Seattle to Carlsbad (SEA–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 4h 25m AFAMAS → EJAXE Las Vegas (LAS) to Carlsbad flights
SFO San Francisco 4h 53m AFAMAS → UA San Francisco (SFO) to Carlsbad flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 1m AAAFAS → AAEJAPD Phoenix (PHX) to Carlsbad flights
OAK Oakland 5h 22m ASFIJL → XE Oakland (OAK) to Carlsbad flights
DEN Denver 6h 10m ASAYCM → UA Denver (DEN) to Carlsbad flights
BOI Boise ~6h 4m AMASAY → STT Boise (BOI) to Carlsbad flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Seattle to Carlsbad
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between SEA and CLD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to CLD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
LAS ~4h 25m SFO ~4h 53m PHX ~5h 1m OAK ~5h 22m BOI ~6h 4m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
413
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
SEA → CLD
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Return
CLD → SEA
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Carlsbad from Seattle

Nearby airports with service to McClellan-Palomar Airport.
Metric SEA→CLD PAE→CLD
Distance from SEA – 32 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 1
Departure OTP 70% –
Everett (PAE) to Carlsbad flights
Airports within 200 miles of SEA with service to McClellan-Palomar Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 6:00 PM in Carlsbad.
Getting to SEA

Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).

Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.

Facts

SEA–CLD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Carlsbad route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: CLD
Full nameMcClellan-Palomar Airport
IATA / ICAOCLD / KCRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation331 ft / 101 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to CLD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, San Francisco and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Yes, return flights from CLD to SEA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PAE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, San Francisco and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Everett (PAE).