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Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain to Cartagena from £390

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 24/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — CTG
28 Aug — 4 Sep1
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 29 July 2026.

Fri 4/1211:55
MAD
-
CTG
1 stop32h 10m
Delta
Thu 14/115:25
CTG
-
MAD
2 stops20h 20m
Delta
Deal found 25/7£661
Fri 18/912:45
MAD
-
CTG
2 stops31h 30m
Delta
Thu 8/1014:30
CTG
-
MAD
1 stop14h 45m
Delta
Deal found 27/7£669
Thu 10/1210:00
MAD
-
CTG
2 stops58h 05m
Delta
Mon 11/115:25
CTG
-
MAD
2 stops34h 35m
Delta
Deal found 28/7£670
Wed 30/914:35
MAD
-
CTG
2 stops29h 40m
Delta
Sat 10/1014:30
CTG
-
MAD
2 stops22h 05m
Delta
Deal found 27/7£675
Mon 28/1210:00
MAD
-
CTG
2 stops34h 05m
Delta
Mon 25/115:25
CTG
-
MAD
2 stops20h 20m
Delta
Deal found 29/7£694
Thu 10/1210:00
MAD
-
CTG
2 stops58h 05m
Delta
Sun 10/115:25
CTG
-
MAD
2 stops38h 05m
Delta
Deal found 27/7£699
Fri 30/1014:55
MAD
-
CTG
Nonstop10h 00m
World2Fly
Fri 13/1121:00
CTG
-
MAD
Nonstop9h 00m
World2Fly
Deal found 27/7£702

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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 29 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£661

One-way from

£390

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£833
Delta
  • Delta
  • 4/12-14/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 30m total
  • Madrid to Cartagena
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24/8
  • 24/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 50m total
  • Madrid to Cartagena
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£31 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

Wed 30/9

14:35-13:15

2 stops29h 40m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sat 10/10

14:30-19:35

2 stops22h 05m

£676

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Mon 28/12

10:00-14:05

2 stops34h 05m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Mon 25/1

15:25-17:45

2 stops20h 20m

£694
Fastest return journey

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Fri 30/10

14:55-18:55

Nonstop10h 00m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Fri 13/11

21:00-12:00

Nonstop9h 00m

£702

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Mon 31/8

09:50-13:15

1 stop34h 25m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sat 5/9

14:30-06:20

2 stops32h 50m

£708

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Fri 25/12

10:00-14:05

2 stops34h 05m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sat 9/1

15:25-09:10

2 stops59h 45m

£710

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Sun 13/12

11:55-14:05

1 stop32h 10m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Mon 11/1

15:25-08:00

2 stops34h 35m

£849

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Tue 6/10

10:50-23:00

2 stops19h 10m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Thu 15/10

06:20-09:00

2 stops19h 40m

£863

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Fri 11/9

10:50-23:00

2 stops19h 10m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Fri 25/9

09:45-09:00

2 stops40h 15m

£863

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Fri 11/9

10:50-12:40

2 stops32h 50m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Fri 25/9

06:20-09:00

2 stops19h 40m

£869

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Tue 15/12

10:00-14:05

2 stops34h 05m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sun 10/1

15:25-11:30

2 stops38h 05m

£879

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Best time to book a flight from Madrid to Cartagena

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Madrid to Cartagena

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

The best time to book flights from Madrid to Cartagena is 73 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Cartagena (average of £513). Flying from Madrid to Cartagena in December is currently the most expensive (average of £864). 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 29 July 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Madrid to Cartagena as you normally would.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Madrid to Cartagena flights typically cost between £618 and £943 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £661 on Delta (4 Dec–14 Jan).

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 29 July 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
2,521 reviews
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Comfort

6.1

Food

5.0

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.2

Overall

6.5

Entertainment

5.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Ana Victoria,Jun 2026

BCN - BOG

On time, quite confortable. The food was good (and necessary).
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,521 reviews
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,521 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.1

Food

5.0

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.2

Overall

6.5

Entertainment

5.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Ana Victoria,Jun 2026

BCN - BOG

On time, quite confortable. The food was good (and necessary).

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 40m. 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 38% 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Cartagena (average of £513). Flying from Madrid to Cartagena in December is currently the most expensive (average of £864). 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 29 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Plus UltraCheapest£423Average£599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AviancaCheapest£471Average£692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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