San Antonio to Carlsbad (SAT–CNM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SAT Airport Page →
394 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
DEN Denver 6h ACF9UA → LF Denver (DEN) to Carlsbad flights
ABQ Albuquerque 26h 25m WN → LF Albuquerque (ABQ) to Carlsbad flights
PHX Phoenix ~4h 52m AAASTIV → Phoenix (PHX) to Carlsbad flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Antonio to Carlsbad
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 394 mi 0h 59m nonstop -1h behind

SAT–CNM had nonstop service, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 394 miles in 0h 59m.

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All flights from Carlsbad (CNM) Carlsbad to San Antonio flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SAT–CNM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TWY TWY 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SAT to CNM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
PHX ~4h 52m DEN ~6h 0m ABQ ~26h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
63
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
SAT → CNM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
CNM → SAT
34%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
34%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAT delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Carlsbad is 1 hour behind San Antonio.
SAT: CDT · CNM: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Antonio, it's 5:00 PM in Carlsbad.
Distance & Flight Time
394 mi / 634 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 59m gate to gate.
Facts

SAT–CNM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Antonio to Carlsbad route.
Route details
Distance394 mi / 634 km
Flight time0h 59m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAT
Full nameSan Antonio International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 m
Destination: CNM
Full nameCavern City Air Terminal
IATA / ICAOCNM / KCNM
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation3,295 ft / 1,004 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAT to CNM flights.
Nonstop flights from San Antonio International Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal take about 0h 59m gate to gate. The route covers 394 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SAT to CNM. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 59m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver and Albuquerque International Sunport.
Carlsbad is 1 hour behind San Antonio.
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 SAT to CNM

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

SAT to CNM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAT to CNM is about 0 hours 59 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 394 miles (634 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver and Albuquerque International Sunport. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.