Denver to Carlsbad (DEN–CLD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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11:15 AM
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12:59 PM
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E7W
7:10 PM
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12:57 PM
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Denver to Carlsbad
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 839 mi 2h 44m nonstop -1h behind 17 1-stop hubs

DEN–CLD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 839 miles in approximately 2h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–CLD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 14 E7W 2h44 78% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEN to CLD direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to CLD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
VNY ~3h 34m SLC ~4h 29m SJC ~5h 0m DAL ~5h 10m BZN ~5h 24m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
378
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
DEN → CLD
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Return
CLD → DEN
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Carlsbad is 1 hour behind Denver.
DEN: MDT · CLD: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 5:00 PM in Carlsbad.
Distance & Flight Time
839 mi / 1,351 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 44m.
Getting to DEN

RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.

Facts

DEN–CLD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Carlsbad route.
Route details
Distance839 mi / 1,351 km
Flight time2h 44m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 7 return
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: DEN
Full nameDenver International Airport
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: CLD
Full nameMcClellan-Palomar Airport
IATA / ICAOCLD / KCRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation331 ft / 101 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to CLD flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to McClellan-Palomar Airport take approximately 2h 44m. The route covers 839 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from DEN to CLD. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, SLC, SJC, DAL, BZN, HOU, YYC, IAD, YYZ, RDU, ATL, BDL, MIA, LAS, SFO, PHX and OAK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Carlsbad is 1 hour behind Denver.
Yes, return flights from CLD to DEN 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 DEN to CLD

Denver International Airport (DEN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DEN to CLD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to CLD ranges from 2 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 839 miles (1,351 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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