San Francisco to Carlsbad (SFO–CLD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SFO–CLD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 423 miles in approximately 1h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 14 | E7W | 1h53-1h54 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Carlsbad from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→CLD | OAK→CLD | SJC→CLD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 11 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | 4 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 53m | 1h 25m | 0h 55m |
| Departure OTP | 62% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · CLD: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 6:00 PM in Carlsbad.
BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.
SFO–CLD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to CLD
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SFO to CLD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to CLD ranges from 1 hours 53 minutes to 1 hours 54 minutes. The route covers a distance of 423 miles (680 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK) and San Jose (SJC).