Carlsbad to Houston (CLD–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Carlsbad to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,317 mi 2h 39m nonstop +2h ahead 35 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between CLD and HOU, connecting options are available through 35 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLD to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
330
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Houston from Carlsbad

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric CLD→HOU SAN→HOU SNA→HOU
Distance from CLD – 28 mi 51 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 5 3
Weekly flights 0 21 1
Flight time 2h 39m 3h 2h 27m
San Diego (SAN) to Houston flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Houston flights · Palm Springs (PSP) to Houston flights
Airports within 200 miles of CLD with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Carlsbad, it's 8:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,317 mi / 2,120 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 39m.
Facts

CLD–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Carlsbad to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,317 mi / 2,120 km
Flight time2h 39m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: CLD
Full nameMcClellan-Palomar Airport
IATA / ICAOCLD / KCRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation331 ft / 101 m
Destination: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLD to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from McClellan-Palomar Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take approximately 2h 39m. The route covers 1,317 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, ELP, SCF, PSP, DAL, LGB, LAX, STL, SJC, SJD, MSY, GDL, OMA, SLC, BZN, DFW, BNA, SFO, SDF, MSP, MDW, RNO, ATL, PBI, MCO, RDU, IAD, MIA, PHL, BOS, LAS, PHX, DEN, OAK and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 2 hours ahead of Carlsbad.
Yes, return flights from HOU 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.
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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 HOU

McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CLD to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLD to HOU ranges from 2 hours 39 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,317 miles (2,120 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Diego (SAN), Santa Ana (SNA) and Palm Springs (PSP).