New York to Carlsbad (JFK–CLD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
LAS Las Vegas 7h 36m AAAFAT EJAXE Las Vegas (LAS) to Carlsbad flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 39m AAAFAT AAEJAPD Phoenix (PHX) to Carlsbad flights
SFO San Francisco 9h 17m AAAFAM UA San Francisco (SFO) to Carlsbad flights
DEN Denver 12h 11m AFB6DL UA Denver (DEN) to Carlsbad flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Carlsbad
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3h behind

While no nonstop service exists between JFK and CLD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to CLD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
311
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
JFK → CLD
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Return
CLD → JFK
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →

Other ways to reach Carlsbad from New York

Nearby airports with service to McClellan-Palomar Airport.
Metric JFK→CLD TEB→CLD
Distance from JFK 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 4
Weekly flights 2
Departure OTP 73%
Airports within 200 miles of JFK with service to McClellan-Palomar Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 3:00 PM in Carlsbad.
Getting to JFK

The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.

JFK–CLD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Carlsbad route.
Route details
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: CLD
IATA / ICAOCLD / KCRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation331 ft / 101 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to CLD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Phoenix Sky Harbor and San Francisco.
Carlsbad is 3 hours behind New York.
Yes, return flights from CLD to JFK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEB. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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