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

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Nashville to Carlsbad
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,745 mi 5h 11m nonstop -2h behind 36 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between BNA and CLD, connecting options are available through 36 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
36
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
354
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 4:00 PM in Carlsbad.
Distance & Flight Time
1,745 mi / 2,808 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 11m.
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
Distance1,745 mi / 2,808 km
Flight time5h 11m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: BNA
Full nameNashville International Airport
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to McClellan-Palomar Airport take approximately 5h 11m. The route covers 1,745 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ABQ, DAL, SAT, SNA, VNY, MEM, OMA, MDW, SLC, AUS, HOU, SJC, LAX, MSP, SCF, PIT, BZN, OAK, PSP, IAD, RDU, CHS, YYZ, ATL, PBI, BDL, YYC, MIA, PDX, FLL, STT, LAS, PHX, SFO, DEN and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Carlsbad is 2 hours behind Nashville.
Yes, return flights from CLD to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 BNA to CLD

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BNA to CLD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to CLD ranges from 5 hours 11 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,745 miles (2,808 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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