Liberia to Carlsbad (LIR–CLD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,544 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 4mos ago
No nonstop service between LIR and CLD. Nearest airports to LIR with scheduled service: Nosara Airport (NOB, 43 mi) · La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON, 66 mi) · Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO, 100 mi)
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
DEN Denver 10h 9m UAWN UA Denver (DEN) to Carlsbad flights
SFO San Francisco 12h 56m UA UA San Francisco (SFO) to Carlsbad flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Liberia to Carlsbad
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2,544 mi 4h 48m nonstop -1h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LIR to CLD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
79
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Carlsbad is 1 hour behind Liberia.
LIR: CST · CLD: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Liberia, it's 5:00 PM in Carlsbad.
Distance & Flight Time
2,544 mi / 4,094 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 48m gate to gate.

LIR–CLD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Liberia to Carlsbad route.
Route details
Distance2,544 mi / 4,094 km
Flight time4h 48m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LIR
IATA / ICAOLIR / MRLB
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr1.9M
Elevation270 ft / 82 m
Destination: CLD
IATA / ICAOCLD / KCRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation331 ft / 101 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LIR to CLD flights.
Nonstop flights from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport to McClellan-Palomar Airport take about 4h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 2,544 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver and San Francisco.
Carlsbad is 1 hour behind Liberia.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LIR to CLD

Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LIR to CLD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LIR to CLD is about 4 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,544 miles (4,094 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver and San Francisco. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.