Los Angeles to Carlsbad (LAX–CLD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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86 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 23m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets 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 6 hubs
OAK Oakland 3h 21m WN → LXJXE Oakland (OAK) to Carlsbad flights
LAS Las Vegas 3h 25m AAACAF → XE Las Vegas (LAS) to Carlsbad flights
PHX Phoenix 3h 30m AAACAF → AAEJAPD Phoenix (PHX) to Carlsbad flights
SFO San Francisco 4h 2m AAAFAM → LXJUA San Francisco (SFO) to Carlsbad flights
RNO Reno 4h 59m AAAFAV → XE Reno (RNO) to Carlsbad flights
DEN Denver 5h 44m AAACAF → UA Denver (DEN) to Carlsbad flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Los Angeles to Carlsbad
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 86 mi 0h 21m nonstop

LAX–CLD had nonstop service, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 86 miles in 0h 21m.

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All flights from Carlsbad (CLD) Carlsbad to Los Angeles flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop LAX–CLD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TWY TWY 1 – – 73% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to CLD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
OAK ~3h 21m LAS ~3h 25m PHX ~3h 30m SFO ~4h 2m RNO ~4h 59m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
487
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
LAX → CLD
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Return
CLD → LAX
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Carlsbad from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to McClellan-Palomar Airport.
Metric LAX→CLD SNA→CLD ONT→CLD
Distance from LAX – 36 mi 47 mi
Nonstop airlines – 5 1
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 0h 21m 0h 20m 0h 45m
Departure OTP 73% – –
Santa Ana (SNA) to Carlsbad flights · Ontario (ONT) to Carlsbad flights · Santa Barbara (SBA) to Carlsbad flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to McClellan-Palomar Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Carlsbad is 0 hours the same as Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · CLD: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 6:00 PM in Carlsbad.
Distance & Flight Time
86 mi / 138 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 21m gate to gate.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

Facts

LAX–CLD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Carlsbad route.
Route details
Distance86 mi / 138 km
Flight time0h 21m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: CLD
Full nameMcClellan-Palomar Airport
IATA / ICAOCLD / KCRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation331 ft / 101 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to CLD flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to McClellan-Palomar Airport take about 0h 21m gate to gate. The route covers 86 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from LAX to CLD. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 21m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include San Francisco Bay Oakland, Harry Reid and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Yes, return flights from CLD to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SNA, ONT and SBA. 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.

Flights from LAX to CLD

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

LAX to CLD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to CLD is about 0 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 86 miles (138 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via San Francisco Bay Oakland, Harry Reid and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), Ontario (ONT) and Santa Barbara (SBA).