Carlsbad to Philadelphia (CLD–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CLD Airport Page →
2,359 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation, Executive Jet Management.
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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 4 hubs
PHX Phoenix 6h 49m AAPD AABAEI Phoenix (PHX) to Philadelphia flights
DEN Denver 7h 8m UA AAACBA Denver (DEN) to Philadelphia flights
SFO San Francisco 8h 4m EJAUA AABACZ San Francisco (SFO) to Philadelphia flights
LAS Las Vegas 11h 34m XE AABAEI Las Vegas (LAS) to Philadelphia flights
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Carlsbad to Philadelphia
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,359 mi 5h 14m nonstop +3h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CLD to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CLD → PHL
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
73%
Return
PHL → 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. PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Carlsbad

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric CLD→PHL SAN→PHL SNA→PHL
Distance from CLD 28 mi 51 mi
Nonstop airlines 13 6
Weekly flights 65
Flight time 5h 14m 4h 30m 4h 57m
Airports within 200 miles of CLD with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Philadelphia is 3 hours ahead of Carlsbad.
CLD: PDT · PHL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Carlsbad, it's 9:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
2,359 mi / 3,796 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 14m gate to gate.
Getting from PHL

SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.

Philadelphia Climate

Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.

Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.

CLD–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Carlsbad to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance2,359 mi / 3,796 km
Flight time5h 14m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CLD
IATA / ICAOCLD / KCRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation331 ft / 101 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLD to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from McClellan-Palomar Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take about 5h 14m gate to gate. The route covers 2,359 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and San Francisco.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to PHL and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Philadelphia is 3 hours ahead of Carlsbad.
Yes, return flights from PHL 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 PHL

McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CLD to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLD to PHL is about 5 hours 14 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,359 miles (3,796 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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