Cartagena to San José (Alajuela) (CTG–SJO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AV avianca
32N
2:00 PM
-05
2:55 PM
CST
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AV avianca
32N
10:20 AM
CST TM
1:10 PM
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Cartagena to San José (Alajuela)
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 592 mi 1h 55m nonstop -1h behind 16 1-stop hubs

CTG–SJO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. avianca leads the route. The flight covers 592 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CTG–SJO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AV avianca 7 32N 1h55 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – AV
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AV (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CTG to SJO direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CTG to SJO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
SDQ ~6h 40m HOU ~8h 37m MDE ~14h 47m PTY ~16h 47m BOG ~17h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
410
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
San José (Alajuela) is 1 hour behind Cartagena.
CTG: -05 · SJO: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Cartagena, it's 5:00 PM in San José (Alajuela).
Distance & Flight Time
592 mi / 953 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m.
Visa & Entry

Colombian passport holders normally require a consular visa to enter Costa Rica. However, holders of a valid multiple-entry US, Canadian, or Schengen visa or residence permit are exempt and may enter visa-free for up to 90 days. Passport must be valid for at least 90 days beyond the date of entry. A biometric machine-readable passport is mandatory.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

CTG–SJO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cartagena to San José (Alajuela) route.
Route details
Distance592 mi / 953 km
Flight time1h 55m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: CTG
Full nameRafael Nuñez International Airport
IATA / ICAOCTG / SKCG
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Passengers/yr7.2M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
Destination: SJO
Full nameJuan Santamaría International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CTG to SJO flights.
Nonstop flights from Rafael Nuñez International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport take approximately 1h 55m. The route covers 592 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: avianca.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from CTG to SJO. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SDQ, HOU, MDE, PTY, BOG, MEX, FLL, MIA, ATL, ZRH, AMS, LIM, YYZ, YUL, JFK and MAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San José (Alajuela) is 1 hour behind Cartagena.
Yes, return flights from SJO to CTG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CTG to SJO

Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) are connected by nonstop service from avianca. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CTG to SJO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CTG to SJO ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 592 miles (953 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SDQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.