How often are flights from San José to Cartagena delayed?

About 5% of weekly flights between San José and Cartagena have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 84 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San José to Cartagena flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San José to Cartagena flights?

Over the past year, Avianca have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How popular is this San José to Cartagena flight route?

This flight path from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Cartagena Rafael Nunez was viewed by 4 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

How long is the flight from San José to Cartagena?

A quick flight from San José to Cartagena can take about 13h 23m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £217. There are 592 mi between San José and Cartagena.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from San José to Cartagena round-trip?

According to our current data, Avianca (£173), offers the cheapest pricing from San José to Cartagena. You may be able to fly from San José to Cartagena for 23% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cartagena ranges from 0.0 - 220.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 220.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cartagena when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from San José to Cartagena may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 56 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 José to Cartagena?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Cartagena (average of £190). Flying from San José to Cartagena in December is currently the most expensive (average of £261). 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 SJO to CTG?

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 34% on flights from San José to Cartagena by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San José to Cartagena?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San José to Cartagena flights typically cost between £222 and £256 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £217 on Copa Airlines (25 Nov–30 Nov).

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How popular is this San José to Cartagena flight route?
This flight path from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Cartagena Rafael Nunez was viewed by 4 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from San José to Cartagena?
A quick flight from San José to Cartagena can take about 13h 23m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £217. There are 592 mi between San José and Cartagena.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from San José to Cartagena round-trip?
According to our current data, Avianca (£173), offers the cheapest pricing from San José to Cartagena. You may be able to fly from San José to Cartagena for 23% less than the average price by searching for this airline.
Can I find deals for flights from San José to Cartagena that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San José to Cartagena flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San José to Cartagena?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to Cartagena.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Cartagena?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José 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 José to Cartagena?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Cartagena (average of £190). Flying from San José to Cartagena in December is currently the most expensive (average of £261). 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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How far ahead should I book a flight from San José to Cartagena?

The price you pay for your flight from San José to Cartagena may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 56 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 José to Cartagena?

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

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 34% on flights from San José to Cartagena by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San José to Cartagena?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San José to Cartagena flights typically cost between £222 and £256 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £217 on Copa Airlines (25 Nov–30 Nov).

How often are flights from San José to Cartagena delayed?

About 5% of weekly flights between San José and Cartagena have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 84 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San José to Cartagena flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San José to Cartagena flights?

Over the past year, Avianca have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cartagena

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San José to Cartagena flights typically cost between £222 and £256 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £217 on Copa Airlines (25 Nov–30 Nov).