Carlsbad to Des Moines (CLD–DSM) — 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
PHX Phoenix 4h 51m AAEJAPD → AAAS Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines flights
LAS Las Vegas 4h 58m EJMXE → G4WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver 5h 34m UA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 32m AN → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Carlsbad to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between CLD and DSM, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Des Moines (DSM) Des Moines to Carlsbad flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CLD to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
PHX ~4h 51m LAS ~4h 58m DEN ~5h 34m MSP ~7h 32m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
114
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 → DSM
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
63%
Return
DSM → 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. DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Carlsbad

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric CLD→DSM SNA→DSM PSP→DSM
Distance from CLD – 51 mi 66 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 2
Weekly flights – 5 –
Santa Ana (SNA) to Des Moines flights · Palm Springs (PSP) to Des Moines flights · Los Angeles (LAX) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of CLD with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Carlsbad, it's 8:00 PM in Des Moines.
Facts

CLD–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Carlsbad to Des Moines route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CLD
Full nameMcClellan-Palomar Airport
IATA / ICAOCLD / KCRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation331 ft / 101 m
Destination: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLD to DSM flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and Denver.
Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of Carlsbad.
Yes, return flights from DSM to CLD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SNA, PSP and LAX. 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), Palm Springs (PSP) and Los Angeles (LAX).