Lexington to Carlsbad (LEX–CLD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LEX Airport Page →
1,857 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 2 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 2 hubs
DEN Denver 6h 50m UA → UA Denver (DEN) to Carlsbad flights
LAS Las Vegas 13h 43m G4 → EJAXE Las Vegas (LAS) to Carlsbad flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Lexington to Carlsbad
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,857 mi 4h 7m nonstop -3h behind

LEX–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 Lexington flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LEX to CLD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
DEN ~6h 50m LAS ~13h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
46
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
LEX → CLD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
CLD → LEX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LEX delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Carlsbad from Lexington

Nearby airports with service to McClellan-Palomar Airport.
Metric LEX→CLD TYS→CLD
Distance from LEX – 157 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights ~1 –
Flight time 4h 7m 4h 52m
Departure OTP 100% –
Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Carlsbad flights
Airports within 200 miles of LEX with service to McClellan-Palomar Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lexington, it's 3:00 PM in Carlsbad.
Distance & Flight Time
1,857 mi / 2,989 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 7m gate to gate.
Facts

LEX–CLD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lexington to Carlsbad route.
Route details
Distance1,857 mi / 2,989 km
Flight time4h 7m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LEX
Full nameBlue Grass Airport
IATA / ICAOLEX / KLEX
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.6M
Elevation979 ft / 298 m
Destination: CLD
Full nameMcClellan-Palomar Airport
IATA / ICAOCLD / KCRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation331 ft / 101 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LEX to CLD flights.
Nonstop flights from Blue Grass Airport to McClellan-Palomar Airport take about 4h 7m gate to gate. The route covers 1,857 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver and Harry Reid.
Carlsbad is 3 hours behind Lexington.
Nearby alternatives include TYS. 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 LEX to CLD

Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LEX to CLD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LEX to CLD is about 4 hours 7 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,857 miles (2,989 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Knoxville/Maryville (TYS).