Carlsbad to Long Beach (CLD–LGB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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69 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 1mo 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
PHX Phoenix 3h 22m AAEJAPD → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Long Beach flights
OAK Oakland 3h 45m XE → WN Oakland (OAK) to Long Beach flights
LAS Las Vegas 4h 25m EJMXE → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Long Beach flights
SFO San Francisco 6h 16m UA → UA San Francisco (SFO) to Long Beach flights
DEN Denver 6h 23m UA → WN Denver (DEN) to Long Beach flights
MSP Minneapolis ~8h 14m AN → UA Minneapolis (MSP) to Long Beach flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Carlsbad to Long Beach
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
69 mi 0h 46m nonstop

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

Also explore CLD Routes LGB Routes CLD Live Flights LGB Live Flights LGB Delays
All flights from Long Beach (LGB) Long Beach to Carlsbad flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CLD to LGB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
PHX ~3h 22m OAK ~3h 45m LAS ~4h 25m SFO ~6h 16m DEN ~6h 23m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
62
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 → LGB
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
Return
LGB → 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. LGB delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Long Beach from Carlsbad

Nearby airports with service to Long Beach International Airport.
Metric CLD→LGB SAN→LGB SNA→LGB
Distance from CLD – 28 mi 51 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 0h 46m – 0h 13m
San Diego (SAN) to Long Beach flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Long Beach flights · Hawthorne (HHR) to Long Beach flights
Airports within 200 miles of CLD with service to Long Beach International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Long Beach is 0 hours the same as Carlsbad.
CLD: PDT · LGB: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Carlsbad, it's 6:00 PM in Long Beach.
Distance & Flight Time
69 mi / 111 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 46m gate to gate.
Facts

CLD–LGB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Carlsbad to Long Beach route.
Route details
Distance69 mi / 111 km
Flight time0h 46m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CLD
Full nameMcClellan-Palomar Airport
IATA / ICAOCLD / KCRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation331 ft / 101 m
Destination: LGB
Full nameLong Beach International Airport
IATA / ICAOLGB / KLGB
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation60 ft / 18 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLD to LGB flights.
Nonstop flights from McClellan-Palomar Airport to Long Beach International Airport take about 0h 46m gate to gate. The route covers 69 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, San Francisco Bay Oakland and Harry Reid.
Nearby alternatives include SAN, SNA and HHR. 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 LGB

McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) and Long Beach International Airport (LGB) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CLD to LGB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLD to LGB is about 0 hours 46 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 69 miles (111 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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