Phoenix to Carlsbad (PHX–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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
PHX–CLD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 305 miles in approximately 1h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: PD | 38 | E70, E75 | 1h12-1h19 | Oneworld | PD |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Carlsbad from Phoenix
| Metric | PHX→CLD | AZA→CLD | TUS→CLD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHX | – | 22 mi | 110 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 44 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 13m | 2h 42m | 3h 21m |
| Departure OTP | 66% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PHX: MST · CLD: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 6:00 PM in Carlsbad.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 44 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHX to CLD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHX to CLD is about 1 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 305 miles (491 km). There are approximately 44 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 87 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, San Francisco Bay Oakland and Reno Tahoe. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mesa (AZA), Tucson (TUS) and Flagstaff (FLG).