Oakland to Carlsbad (OAK–CLD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Oakland to Carlsbad
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 422 mi 1h 25m nonstop 15 1-stop hubs

OAK–CLD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. JSX leads the route. The flight covers 422 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop OAK–CLD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
XE JSX 4 E145 1h25 74% – –
Aircraft on this route
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – XE
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: XE (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, OAK to CLD direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for OAK to CLD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
VNY ~3h 14m SFO ~4h 33m SLC ~4h 35m BZN ~5h 14m DAL ~6h 32m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
149
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
OAK → CLD
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Return
CLD → OAK
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OAK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Carlsbad from Oakland

Nearby airports with service to McClellan-Palomar Airport.
Metric OAK→CLD SFO→CLD SJC→CLD
Distance from OAK – 11 mi 29 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 2
Weekly flights 4 14 1
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 53m 0h 55m
Departure OTP 74% – –
San Francisco (SFO) to Carlsbad flights · San Jose (SJC) to Carlsbad flights
Airports within 200 miles of OAK with service to McClellan-Palomar Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Carlsbad is 0 hours the same as Oakland.
OAK: PDT · CLD: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Oakland, it's 6:00 PM in Carlsbad.
Distance & Flight Time
422 mi / 679 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m.
Facts

OAK–CLD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Oakland to Carlsbad route.
Route details
Distance422 mi / 679 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: OAK
Full nameSan Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: CLD
Full nameMcClellan-Palomar Airport
IATA / ICAOCLD / KCRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation331 ft / 101 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OAK to CLD flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to McClellan-Palomar Airport take approximately 1h 25m. The route covers 422 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: JSX.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from OAK to CLD. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, SFO, SLC, BZN, DAL, OMA, HOU, YYZ, IAD, ATL, PBI, MIA, LAS, DEN and PHX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CLD to OAK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFO and SJC. 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 OAK to CLD

San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) are connected by nonstop service from JSX. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

OAK to CLD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OAK to CLD ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 422 miles (679 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO) and San Jose (SJC).