What's the cheapest month to fly to Cartagena?

Brokepackr's data shows September-November offer the best fares to Cartagena. Seasonal US flights spike in December-March — book 2-3 months ahead if traveling in winter.

How much does 30 days in Cartagena cost?

Brokepackr's Cost Index estimates $1,500-2,000 USD for 30 days in Cartagena. The old city is pricey — Getsemani has the backpacker hostels and better value. Beach clubs add up fast, budget accordingly.

Is Cartagena worth the cost compared to Medellin or Bogota?

Brokepackr data shows Cartagena is 30-40% pricier than Medellin or Bogota. Worth 4-7 days for Caribbean vibes and colonial architecture, but don't blow your whole Colombia budget here — the interior has better value.

Brokepackr · Flights · Cartagena · from Monterrey

Cheap Flights to Cartagena
from Monterrey

Median: MX$‍9,200 round-tripBest month: MayLatin America

At a glance

Monterrey → Cartagena

Round-trip: MX$‍9,200

Daily budget: MX$‍872

Best month: May (44% off peak)

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Seasonality

When to fly to Cartagena from Monterrey

Average round-trip prices by month from Monterrey (MTY)

$619

Jan

$565

Feb

$511

Mar

$457

Apr

$441

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May

$565

Jun

$592

Jul

$527

Aug

$441

Sep

$457

Oct

$495

Nov

$635

Dec

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Moderate

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Daily Budget

30-day Cartagena budget

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Hostels dorm (avg)MX$‍359/day

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Local transportMX$‍154/day

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FoodMX$‍257/day

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DrinksMX$‍34/day

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ActivitiesMX$‍68/day

Total · 30 daysMX$‍‌26,163

Based on 57,431 hostel prices and user-reported costs. Cheapest 5% excluded.

Budget Tiers · Per Day

brokepackrMX$‍616/day

Dorms, cooking, free activities

backpackrMX$‍1,129/day

Private rooms, eating out daily

flashpackrMX$‍2,086+/day

Boutique hostels, taxis, nightlife

Brokepackr tip

Flying from Monterrey: Median round-trip is MX$‍9,200. Book in May to save 44%.

Getting There

Best airports to fly into

CTG

Rafael Nunez International

Cartagena · Caribbean coast — seasonal direct flights from US

✈️Brokepackr pick: Fly into CTG (Rafael Nunez International) for the widest international connections to Cartagena.

Entry Requirements

Flight + visa requirements

Passport	Status	Duration	eVisa / Notes
PT	visa_free	90 days	No
US	visa_free	90 days	No
CA	visa_free	90 days	No
AL	visa_free	90 days	No
GT	visa_free	90 days	No
HK	visa_free	90 days	No
TR	visa_free	90 days	No
TW	e_visa	None days	Yes
EC	visa_free	90 days	No
ID	visa_free	90 days	No

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