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Among airlines operating Cartagena to Bucaramanga flights:

• Avianca: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

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

• Avianca
• Wingo

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

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.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 144 round-trip, compared to C$ 190 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$ 27–C$ 138 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 JetSMART. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Connecting flights from Cartagena to Bucaramanga most commonly pass through:

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 99% of one-stop connections
• Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) – 1% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 36% on the Cartagena to Bucaramanga route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 157 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 245, a difference of C$ 88. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Cartagena to Bucaramanga route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 53 minutes.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 9:09 am and lands at 10:22 am
• Latest: departs at 7:08 pm and lands at 8:21 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 13m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 19% above the route average of C$ 162. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Cartagena to Bucaramanga takes 1h 13m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 112 to C$ 700. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cartagena to Bucaramanga are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 127, which is 22% above the typical average for this route.

Afternoon 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.

Flying via Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 45m, compared with 4h 25m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG).

Bucaramanga Palo Negro Airport (BGA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 43 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Localiza
· Sixt
· Alamo
· National
· Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Round-trip flights from Cartagena to Bucaramanga range from C$ 137 to C$ 225, with an average of C$ 162 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 137 counts as a good deal.