Cheap flights from Panama City to Cartagena from $265 PAC, PTY → CTG
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC), Tocumen International Airport (PTY) → Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
The cheapest return found recently is $428 with avianca airlines, 26 Dec – 29 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $265 with avianca airlines, 6 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $265, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $428, 26 Dec to 29 Dec
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, return fares from $379 found in the last 7 days
Return
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.
Cheapest return found recently
$428
26 Dec – 29 Dec · avianca airlines
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) → Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
Leaves 4:10 p.m. · Return leaves 10:10 p.m. · 32 h 30 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$428 26 Dec – 29 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$379 23 Nov – 1 Decfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 47 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $271 to $396.
At $428, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold return fares on 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 3-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 26 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
2 fares on 2 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov – 1 Dec | $379 | avianca airlines | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) → Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Dec – 29 Dec | $428 | avianca airlines | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) → Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $379.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: avianca airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $255 to $267.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$265
6 Mar 2027 · avianca airlines
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) → Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
Leaves 2:30 a.m. · 5 h 15 min trip
1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$265 6 Mar 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
$251 1 Decfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $168 to $350.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates from 1 Dec to 7 Mar 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 6 Mar 2027, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
7 fares on 6 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec | $251 | avianca airlines | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) → Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 2 Dec | $252 | avianca airlines | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) → Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 23 Dec | $265 | avianca airlines | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) → Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 30 Dec | $313 | avianca airlines | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) → Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) | 3 stops | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 6 Mar 2027 | $265 | avianca airlines | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) → Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 7 Mar 2027 | $267 | avianca airlines | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) → Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $251.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: avianca airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Panama City to Cartagena
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 26 Dec – 29 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 6 Mar 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Panama City to Cartagena?
Return
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 27% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (47 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $378 | $301 | +36% | 10 |
| 7–13 days | $365 | $301 | +32% | 20 |
| 14–29 days | $293 | $274 | +6% | 30 |
| 30–59 days | $377 | $274 | +36% | 31 |
| 90–179 days | $277 | $277 | Cheapest seen | 12 |
One-way
Fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 30% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $241 | $169 | +42% | 22 |
| 7–13 days | $170 | $168 | Cheapest seen | 19 |
| 14–29 days | $172 | $168 | +1% | 24 |
| 30–59 days | $205 | $170 | +21% | 26 |
| 60–89 days | $268 | $181 | +58% | 29 |
| 90–179 days | $215 | $193 | +27% | 18 |
| 180+ days | $268 | $268 | +58% | 9 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Panama City → Barranquilla
100 km from Cartagena
$375
$53 less than flying to Cartagena
31 Dec – 12 Feb 2027 · PTY → BAQ · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found yesterday
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 26 Dec – 29 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Panama City to Cartagena?
The cheapest return found recently is $428 with avianca airlines, 26 Dec to 29 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $379 with avianca airlines, 23 Nov to 1 Dec, found 4 days ago.
How much is a one-way flight from Panama City to Cartagena?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $265 with avianca airlines, 6 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $251 with avianca airlines, 1 Dec, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $255 to $267.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Panama City to Cartagena?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $379, 23 Nov to 1 Dec, found 4 days ago. December 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $251, 1 Dec, found 4 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Panama City to Cartagena?
In 47 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 27% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, one-way fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 30% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
How long is the flight from Panama City to Cartagena?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with avianca airlines on 6 Mar 2027, takes 5 h 15 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Panama City to Cartagena?
Between 1 Dec and 7 Mar 2027, avianca airlines has the cheapest one-way on all 6 departure dates we hold.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work