Dulles to Carlsbad (IAD–CLD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAD Airport Page →
2,243 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 1w 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
DEN Denver 7h 10m AVAZCM → UA Denver (DEN) to Carlsbad flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 25m AZEJAET → XE Las Vegas (LAS) to Carlsbad flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 38m AVOSSN → AAEJAPD Phoenix (PHX) to Carlsbad flights
SFO San Francisco 8h 33m AZCAEJA → UA San Francisco (SFO) to Carlsbad flights
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Dulles to Carlsbad
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,243 mi 4h 44m nonstop -3h behind

IAD–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 Dulles flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to CLD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
DEN ~7h 10m LAS ~7h 25m PHX ~7h 38m SFO ~8h 33m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
288
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
IAD → CLD
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Return
CLD → IAD
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Carlsbad is 3 hours behind Dulles.
IAD: EDT · CLD: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 3:00 PM in Carlsbad.
Distance & Flight Time
2,243 mi / 3,610 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 44m gate to gate.
Getting to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

Facts

IAD–CLD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Carlsbad route.
Route details
Distance2,243 mi / 3,610 km
Flight time4h 44m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: CLD
Full nameMcClellan-Palomar Airport
IATA / ICAOCLD / KCRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation331 ft / 101 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to CLD flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to McClellan-Palomar Airport take about 4h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 2,243 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Harry Reid and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Carlsbad is 3 hours behind Dulles.
Yes, return flights from CLD to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 IAD to CLD

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAD to CLD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to CLD is about 4 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,243 miles (3,610 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Harry Reid and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.