Fort Worth to Carlsbad (FTW–CLD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Fort Worth to Carlsbad
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,153 mi 2h 34m nonstop -2h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FTW to CLD.
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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.

Other ways to reach Carlsbad from Fort Worth

Nearby airports with service to McClellan-Palomar Airport.
Metric FTW→CLD DFW→CLD DAL→CLD
Distance from FTW 19 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 5
Weekly flights ~1 1 1
Flight time 2h 34m 3h 4m 2h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of FTW with service to McClellan-Palomar Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Worth, it's 4:00 PM in Carlsbad.
Distance & Flight Time
1,153 mi / 1,856 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 34m gate to gate.

FTW–CLD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Worth to Carlsbad route.
Route details
Distance1,153 mi / 1,856 km
Flight time2h 34m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FTW
IATA / ICAOFTW / KFTW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation710 ft / 216 m
Destination: CLD
IATA / ICAOCLD / KCRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation331 ft / 101 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FTW to CLD flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Worth Meacham International Airport to McClellan-Palomar Airport take about 2h 34m gate to gate. The route covers 1,153 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
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 Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from CLD to FTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DFW and DAL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from FTW to CLD

Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

FTW to CLD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FTW to CLD is about 2 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,153 miles (1,856 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and Dallas (DAL).