How Many Points to Fly to Cartagena? (2026)

🇨🇴 A round-trip economy award to Cartagena costs about 30,000 points through JetBlue TrueBlue. Business class runs about 65,000 points. Hotels start around 10,000 points per night.

30,000
Economy · round trip
65,000
Business · round trip
10,000
Hotel · per night

The flight: book through JetBlue TrueBlue

JetBlue direct or United via Chase.

JetBlue and United both fly direct from US hubs. Avianca also bookable via LifeMiles (Amex transfer).

Economy, round trip30,000 points
Business, round trip65,000 points
Best transfer partnerJetBlue TrueBlue
RouteJetBlue direct or United via Chase

The hotel: 10,000 points per night

The standout points hotel here is Hyatt Regency Cartagena, bookable through World of Hyatt. Before you burn points, check the cash rate. If the redemption works out below roughly 1.5 cents per point, paying cash and saving the points is usually the better trade.

Award rate10,000 points / night
ProgramWorld of Hyatt
PropertyHyatt Regency Cartagena

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See live prices for Hyatt Regency Cartagena and nearby hotels, then decide if points or cash wins.

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The cards that earn this trip fastest

These cards transfer to JetBlue TrueBlue or World of Hyatt, so the points you earn become this exact trip.

Chase Ink Business Preferred
$95 annual fee · 100,000-point bonus after $8,000 in 3 months
100K bonus is worth $1,250+ in travel. 3x on business essentials up to $150K/yr. Points combine with Sapphire. The bonus alone is enough for two round-trip economy tickets.
Amex Platinum
$695 annual fee · 80,000-point bonus after $8,000 in 6 months
Best premium card. $600/yr in usable credits. Centurion lounge access. 5x on flights booked direct. The bonus alone is enough for two round-trip economy tickets.
Citi Strata Premier
$95 annual fee · 75,000-point bonus after $4,000 in 3 months
Best no-frills travel card. 3x dining/groceries/gas/travel. Transfers to Flying Blue, Singapore, and Turkish Airlines for outsized value. The bonus alone is enough for two round-trip economy tickets.

Common questions

How many points do I need to fly to Cartagena?

A round-trip economy award costs about 30,000 points when you transfer to JetBlue TrueBlue. Business class runs about 65,000 points round trip. Cash prices vary by season, so the same points can be worth more in peak months.

What is the best way to book Cartagena with points?

Transfer flexible points to JetBlue TrueBlue and book through their award search. JetBlue direct or United via Chase. JetBlue and United both fly direct from US hubs. Avianca also bookable via LifeMiles (Amex transfer).

How many points per night for a hotel in Cartagena?

Around 10,000 points per night through World of Hyatt. A standout redemption is Hyatt Regency Cartagena. Always compare the cash rate first so you know the redemption beats roughly 1.5 cents per point.

Which credit card is best for a trip to Cartagena?

Chase Ink Business Preferred ($95 annual fee) transfers to JetBlue TrueBlue and its 100,000-point signup bonus is enough for two round-trip economy tickets. 100K bonus is worth $1,250+ in travel. 3x on business essentials up to $150K/yr. Points combine with Sapphire.

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