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$160+ Cheap flights from San Salvador (SAL) to Cartagena (CTG)

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SAL — CTG
feb. 25 — mar. 41
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mar. 3/4
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The best prices from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to Cartagena Rafael Nunez are usually found in February or September, booked 9 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$269
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$160
(Copa Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$290
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Cheapest flights from San Salvador to Cartagena
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Salvador to Cartagena. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on febrero 20, 2025.

This Copa 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/265:01 amSAL - CTG
1 stop8h 03mCopa Airlines
mié. 4/29:38 amCTG - SAL
1 stop14h 58mCopa Airlines
Deal found 2/20$269
This Avianca 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/112:20 pmSAL - CTG
1 stop4h 05mAvianca
lun. 4/72:38 pmCTG - SAL
2 stops7h 27mAvianca
Deal found 2/20$317
This Kiwi.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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/1510:15 amSAL - CTG
1 stop7h 58mMultiple Airlines
mié. 4/239:38 amCTG - SAL
1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$321
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vie. 4/1112:54 amSAL - CTG
1 stop10h 13mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 4/191:12 pmCTG - SAL
1 stop11h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$577
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mar. 6/101:15 amSAL - CTG
2 stops30h 28mUnited Airlines
mié. 6/189:38 amCTG - SAL
2 stops15h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$942

Find flights from San Salvador to Cartagena within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Salvador 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 febrero 20, 2025.

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San Salvador

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Cartagena

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San SalvadorCartagena

SAL - CTG

SALCTG

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mié. 3/26

5:01 am-2:04 pm

1 stop8h 03m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

mié. 4/2

9:38 am-11:36 pm

1 stop14h 58m

$269

San SalvadorCartagena

SAL - CTG

SALCTG

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mar. 4/1

12:20 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop4h 05m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

lun. 4/7

2:38 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops7h 27m

$317

San SalvadorCartagena

SAL - CTG

SALCTG

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mar. 4/15

10:15 am-7:13 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

mié. 4/23

9:38 am-8:23 pm

1 stop11h 45m

$321

San SalvadorCartagena

SAL - CTG

SALCTG

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

vie. 4/11

12:54 am-12:07 pm

1 stop10h 13m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

sáb. 4/19

1:12 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop11h 47m

$577

San SalvadorCartagena

SAL - CTG

SALCTG

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mar. 6/10

1:15 am-8:43 am

2 stops30h 28m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

mié. 6/18

9:38 am-11:58 pm

2 stops15h 20m

$942

San SalvadorCartagena

SAL - CTG

SALCTG

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

vie. 3/21

2:37 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop22h 53m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

jue. 3/27

6:33 pm-1:34 pm

2 stops20h 01m

$1,777

San SalvadorCartagena

SAL - CTG

SALCTG

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mar. 2/25

8:30 am-2:04 pm

1 stop4h 34m

$160

San SalvadorCartagena

SAL - CTG

SALCTG

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mié. 4/2

7:30 am-3:45 pm

2 stops7h 15m

$163

San SalvadorCartagena

SAL - CTG

SALCTG

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

sáb. 4/5

11:50 am-7:58 am

3 stops19h 08m

$243

San SalvadorCartagena

SAL - CTG

SALCTG

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mar. 6/3

1:15 am-8:20 pm

2 stops18h 05m

$721

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Travel insights for flights from San Salvador to Cartagena

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from San Salvador to Cartagena may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 9 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 San Salvador to Cartagena?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to Cartagena (average of $404). Flying from San Salvador 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 SAL to CTG?

Find hourly flight availability from San Salvador 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 febrero 20, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Salvador to Cartagena at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Salvador to Cartagena?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Salvador to Cartagena. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Salvador to Cartagena flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 febrero 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Salvador to Cartagena, such as Copa Airlines, Aeromexico and United Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,510 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PTY - ORD

Our first flight was good. The return flight is a different story. I picked and paid for seat 11D and then checked in with that same seat assignment. When I boarded the plain I somehow had lost that seat and was stuck in a middle seat that I was not happy with for a 5 hour flight. The food was terrible - I could not even eat the chicken and "cheese" sandwich it was so bad. The difference in the two flights was amazing - the one from the Chicago to Panama City was great - seating and food. The return flight was very different.

Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,510 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,510 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PTY - ORD

Our first flight was good. The return flight is a different story. I picked and paid for seat 11D and then checked in with that same seat assignment. When I boarded the plain I somehow had lost that seat and was stuck in a middle seat that I was not happy with for a 5 hour flight. The food was terrible - I could not even eat the chicken and "cheese" sandwich it was so bad. The difference in the two flights was amazing - the one from the Chicago to Panama City was great - seating and food. The return flight was very different.

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,771 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,510 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PTY - ORD

Our first flight was good. The return flight is a different story. I picked and paid for seat 11D and then checked in with that same seat assignment. When I boarded the plain I somehow had lost that seat and was stuck in a middle seat that I was not happy with for a 5 hour flight. The food was terrible - I could not even eat the chicken and "cheese" sandwich it was so bad. The difference in the two flights was amazing - the one from the Chicago to Panama City was great - seating and food. The return flight was very different.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,510 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PTY - ORD

Our first flight was good. The return flight is a different story. I picked and paid for seat 11D and then checked in with that same seat assignment. When I boarded the plain I somehow had lost that seat and was stuck in a middle seat that I was not happy with for a 5 hour flight. The food was terrible - I could not even eat the chicken and "cheese" sandwich it was so bad. The difference in the two flights was amazing - the one from the Chicago to Panama City was great - seating and food. The return flight was very different.

Avianca
6.8
Okay
2,435 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,510 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PTY - ORD

Our first flight was good. The return flight is a different story. I picked and paid for seat 11D and then checked in with that same seat assignment. When I boarded the plain I somehow had lost that seat and was stuck in a middle seat that I was not happy with for a 5 hour flight. The food was terrible - I could not even eat the chicken and "cheese" sandwich it was so bad. The difference in the two flights was amazing - the one from the Chicago to Panama City was great - seating and food. The return flight was very different.

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,013 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,510 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PTY - ORD

Our first flight was good. The return flight is a different story. I picked and paid for seat 11D and then checked in with that same seat assignment. When I boarded the plain I somehow had lost that seat and was stuck in a middle seat that I was not happy with for a 5 hour flight. The food was terrible - I could not even eat the chicken and "cheese" sandwich it was so bad. The difference in the two flights was amazing - the one from the Chicago to Panama City was great - seating and food. The return flight was very different.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Salvador 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 San Salvador to Cartagena round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Salvador to Cartagena is Copa Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $269 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Avianca and Spirit Airlines, starting at $317 and $577 round-trip. Copa Airlines is currently priced 19% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Copa Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $160. Users have also found prices from $163 and $721 on Avianca and United Airlines, respectively.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Salvador to Cartagena?

    San Salvador to Cartagena flights have a layover in Panama City most of the time.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Panama City?

    Amador Causeway, Panama Canal, and Soberania National Park are the most popular attractions in Panama City if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Amador Causeway, Panama Canal, and Soberania National Park can be accessed by traveling approximately 14.7 mi, 15.1 mi, and 18.4 mi, respectively from Panama City Tocumen Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Panama City Tocumen Intl for about $14 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Salvador to Cartagena flights?

    Of the flights from San Salvador to Cartagena that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in San José.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Salvador to Cartagena?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Salvador 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 San Salvador to Cartagena?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to Cartagena (average of $404). Flying from San Salvador 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 4 airlines flying from San Salvador to Cartagena

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ArajetCheapest$221Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$231Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$262Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$269Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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