Montréal to Carlsbad (YUL–CLD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YUL Airport Page →
2,445 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 18m ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets 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
DEN Denver 7h 48m ACSNUA → UA Denver (DEN) to Carlsbad flights
LAS Las Vegas 13h 10m AC → XE Las Vegas (LAS) to Carlsbad flights
SFO San Francisco 15h 34m ACNZSN → UA San Francisco (SFO) to Carlsbad flights
PHX Phoenix 21h 9m AC → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Carlsbad flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Montréal to Carlsbad
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,445 mi 5h 33m nonstop -3h behind

YUL–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 Montréal flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YUL to CLD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
DEN ~7h 48m LAS ~13h 10m SFO ~15h 34m PHX ~21h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
210
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
YUL → CLD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
CLD → YUL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YUL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Carlsbad from Montréal

Nearby airports with service to McClellan-Palomar Airport.
Metric YUL→CLD BTV→CLD
Distance from YUL – 75 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights ~1 –
Flight time 5h 33m 4h 51m
Departure OTP 100% –
Burlington (BTV) to Carlsbad flights
Airports within 200 miles of YUL with service to McClellan-Palomar Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Carlsbad is 3 hours behind Montréal.
YUL: EDT · CLD: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Montréal, it's 3:00 PM in Carlsbad.
Distance & Flight Time
2,445 mi / 3,934 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 33m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to YUL

The 747 Express bus runs 24/7 from downtown Montréal (Berri-UQAM and Lionel-Groulx métro stations) to Trudeau in 45–60 minutes for CAD $11 with a OPUS card or $11 cash. STM métro does not reach the airport; the 747 Express bus handles the city-airport connection. Taxis from downtown are metered at roughly CAD $45–55.Uber and Lyft operate from designated pick-up zones at departures level. Driving via Highway 20 West is straightforward; the airport has structured parking directly attached to the terminal starting at CAD $5/30 min, with economy lots farther out.

Facts

YUL–CLD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Montréal to Carlsbad route.
Route details
Distance2,445 mi / 3,934 km
Flight time5h 33m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YUL
Full nameMontreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
IATA / ICAOYUL / CYUL
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation118 ft / 36 m
Destination: CLD
Full nameMcClellan-Palomar Airport
IATA / ICAOCLD / KCRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation331 ft / 101 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YUL to CLD flights.
Nonstop flights from Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to McClellan-Palomar Airport take about 5h 33m gate to gate. The route covers 2,445 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Harry Reid and San Francisco.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CLD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Carlsbad is 3 hours behind Montréal.
Yes, return flights from CLD to YUL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BTV. 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 YUL to CLD

Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YUL to CLD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YUL to CLD is about 5 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,445 miles (3,934 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Harry Reid and San Francisco. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Burlington (BTV).