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

ABQ Airport Page →
624 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 1w 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 6 hubs
PHX Phoenix 3h 33m AAASPD → AAEJAPD Phoenix (PHX) to Carlsbad flights
LAS Las Vegas 3h 35m WN → XE Las Vegas (LAS) to Carlsbad flights
DEN Denver 5h 3m ACCMLX → UA Denver (DEN) to Carlsbad flights
SFO San Francisco 5h 12m ACNHNZ → UA San Francisco (SFO) to Carlsbad flights
OAK Oakland 5h 41m WN → LXJXE Oakland (OAK) to Carlsbad flights
RNO Reno ~4h 59m WN → XE Reno (RNO) to Carlsbad flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
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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All flights from Carlsbad (CLD) Carlsbad to Albuquerque flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ABQ to CLD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
PHX ~3h 33m LAS ~3h 35m RNO ~4h 59m DEN ~5h 3m SFO ~5h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
131
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
CLD → ABQ
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
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 ~1 –
Flight time 1h 18m 1h 47m
Departure OTP 100% –
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
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
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 Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and Denver.
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 Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Durango (DRO).