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

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Dallas to Carlsbad
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,183 mi 1h 40m nonstop -1h behind 15 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between DAL and CLD, connecting options are available through 15 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAL to CLD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
VNY ~3h 51m BZN ~5h 32m SLC ~5h 35m HOU ~5h 39m SJC ~6h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
291
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
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Return
CLD → DAL
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
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
-1h
Carlsbad is 1 hour behind Dallas.
DAL: MDT · CLD: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas, it's 5:00 PM in Carlsbad.
Distance & Flight Time
1,183 mi / 1,903 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m.
Facts

DAL–CLD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas to Carlsbad route.
Route details
Distance1,183 mi / 1,903 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: DAL
Full nameDallas Love Field
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
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 approximately 1h 40m. The route covers 1,183 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DAL to CLD. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, BZN, SLC, HOU, SJC, IAD, YYZ, RDU, ATL, MIA, LAS, SFO, PHX, DEN and OAK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Carlsbad is 1 hour 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 ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,183 miles (1,903 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.