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 3h 7m nonstop -2h behind 37 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between HOU and CLD, connecting options are available through 37 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to CLD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
260
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.

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 0 2
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 3h 7m 2h 53m
Departure OTP 93%
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to McClellan-Palomar Airport.

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.

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)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections37 hubs
Origin: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: CLD
IATA / ICAOCLD / KCRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation331 ft / 101 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to CLD flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to McClellan-Palomar Airport take approximately 3h 7m. 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 SAT, ABQ, DAL, SCF, SNA, AUS, VNY, PSP, LAX, SLC, MRY, SJC, MEM, OMA, BZN, SFO, MDW, MSP, PDX, PIT, BNA, PBI, RDU, IAD, ATL, YYC, CHS, YYZ, MIA, LIR, FLL, BDL, OAK, PHX, DEN, LAS and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 3 hours 7 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,317 miles (2,120 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SAT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).