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

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

How often are flights from Madrid to Cartagena delayed?

About 25% of weekly flights between Madrid and Cartagena have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 207 minutes.

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

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

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

Over the past year, Plus Ultra have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 23% of flights being delayed.

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 34h 55m. Fly via Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between Madrid and Cartagena is about 4802 mi.

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

According to our current data, Avianca (£627), offers the cheapest pricing from Madrid to Cartagena. Avianca is priced at 12% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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).

What are the cheapest flights from Madrid to Cartagena?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £343. While the most popular route (Madrid Barajas - Cartagena Rafael Nunez) can be booked for £772 on average, our data indicates £344 when flying from Madrid to Cartagena.

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

Yes. In addition to deals on Madrid to Cartagena flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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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 89 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 £567). Flying from Madrid to Cartagena in December is currently the most expensive (average of £881). 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?

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 below average for this route at the moment.

Madrid to Cartagena flights typically cost between £641 and £842 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £632 on Avianca (2 Feb–14 Feb).

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Related info for your journey

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 34h 55m. Fly via Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between Madrid and Cartagena is about 4802 mi.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Madrid to Cartagena round-trip?
According to our current data, Avianca (£627), offers the cheapest pricing from Madrid to Cartagena. Avianca is priced at 12% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest flights from Madrid to Cartagena?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £343. While the most popular route (Madrid Barajas - Cartagena Rafael Nunez) can be booked for £772 on average, our data indicates £344 when flying from Madrid to Cartagena.
Can I find deals for flights from Madrid to Cartagena that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Madrid to Cartagena flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Madrid to Cartagena?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Madrid to Cartagena.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Madrid to Cartagena?
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 £567). Flying from Madrid to Cartagena in December is currently the most expensive (average of £881). 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 Madrid to Cartagena?

The best time to book flights from Madrid to Cartagena is 89 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?

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

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 below average for this route at the moment.

Madrid to Cartagena flights typically cost between £641 and £842 in February.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £632 on Avianca (2 Feb–14 Feb).

How often are flights from Madrid to Cartagena delayed?

About 25% of weekly flights between Madrid and Cartagena have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 207 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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?

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

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

Over the past year, Plus Ultra have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 23% of flights being delayed.

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Madrid to Cartagena flights typically cost between £641 and £842 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £632 on Avianca (2 Feb–14 Feb).