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

CLD Airport Page →
1,745 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 3w 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 6 hubs
PHX Phoenix 5h 26m AAEJAPD AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Nashville flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 48m EJMXE F9WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Nashville flights
DEN Denver 6h 8m UA F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Nashville flights
SFO San Francisco 6h 50m UA UAVAWN San Francisco (SFO) to Nashville flights
MSP Minneapolis 8h 56m AN AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Nashville flights
CMH Columbus ~6h 25m UD CNSWN Columbus (CMH) to Nashville flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Carlsbad to Nashville
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,745 mi 3h 21m nonstop +2h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CLD to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
321
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CLD → BNA
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
70%
Return
BNA → CLD
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays →

Other ways to reach Nashville from Carlsbad

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric CLD→BNA SAN→BNA SNA→BNA
Distance from CLD 28 mi 51 mi
Nonstop airlines 7 9
Weekly flights ~1 27 1
Flight time 3h 21m 3h 28m 3h 24m
Airports within 200 miles of CLD with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Carlsbad, it's 8:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
1,745 mi / 2,808 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 21m gate to gate.
Getting from BNA

Uber and Lyft from BNA to downtown run $20–30 (15–25 minutes). Pickup zones for TNCs are on the lower level. Taxis are available at the ground transportation curb, typically $25–35 to downtown.Rental car brands are in the adjacent facility connected via walkway. WeGo bus Route 18 costs $2 but has limited evening hours; check before relying on it for late arrivals. I-40 and Briley Parkway provide direct highway access.

Nashville Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and variable winters. July and August average 32–36°C with high humidity. Winter (December–February) temperatures range from −2–10°C. Ice storms are the primary disruption risk. Nashville sees occasional but significant freezing rain events that shut down the airport.

Severe thunderstorm season peaks April through June, bringing tornado risk to the region. Spring storms cause most ground stops and ground delays. Autumn (September–November) is mild and generally the most disruption-free season.

CLD–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Carlsbad to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance1,745 mi / 2,808 km
Flight time3h 21m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CLD
IATA / ICAOCLD / KCRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation331 ft / 101 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLD to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from McClellan-Palomar Airport to Nashville International Airport take about 3h 21m gate to gate. The route covers 1,745 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and Denver.
Nashville is 2 hours ahead of Carlsbad.
Yes, return flights from BNA to CLD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SAN, SNA and PSP. 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 BNA

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

CLD to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLD to BNA is about 3 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,745 miles (2,808 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 San Diego (SAN), Santa Ana (SNA) and Palm Springs (PSP).