG
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Madrid Barajas to Cartagena Rafael Nunez are usually found in May or April, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Madrid to Cartagena

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Madrid (MAD) to Cartagena (CTG). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$716
(Delta)

One-way from

$418
(Mytrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$682
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Cheapest flights from Madrid to Cartagena
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Madrid to Cartagena. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/1410:05 amMAD - CTG
1 stop34h 14mDelta
Tue 5/62:34 pmCTG - MAD
2 stops58h 16mDelta
Deal found 2/20$716
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/202:45 pmMAD - CTG
1 stop14h 05mPlus Ultra
Thu 3/2711:59 pmCTG - MAD
Nonstop10h 01mPlus Ultra
Deal found 2/20$740
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/166:00 amMAD - CTG
2 stops17h 35mKLM
Sun 3/236:55 pmCTG - MAD
1 stop33h 20mKLM
Deal found 2/20$767
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/213:25 pmMAD - CTG
1 stop14h 15mAvianca
Fri 3/286:48 pmCTG - MAD
1 stop13h 02mAvianca
Deal found 2/19$800
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/204:30 pmMAD - CTG
1 stop14h 41mIberia
Thu 3/271:12 pmCTG - MAD
1 stop14h 43mIberia
Deal found 2/20$853
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/1312:10 pmMAD - CTG
1 stop15h 12mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/306:44 amCTG - MAD
1 stop15h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$882
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/218:30 amMAD - CTG
2 stops17h 25mAmerican Airlines
Fri 3/287:35 amCTG - MAD
1 stop16h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$917
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1811:15 amMAD - CTG
2 stops27h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/265:55 pmCTG - MAD
2 stops33h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$986
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/297:35 pmMAD - CTG
2 stops28h 50mSWISS
Sun 12/77:35 pmCTG - MAD
1 stop31h 45mSWISS
Deal found 2/20$1,026
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/1812:10 pmMAD - CTG
1 stop16h 50mLATAM Airlines
Sun 7/273:47 amCTG - MAD
1 stop18h 28mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,100
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/191:45 pmMAD - CTG
2 stops39h 39mLufthansa
Fri 11/288:06 pmCTG - MAD
2 stops21h 49mLufthansa
Deal found 2/20$1,106
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/411:05 amMAD - CTG
2 stops33h 25mAeromexico
Thu 12/114:00 pmCTG - MAD
1 stop18h 20mAeromexico
Deal found 2/20$1,205

Find flights from Madrid to Cartagena within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Madrid to Cartagena that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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Madrid

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Depart

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Price

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Mon 4/14

10:05 am-1:19 pm

1 stop34h 14m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Tue 5/6

2:34 pm-7:50 am

2 stops58h 16m

$716

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Thu 3/20

2:45 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop14h 05m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Thu 3/27

11:59 pm-4:00 pm

Nonstop10h 01m

$740

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Sun 3/16

6:00 am-5:35 pm

2 stops17h 35m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sun 3/23

6:55 pm-10:15 am

1 stop33h 20m

$767

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Fri 3/21

3:25 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop14h 15m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Fri 3/28

6:48 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop13h 02m

$800

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Thu 3/20

4:30 pm-1:11 am

1 stop14h 41m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Thu 3/27

1:12 pm-9:55 am

1 stop14h 43m

$853

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Sun 4/13

12:10 pm-8:22 pm

1 stop15h 12m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Wed 4/30

6:44 am-5:15 am

1 stop15h 31m

$882

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Fri 3/21

8:30 am-7:55 pm

2 stops17h 25m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Fri 3/28

7:35 am-6:05 am

1 stop16h 30m

$917

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Mon 4/28

11:15 am-8:41 am

2 stops28h 26m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sun 5/4

9:38 am-8:05 am

2 stops39h 27m

$1,032

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Fri 7/18

12:10 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop16h 50m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sun 7/27

3:47 am-5:15 am

1 stop18h 28m

$1,100

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Sat 4/12

7:35 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops31h 30m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sun 4/20

9:15 pm-9:20 am

1 stop29h 05m

$1,120

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Madrid to Cartagena in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Madrid-Cartagena flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Madrid-Cartagena flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Madrid-Cartagena flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Madrid-Cartagena flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Madrid-Cartagena flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Madrid to Cartagena

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Travel insights for flights from Madrid to Cartagena

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Madrid to Cartagena including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Madrid to Cartagena?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Madrid to Cartagena. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Madrid to Cartagena may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 90 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madrid to Cartagena?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Cartagena (average of $404). Flying from Madrid to Cartagena in December is currently the most expensive (average of $521). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAD to CTG?

Find hourly flight availability from Madrid to Cartagena. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Madrid to Cartagena in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Cartagena by month

Plan your trip to Cartagena by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cartagena ranges from 0.0 - 8.7 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 8.7 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cartagena when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Cartagena by month

Plan your trip to Cartagena by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cartagena, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 78.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cartagena

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cartagena. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cartagena. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and LATAM Airlines from Madrid to Cartagena have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,795 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Madrid to Cartagena. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Madrid to Cartagena round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($716), Plus Ultra ($750), and KLM ($760) offers the cheapest pricing from Madrid to Cartagena. Delta is priced at 9% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Madrid to Cartagena one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Madrid to Cartagena are Plus Ultra ($418), Avianca ($455), and Iberia ($562).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Madrid to Cartagena that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Madrid to Cartagena flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Madrid to Cartagena?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Madrid to Cartagena.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Madrid to Cartagena?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Madrid to Cartagena by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madrid to Cartagena?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Cartagena (average of $404). Flying from Madrid to Cartagena in December is currently the most expensive (average of $521). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Madrid to Cartagena

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Madrid to Cartagena. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Plus UltraCheapest$460Average$779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$618Average$928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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