Houston to Carlsbad (HOU–CLD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,317 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 1mo 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 4 hubs
PHX Phoenix 5h 9m WN → AAEJAPD Phoenix (PHX) to Carlsbad flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 40m EJALXJWN → EJAXE Las Vegas (LAS) to Carlsbad flights
DEN Denver 5h 59m WN → UA Denver (DEN) to Carlsbad flights
OAK Oakland 7h WN → XE Oakland (OAK) to Carlsbad flights
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Houston to Carlsbad
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,317 mi 3h 7m nonstop -2h behind

HOU–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 Houston flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to CLD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
PHX ~5h 9m LAS ~5h 40m DEN ~5h 59m OAK ~7h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
224
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
HOU → CLD
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Return
CLD → HOU
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Carlsbad from Houston

Nearby airports with service to McClellan-Palomar Airport.
Metric HOU→CLD AUS→CLD
Distance from HOU – 148 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 3h 7m 2h 33m
Departure OTP 77% –
Austin (AUS) to Carlsbad flights
Airports within 200 miles of HOU 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 Houston.
HOU: CDT · CLD: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 4:00 PM in Carlsbad.
Distance & Flight Time
1,317 mi / 2,120 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 7m gate to gate.
Facts

HOU–CLD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Carlsbad route.
Route details
Distance1,317 mi / 2,120 km
Flight time3h 7m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: CLD
Full nameMcClellan-Palomar Airport
IATA / ICAOCLD / KCRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation331 ft / 101 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to CLD flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to McClellan-Palomar Airport take about 3h 7m gate to gate. The route covers 1,317 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and Denver.
Carlsbad is 2 hours behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from CLD to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AUS. 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 HOU to CLD

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

HOU to CLD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to CLD is about 3 hours 7 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,317 miles (2,120 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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