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

DSM Airport Page →
1,416 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 2mos 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 3 hubs
PHX Phoenix 5h 15m AAASWN → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Carlsbad flights
DEN Denver 5h 25m ACF9UA → UA Denver (DEN) to Carlsbad flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 10m G4WN → XE Las Vegas (LAS) to Carlsbad flights
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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.

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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
PHX ~5h 15m DEN ~5h 25m LAS ~6h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
111
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
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Return
CLD → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
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 CID→CLD OMA→CLD
Distance from DSM – 103 mi 117 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 6
Weekly flights – 1 1
Flight time 3h 10m 3h 43m 3h 12m
Departure OTP 0% – –
Cedar Rapids (CID) to Carlsbad flights · 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
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 Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Harry Reid.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CLD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Carlsbad is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
Nearby alternatives include CID and 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cedar Rapids (CID) and Omaha (OMA).