Carlsbad to Birmingham (CLD–BHM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CLD Airport Page →
1,756 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 55m ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private 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
LAS Las Vegas 6h 20m EJMXE → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Birmingham flights
DEN Denver 6h 36m UA → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Birmingham flights
PHX Phoenix ~6h 1m AAEJAPD → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Birmingham flights
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Carlsbad to Birmingham
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,756 mi 3h 2m nonstop +2h ahead

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

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All flights from Birmingham (BHM) Birmingham to Carlsbad flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CLD to BHM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
PHX ~6h 1m LAS ~6h 20m DEN ~6h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
82
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
CLD → BHM
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
70%
Return
BHM → CLD
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BHM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Birmingham from Carlsbad

Nearby airports with service to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Metric CLD→BHM SAN→BHM PSP→BHM
Distance from CLD – 28 mi 66 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights ~1 1 –
Flight time 3h 2m 4h 54m 3h 9m
San Diego (SAN) to Birmingham flights · Palm Springs (PSP) to Birmingham flights · Los Angeles (LAX) to Birmingham flights
Airports within 200 miles of CLD with service to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Birmingham is 2 hours ahead of Carlsbad.
CLD: PDT · BHM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Carlsbad, it's 8:00 PM in Birmingham.
Distance & Flight Time
1,756 mi / 2,826 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 2m gate to gate.
Facts

CLD–BHM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Carlsbad to Birmingham route.
Route details
Distance1,756 mi / 2,826 km
Flight time3h 2m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CLD
Full nameMcClellan-Palomar Airport
IATA / ICAOCLD / KCRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation331 ft / 101 m
Destination: BHM
Full nameBirmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation650 ft / 198 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLD to BHM flights.
Nonstop flights from McClellan-Palomar Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport take about 3h 2m gate to gate. The route covers 1,756 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid and Denver.
Birmingham is 2 hours ahead of Carlsbad.
Nearby alternatives include SAN, PSP and LAX. 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 CLD to BHM

McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CLD to BHM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLD to BHM is about 3 hours 2 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,756 miles (2,826 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Diego (SAN), Palm Springs (PSP) and Los Angeles (LAX).