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

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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 5 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 4h 40m EJMXE → EJAF9WN Las Vegas (LAS) to San Antonio flights
PHX Phoenix 4h 59m AAEJAPD → AAASWN Phoenix (PHX) to San Antonio flights
DEN Denver 6h 2m UA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to San Antonio flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 49m AN → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to San Antonio flights
SFO San Francisco 8h 25m UA → NZOOUA San Francisco (SFO) to San Antonio flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Carlsbad to San Antonio
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead

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

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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
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
LAS ~4h 40m PHX ~4h 59m DEN ~6h 2m MSP ~7h 49m SFO ~8h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
179
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
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
74%
Return
SAT → CLD
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
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 – 3 6
Weekly flights – 14 1
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.
Facts

CLD–SAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Carlsbad to San Antonio route.
Route details
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.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Denver.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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