San Jose to Carlsbad (SJC–CLD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Jose to Carlsbad
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 393 mi 1h 1m nonstop 35 1-stop hubs

SJC–CLD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 393 miles in approximately 1h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJC–CLD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – 100% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to CLD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
209
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Carlsbad from San Jose

Nearby airports with service to McClellan-Palomar Airport.
Metric SJC→CLD OAK→CLD SFO→CLD
Distance from SJC – 29 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 2
Weekly flights 2 4 14
Flight time 1h 1m 1h 15m 1h 53m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Oakland (OAK) to Carlsbad flights · San Francisco (SFO) to Carlsbad flights · Monterey (MRY) to Carlsbad flights
Airports within 200 miles of SJC 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 San Jose.
SJC: PDT · CLD: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 6:00 PM in Carlsbad.
Distance & Flight Time
393 mi / 632 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 1m to 1h 9m.
Facts

SJC–CLD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to Carlsbad route.
Route details
Distance393 mi / 632 km
Flight time1h 1m to 1h 9m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: CLD
Full nameMcClellan-Palomar Airport
IATA / ICAOCLD / KCRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation331 ft / 101 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJC to CLD flights.
Nonstop flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to McClellan-Palomar Airport take approximately 1h 1m to 1h 9m. The route covers 393 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from SJC to CLD. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, MRY, SNA, PSP, MMH, LAX, SCF, SFO, ABQ, SLC, BZN, PDX, DAL, YYC, SAT, OMA, AUS, HOU, MSP, MDW, PIT, BNA, RDU, IAD, YYZ, PBI, ATL, MIA, LIR, FLL, STT, PHX, LAS, DEN and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CLD to SJC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SFO and MRY. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 SJC to CLD

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SJC to CLD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJC to CLD ranges from 1 hours 1 minutes to 1 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 393 miles (632 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 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), San Francisco (SFO) and Monterey (MRY).