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

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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: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
PHX Phoenix 5h 24m AAAFAM → AAEJAPD Phoenix (PHX) to Carlsbad flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 24m AFDLKE → EJAXE Las Vegas (LAS) to Carlsbad flights
DEN Denver 5h 35m ACAFCM → UA Denver (DEN) to Carlsbad flights
SFO San Francisco 6h 48m AFCADL → UA San Francisco (SFO) to Carlsbad flights
BOI Boise ~7h 38m AFAMDL → STT Boise (BOI) to Carlsbad flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Carlsbad
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,517 mi 3h 23m nonstop -2h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to CLD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
PHX ~5h 24m LAS ~5h 24m DEN ~5h 35m SFO ~6h 48m BOI ~7h 38m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
377
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
MSP → CLD
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Return
CLD → MSP
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. MSP delays →
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 gate to gate.
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
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 23m gate to gate. The route covers 1,517 miles.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and Denver.
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 is about 3 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,517 miles (2,441 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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