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Among airlines operating Cartagena to San José flights:

• Avianca: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

Flights from Cartagena to San José usually depart from Cartagena Rafael Nunez (CTG) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

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$ 506 round-trip, compared to C$ 541 via a layover through Bogotá El Dorado (BOG).

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Avianca. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Connecting flights from Cartagena to San José most commonly pass through:

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 92% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 8% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

On the Cartagena to San José route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 30%. Sunday is the cheapest day at C$ 403 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at C$ 572 – a C$ 169 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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 San José route, 4% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 25 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, Barrio Amón, and Parque Nacional. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

A direct flight from Cartagena to San José takes 0h 00m, covering 1,532 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 593 to C$ 2,694. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cartagena to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 553, which is 73% above the typical average for this route.

Avianca is the only airline operating Cartagena to San José flights. 96% of its flights are on time.

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 Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 34m, compared with 5h 48m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG).

San José is 1 hour behind Cartagena (Central Time vs Colombia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Avis
• Priceless
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless

Round-trip flights from Cartagena to San José range from C$ 407 to C$ 574, with an average of C$ 531 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 407 counts as a good deal.