Carlsbad to Santa Monica (CLD–SMO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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91 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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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 2 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 3h 15m EJMXE → XE Las Vegas (LAS) to Santa Monica flights
SCF Scottsdale 23h 5m XE → XE Scottsdale (SCF) to Santa Monica flights
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Carlsbad to Santa Monica
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
91 mi 0h 21m nonstop

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CLD to SMO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
LAS ~3h 15m SCF ~23h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
6
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Santa Monica from Carlsbad

Nearby airports with service to Santa Monica Municipal Airport.
Metric CLD→SMO PSP→SMO
Distance from CLD – 66 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights ~1 –
Flight time 0h 21m 0h 32m
Palm Springs (PSP) to Santa Monica flights
Airports within 200 miles of CLD with service to Santa Monica Municipal Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Carlsbad, it's 6:00 PM in Santa Monica.
Distance & Flight Time
91 mi / 147 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 21m gate to gate.
Facts

CLD–SMO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Carlsbad to Santa Monica route.
Route details
Distance91 mi / 147 km
Flight time0h 21m
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: SMO
Full nameSanta Monica Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOSMO / KSMO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation170 ft / 52 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLD to SMO flights.
Nonstop flights from McClellan-Palomar Airport to Santa Monica Municipal Airport take about 0h 21m gate to gate. The route covers 91 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid and Scottsdale.
Nearby alternatives include PSP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CLD to SMO

McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) and Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CLD to SMO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLD to SMO is about 0 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 91 miles (147 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid and Scottsdale. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Palm Springs (PSP).