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Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain to Cartagena from £318

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — CTG
9 Mar — 16 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Madrid Barajas to Cartagena Rafael Nunez are usually found in April or May, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Madrid to Cartagena

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Madrid (MAD) to Cartagena (CTG). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 4 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£563

One-way from

£318

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£601
Delta
  • Delta
  • 25/4-10/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 92h 23m total
  • Madrid to Cartagena
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Plus Ultra
  • Plus Ultra
  • 30/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 00m total
  • Madrid to Cartagena
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£117 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Madrid to Cartagena
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Madrid to Cartagena. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 March 2025.

Fri 25/410:05MAD - CTG
1 stop34h 07mDelta
Thu 8/514:34CTG - MAD
2 stops58h 16mDelta
Deal found 3/3£563
Sat 25/1019:35MAD - CTG
2 stops29h 50mSWISS
Sun 9/1119:35CTG - MAD
1 stop31h 45mSWISS
Deal found 3/3£684
Tue 6/501:30MAD - CTG
1 stop15h 09mAvianca
Thu 22/504:22CTG - MAD
1 stop12h 08mAvianca
Deal found 3/3£696
Sat 8/1119:35MAD - CTG
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/1120:06CTG - MAD
2 stops17h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3£754
Tue 1/410:50MAD - CTG
2 stops28h 51mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/409:38CTG - MAD
2 stops39h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/3£770
Tue 4/313:00MAD - CTG
2 stops34h 35mKLM
Tue 11/318:55CTG - MAD
1 stop35h 20mKLM
Deal found 2/3£830
Thu 27/306:15MAD - CTG
2 stops23h 29mLufthansa
Mon 7/419:01CTG - MAD
2 stops21h 24mLufthansa
Deal found 3/3£962
Sat 8/317:40MAD - CTG
2 stops31h 49mTurkish Airlines
Sun 16/312:30CTG - MAD
3 stops29h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/3£1,000

Find flights from Madrid to Cartagena within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Madrid to Cartagena that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 4 March 2025.

Fly from

Madrid

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Cartagena

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Fri 25/4

10:05-13:12

1 stop34h 07m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sat 10/5

14:34-07:50

2 stops58h 16m

£563

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Tue 6/5

01:30-09:39

1 stop15h 09m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Thu 22/5

04:22-23:30

1 stop12h 08m

£696

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Tue 1/4

10:50-08:41

2 stops28h 51m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sun 6/4

09:38-08:05

2 stops39h 27m

£770

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Tue 22/4

19:35-17:20

2 stops28h 45m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sun 27/4

21:15-09:20

1 stop29h 05m

£807

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Mon 24/3

06:00-17:35

2 stops17h 35m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Wed 9/4

18:00-16:25

1 stop15h 25m

£834

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Mon 9/6

06:00-22:26

2 stops23h 26m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Mon 23/6

22:35-11:50

2 stops30h 15m

£887

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Thu 27/3

06:15-23:44

2 stops23h 29m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Mon 7/4

19:01-23:25

2 stops21h 24m

£962

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Sat 15/3

12:00-19:29

2 stops37h 29m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Mon 31/3

15:26-13:40

2 stops39h 14m

£1,098

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Wed 30/4

14:55-21:55

1 stop14h 00m

£318

MadridCartagena

MAD - CTG

MADCTG

Madrid Barajas

Tue 1/4

01:30-09:39

1 stop15h 09m

£357

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Best time to book a flight from Madrid to Cartagena

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Travel insights for flights from Madrid to Cartagena

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Madrid to Cartagena?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Madrid to Cartagena. Price data was last updated on 28 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Madrid to Cartagena is 90 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madrid to Cartagena?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Cartagena (average of £959). Flying from Madrid to Cartagena in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,360). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAD to CTG?

Find hourly flight availability from Madrid to Cartagena. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 March 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Madrid to Cartagena in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 21% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Rainfall in Cartagena by month

Plan your trip to Cartagena by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cartagena ranges from 0.0 - 220.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 220.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cartagena when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Cartagena by month

Plan your trip to Cartagena by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cartagena, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cartagena

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cartagena. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cartagena. Reviews last updated 4 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Madrid to Cartagena, see what other customers have to say about Delta, KLM and SWISS. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,068 reviews
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Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,068 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,068 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,322 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,068 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,560 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,068 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,679 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,068 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,795 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,068 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Madrid to Cartagena round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta (£563), Avianca (£696), and United Airlines (£770) offers the cheapest pricing from Madrid to Cartagena. Delta is priced at 10% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Madrid to Cartagena one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Plus Ultra. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £318. Users have also found prices from £357 and £445 on Avianca and United Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Madrid to Cartagena that include hotel bookings?

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Madrid to Cartagena.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Madrid to Cartagena?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Madrid to Cartagena by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madrid to Cartagena?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Cartagena (average of £959). Flying from Madrid to Cartagena in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,360). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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