Carlsbad to Palm Springs (CLD–PSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CLD Airport Page →
66 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
PHX Phoenix 4h 4m AAPD → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs flights
SFO San Francisco 4h 17m EJAUA → ACASEK San Francisco (SFO) to Palm Springs flights
LAS Las Vegas 4h 28m XE → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Palm Springs flights
DEN Denver 6h 37m UA → ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to Palm Springs flights
OAK Oakland 22h 5m XE → WN Oakland (OAK) to Palm Springs flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Carlsbad to Palm Springs
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
66 mi 0h 49m nonstop

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps CLD Routes PSP Routes CLD Live Flights PSP Live Flights PSP Delays
All flights from Palm Springs (PSP) Palm Springs to Carlsbad flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CLD to PSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
PHX ~4h 4m SFO ~4h 17m LAS ~4h 28m DEN ~6h 37m OAK ~22h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
83
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 → PSP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
PSP → 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. PSP delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Palm Springs from Carlsbad

Nearby airports with service to Palm Springs International Airport.
Metric CLD→PSP SAN→PSP SNA→PSP
Distance from CLD – 28 mi 51 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4 4
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 0h 49m 1h 6m 0h 28m
San Diego (SAN) to Palm Springs flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Palm Springs flights · Ontario (ONT) to Palm Springs flights
Airports within 200 miles of CLD with service to Palm Springs International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Palm Springs is 0 hours the same as Carlsbad.
CLD: PDT · PSP: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Carlsbad, it's 6:00 PM in Palm Springs.
Distance & Flight Time
66 mi / 106 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 49m gate to gate.
Facts

CLD–PSP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Carlsbad to Palm Springs route.
Route details
Distance66 mi / 106 km
Flight time0h 49m
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: PSP
Full namePalm Springs International Airport
IATA / ICAOPSP / KPSP
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLD to PSP flights.
Nonstop flights from McClellan-Palomar Airport to Palm Springs International Airport take about 0h 49m gate to gate. The route covers 66 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, San Francisco and Harry Reid.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to PSP 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.
Yes, return flights from PSP to CLD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SAN, SNA and ONT. 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 PSP

McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CLD to PSP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLD to PSP is about 0 hours 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 66 miles (106 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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