Nashville to Carlsbad (BNA–CLD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Nashville to Carlsbad
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3h behind 18 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between BNA and CLD, connecting options are available through 18 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to CLD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
DAL ~5h 20m SLC ~6h 40m HOU ~6h 44m VNY ~7h 6m BZN ~7h 23m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
303
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
BNA → CLD
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Return
CLD → BNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Carlsbad is 3 hours behind Nashville.
BNA: EDT · CLD: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 3:00 PM in Carlsbad.
Getting to BNA

No rail connection exists. WeGo bus Route 18 runs from downtown Nashville to BNA in 30–40 minutes (fare $2, transfers free with transfer slip) but service ends in the early evening. Not suitable for early-morning or late-night flights.

Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes depending on traffic on I-40. Taxis run $25–35. Short-term parking is $3/20 minutes; economy lots cost $7–10/day with free shuttle.

Facts

BNA–CLD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Carlsbad route.
Route details
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: BNA
Full nameNashville International Airport
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: CLD
Full nameMcClellan-Palomar Airport
IATA / ICAOCLD / KCRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation331 ft / 101 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to CLD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, SLC, HOU, VNY, BZN, SJC, IAD, RDU, ATL, YYZ, OAK, YYC, BDL, MIA, LAS, PHX, DEN and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Carlsbad is 3 hours behind Nashville.
Yes, return flights from CLD to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.