Carlsbad to Tucson (CLD–TUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CLD Airport Page →
376 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 3w 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
PHX Phoenix 2h 58m AAEJAPD → AAASPD Phoenix (PHX) to Tucson flights
LAS Las Vegas 3h 50m EJMXE → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Tucson flights
SFO San Francisco 4h 49m UA → ACEKOO San Francisco (SFO) to Tucson flights
DEN Denver 7h 18m UA → ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to Tucson flights
MSP Minneapolis ~7h 17m AN → Minneapolis (MSP) to Tucson flights
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Carlsbad to Tucson
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
376 mi 2h 21m nonstop

CLD–TUS 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 Tucson (TUS) Tucson to Carlsbad flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CLD to TUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
PHX ~2h 58m LAS ~3h 50m SFO ~4h 49m MSP ~7h 17m DEN ~7h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
70
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 → TUS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
TUS → CLD
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TUS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Tucson from Carlsbad

Nearby airports with service to Tucson International Airport.
Metric CLD→TUS SAN→TUS SNA→TUS
Distance from CLD – 28 mi 51 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 4
Weekly flights ~1 7 1
Flight time 2h 21m 1h 30m 1h 23m
San Diego (SAN) to Tucson flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Tucson flights · Palm Springs (PSP) to Tucson flights
Airports within 200 miles of CLD with service to Tucson International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Carlsbad, it's 6:00 PM in Tucson.
Distance & Flight Time
376 mi / 604 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 21m gate to gate.
Facts

CLD–TUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Carlsbad to Tucson route.
Route details
Distance376 mi / 604 km
Flight time2h 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: TUS
Full nameTucson International Airport
IATA / ICAOTUS / KTUS
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation2,643 ft / 806 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLD to TUS flights.
Nonstop flights from McClellan-Palomar Airport to Tucson International Airport take about 2h 21m gate to gate. The route covers 376 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and San Francisco.
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 TUS

McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) and Tucson International Airport (TUS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CLD to TUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLD to TUS is about 2 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 376 miles (604 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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