Seattle to Carlsbad (SEA–CLD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,024 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 1d ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 40m AFAMAS → XE Las Vegas (LAS) to Carlsbad flights
SFO San Francisco 4h 53m AFAMAS → UA San Francisco (SFO) to Carlsbad flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 2m AAAFAS → AAEJAPD Phoenix (PHX) to Carlsbad flights
OAK Oakland 5h 11m ASFIJL → LXJXE Oakland (OAK) to Carlsbad flights
RNO Reno 5h 35m ASAYDE → XE Reno (RNO) to Carlsbad flights
DEN Denver 6h 15m AFASAY → UA Denver (DEN) to Carlsbad flights
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Seattle to Carlsbad
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,024 mi 2h 23m nonstop

SEA–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 SEA to CLD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
LAS ~4h 40m SFO ~4h 53m PHX ~5h 2m OAK ~5h 11m RNO ~5h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
438
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
CLD → SEA
99%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
99%
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 BFI→CLD PAE→CLD
Distance from SEA – 5 mi 32 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 1
Weekly flights ~1 1 –
Flight time 2h 23m 2h 10m 2h 7m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Seattle (BFI) to Carlsbad flights · 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.
Distance & Flight Time
1,024 mi / 1,648 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 23m gate to gate.
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
Distance1,024 mi / 1,648 km
Flight time2h 23m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
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.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to McClellan-Palomar Airport take about 2h 23m gate to gate. The route covers 1,024 miles.
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 BFI and 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.

Flights from SEA to CLD

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SEA to CLD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to CLD is about 2 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,024 miles (1,648 km).

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 Seattle (BFI) and Everett (PAE).