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Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain to Cartagena from £258

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 16/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — CTG
16 Apr — 23 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 17 March 2026.

Thu 2/414:35
MAD
-
CTG
2 stops29h 40m
Delta
Thu 16/414:30
CTG
-
MAD
1 stop14h 45m
Delta
Deal found 16/3£594
Mon 13/414:35
MAD
-
CTG
2 stops29h 45m
Delta
Sat 25/414:35
CTG
-
MAD
2 stops36h 20m
Delta
Deal found 16/3£595
Fri 17/414:35
MAD
-
CTG
2 stops29h 45m
Delta
Tue 28/414:35
CTG
-
MAD
1 stop14h 40m
Delta
Deal found 14/3£596
Mon 27/414:35
MAD
-
CTG
2 stops29h 45m
Delta
Sat 9/514:30
CTG
-
MAD
2 stops32h 50m
Delta
Deal found 17/3£598
Mon 30/312:45
MAD
-
CTG
1 stop31h 30m
Delta
Tue 7/414:30
CTG
-
MAD
2 stops36h 25m
Delta
Deal found 13/3£599
Thu 9/414:35
MAD
-
CTG
2 stops29h 40m
Delta
Thu 23/414:30
CTG
-
MAD
1 stop14h 45m
Delta
Deal found 13/3£600
Thu 2/714:55
MAD
-
CTG
1 stop13h 50m
Plus Ultra
Thu 16/723:15
CTG
-
MAD
Nonstop9h 45m
Plus Ultra
Deal found 14/3£601
Thu 2/414:35
MAD
-
CTG
2 stops29h 40m
Delta
Fri 10/414:30
CTG
-
MAD
1 stop14h 45m
Delta
Deal found 17/3£602
Tue 7/414:35
MAD
-
CTG
2 stops29h 40m
Delta
Thu 23/414:30
CTG
-
MAD
1 stop14h 45m
Delta
Deal found 12/3£602

Find 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 17 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£594

One-way from

£258

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£576
Delta
  • Delta
  • 2/4-16/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 15m total
  • Madrid to Cartagena
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16/4
  • 16/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 25m total
  • Madrid to Cartagena
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£72 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Mon 13/4

12:45-13:20

1 stop31h 35m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Thu 23/4

14:30-12:15

1 stop14h 45m

£595

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Tue 21/4

14:35-13:13

2 stops53h 38m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Tue 5/5

14:35-16:45

2 stops19h 10m

£632

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Fri 17/4

12:45-13:20

1 stop31h 35m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Tue 5/5

14:35-16:45

2 stops19h 10m

£632

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Mon 13/4

12:45-13:20

1 stop31h 35m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Tue 21/4

14:35-19:35

2 stops22h 00m

£638

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Wed 6/5

14:35-12:58

2 stops29h 23m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sat 16/5

14:30-06:20

2 stops32h 50m

£674
Fastest return journey

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Mon 29/6

14:55-21:45

1 stop13h 50m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Thu 16/7

23:15-16:00

Nonstop9h 45m

£696

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Mon 18/5

14:55-21:45

1 stop13h 50m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Thu 13/8

23:15-16:00

Nonstop9h 45m

£726

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Thu 2/7

14:55-21:45

1 stop13h 50m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Wed 15/7

23:15-16:00

Nonstop9h 45m

£734

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Wed 17/6

14:55-21:45

1 stop13h 50m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Mon 29/6

23:15-16:00

Nonstop9h 45m

£740

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Mon 4/5

14:55-21:45

1 stop13h 50m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sat 16/5

23:15-16:00

Nonstop9h 45m

£748

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Best time to book a flight from Madrid to Cartagena

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The best time to book flights from Madrid to Cartagena is 75 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Cartagena (average of £375). Flying from Madrid to Cartagena in July is currently the most expensive (average of £553). 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?

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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 17 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Avianca from Madrid to Cartagena. 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.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,499 reviews
Check prices

Food

5.0

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.2

Overall

6.5

Crew

7.2

Entertainment

5.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Michael,Jan 2026

GYE - BOG

The seats are too small. The leg room is inadequate and uncomfortable!
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,499 reviews
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,499 reviews
Check prices

Food

5.0

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.2

Overall

6.5

Crew

7.2

Entertainment

5.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Michael,Jan 2026

GYE - BOG

The seats are too small. The leg room is inadequate and uncomfortable!

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Madrid to Cartagena flight route?

    The Madrid Barajas to Cartagena Rafael Nunez flight path was viewed by 2 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 Madrid to Cartagena?

    There are many flights that can get you from Madrid to Cartagena in 29h 45m. Fly via Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between Madrid and Cartagena is about 4802 mi.

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

    According to our current data, Plus Ultra (£423), and Avianca (£471) offers the cheapest pricing from Madrid to Cartagena. Plus Ultra is priced at 34% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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    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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Cartagena (average of £375). Flying from Madrid to Cartagena in July is currently the most expensive (average of £553). 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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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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 17 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Plus UltraCheapest£423Average£582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AviancaCheapest£471Average£690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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