Carlsbad to San Jose (CLD–SJC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Carlsbad to San Jose
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Flights/wk 393 mi 0h 59m nonstop 18 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between CLD and SJC, connecting options are available through 18 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLD to SJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
LAX ~3h 42m MMH ~3h 44m SFO ~4h 22m RNO ~4h 24m SLC ~5h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
201
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 → SJC
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
74%
Return
SJC → CLD
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Jose from Carlsbad

Nearby airports with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Metric CLD→SJC SAN→SJC SNA→SJC
Distance from CLD – 28 mi 51 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 4 2
Weekly flights 2 179 93
Flight time 0h 59m 1h 1h 15m
San Diego (SAN) to San Jose flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to San Jose flights · Palm Springs (PSP) to San Jose flights
Airports within 200 miles of CLD with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Carlsbad, it's 6:00 PM in San Jose.
Distance & Flight Time
393 mi / 632 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 59m to 1h 0m.
Facts

CLD–SJC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Carlsbad to San Jose route.
Route details
Distance393 mi / 632 km
Flight time0h 59m to 1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights2 out / 1 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: CLD
Full nameMcClellan-Palomar Airport
IATA / ICAOCLD / KCRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation331 ft / 101 m
Destination: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLD to SJC flights.
Nonstop flights from McClellan-Palomar Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport take approximately 0h 59m to 1h. The route covers 393 miles.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from CLD to SJC. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LAX, MMH, SFO, RNO, SLC, BZN, SJD, IAH, GDL, DAL, BNA, MSY, IAD, MIA, LAS, PHX, DEN and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SJC to CLD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 SJC

McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CLD to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLD to SJC ranges from 0 hours 59 minutes to 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 393 miles (632 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via LAX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Diego (SAN), Santa Ana (SNA) and Palm Springs (PSP).