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

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Dulles to Carlsbad
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 2,243 mi 4h 25m nonstop -3h behind 18 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between IAD and CLD, connecting options are available through 18 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to CLD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
DAL ~6h 25m OMA ~6h 43m VNY ~7h 1m HOU ~7h 15m SLC ~7h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
296
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
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
Return
CLD → IAD
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
68%
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 25m.
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 25m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
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 approximately 4h 25m. The route covers 2,243 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from IAD to CLD. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, OMA, VNY, HOU, SLC, RDU, YYZ, SJC, BZN, BDL, YYC, ATL, MIA, LAS, DEN, OAK, SFO and PHX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 4 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,243 miles (3,610 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.