Carlsbad to San Antonio (CLD–SAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CLD Airport Page →
1,136 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: New England Airlines Inc..
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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: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
PHX Phoenix 4h 19m AAPD → AAASWN Phoenix (PHX) to San Antonio flights
LAS Las Vegas 4h 36m XE → F9WNY4 Las Vegas (LAS) to San Antonio flights
DEN Denver 5h 53m UA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to San Antonio flights
SFO San Francisco 6h 8m EJAUA → NZUA San Francisco (SFO) to San Antonio flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Carlsbad to San Antonio
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,136 mi 2h 20m nonstop +2h ahead

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps CLD Routes SAT Routes CLD Live Flights SAT Live Flights SAT Delays
All flights from San Antonio (SAT) San Antonio to Carlsbad flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CLD to SAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
PHX ~4h 19m LAS ~4h 36m DEN ~5h 53m SFO ~6h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
178
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 → SAT
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
Return
SAT → 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. SAT delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Antonio from Carlsbad

Nearby airports with service to San Antonio International Airport.
Metric CLD→SAT SAN→SAT SNA→SAT
Distance from CLD – 28 mi 51 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4 6
Weekly flights – 26 –
Flight time 2h 20m 2h 45m 2h 7m
San Diego (SAN) to San Antonio flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to San Antonio flights · Ontario (ONT) to San Antonio flights
Airports within 200 miles of CLD with service to San Antonio International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Carlsbad, it's 8:00 PM in San Antonio.
Distance & Flight Time
1,136 mi / 1,828 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m gate to gate.
Facts

CLD–SAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Carlsbad to San Antonio route.
Route details
Distance1,136 mi / 1,828 km
Flight time2h 20m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CLD
Full nameMcClellan-Palomar Airport
IATA / ICAOCLD / KCRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation331 ft / 101 m
Destination: SAT
Full nameSan Antonio International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLD to SAT flights.
Nonstop flights from McClellan-Palomar Airport to San Antonio International Airport take about 2h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 1,136 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and Denver.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SAT 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.
San Antonio is 2 hours ahead of Carlsbad.
Yes, return flights from SAT 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 SAT

McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CLD to SAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLD to SAT is about 2 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,136 miles (1,828 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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