Carlsbad to Louisville (CLD–SDF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CLD Airport Page →
1,796 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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
DEN Denver 5h 59m UA → ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to Louisville flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h EJMXE → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Louisville flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 1m AAEJAPD → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Louisville flights
MSP Minneapolis 8h 22m AN → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Louisville flights
SFO San Francisco 9h 30m UA → MX San Francisco (SFO) to Louisville flights
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Carlsbad to Louisville
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,796 mi 3h 14m nonstop +3h ahead

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

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All flights from Louisville (SDF) Louisville to Carlsbad flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CLD to SDF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
DEN ~5h 59m LAS ~6h 0m PHX ~6h 1m MSP ~8h 22m SFO ~9h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
124
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 → SDF
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
Return
SDF → CLD
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SDF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Louisville from Carlsbad

Nearby airports with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Metric CLD→SDF SAN→SDF SNA→SDF
Distance from CLD – 28 mi 51 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 2
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 3h 14m 4h 13m 3h 14m
San Diego (SAN) to Louisville flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Louisville flights · Ontario (ONT) to Louisville flights
Airports within 200 miles of CLD with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Carlsbad, it's 9:00 PM in Louisville.
Distance & Flight Time
1,796 mi / 2,890 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 14m gate to gate.
Facts

CLD–SDF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Carlsbad to Louisville route.
Route details
Distance1,796 mi / 2,890 km
Flight time3h 14m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CLD
Full nameMcClellan-Palomar Airport
IATA / ICAOCLD / KCRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation331 ft / 101 m
Destination: SDF
Full nameLouisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLD to SDF flights.
Nonstop flights from McClellan-Palomar Airport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport take about 3h 14m gate to gate. The route covers 1,796 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Harry Reid and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Louisville is 3 hours ahead of Carlsbad.
Nearby alternatives include SAN, SNA and ONT. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 SDF

McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CLD to SDF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLD to SDF is about 3 hours 14 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,796 miles (2,890 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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