Carlsbad to Denver (CLD–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA5520
UA United
E7W
8:40 AM
PDT
12:02 PM
MDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5515
UA United
E7W
12:52 PM
PDT
4:15 PM
MDT
2h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5507
UA United
E7W
11:30 AM
MDT
1:00 PM
PDT
2h 30m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5529
UA United
E75L
8:10 PM
MDT
9:33 PM
PDT
2h 23m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 3h 56m AAEJAPD AAACAS Phoenix (PHX) to Denver flights
LAS Las Vegas 4h EJMXE ACCMF9 Las Vegas (LAS) to Denver flights
SFO San Francisco 5h 5m UA ACAVEK San Francisco (SFO) to Denver flights
OAK Oakland 6h 3m XE WN Oakland (OAK) to Denver flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 58m AN ACAFCM Minneapolis (MSP) to Denver flights
CMH Columbus ~8h 15m UD F9UAWN Columbus (CMH) to Denver flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Carlsbad to Denver
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 839 mi 2h 23m nonstop +1h ahead

CLD–DEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 839 miles in approximately 2h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CLD–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 14 E7W 2h22-2h23 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CLD to DEN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLD to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
373
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 → DEN
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
Return
DEN → CLD
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Carlsbad

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric CLD→DEN SAN→DEN TIJ→DEN
Distance from CLD 28 mi 44 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 11 1
Weekly flights 14 183 1
Flight time 2h 23m 2h 11m 1h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of CLD with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Denver is 1 hour ahead of Carlsbad.
CLD: PDT · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Carlsbad, it's 7:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
839 mi / 1,351 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 23m gate to gate.
Getting from DEN

RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.

Denver Climate

Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.

Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.

CLD–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Carlsbad to Denver route.
Route details
Distance839 mi / 1,351 km
Flight time2h 23m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CLD
IATA / ICAOCLD / KCRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation331 ft / 101 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLD to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from McClellan-Palomar Airport to Denver International Airport take about 2h 23m gate to gate. The route covers 839 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CLD to DEN: United Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and San Francisco.
Denver is 1 hour ahead of Carlsbad.
Yes, return flights from DEN to CLD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SAN, TIJ and SNA. 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 DEN

McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CLD to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLD to DEN is about 2 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 839 miles (1,351 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and San Francisco. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Diego (SAN), Tijuana (TIJ) and Santa Ana (SNA).