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

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1,716 mi airlines 0/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 37 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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Carlsbad to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,716 mi 3h 22m nonstop +2h ahead 37 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between CLD and MDW, connecting options are available through 37 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLD to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
455
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 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 0 4 5
Weekly flights 0 25 1
Flight time 3h 22m 3h 9m 3h 2m
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 22m.
Facts

CLD–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Carlsbad to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,716 mi / 2,762 km
Flight time3h 22m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections37 hubs
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 approximately 3h 22m. The route covers 1,716 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, VNY, PSP, SCF, TUS, OMA, BZN, SDF, MSP, LGB, MRY, DAL, SLC, BNA, LAX, SJC, HOU, IAH, MSY, SJD, IAD, ATL, RDU, RNO, DFW, MCO, GDL, PHL, PBI, FLL, BOS, MIA, OAK, SFO, PHX, LAS and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 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 ranges from 3 hours 22 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,716 miles (2,762 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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