Carlsbad to Charleston (CLD–CHS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CLD Airport Page →
2,146 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight 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 1 hub
DEN Denver 7h 34m UA → UAWNWUP Denver (DEN) to Charleston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Carlsbad to Charleston
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,146 mi 4h 20m nonstop +3h ahead

CLD–CHS 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 Charleston (CHS) Charleston to Carlsbad flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CLD to CHS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
DEN ~7h 34m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
171
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 → CHS
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
71%
Return
CHS → CLD
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CHS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Charleston from Carlsbad

Nearby airports with service to Charleston International Airport.
Metric CLD→CHS SAN→CHS SNA→CHS
Distance from CLD – 28 mi 51 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights ~1 – –
Flight time 4h 20m 3h 54m 4h 17m
San Diego (SAN) to Charleston flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Charleston flights · Palm Springs (PSP) to Charleston flights
Airports within 200 miles of CLD with service to Charleston International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Charleston is 3 hours ahead of Carlsbad.
CLD: PDT · CHS: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Carlsbad, it's 9:00 PM in Charleston.
Distance & Flight Time
2,146 mi / 3,454 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 20m gate to gate.
Facts

CLD–CHS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Carlsbad to Charleston route.
Route details
Distance2,146 mi / 3,454 km
Flight time4h 20m
Time difference+3 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: CHS
Full nameCharleston International Airport
IATA / ICAOCHS / KCHS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLD to CHS flights.
Nonstop flights from McClellan-Palomar Airport to Charleston International Airport take about 4h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 2,146 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver.
Charleston is 3 hours ahead of Carlsbad.
Yes, return flights from CHS 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 CHS

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

CLD to CHS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLD to CHS is about 4 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,146 miles (3,454 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Diego (SAN), Santa Ana (SNA) and Palm Springs (PSP).