Carlsbad to Chicago (CLD–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CLD Airport Page →
1,716 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights Verified 6d ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 7 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 5h 30m EJMXE → EJAJTLLXJ Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 5h 51m UA → WN Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 5m AAEJAPD → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 34m AN → AFDLWN Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
OAK Oakland 11h XE → EJMWN Oakland (OAK) to Chicago flights
SFO San Francisco 14h 17m UA → EJAKFBLXJ San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago flights
CMH Columbus ~6h 20m → EJMWN Columbus (CMH) to Chicago flights
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Carlsbad to Chicago
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,716 mi 3h 21m nonstop +2h ahead

CLD–MDW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Chicago (MDW) Chicago to Carlsbad flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CLD to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
LAS ~5h 30m DEN ~5h 51m PHX ~6h 5m CMH ~6h 20m MSP ~6h 34m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
288
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 → MDW
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
60%
Return
MDW → CLD
42%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
42%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Carlsbad

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric CLD→MDW SAN→MDW SNA→MDW
Distance from CLD – 28 mi 51 mi
Nonstop airlines – 7 8
Weekly flights ~1 27 1
Flight time 3h 21m 3h 29m 3h 32m
San Diego (SAN) to Chicago flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Chicago flights · Palm Springs (PSP) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of CLD with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Carlsbad, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,716 mi / 2,762 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 21m gate to gate.
Facts

CLD–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Carlsbad to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,716 mi / 2,762 km
Flight time3h 21m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CLD
Full nameMcClellan-Palomar Airport
IATA / ICAOCLD / KCRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation331 ft / 101 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLD to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from McClellan-Palomar Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 3h 21m gate to gate. The route covers 1,716 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Denver and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Carlsbad.
Yes, return flights from MDW 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.
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 MDW

McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CLD to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLD to MDW is about 3 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,716 miles (2,762 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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