Minneapolis to Carlsbad (MSP–CLD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Minneapolis to Carlsbad
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,517 mi 3h 23m nonstop -2h behind 38 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MSP and CLD, connecting options are available through 38 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to CLD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
425
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 4:00 PM in Carlsbad.
Distance & Flight Time
1,517 mi / 2,441 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 23m.
Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

Facts

MSP–CLD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Carlsbad route.
Route details
Distance1,517 mi / 2,441 km
Flight time3h 23m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: CLD
Full nameMcClellan-Palomar Airport
IATA / ICAOCLD / KCRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation331 ft / 101 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to CLD flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to McClellan-Palomar Airport take approximately 3h 23m. The route covers 1,517 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MSP to CLD. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ABQ, SCF, PSP, VNY, DAL, SNA, SLC, OMA, SAT, BZN, LAX, MRY, OAK, MDW, SJC, AUS, MEM, HOU, YYC, PIT, YYZ, PDX, IAD, RDU, BNA, CHS, ATL, BDL, PBI, MIA, FLL, LIR, STT, PHX, LAS, SFO, DEN and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Carlsbad is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from CLD to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 MSP to CLD

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MSP to CLD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to CLD ranges from 3 hours 23 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,517 miles (2,441 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ABQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.