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Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain to Cartagena from £320

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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — CTG
31 May — 7 Jun1
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 1 May 2026.

Fri 11/914:35
MAD
-
CTG
2 stops29h 40m
Delta
Sat 31/1014:30
CTG
-
MAD
2 stops35h 30m
Delta
Deal found 30/4£596
Fri 13/1111:55
MAD
-
CTG
1 stop32h 10m
Delta
Sat 21/1115:25
CTG
-
MAD
1 stop36h 30m
Delta
Deal found 29/4£596
Fri 22/509:50
MAD
-
CTG
1 stop34h 25m
Delta
Thu 28/514:13
CTG
-
MAD
2 stops33h 07m
Delta
Deal found 27/4£597
Wed 4/1110:00
MAD
-
CTG
2 stops34h 15m
Delta
Sat 21/1115:25
CTG
-
MAD
2 stops34h 35m
Delta
Deal found 28/4£598
Wed 4/1110:00
MAD
-
CTG
2 stops34h 15m
Delta
Sat 14/1115:25
CTG
-
MAD
2 stops21h 45m
Delta
Deal found 29/4£626
Mon 12/1014:55
MAD
-
CTG
1 stop13h 50m
Plus Ultra
Sat 24/1023:59
CTG
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 01m
Plus Ultra
Deal found 30/4£627
Fri 6/1110:00
MAD
-
CTG
2 stops34h 15m
Delta
Sat 21/1115:25
CTG
-
MAD
2 stops20h 15m
Delta
Deal found 28/4£627
Mon 9/1110:00
MAD
-
CTG
2 stops34h 05m
Delta
Sat 21/1115:25
CTG
-
MAD
1 stop36h 30m
Delta
Deal found 28/4£631
Tue 17/1113:05
MAD
-
CTG
2 stops55h 00m
Delta
Tue 24/1115:25
CTG
-
MAD
1 stop36h 30m
Delta
Deal found 29/4£635
Tue 26/513:05
MAD
-
CTG
2 stops54h 53m
Delta
Tue 2/614:13
CTG
-
MAD
2 stops33h 07m
Delta
Deal found 27/4£636
Thu 5/1113:05
MAD
-
CTG
2 stops55h 10m
Delta
Sat 21/1115:25
CTG
-
MAD
1 stop36h 30m
Delta
Deal found 28/4£636
Sat 10/1014:55
MAD
-
CTG
1 stop13h 50m
Plus Ultra
Mon 19/1023:15
CTG
-
MAD
Nonstop9h 45m
Plus Ultra
Deal found 28/4£637

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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 1 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£596

One-way from

£320

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£584
Delta
  • Delta
  • 11/9-31/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 69h 55m total
  • Madrid to Cartagena
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Plus Ultra
  • Plus Ultra
  • 9/5
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 00m total
  • Madrid to Cartagena
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Cheapest return flight

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Fri 4/9

14:35-13:13

2 stops29h 38m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sat 12/9

14:30-12:15

1 stop14h 45m

£596
Fastest return journey

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Sat 20/6

14:55-21:45

1 stop13h 50m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sat 4/7

23:15-16:00

Nonstop9h 45m

£640

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Sat 22/8

14:55-21:45

1 stop13h 50m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sat 19/9

23:15-16:00

Nonstop9h 45m

£740

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Wed 3/6

12:45-12:58

2 stops31h 13m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sat 15/8

14:28-12:15

1 stop14h 47m

£851

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Wed 10/6

14:35-13:15

2 stops29h 40m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Thu 9/7

14:30-12:15

1 stop14h 45m

£851

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Wed 15/7

12:45-13:09

2 stops31h 24m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Tue 25/8

14:28-06:20

2 stops32h 52m

£853

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Wed 15/7

12:45-13:09

2 stops31h 24m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Thu 27/8

14:28-06:20

2 stops32h 52m

£853

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Wed 22/7

14:35-13:09

2 stops29h 34m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Tue 18/8

14:28-06:20

2 stops32h 52m

£853

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Thu 13/8

14:55-21:45

1 stop13h 50m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Wed 2/9

23:15-16:00

Nonstop9h 45m

£859

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Wed 19/8

12:20-13:13

2 stops31h 53m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Tue 25/8

14:28-12:15

1 stop14h 47m

£882

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Best time to book a flight from Madrid to Cartagena

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

The best time to book flights from Madrid to Cartagena is 83 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Cartagena (average of £504). Flying from Madrid to Cartagena in December is currently the most expensive (average of £827). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Cartagena

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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
2,518 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.2

Overall

6.5

Boarding

6.9

Food

5.0

Entertainment

5.3

Crew

7.2

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
2,518 reviews
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,518 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.2

Overall

6.5

Boarding

6.9

Food

5.0

Entertainment

5.3

Crew

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Michael,Jan 2026

GYE - BOG

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

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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 13h 50m. Fly via Plus Ultra or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between Madrid and Cartagena is about 4802 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Plus Ultra (£415), and Avianca (£463) 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Cartagena (average of £504). Flying from Madrid to Cartagena in December is currently the most expensive (average of £827). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Plus UltraCheapest£415Average£571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AviancaCheapest£463Average£678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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