Charlotte to Carlsbad (CLT–CLD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CLT Airport Page →
2,071 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 1w 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 4 hubs
PHX Phoenix 6h 20m AA → AAPD Phoenix (PHX) to Carlsbad flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 9m AABA → XE Las Vegas (LAS) to Carlsbad flights
DEN Denver 7h 13m AAF9UA → UA Denver (DEN) to Carlsbad flights
SFO San Francisco 10h AACZFJ → LXJUA San Francisco (SFO) to Carlsbad flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Charlotte to Carlsbad
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,071 mi 4h 12m nonstop -3h behind

CLT–CLD 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 CLT to CLD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
PHX ~6h 20m LAS ~7h 9m DEN ~7h 13m SFO ~10h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
370
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
CLT → CLD
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Return
CLD → CLT
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
77%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Carlsbad from Charlotte

Nearby airports with service to McClellan-Palomar Airport.
Metric CLT→CLD RDU→CLD
Distance from CLT – 130 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights ~1 –
Flight time 4h 12m 4h 42m
Departure OTP 55% –
Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Carlsbad flights
Airports within 200 miles of CLT with service to McClellan-Palomar Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Carlsbad is 3 hours behind Charlotte.
CLT: EDT · CLD: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 3:00 PM in Carlsbad.
Distance & Flight Time
2,071 mi / 3,332 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 12m gate to gate.
Getting to CLT

There is no rail link to CLT. CATS Route 5 bus runs from Charlotte Transportation Center to the airport in 45 minutes ($2.20). The airport is 7 miles from Uptown Charlotte.Ride-shares from Uptown cost $18–30 and take 15–25 minutes. Taxis are available but less common than ride-share in Charlotte. I-85 and Billy Graham Parkway are the primary expressway routes; allow extra time during afternoon rush (4–6:30pm).

Facts

CLT–CLD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charlotte to Carlsbad route.
Route details
Distance2,071 mi / 3,332 km
Flight time4h 12m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CLT
Full nameCharlotte Douglas International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m
Destination: CLD
Full nameMcClellan-Palomar Airport
IATA / ICAOCLD / KCRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation331 ft / 101 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLT to CLD flights.
Nonstop flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to McClellan-Palomar Airport take about 4h 12m gate to gate. The route covers 2,071 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and Denver.
Carlsbad is 3 hours behind Charlotte.
Yes, return flights from CLD to CLT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RDU. 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 CLT to CLD

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CLT to CLD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLT to CLD is about 4 hours 12 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,071 miles (3,332 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Raleigh/Durham (RDU).