Carlsbad to Seattle (CLD–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CLD Airport Page →
1,024 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights Verified 4d 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 7 hubs
SFO San Francisco 4h 34m UA → AFAMAS San Francisco (SFO) to Seattle flights
OAK Oakland 4h 43m XE → ASAYBA Oakland (OAK) to Seattle flights
LAS Las Vegas 4h 48m EJMXE → AFAMAS Las Vegas (LAS) to Seattle flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 13m AAEJAPD → AAAFAS Phoenix (PHX) to Seattle flights
DEN Denver 6h 10m UA → ASAYCM Denver (DEN) to Seattle flights
MSP Minneapolis 9h 12m AN → AFAMAS Minneapolis (MSP) to Seattle flights
CMH Columbus ~10h 12m UD → ASAY Columbus (CMH) to Seattle flights
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Carlsbad to Seattle
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,024 mi 2h 9m nonstop

CLD–SEA 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 Seattle (SEA) Seattle to Carlsbad flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CLD to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
SFO ~4h 34m OAK ~4h 43m LAS ~4h 48m PHX ~5h 13m DEN ~6h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
412
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 → SEA
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
Return
SEA → CLD
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Seattle from Carlsbad

Nearby airports with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Metric CLD→SEA SAN→SEA SNA→SEA
Distance from CLD – 28 mi 51 mi
Nonstop airlines – 17 15
Weekly flights ~1 301 163
Flight time 2h 9m 2h 42m 2h 15m
San Diego (SAN) to Seattle flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Seattle flights · Palm Springs (PSP) to Seattle flights
Airports within 200 miles of CLD with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Carlsbad, it's 6:00 PM in Seattle.
Distance & Flight Time
1,024 mi / 1,648 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 9m gate to gate.
Getting from SEA

Link Light Rail from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Seattle takes 38 minutes ($3.50). No transfers needed; trains run 5am to 1am daily.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown cost $35–55. For Bellevue and Eastside destinations (across Lake Washington), ride-share is faster than Link. Car rentals are in the consolidated rental facility; take the free shuttle from baggage claim. Sound Transit buses serve Tacoma, Renton, and Federal Way.

Seattle Climate

Marine west coast climate. Winters are mild but persistently grey and rainy (3–9°C). Snow is rare at sea level but can occur December through February, causing significant disruptions when it does. The airport sits between Seattle and Tacoma in an area that receives more fog and low cloud than downtown Seattle.

Summers are famously pleasant (18–25°C) with low humidity and mostly clear skies, one of the best flying climates in the US from June through September. The wettest months are November through January.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

CLD–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Carlsbad to Seattle route.
Route details
Distance1,024 mi / 1,648 km
Flight time2h 9m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CLD
Full nameMcClellan-Palomar Airport
IATA / ICAOCLD / KCRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation331 ft / 101 m
Destination: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLD to SEA flights.
Nonstop flights from McClellan-Palomar Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport take about 2h 9m gate to gate. The route covers 1,024 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include San Francisco, San Francisco Bay Oakland and Harry Reid.
Nearby alternatives include SAN, SNA and PSP. 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 SEA

McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CLD to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLD to SEA is about 2 hours 9 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,024 miles (1,648 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via San Francisco, San Francisco Bay Oakland and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Diego (SAN), Santa Ana (SNA) and Palm Springs (PSP).