Dallas to Carlsbad (DAL–CLD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DAL Airport Page →
1,183 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 4m 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 6 hubs
PHX Phoenix 4h 40m DLWN → AAEJAPD Phoenix (PHX) to Carlsbad flights
LAS Las Vegas 4h 55m DLJRELXJ → EJAXE Las Vegas (LAS) to Carlsbad flights
DEN Denver 5h 14m UAWN → UA Denver (DEN) to Carlsbad flights
SFO San Francisco 12h 52m VJAWN → UA San Francisco (SFO) to Carlsbad flights
OAK Oakland 16h 58m WN → XE Oakland (OAK) to Carlsbad flights
BOI Boise ~7h 44m WN → STT Boise (BOI) to Carlsbad flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dallas to Carlsbad
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,183 mi 2h 46m nonstop -2h behind

DAL–CLD 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 Carlsbad (CLD) Carlsbad to Dallas flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DAL to CLD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
PHX ~4h 40m LAS ~4h 55m DEN ~5h 14m BOI ~7h 44m SFO ~12h 52m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
270
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
DAL → CLD
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
CLD → DAL
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DAL delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Carlsbad is 2 hours behind Dallas.
DAL: CDT · CLD: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas, it's 4:00 PM in Carlsbad.
Distance & Flight Time
1,183 mi / 1,903 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 46m gate to gate.
Facts

DAL–CLD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas to Carlsbad route.
Route details
Distance1,183 mi / 1,903 km
Flight time2h 46m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DAL
Full nameDallas Love Field
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 m
Destination: CLD
Full nameMcClellan-Palomar Airport
IATA / ICAOCLD / KCRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation331 ft / 101 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DAL to CLD flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Love Field to McClellan-Palomar Airport take about 2h 46m gate to gate. The route covers 1,183 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and Denver.
Carlsbad is 2 hours behind Dallas.
Yes, return flights from CLD to DAL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 DAL to CLD

Dallas Love Field (DAL) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DAL to CLD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAL to CLD is about 2 hours 46 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,183 miles (1,903 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.