Raleigh/Durham to Carlsbad (RDU–CLD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,186 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
PHX Phoenix 6h 39m AAASWN → AAEJAPD Phoenix (PHX) to Carlsbad flights
DEN Denver 7h 1m F9UAWN → UA Denver (DEN) to Carlsbad flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 5m EJAKAIWN → EJAXE Las Vegas (LAS) to Carlsbad flights
SFO San Francisco 10h 54m NZUAVA → UA San Francisco (SFO) to Carlsbad flights
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Raleigh/Durham to Carlsbad
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,186 mi 4h 42m nonstop -3h behind

RDU–CLD has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to CLD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
PHX ~6h 39m DEN ~7h 1m LAS ~8h 5m SFO ~10h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
238
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
RDU → CLD
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Return
CLD → RDU
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
74%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Carlsbad is 3 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · CLD: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 3:00 PM in Carlsbad.
Distance & Flight Time
2,186 mi / 3,518 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 42m gate to gate.
Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

Facts

RDU–CLD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Carlsbad route.
Route details
Distance2,186 mi / 3,518 km
Flight time4h 42m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: CLD
Full nameMcClellan-Palomar Airport
IATA / ICAOCLD / KCRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation331 ft / 101 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to CLD flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to McClellan-Palomar Airport take about 4h 42m gate to gate. The route covers 2,186 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Harry Reid.
Carlsbad is 3 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
Yes, return flights from CLD to RDU 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 RDU to CLD

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to CLD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to CLD is about 4 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,186 miles (3,518 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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