Albuquerque to Carlsbad (ABQ–CLD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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624 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 3h 23m WN → XE Las Vegas (LAS) to Carlsbad flights
PHX Phoenix 3h 33m AAASCTF → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Carlsbad flights
DEN Denver 4h 52m ACCMUA → UA Denver (DEN) to Carlsbad flights
SFO San Francisco 5h 10m ACNHNZ → UA San Francisco (SFO) to Carlsbad flights
OAK Oakland 6h 30m WN → XE Oakland (OAK) to Carlsbad flights
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Albuquerque to Carlsbad
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
624 mi 1h 18m nonstop -1h behind

ABQ–CLD has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ABQ to CLD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
LAS ~3h 23m PHX ~3h 33m DEN ~4h 52m SFO ~5h 10m OAK ~6h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
142
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ABQ → CLD
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Return
CLD → ABQ
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
56%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ABQ delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Carlsbad from Albuquerque

Nearby airports with service to McClellan-Palomar Airport.
Metric ABQ→CLD DRO→CLD
Distance from ABQ – 159 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 1h 18m 1h 47m
Departure OTP 84% –
Durango (DRO) to Carlsbad flights
Airports within 200 miles of ABQ with service to McClellan-Palomar Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Carlsbad is 1 hour behind Albuquerque.
ABQ: MDT · CLD: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Albuquerque, it's 5:00 PM in Carlsbad.
Distance & Flight Time
624 mi / 1,005 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 18m gate to gate.
Facts

ABQ–CLD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Albuquerque to Carlsbad route.
Route details
Distance624 mi / 1,005 km
Flight time1h 18m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ABQ
Full nameAlbuquerque International Sunport
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m
Destination: CLD
Full nameMcClellan-Palomar Airport
IATA / ICAOCLD / KCRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation331 ft / 101 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ABQ to CLD flights.
Nonstop flights from Albuquerque International Sunport to McClellan-Palomar Airport take about 1h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 624 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Denver.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CLD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Carlsbad is 1 hour behind Albuquerque.
Yes, return flights from CLD to ABQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DRO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ABQ to CLD

Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ABQ to CLD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABQ to CLD is about 1 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 624 miles (1,005 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Durango (DRO).