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

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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 4 hubs
DEN Denver 7h 56m UA → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Charleston flights
MSP Minneapolis 20h 9m AN → DLSYWS Minneapolis (MSP) to Charleston flights
CMH Columbus ~6h 42m UD → EJAMX Columbus (CMH) to Charleston flights
SFO San Francisco ~8h 22m UA → MX San Francisco (SFO) to Charleston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Carlsbad to Charleston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+3h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between CLD and CHS, 1-stop connecting options are 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
4
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
CMH ~6h 42m DEN ~7h 56m SFO ~8h 22m MSP ~20h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
161
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
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
Return
CHS → CLD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
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 – – –
San Diego (SAN) to Charleston flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Charleston flights · Ontario (ONT) 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.
Facts

CLD–CHS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Carlsbad to Charleston route.
Route details
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
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.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
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 ONT. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Diego (SAN), Santa Ana (SNA) and Ontario (ONT).