Flying from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
The timezone in Cartagena is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of San Jose.
Flights from SJO to CTG start at 10:35 — the first with AVIANCA. The latest departure is at 16:50 with AVIANCA. In total, you can choose from 17 weekly Juan Santamaria International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport flights.
Your SJO to CTG flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
AVIANCA is your ticket to exploring Cartagena (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Colombia!). Browse the direct flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport offered by this airline.
AVIANCA is the top choice for travellers on this route.
AVIANCA is the most punctual carrier operating SJO to CTG flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between SJO and CTG:
Tocumen International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
At the moment, Rs26,421 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs28,260. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book eight months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from SJO to CTG.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SJO to CTG.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport.
Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
79.83% of flights that take off from Juan Santamaria International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Juan Santamaria International Airport from central San Jose, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 2 hours 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to SJO:
Arriving at Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Juan Santamaria International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CTG instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Rafael Nunez International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Keddy By Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cartagena and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Rafael Nunez International Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) to central Cartagena
Rafael Nunez International Airport to central Cartagena has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
When to fly to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
August is the most popular month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Cartagena in April.
Lock in your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Rafael Nunez International Airport for February if you want to go to Cartagena during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 32ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SJO to CTG in January. Temperatures average between 24ºC and 32ºC then.
Explore more of Colombia
Cartagena is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Colombia waiting to be discovered. Around 467 kilometres south of Cartagena, a trip to Medellin will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza.
Around 97 kilometres north-east of Cartagena, Barranquilla is another favourite stop in Colombia. Start your sightseeing at La Casa del Carnaval Elsa Caridi, Museo del Caribe and Malecón Puerta de Oro.
