Carlsbad to Columbus (CLD–CMH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CLD Airport Page →
1,954 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 4w ago
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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 5 hubs
PHX Phoenix 5h 47m AAEJAPD → AAASWN Phoenix (PHX) to Columbus flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 35m EJMXE → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Columbus flights
DEN Denver 7h 23m UA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Columbus flights
SFO San Francisco 7h 27m UA → UA San Francisco (SFO) to Columbus flights
MSP Minneapolis 8h 33m AN → DLKESY Minneapolis (MSP) to Columbus flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Carlsbad to Columbus
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,954 mi 3h 35m nonstop +3h ahead

CLD–CMH had nonstop service from Hera Flight, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,954 miles in 3h 35m.

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All flights from Columbus (CMH) Columbus to Carlsbad flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop CLD–CMH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UD Hera Flight 1 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: UD (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CLD to CMH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
PHX ~5h 47m LAS ~6h 35m DEN ~7h 23m SFO ~7h 27m MSP ~8h 33m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
172
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 → CMH
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
70%
Return
CMH → 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. CMH delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbus from Carlsbad

Nearby airports with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Metric CLD→CMH SAN→CMH SNA→CMH
Distance from CLD – 28 mi 51 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 2
Weekly flights – 7 2
Flight time 3h 35m 4h 20m 4h 33m
San Diego (SAN) to Columbus flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Columbus flights · Long Beach (LGB) to Columbus flights
Airports within 200 miles of CLD with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Carlsbad, it's 9:00 PM in Columbus.
Distance & Flight Time
1,954 mi / 3,144 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 35m gate to gate.
Facts

CLD–CMH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Carlsbad to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance1,954 mi / 3,144 km
Flight time3h 35m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CLD
Full nameMcClellan-Palomar Airport
IATA / ICAOCLD / KCRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation331 ft / 101 m
Destination: CMH
Full nameJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLD to CMH flights.
Nonstop flights from McClellan-Palomar Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport take about 3h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 1,954 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from CLD to CMH: Hera Flight. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 35m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and Denver.
Columbus is 3 hours ahead of Carlsbad.
Nearby alternatives include SAN, SNA and LGB. 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 CMH

McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) had nonstop service from Hera Flight, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

CLD to CMH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLD to CMH is about 3 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,954 miles (3,144 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 Long Beach (LGB).