Carlsbad to Phoenix (CLD–PHX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
CLD–PHX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 305 miles in approximately 1h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: PD | 26 | E75 | 1h14-1h21 | – | Oneworld | PD |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Phoenix from Carlsbad
| Metric | CLD→PHX | SAN→PHX | TIJ→PHX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CLD | – | 28 mi | 44 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 12 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 33 | 264 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 17m | 1h 3m | 1h 25m |
Travel Essentials
CLD: PDT · PHX: MST
When it's 6:00 PM in Carlsbad, it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix.
PHX Sky Train (free, 24h) connects T3 and T4 to the 44th Street/Washington light rail station in 5 minutes. Valley Metro Rail reaches downtown Phoenix in 20 minutes ($2). Uber and Lyft pick up at Ground Transportation on the lower level; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown Phoenix costs $20–30.Rental car agencies are consolidated in the Rental Car Center; the Sky Train connects there from both terminals without going to the street. For Scottsdale, Tempe, or Chandler, ride-hails are practical ($25–50). Express buses serve some suburban destinations.
Hot desert climate. Summers (June–September) are extreme. Daytime temperatures regularly exceed 43°C, occasionally reaching 48°C. Heat alone rarely cancels flights, but density altitude affects small aircraft performance. Monsoon season (July–mid-September) brings dramatic dust storms (haboob) that close the airport when they hit, plus intense flash-flooding thunderstorms that ground departures for 30–90 minutes.
Winters are exceptionally mild (10–22°C) with virtually no precipitation and near-constant sunshine. PHX has one of the lowest weather cancellation rates of any major US airport from November through April. Spring and fall are pleasant; late May and early June are hot and dry before monsoon arrives.
CLD–PHX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CLD to PHX
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 33 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CLD to PHX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CLD to PHX is about 1 hours 17 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 305 miles (491 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 60 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Reno Tahoe and San Francisco Bay Oakland. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Diego (SAN), Tijuana (TIJ) and Santa Ana (SNA).