Phoenix to Carlsbad (PHX–CLD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA3513
AA American
E75
10:24 AM
MST T4
11:48 AM
PDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3509
AA American
E75
10:25 AM
MST T4
11:52 AM
PDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
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AA4204
AA American
E75
2:35 PM
MST T4
3:53 PM
PDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AA4236
AA American
E75
5:02 PM
MST T4
6:16 PM
PDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
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AA4021
AA American
E75
5:41 PM
MST T4
7:00 PM
PDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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AA3417
AA American
E70
6:25 AM
PDT
8:46 AM
MST
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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AA4022
AA American
E75
6:37 AM
PDT
8:00 AM
MST
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
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AA3513
AA American
E70
12:20 PM
PDT
1:41 PM
MST
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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AA3509
AA American
E75
12:22 PM
PDT
1:43 PM
MST
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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AA4204
AA American
E75
4:47 PM
PDT
6:10 PM
MST
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
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Phoenix to Carlsbad
1 carrier, 35 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 305 mi 1h 14m nonstop 18 1-stop hubs

PHX–CLD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 305 miles in approximately 1h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHX–CLD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 35 E75 1h14-1h27 76% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (35 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PHX to CLD direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHX to CLD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
345
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PHX → CLD
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Return
CLD → PHX
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHX delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 6:00 PM in Carlsbad.
Distance & Flight Time
305 mi / 491 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 14m to 1h 27m.
Getting to PHX

Valley Metro Rail runs to the PHX Sky Train station at 44th Street/Washington (free Sky Train connects to T3 and T4 in 5 minutes). Fare from downtown Phoenix is $2 (20–25 min). The light rail network reaches Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. The Sky Train runs 24 hours, but light rail does not; check schedules for early morning or late night travel.Taxis from downtown Phoenix cost $20–30; from Scottsdale $30–45. Ride-shares are widely available and comparable to taxis. Terminal 2 is closed; all commercial flights operate from T3 and T4. On-site parking is expensive ($36+/day); off-airport lots are cheaper with shuttles.

PHX–CLD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Phoenix to Carlsbad route.
Route details
Distance305 mi / 491 km
Flight time1h 14m to 1h 27m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights35 out / 35 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: PHX
IATA / ICAOPHX / KPHX
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr51.2M
Elevation1,135 ft / 346 m
Destination: CLD
IATA / ICAOCLD / KCRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation331 ft / 101 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHX to CLD flights.
Nonstop flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to McClellan-Palomar Airport take approximately 1h 14m to 1h 27m. The route covers 305 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from PHX to CLD. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, SJC, SLC, DAL, OMA, BZN, HOU, YYC, IAD, YYZ, RDU, ATL, BDL, MIA, LAS, OAK, DEN and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CLD to PHX 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 PHX to CLD

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PHX to CLD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHX to CLD ranges from 1 hours 14 minutes to 1 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 305 miles (491 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.