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

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Raleigh/Durham to Carlsbad
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 2,186 mi 4h 42m nonstop -3h behind 17 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RDU and CLD, connecting options are available through 17 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to CLD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
DAL ~6h 5m VNY ~6h 47m IAD ~7h 5m PIT ~7h 23m HOU ~7h 27m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
258
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
CLD → RDU
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
60%
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.
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)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 approximately 4h 42m. The route covers 2,186 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from RDU to CLD.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, VNY, IAD, PIT, HOU, BZN, SLC, SJC, YYZ, ATL, BDL, PBI, MIA, LAS, DEN, SFO and PHX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Carlsbad is 3 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
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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 ranges from 4 hours 42 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,186 miles (3,518 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.