Tucson to Carlsbad (TUS–CLD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

TUS Airport Page →
376 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 2w 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 4 hubs
PHX Phoenix 3h 21m AAASPD → AAEJAPD Phoenix (PHX) to Carlsbad flights
LAS Las Vegas 3h 30m EJAWN → EJAXE Las Vegas (LAS) to Carlsbad flights
SFO San Francisco 4h 57m ACUA → UA San Francisco (SFO) to Carlsbad flights
DEN Denver 6h 13m ACLXUA → UA Denver (DEN) to Carlsbad flights
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Tucson to Carlsbad
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
376 mi 3h 21m nonstop

TUS–CLD has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Carlsbad (CLD) Carlsbad to Tucson flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TUS to CLD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
PHX ~3h 21m LAS ~3h 30m SFO ~4h 57m DEN ~6h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
71
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
TUS → CLD
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
CLD → TUS
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TUS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Carlsbad from Tucson

Nearby airports with service to McClellan-Palomar Airport.
Metric TUS→CLD AZA→CLD PHX→CLD
Distance from TUS – 92 mi 110 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 7
Weekly flights ~1 1 44
Flight time 3h 21m 2h 41m 0h 48m
Departure OTP 50% – –
Mesa (AZA) to Carlsbad flights · Phoenix (PHX) to Carlsbad flights
Airports within 200 miles of TUS 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 Tucson.
TUS: MST · CLD: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tucson, it's 6:00 PM in Carlsbad.
Distance & Flight Time
376 mi / 604 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 21m gate to gate.
Facts

TUS–CLD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tucson to Carlsbad route.
Route details
Distance376 mi / 604 km
Flight time3h 21m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TUS
Full nameTucson International Airport
IATA / ICAOTUS / KTUS
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation2,643 ft / 806 m
Destination: CLD
Full nameMcClellan-Palomar Airport
IATA / ICAOCLD / KCRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation331 ft / 101 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TUS to CLD flights.
Nonstop flights from Tucson International Airport to McClellan-Palomar Airport take about 3h 21m gate to gate. The route covers 376 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from CLD to TUS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AZA and PHX. 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 TUS to CLD

Tucson International Airport (TUS) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

TUS to CLD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TUS to CLD is about 3 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 376 miles (604 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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