Austin to Carlsbad (AUS–CLD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
AUS–CLD had nonstop service, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,170 miles in 2h 51m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TWY TWY | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Carlsbad from Austin
| Metric | AUS→CLD | SAT→CLD | CLL→CLD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUS | – | 67 mi | 82 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 51m | 2h 25m | 2h 41m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
AUS: CDT · CLD: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 4:00 PM in Carlsbad.
CapMetro Route 20 (Airport Flyer) runs between downtown Austin (Congress Ave) and AUS in about 30–35 minutes (fare $1.25, or free with MetroAccess). Service runs from roughly 05:00 to midnight; frequency drops evenings and weekends.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis run $30–40. Traffic on SH-71 can be heavy during afternoon rush; allow 30–40 minutes from downtown during 16:00–18:30. Long-term parking from $7/day in remote economy lots.
AUS–CLD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUS to CLD
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
AUS to CLD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUS to CLD is about 2 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,170 miles (1,882 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 San Antonio (SAT), College Station (CLL) and Houston (HOU).