Flights Detroit → Cartagena
As of October 2026, economy flights from Detroit to Cartagena have a typical range USD 690–2395, median USD 1393. Full range across all 213 offers: USD 671–2985. We found 34% of 213 offers from budget carriers (around USD 1120) and 66% from full-service carriers (around USD 1611).
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Best offers by airline: Detroit → Cartagena
Based on 213 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Detroit → Cartagena
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | Included | USD 35 | — |
| American Airlines | — | USD 35 | — |
| Frontier | — | — | — |
| Copa | Included | USD 40 | — |
| United Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Delta | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Avianca | Included | USD 30 | — |
| LATAM Airlines | Included | USD 40 | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Detroit to Cartagena cost?
Based on 213 offers · October 2026
Detroit to Cartagena flights ranged from USD 671 to USD 2985 across 213 offers analyzed in October 2026. Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 787 and premium fares around 2407 The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 213 offers.
These 213 offers (October 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 975 and USD 1716
What hidden fees do Detroit to Cartagena flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Detroit to Cartagena routes. The breakdown below is based on 213 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| B6 | 35 | 4% |
| AA | 70 | 10% |
| F9 | 10 | 1% |
| CM | 55 | 6% |
| UA | 10 | 1% |
| DL | 39 | 2% |
| AV | 40 | 4% |
| LA | 55 | 3% |
American Airlines: base ~USD 639 + fees USD 70 = ~USD 709 total. United Airlines: base ~USD 853 + fees USD 10 = ~USD 863 total.
American Airlines's USD 70 ancillary fees narrow the gap with United Airlines's lower-fee model — the USD 214 base difference shrinks to USD 154 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Detroit to Cartagena?
9 airlines flew Detroit to Cartagena in this dataset. The route shows a clear split between low-cost and full-service carriers. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (B6), fares ranged USD 671–1221 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 B6 | 14 | 671–1221 | 677 | 35 (5%) |
 Frontier Airlines | 3 | 690–695 | 695 | 10 (1%) |
 American Airlines | 25 | 678–768 | 709 | 70 (10%) |
 American | 7 | — | 713 | n/a |
 United Airlines | 5 | 863–878 | 863 | 10 (1%) |
 Copa Airlines | 17 | 770–1135 | 1002 | 55 (5%) |
 Avianca | 1 | — | 1120 | 40 (4%) |
 LATAM Airlines | 81 | 1306–2023 | 1611 | 55 (3%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 60 | 1216–2586 | 1711 | 39 (2%) |
Where do the best Detroit → Cartagena prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Detroit to Cartagena flights
- Full-service carriers on Detroit–Cartagena cost 1.6x more than budget airlines (USD 1104 vs USD 686 median; overall median USD 1393).
- AA charges 7.0x more in ancillary fees than UA — USD 70 vs USD 10 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 933 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 678. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Detroit to Cartagena cost?
- Based on 213 offers analyzed, Detroit to Cartagena flights range from USD 671 to USD 2985, with a median price of USD 1393. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Detroit to Cartagena flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 49 to the base fare on Detroit to Cartagena flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Detroit to Cartagena including all fees?
- B6 has the lowest median fare on Detroit to Cartagena at USD 677 (median across 14 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Detroit–Cartagena flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 678. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Detroit to Cartagena routes?
- Detroit to Cartagena has 9 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 671 to USD 2985 across 213 offers. There are two distinct fare clusters on this route: budget options and premium fares. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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