Memphis to Carlsbad (MEM–CLD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MEM Airport Page →
1,563 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 58m F9UAWN → UA Denver (DEN) to Carlsbad flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 40m G4WN → EJAXE Las Vegas (LAS) to Carlsbad flights
PHX Phoenix 11h 12m AAAS → AAEJAPD Phoenix (PHX) to Carlsbad flights
SCF Scottsdale ~5h 52m XE → XE Scottsdale (SCF) to Carlsbad flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Memphis to Carlsbad
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,563 mi 3h 41m nonstop -2h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MEM to CLD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
SCF ~5h 52m DEN ~5h 58m LAS ~6h 40m PHX ~11h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
133
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
MEM → CLD
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Return
CLD → MEM
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MEM delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Carlsbad is 2 hours behind Memphis.
MEM: CDT · CLD: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Memphis, it's 4:00 PM in Carlsbad.
Distance & Flight Time
1,563 mi / 2,516 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 41m gate to gate.
Facts

MEM–CLD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Memphis to Carlsbad route.
Route details
Distance1,563 mi / 2,516 km
Flight time3h 41m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MEM
Full nameMemphis International Airport
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m
Destination: CLD
Full nameMcClellan-Palomar Airport
IATA / ICAOCLD / KCRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation331 ft / 101 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEM to CLD flights.
Nonstop flights from Memphis International Airport to McClellan-Palomar Airport take about 3h 41m gate to gate. The route covers 1,563 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Harry Reid and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Carlsbad is 2 hours behind Memphis.
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 MEM to CLD

Memphis International Airport (MEM) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MEM to CLD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEM to CLD is about 3 hours 41 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,563 miles (2,516 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Harry Reid and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.