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

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Houston to Carlsbad
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,317 mi 2h 54m nonstop -2h behind 17 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between HOU and CLD, connecting options are available through 17 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to CLD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
DAL ~4h 20m VNY ~4h 59m SLC ~6h 0m OMA ~6h 28m SJC ~6h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
218
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
39%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
39%
Return
CLD → HOU
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
69%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays →
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 2h 54m.
Facts

HOU–CLD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Carlsbad route.
Route details
Distance1,317 mi / 2,120 km
Flight time2h 54m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
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 approximately 2h 54m. The route covers 1,317 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from HOU to CLD.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, VNY, SLC, OMA, SJC, BZN, YYC, SFO, IAD, RDU, ATL, YYZ, MIA, PHX, DEN, LAS and OAK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Carlsbad is 2 hours behind Houston.
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 ranges from 2 hours 54 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,317 miles (2,120 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.