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

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86 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights Verified 1mo 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 8 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 3h 1m AAACAF → EJAXE Las Vegas (LAS) to Carlsbad flights
PHX Phoenix 3h 33m AAACAF → AAEJAPD Phoenix (PHX) to Carlsbad flights
OAK Oakland 3h 35m LXJWNXE → XE Oakland (OAK) to Carlsbad flights
SFO San Francisco 4h 5m AAAFAM → UA San Francisco (SFO) to Carlsbad flights
DEN Denver 5h 49m AAACAF → UA Denver (DEN) to Carlsbad flights
SCF Scottsdale 23h 40m XE → XE Scottsdale (SCF) to Carlsbad flights
GJT Grand Junction ~4h 42m → UA Grand Junction (GJT) to Carlsbad flights
BOI Boise ~6h 38m AFAMAS → STT Boise (BOI) to Carlsbad flights
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Los Angeles to Carlsbad
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
86 mi 0h 20m nonstop

LAX–CLD has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to CLD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
LAS ~3h 1m PHX ~3h 33m OAK ~3h 35m SFO ~4h 5m GJT ~4h 42m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
467
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
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Return
CLD → LAX
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
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 SBA→CLD
Distance from LAX – 36 mi 88 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4 1
Weekly flights – 1 1
Flight time 0h 20m 0h 20m 0h 32m
Departure OTP 74% – –
Santa Ana (SNA) to Carlsbad flights · Santa Barbara (SBA) to Carlsbad flights · San Diego (SAN) 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 20m 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 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
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 20m gate to gate. The route covers 86 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Phoenix Sky Harbor and San Francisco Bay Oakland.
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, SBA and SAN. 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) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LAX to CLD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to CLD is about 0 hours 20 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 Harry Reid, Phoenix Sky Harbor and San Francisco Bay Oakland. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), Santa Barbara (SBA) and San Diego (SAN).