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

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AV avianca
32N
10:20 AM
CST TM
1:10 PM
-05
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AV avianca
32N
2:00 PM
-05
2:55 PM
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San José (Alajuela) to Cartagena
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 592 mi 1h 50m nonstop +1h ahead 13 1-stop hubs

SJO–CTG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. avianca leads the route. The flight covers 592 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJO–CTG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AV avianca 7 32N 1h50 – 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, SJO to CTG 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 SJO to CTG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
SDQ ~6h 29m JFK ~13h 10m BOG ~16h 24m MDE ~17h 53m PTY ~19h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
365
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
Cartagena is 1 hour ahead of San José (Alajuela).
SJO: CST · CTG: -05

When it's 6:00 PM in San José (Alajuela), it's 7:00 PM in Cartagena.
Distance & Flight Time
592 mi / 953 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 50m.
Facts

SJO–CTG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San José (Alajuela) to Cartagena route.
Route details
Distance592 mi / 953 km
Flight time1h 50m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: SJO
Full nameJuan Santamaría International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 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 SJO to CTG flights.
Nonstop flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Rafael Nuñez International Airport take approximately 1h 50m. The route covers 592 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: avianca.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from SJO to CTG. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SDQ, JFK, BOG, MDE, PTY, LIM, MAD, MEX, ATL, FLL, YYZ, MIA and YUL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cartagena is 1 hour ahead of San José (Alajuela).
Yes, return flights from CTG to SJO 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 SJO to CTG

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

SJO to CTG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJO to CTG ranges from 1 hours 50 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

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