Austin to Carlsbad (AUS–CLD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Austin to Carlsbad
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,170 mi 2h 53m nonstop -2h behind 37 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between AUS and CLD, connecting options are available through 37 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUS to CLD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
356
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Carlsbad from Austin

Nearby airports with service to McClellan-Palomar Airport.
Metric AUS→CLD SAT→CLD HOU→CLD
Distance from AUS – 67 mi 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 4
Weekly flights 1 1 1
Flight time 2h 53m 1h 36m 3h 7m
Departure OTP 35% – –
San Antonio (SAT) to Carlsbad flights · Houston (HOU) to Carlsbad flights
Airports within 200 miles of AUS with service to McClellan-Palomar Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Carlsbad is 2 hours behind Austin.
AUS: CDT · CLD: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 4:00 PM in Carlsbad.
Distance & Flight Time
1,170 mi / 1,882 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 53m.
Getting to AUS

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.

Facts

AUS–CLD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Austin to Carlsbad route.
Route details
Distance1,170 mi / 1,882 km
Flight time2h 53m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections37 hubs
Origin: AUS
Full nameAustin Bergstrom International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m
Destination: CLD
Full nameMcClellan-Palomar Airport
IATA / ICAOCLD / KCRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation331 ft / 101 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUS to CLD flights.
Nonstop flights from Austin Bergstrom International Airport to McClellan-Palomar Airport take approximately 2h 53m. The route covers 1,170 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from AUS to CLD.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ABQ, DAL, PSP, SNA, VNY, SCF, OMA, BZN, HOU, LAX, SLC, SJC, MRY, MEM, YYC, MDW, MSP, YYZ, LIR, PIT, BNA, PDX, PBI, CHS, ATL, RDU, IAD, BDL, MIA, FLL, STT, PHX, SFO, DEN, LAS, OAK and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Carlsbad is 2 hours behind Austin.
Yes, return flights from CLD to AUS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SAT and HOU. 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 AUS to CLD

Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

AUS to CLD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUS to CLD ranges from 2 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,170 miles (1,882 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ABQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Antonio (SAT) and Houston (HOU).