Des Moines to Carlsbad (DSM–CLD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DSM Airport Page →
1,416 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 18m ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
Nonstop Charter / private 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight Hide codeshares
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop

No flights match your filters.

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 3 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 27m ACF9UA → UA Denver (DEN) to Carlsbad flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 30m AAAS → AAEJAPD Phoenix (PHX) to Carlsbad flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h G4WN → EJAXE Las Vegas (LAS) to Carlsbad flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Carlsbad
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,416 mi 3h 10m nonstop -2h behind

DSM–CLD has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore DSM Routes CLD Routes DSM Live Flights CLD Live Flights DSM Delays
All flights from Carlsbad (CLD) Carlsbad to Des Moines flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to CLD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
DEN ~5h 27m PHX ~5h 30m LAS ~6h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
113
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
DSM → CLD
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
CLD → DSM
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Carlsbad from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to McClellan-Palomar Airport.
Metric DSM→CLD OMA→CLD
Distance from DSM – 117 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4
Weekly flights ~1 1
Flight time 3h 10m 4h 28m
Departure OTP 67% –
Omaha (OMA) to Carlsbad flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to McClellan-Palomar Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 4:00 PM in Carlsbad.
Distance & Flight Time
1,416 mi / 2,279 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 10m gate to gate.
Facts

DSM–CLD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Carlsbad route.
Route details
Distance1,416 mi / 2,279 km
Flight time3h 10m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: CLD
Full nameMcClellan-Palomar Airport
IATA / ICAOCLD / KCRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation331 ft / 101 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to CLD flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to McClellan-Palomar Airport take about 3h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 1,416 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Harry Reid.
Carlsbad is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
Nearby alternatives include OMA. 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 DSM to CLD

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DSM to CLD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to CLD is about 3 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,416 miles (2,279 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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