Cedar Rapids to Carlsbad (CID–CLD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CID Airport Page →
1,519 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 3 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 3 hubs
PHX Phoenix 5h 31m AA → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Carlsbad flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 41m G4 → XE Las Vegas (LAS) to Carlsbad flights
DEN Denver 6h 1m UAY4 → UA Denver (DEN) to Carlsbad flights
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Cedar Rapids to Carlsbad
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,519 mi 3h 43m nonstop -2h behind

CID–CLD has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CID to CLD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
PHX ~5h 31m LAS ~5h 41m DEN ~6h 1m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
49
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
CID → CLD
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
CLD → CID
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. CID delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Carlsbad from Cedar Rapids

Nearby airports with service to McClellan-Palomar Airport.
Metric CID→CLD DSM→CLD
Distance from CID – 103 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights ~1 –
Flight time 3h 43m 3h 10m
Departure OTP 67% –
Des Moines (DSM) to Carlsbad flights
Airports within 200 miles of CID 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 Cedar Rapids.
CID: CDT · CLD: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cedar Rapids, it's 4:00 PM in Carlsbad.
Distance & Flight Time
1,519 mi / 2,445 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 43m gate to gate.
Facts

CID–CLD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cedar Rapids to Carlsbad route.
Route details
Distance1,519 mi / 2,445 km
Flight time3h 43m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CID
Full nameThe Eastern Iowa Airport
IATA / ICAOCID / KCID
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation869 ft / 265 m
Destination: CLD
Full nameMcClellan-Palomar Airport
IATA / ICAOCLD / KCRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation331 ft / 101 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CID to CLD flights.
Nonstop flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to McClellan-Palomar Airport take about 3h 43m gate to gate. The route covers 1,519 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and Denver.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CLD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Carlsbad is 2 hours behind Cedar Rapids.
Nearby alternatives include DSM. 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 CID to CLD

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CID to CLD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CID to CLD is about 3 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,519 miles (2,445 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 Des Moines (DSM).