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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Bucaramanga to Cartagena:

• Earliest: departs at 11:00 am and lands at 12:06 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:41 pm and lands at 9:47 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 06m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Bucaramanga to Cartagena.

A direct flight from Bucaramanga to Cartagena takes 1h 06m, covering 722 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Bucaramanga to Cartagena range from C$ 142 to C$ 227, with an average of C$ 172 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 142 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 23% above the route average of C$ 172. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 157 round-trip, compared to C$ 197 via a layover through Bogotá El Dorado (BOG).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 37–C$ 142 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Avianca and LATAM Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Bucaramanga to Cartagena flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 81 to C$ 740. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Bucaramanga to Cartagena are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 106, which is 15% above the typical average for this route.

Cartagena Rafael Nunez Airport (CTG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 36 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• GREEN MOTION
• Localiza
• National
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Flights from Bucaramanga to Cartagena usually depart from Bucaramanga Palo Negro (BGA) and arrive at Cartagena Rafael Nunez (CTG).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Bucaramanga to Cartagena route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 39 minutes.

Connecting flights from Bucaramanga to Cartagena most commonly pass through:

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 98% of one-stop connections
• Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) – 2% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

On the Bucaramanga to Cartagena route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 25%. Sunday is the cheapest day at C$ 148 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at C$ 195 – a C$ 47 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

3 airlines operate flights between Bucaramanga and Cartagena. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Avianca
• Wingo
• CLIC

Flying via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 23m, compared with 4h 59m via Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE).

Some of the most popular sights in Cartagena are Walled City and Playa Castillo Grande. These are among the most viewed places in Cartagena on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Bucaramanga to Cartagena flights:

• Avianca: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Avianca: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.