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

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Carlsbad to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,307 mi 2h 51m nonstop +2h ahead 17 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between CLD and IAH, connecting options are available through 17 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLD to IAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
ELP ~4h 49m LAX ~5h 44m MSY ~6h 4m SJD ~6h 4m SLC ~6h 11m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
508
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 → IAH
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
IAH → 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. IAH delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Houston from Carlsbad

Nearby airports with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Metric CLD→IAH SAN→IAH SNA→IAH
Distance from CLD – 28 mi 51 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 2
Weekly flights 1 42 35
Flight time 2h 51m 3h 3m 3h 10m
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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Carlsbad, it's 8:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,307 mi / 2,104 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 51m.
Getting from IAH

No direct rail from IAH. The METRO bus 102 (IAH Express) runs to downtown Houston's transit center (60–90 min, $1.25). Taxis to downtown Houston cost $50–70. Ride-hails pick up at the designated Rideshare zones outside baggage claim on the lower level.IAH has five terminals (A–E) connected by an underground tunnel with trams. Terminal D handles international arrivals. Rental car agencies are in a consolidated facility adjacent to Terminal C; a free IAH Connector bus runs between terminals and the rental car center. The Galleria / Uptown area costs $35–50 by ride-hail.

Houston Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot, humid, and wet for much of the year. Summers are brutal (33–38°C) with high humidity and near-daily afternoon thunderstorms. Severe storms with hail and high winds regularly cause ground stops from April through September. Houston's flooding risk is significant. Heavy rain events, including tropical system remnants, have flooded airport roads, cutting off surface access even when the airport itself remains operational.

Winters are mild (5–18°C) with occasional ice storms. These are rare but highly disruptive when they occur. Hurricane season (June–November) requires monitoring for Gulf storms. October through March has the best flying weather.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

CLD–IAH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Carlsbad to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,307 mi / 2,104 km
Flight time2h 51m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: CLD
Full nameMcClellan-Palomar Airport
IATA / ICAOCLD / KCRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation331 ft / 101 m
Destination: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLD to IAH flights.
Nonstop flights from McClellan-Palomar Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport take approximately 2h 51m. The route covers 1,307 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from CLD to IAH.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ELP, LAX, MSY, SJD, SLC, GDL, BNA, RNO, BZN, IAD, MIA, PHX, LAS, DEN, SFO, HND and DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 2 hours ahead of Carlsbad.
Nearby alternatives include SAN, SNA and PSP. 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 IAH

McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CLD to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLD to IAH ranges from 2 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,307 miles (2,104 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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