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Flight deals from Cartagena to San Jose Juan Santamaria

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cartagena Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 6,487. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Jose.R 3,422 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Mar.One-way flight with Wingo.Outbound indirect flight with Wingo, departs from Cartagena on Sat, 6 Mar, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,422, select.
San Jose.R 3,466 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Feb.One-way flight with Wingo.Outbound indirect flight with Wingo, departs from Cartagena on Sat, 27 Feb, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,466, select.
San Jose.R 3,580 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 May.One-way flight with JetSmart.Outbound indirect flight with JetSmart, departs from Cartagena on Sat, 1 May, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,580, select.
San Jose.R 3,631 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Apr.One-way flight with Wingo.Outbound indirect flight with Wingo, departs from Cartagena on Sun, 11 Apr, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,631, select.
San Jose.R 3,660 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct.One-way flight with JetSmart.Outbound indirect flight with JetSmart, departs from Cartagena on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,660, select.
San Jose.R 3,671 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov.One-way flight with JetSmart.Outbound indirect flight with JetSmart, departs from Cartagena on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,671, select.
San Jose.R 3,799 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep.One-way flight with JetSmart.Outbound indirect flight with JetSmart, departs from Cartagena on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,799, select.
San Jose.R 4,006 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug.One-way flight with JetSmart.Outbound indirect flight with JetSmart, departs from Cartagena on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,006, select.
San Jose.R 4,241 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 Jan.One-way flight with Wingo.Outbound indirect flight with Wingo, departs from Cartagena on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,241, select.
San Jose.R 4,384 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul.One-way flight with Wingo.Outbound indirect flight with Wingo, departs from Cartagena on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,384, select.
San Jose.R 4,523 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Cartagena on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,523, select.
San Jose.R 4,645 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from Cartagena on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,645, select.
San Jose.R 4,880 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from Cartagena on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,880, select.
San Jose.R 4,957 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Jul.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Cartagena on Tue, 6 Jul, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,957, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cartagena to San Jose Juan Santamaria

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cartagena to San Jose Juan Santamaria flights are currently cheapest in March.
Jul
from R 4,384
Aug
from R 4,006
Sep
from R 3,799
Oct
from R 3,660
Nov
from R 3,671
Dec
from R 4,523
Jan
from R 4,241
Feb
from R 3,466
Mar
from R 3,422
Apr
from R 3,631
May
from R 3,580
Jun
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Direct flights from Cartagena to San Jose Juan Santamaria

Cartagena to San Jose Juan Santamaria: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Cartagena to San Jose below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Jose Juan Santamaria.

San Jose Juan Santamaria

15km from central San Jose
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from R 3,422
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Quepos

54km from central San Jose
from R 5,793
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Fortuna

68km from central San Jose
from R 8,087
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Cartagena to San Jose: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 3,422
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time1 hr, 45 mins
Most popular airlineAvianca Costa Rica
Average flights per week14

Finding cheap flights from Cartagena to San Jose Juan Santamaria: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cartagena to San Jose Juan Santamaria is R 5,994. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 45 minutes is the average flight time from Cartagena to San Jose Juan Santamaria.
Avianca Costa Rica and Avianca fly direct from Cartagena to San Jose Juan Santamaria.
As of July 2026, there are 14 flights per week flying from Cartagena to San Jose Juan Santamaria.
The cheapest month to fly from Cartagena to San Jose Juan Santamaria is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cartagena Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport on Thursday, 24 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Jose Juan Santamaria but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Jose is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, JetSmart and Avianca offer the cheapest flight tickets to San Jose Juan Santamaria.

Travelling from Cartagena Airport (CTG) to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Cartagena Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.

  • The timezone in San Jose is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Cartagena.

  • Every week, there are seven Cartagena Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off early, opt for the 16:40 AVIANCA flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 19:25 with AVIANCA.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your CTG to SJO flight.

  • During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.

  • Avianca has direct flights from Cartagena Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in San Jose — and maybe even more of Costa Rica if time allows.

  • The majority of travellers choose to travel with Avianca on this route.

  • Avianca is the most punctual carrier that offers CTG to SJO flights. A dependable 83.33% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cartagena Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between CTG and SJO:

    • Bogota Airport

    • Panama City Tocumen International Airport

    • Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cartagena Airport (CTG) to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cartagena Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport flight is R 3,422. A round-trip ticket right now is R 5,994. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • It's usually smart to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from CTG to SJO. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Cartagena Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.

  • Landing cheap flights from CTG to SJO is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.

  • Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cartagena Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Cartagena Airport (CTG)

  • When it comes to Cartagena Airport's on-time performance, 75% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

  • Central Cartagena to Cartagena Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.

  • The trip when using public transport takes about 25 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Cartagena Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near CTG:

Arriving at San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)

When to fly to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)

  • April is the busiest month for flights from Cartagena Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport. For smaller crowds, go to San Jose in March.

  • The warmest month in San Jose is March, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Cartagena Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • Search for cheap tickets from CTG to SJO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.

Explore more of Costa Rica

  • You've seen San Jose, now it's time to explore other corners of Costa Rica. Travel around 113 kilometres east to Limon to check off its popular sights. From Veragua Rainforest Park to Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños, there's plenty to keep you busy.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.