San Diego to Cartagena (SAN–CTG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
PTY Tocumen 8h 40m CM → CM Tocumen (PTY) to Cartagena flights
JFK New York 12h 14m AFASB6 → B6 New York (JFK) to Cartagena flights
MIA Miami 12h 15m AAASG3 → AA Miami (MIA) to Cartagena flights
ATL Atlanta 12h 45m AFAMDL → DLVS Atlanta (ATL) to Cartagena flights
YYZ Toronto 19h 32m AC → TS Toronto (YYZ) to Cartagena flights
YUL Montréal 26h 10m AC → TS Montréal (YUL) to Cartagena flights
SJO San José (Alajuela) ~8h 32m → AV San José (Alajuela) (SJO) to Cartagena flights
MDE Medellín ~9h 19m AV → AVJAP5 Medellín (MDE) to Cartagena flights
BOS Boston ~12h 13m ASB6DL → Boston (BOS) to Cartagena flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Diego to Cartagena
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between SAN and CTG, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore SAN Routes CTG Routes SAN Live Flights CTG Live Flights SAN Delays
All flights from Cartagena (CTG) Cartagena to San Diego flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to CTG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
SJO ~8h 32m PTY ~8h 40m MDE ~9h 19m BOS ~12h 13m JFK ~12h 14m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
330
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SAN → CTG
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
Return
CTG → SAN
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
53%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Cartagena is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
SAN: PDT · CTG: -05

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 8:00 PM in Cartagena.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Colombia visa-free for stays up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Immigration may stamp a shorter period, so check the date written on the entry stamp. Extensions up to an additional 90 days can be requested at a Migracion Colombia office.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

SAN–CTG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Cartagena route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: CTG
Full nameRafael Nuñez International Airport
IATA / ICAOCTG / SKCG
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Passengers/yr7.2M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to CTG flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Tocumen, John F. Kennedy and Miami.
Cartagena is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
Yes, return flights from CTG to SAN 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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tocumen, John F. Kennedy and Miami. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.