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Low Price Flights from Medellin to Cartagena

Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Medellin to Cartagena

Choose from 2 carriers that fly from Medellin to Cartagena, including avianca, JetSMART Airlines, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with JetSMART Airlines.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Medellin to Cartagena according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Medellin to Cartagena in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 15, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 38.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MDE 18:52
        1h 12m
        Direct
        CTG 20:04
        Medellin - Cartagena | Tue, Apr 21 | JetSMART Airlines
        CTG 20:01
        1h 19m
        Direct
        MDE 21:20
        Cartagena - Medellin | Thu, Apr 23 | JetSMART Airlines
        AU$ 38 AU$ 51
        25% off
        25% off
        AU$ 51 AU$ 38
      • MDE 22:00
        1h 10m
        Direct
        CTG 23:10
        Medellin - Cartagena | Mon, Apr 27 | avianca
        CTG 22:30
        1h 10m
        Direct
        MDE 23:40
        Cartagena - Medellin | Wed, Apr 29 | avianca
        AU$ 41 AU$ 51
        20% off
        20% off
        AU$ 51 AU$ 41
      • MDE 06:39
        1h 12m
        Direct
        CTG 07:51
        Medellin - Cartagena | Wed, May 6 | JetSMART Airlines
        CTG 22:08
        1h 19m
        Direct
        MDE 23:27
        Cartagena - Medellin | Wed, May 13 | JetSMART Airlines
        AU$ 42 AU$ 51
        18% off
        18% off
        AU$ 51 AU$ 42
      • MDE 05:00
        1h 12m
        Direct
        CTG 06:12
        Medellin - Cartagena | Sun, Apr 19 | JetSMART Airlines
        CTG 22:07
        1h 19m
        Direct
        MDE 23:26
        Cartagena - Medellin | Thu, Apr 23 | JetSMART Airlines
        AU$ 43
        16% off
        AU$ 51 AU$ 43
      • MDE 05:00
        1h 12m
        Direct
        CTG 06:12
        Medellin - Cartagena | Sun, Apr 12 | JetSMART Airlines
        CTG 20:01
        1h 19m
        Direct
        MDE 21:20
        Cartagena - Medellin | Thu, Apr 16 | JetSMART Airlines
        AU$ 43
        16% off
        AU$ 51 AU$ 43
      • MDE 16:35
        1h 12m
        Direct
        CTG 17:47
        Medellin - Cartagena | Sat, May 9 | JetSMART Airlines
        CTG 07:45
        1h 19m
        Direct
        MDE 09:04
        Cartagena - Medellin | Tue, May 12 | JetSMART Airlines
        AU$ 43
        16% off
        AU$ 51 AU$ 43
      • MDE 18:52
        1h 12m
        Direct
        CTG 20:04
        Medellin - Cartagena | Tue, May 12 | JetSMART Airlines
        CTG 20:10
        1h 19m
        Direct
        MDE 21:29
        Cartagena - Medellin | Sat, May 16 | JetSMART Airlines
        AU$ 43
        16% off
        AU$ 51 AU$ 43
      • MDE 18:48
        1h 12m
        Direct
        CTG 20:00
        Medellin - Cartagena | Wed, May 13 | JetSMART Airlines
        CTG 22:08
        1h 19m
        Direct
        MDE 23:27
        Cartagena - Medellin | Wed, May 20 | JetSMART Airlines
        AU$ 43
        16% off
        AU$ 51 AU$ 43
      • MDE 22:00
        1h 10m
        Direct
        CTG 23:10
        Medellin - Cartagena | Tue, May 5 | avianca
        CTG 22:07
        1h 19m
        Direct
        MDE 23:26
        Cartagena - Medellin | Thu, May 7 | JetSMART Airlines
        AU$ 44
        14% off
        AU$ 51 AU$ 44
      • MDE 07:39
        1h 12m
        Direct
        CTG 08:51
        Medellin - Cartagena | Tue, Apr 14 | JetSMART Airlines
        CTG 07:11
        1h 19m
        Direct
        MDE 08:30
        Cartagena - Medellin | Tue, Apr 21 | JetSMART Airlines
        AU$ 44
        14% off
        AU$ 51 AU$ 44
      • MDE 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CTG Invalid Date
        Medellin - Cartagena | Tue, Mar 17 | Normal Airline
        CTG 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        MDE 16:00
        Cartagena - Medellin | Thu, Mar 19 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MDE 15:22
        1h 12m
        Direct
        CTG 16:34
        Medellin - Cartagena | Mon, May 11 | JetSMART Airlines
        AU$ 15 AU$ 29
        48% off
        48% off
        AU$ 29 AU$ 15
      • MDE 22:00
        1h 10m
        Direct
        CTG 23:10
        Medellin - Cartagena | Mon, May 11 | avianca
        AU$ 18 AU$ 29
        38% off
        38% off
        AU$ 29 AU$ 18
      • MDE 05:00
        1h 10m
        Direct
        CTG 06:10
        Medellin - Cartagena | Thu, Mar 26 | avianca
        AU$ 18 AU$ 29
        38% off
        38% off
        AU$ 29 AU$ 18
      • MDE 06:40
        1h 15m
        Direct
        CTG 07:55
        Medellin - Cartagena | Thu, Apr 9 | avianca
        AU$ 20
        31% off
        AU$ 29 AU$ 20
      • MDE 18:33
        1h 12m
        Direct
        CTG 19:45
        Medellin - Cartagena | Sat, Apr 18 | JetSMART Airlines
        AU$ 20
        31% off
        AU$ 29 AU$ 20
      • MDE 06:27
        1h 12m
        Direct
        CTG 07:39
        Medellin - Cartagena | Wed, May 6 | JetSMART Airlines
        AU$ 21
        28% off
        AU$ 29 AU$ 21
      • MDE 08:40
        1h 12m
        Direct
        CTG 09:52
        Medellin - Cartagena | Wed, Apr 22 | JetSMART Airlines
        AU$ 24
        17% off
        AU$ 29 AU$ 24
      • MDE 16:40
        1h 12m
        Direct
        CTG 17:52
        Medellin - Cartagena | Sun, Apr 26 | JetSMART Airlines
        AU$ 24
        17% off
        AU$ 29 AU$ 24
      • MDE 22:00
        1h 10m
        Direct
        CTG 23:10
        Medellin - Cartagena | Sat, Apr 18 | avianca
        AU$ 25
        14% off
        AU$ 29 AU$ 25
      • MDE 05:00
        1h 10m
        Direct
        CTG 06:10
        Medellin - Cartagena | Mon, Apr 6 | avianca
        AU$ 25
        14% off
        AU$ 29 AU$ 25
      • MDE 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CTG Invalid Date
        Medellin - Cartagena | Tue, Mar 17 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Medellin to Cartagena are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Medellin to Cartagena Flight Details

The distance between Medellin and Cartagena is approximately 468.1km. It takes around 1 hour 13 minutes on average to fly from Medellin to Cartagena. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is August.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 15
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 38
Off-season for travelAugust
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance468.1km
Average flight time1 hour 13 minutes
Popular airlineavianca
Flight statistics for the Medellin–Cartagena route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Medellin to Cartagena

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Medellin to Cartagena?

Average price of one-way flights from Medellin to Cartagena purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Medellin to Cartagena is September, with an average price of AU$ 89. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically February, with an average price of up to AU$ 127.

AU$ 127
AU$ 108
AU$ 89
AU$ 70
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 98
    Mar
  • AU$ 108
    Apr
  • AU$ 91
    May
  • AU$ 116
    Jun
  • AU$ 94
    Jul
  • AU$ 105
    Aug
  • AU$ 89
    Sep
  • AU$ 94
    Oct
  • AU$ 118
    Nov
  • AU$ 107
    Dec
  • AU$ 113
    Jan
  • AU$ 127
    Feb

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Medellin to Cartagena?

Average price of round-trip flights from Medellin to Cartagena purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Medellin to Cartagena are found during September, with an average price of AU$ 105. Conversely, the highest prices are found during April, with an average price of up to AU$ 268.

AU$ 268
AU$ 187
AU$ 105
AU$ 24
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 183
    Mar
  • AU$ 268
    Apr
  • AU$ 125
    May
  • AU$ 163
    Jun
  • AU$ 205
    Jul
  • AU$ 115
    Aug
  • AU$ 105
    Sep
  • AU$ 162
    Oct
  • AU$ 239
    Nov
  • AU$ 202
    Dec
  • AU$ 179
    Jan
  • AU$ 209
    Feb

What's the cheapest day to fly from Medellin to Cartagena?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Medellin to Cartagena on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Medellin to Cartagena is Thursday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Friday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 140
AU$ 124
AU$ 107
AU$ 91
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 110
    Mon
  • AU$ 110
    Tue
  • AU$ 108
    Wed
  • AU$ 107
    Thu
  • AU$ 140
    Fri
  • AU$ 113
    Sat
  • AU$ 110
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Medellin to Cartagena during Good Friday?

Data is based on the lowest one-way fares from Medellin to Cartagena during Good Friday, sourced from the Trip.com database over the last 3 days.

During Good Friday, the cheapest flights from Medellin to Cartagena are on Apr 5, with the lowest fare of AU$ 23.

AU$ 136
AU$ 80
AU$ 23
0
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 62
    Mar 30
  • AU$ 95
    Mar 31
  • AU$ 136
    Apr 1
  • AU$ 76
    Apr 2
  • AU$ 71
    Apr 3
  • AU$ 76
    Apr 4
  • AU$ 23
    Apr 5

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Medellin (MDE) to Cartagena (CTG)?

    Based on Trip.com data, JetSMART Airlines offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 15 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MDE to CTG on Mon, May 11), while JetSMART Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 38 departing on Tue, Apr 21 and returning on Thu, Apr 23.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Medellin to Cartagena with the following airlines, including: avianca JetSMART Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 13 minutes to fly from Medellin (MDE) to Cartagena (CTG).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Medellin to Cartagena is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 76 flight per week flying from Medellin to Cartagena. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: avianca: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AV9494 (05:13) avianca: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AV8530 (16:39) avianca: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AV8520 (09:01)
  • To find best deals on flights from Medellin to Cartagena, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, May 11, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 15.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is JetSMART Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Cartagena travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Medellin to Cartagena is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Medellin to Cartagena on March 16, 2026 with JetSMART, with prices starting at AU$ 22.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Cartagena, with Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport (MDE-CTG) is by far the most common option on this route: Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG).
  • The time difference between Cartagena and Medellin is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Medellin toCartagena

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Medellin to Cartagena?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Medellin to Cartagena on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, JetSMART Airlines offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Medellin to Cartagena, with an average price of AU$ 106.

AU$ 87
AU$ 106
AU$ 125
AU$ 144
AU$ 163
JetSMART Airlines
AU$ 106
JetSMART Airlines
avianca
AU$ 148
avianca
LATAM Airlines
AU$ 163
LATAM Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from Medellin to Cartagena?

Data is based on the number of flights from Medellin to Cartagena operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, avianca operates the most flights from Medellin to Cartagena, with 49 flight per week.

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3
26
49
avianca
49
avianca
JetSMART Airlines
30
JetSMART Airlines
Aero Republica S.A.
14
Aero Republica S.A.
Air Transat
3
Air Transat

How many flights are there each day from Medellin to Cartagena?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Medellin to Cartagena within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Medellin to Cartagena depart on Friday, and the fewest flights depart on Thursday.

68
57
46
35
Highest
53
Mon
51
Tue
47
Wed
46
Thu
68
Fri
54
Sat
63
Sun

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